#34 Unit, Townhouse or House? What’s the Safest Buy in 2025?
Choosing what to buy is just as important as choosing where to buy — and yet most buyers get it wrong. In this episode, Dion breaks down asset selection and explains the real differences between houses, townhouses, units, and apartments. Using fresh CoreLogic data and real buyer stories, he ranks these property types based on long-term performance, land value, demand, and risk.
You’ll learn:
Why houses consistently outperform other property types
The difference between a good townhouse/unit and a bad one
Why land value is the number one driver of capital growth
The biggest risks of buying brand-new or off-the-plan
Which types of apartments can perform — and which never do
How lifestyle vs investment goals change what the “best” asset looks like for you
Whether you're a first-home buyer, investor, or upgrading, this episode will help you avoid costly mistakes and choose the property type with the strongest long-term upside.
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#33 Off The Plan Properties - The Most DANGEROUS Purchase You’ll Ever Make?
It looks shiny, brand-new, and full of promise — but buying off-the-plan could be one of the riskiest moves a buyer can make. In this episode, Dion breaks down why most off-the-plan apartments don’t perform, what really drives value in property, and how government incentives can actually mask serious financial risks.
You’ll learn:
Why more than half of Melbourne’s apartments resell for a loss
How developers “bake in” incentives to inflate prices
The danger of buying something that doesn’t yet exist
Why land is the only thing that truly drives long-term value
The few rare cases when buying off-the-plan can still make sense
If you’ve ever been tempted by a brand-new apartment with stamp duty savings, listen to this first — it could save you years of regret.
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#32 HOW to Make Sure You DON'T OVERPAY for a Property
Overpaying for a property is every buyer’s worst nightmare — but it’s also completely avoidable if you know what signs to look for. In this episode, Dion breaks down exactly how to recognise when a property is overpriced, what data actually matters, and how to separate real value from emotional hype.
You’ll learn:
The red flags that a property is struggling (and overpriced)
How to use average days on market as your biggest pricing clue
Why social proof — the number of buyers inspecting — is more powerful than the price guide
How to read an agent’s confidence and use it to your advantage
Why emotion is the number one reason buyers overpay
This episode gives you a clear, data-driven strategy so you can buy with confidence — not panic — and finally stop worrying about paying too much.
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#31 Underquoting: The BIGGEST Trap for Buyers. Why That $800k Property Sells for $950k
Underquoting is one of the biggest frustrations buyers face — a property is advertised in your budget, only to sell hundreds of thousands above the quoted range. In this episode, Dion and mortgage broker David Pelligra cut through the noise to explain what underquoting really is, how the legislation works (and doesn’t), and why quotes and actual value are often two very different things.
They cover:
The difference between fair, competitive, and underquoting
Why Victorian quoting laws are still so grey and frustrating
The biggest red flags that a property is underquoted
How to do your own research so you don’t fall for false ranges
Why focusing on value, not the quote, is the only way to buy smart
If you’ve ever wasted weekends chasing properties you could never afford, this episode will give you the tools to spot the traps and stay ahead.
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#30 What Are Off Market Properties? Hidden Gems or Overhyped Lemons?
Off-market deals have become the buzzword in real estate — buyers think they’re secret bargains, and sellers love the idea of a quiet sale. But are off-markets really the golden ticket everyone makes them out to be?
In this episode, Dion and mortgage broker David Pelligra pull back the curtain on the truth about off-market properties. They cover:
What an off-market property actually is (and isn’t)
The real reasons vendors choose to sell off-market
Why exclusivity can make buyers overpay
The biggest risks and red flags to look out for
How to access genuine off-market opportunities without wasting time
If you’ve ever thought “off-market = cheaper,” this episode will change the way you see these so-called hidden gems.
Everything you need to know when it comes to purchasing your home. Right from the beginning on where to start, all the way through to tough auction negotiations. We will feature guests that specialise within the industry to give you more information to help you achieve your goals.
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