Stone Real Estate Conversations

Should you sell now or wait? Expert insights to help you navigate the current real estate market.

Stone Real Estate — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +1000

In this episode of Stone Real Estate Conversations, our host Peter Malouf, Head of Training and Auctions at Stone Real Estate, sits down with Paul Ryan, a distinguished economist from realestate.com.au (REA) to discuss the intricacies of the current real estate market. This episode is a must-listen if you're a property owner and thinking of selling or considering your options.

Paul Ryan delves deep into the current market landscape, providing an insight into the prevailing conditions and trends they are observing at REA and addresses the burning question on everyone's mind "Should I sell now or wait?"

To further assist you in your decision-making process, we invite you to request an obligation-free appraisal from your local Stone office or download Australia's most comprehensive property report tailored to your address for FREE via the links below.

Property Report Download
www.stonerealestate.com.au/property-report

Appraisal request:
https://www.stonerealestate.com.au/sell/request-appraisal/

Are all Real Estate Agencies the same?

Stone Real Estate — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +1000

Zander Snape, Brand Manager discusses with Peter Mumford the transformation of marketing in the real estate space.

What is the force behind great agents and how are highly skilled marketing teams changing the way property is exposed and marketed?

Stone has a highly skilled team made up of digital, social media and PR in assisting agents to achieve your best outcome. Our marketing team understand the intricacies of all forms of marketing and how each work in tandem to create the best outcome for our clients.

Zander talks through what Stone is doing and what is yet to come.

Times are changing, but the bottom line remains - Jill Henry

Stone Real Estate — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +1000

Throughout this podcast, Peter & Jill take a deep dive into our changing market during a global pandemic. They discuss strategic approaches to help guide their clients to confidence & successful results, how the Auction strategy is still an extremely effective sale process and what this looks like.

Jill Henry - PH: 0416 493 555
https://www.stonerealestate.com.au/stone-lindfield/meet-team/jill-henry/

Jess Smith - Stone on Gungahlin, ACT & it's Real Estate future

Stone Real Estate — Tue, 25 May 2021 05:00:00 +1000

Digital Marketing - What is it worth to you?

Stone Real Estate — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 03:00:00 +1000

Charlie Hunter is part of the Stone Digital Team, assisting our clients in maximising the exposure of their properties whilst selling.
Digital marketing is a cost effective part of your overall property marketing strategy. Charlie explains how this works and why you would or should consider using our Stone digital strategy to help you on your next property sale.

Considering Investing in the Current Market with Michael Yardney

Stone Real Estate — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +1100

Michael Yardney has been investing for over 40 years, is considered one of Australia's leading experts in wealth creation, and his company Metropole has advised and helped thousands of clients on their investment journey. Michael shares his knowledge on property with Peter Mumford of Stone Real Estate if you are considering buying in the current market.

Have you considered working with a buyers agent such as Metropole to assist you on your Journey.

To find out more on investing and property, listen and subscribe to Michael Yardney's podcast "Property Investment, success and money" on the Apple podcast channel.

Michael has also published several books on property investing that can be found at michaelyardney.com and his business website
www.metropole.com.au helping clients with all aspects of investing.

www.metropole.com.au
Ph:1300 20 30 30

Why Investors need a QS report

Stone Real Estate — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +1100

MCG quantity surveyors offer a wide range of services from Tax depreciation schedules to insurance replacement cost plans.
Many investors are either under insured or simply don’t have a tax depreciation schedule, in return they could be missing out on many thousands of dollars in allowable depreciation.

To find out more information on the above, please visit the site of MCG Quantity Surveyors at www.mcgqs.com.au

Interior architecture and interior design with Romie Alwill

Stone Real Estate — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 23:00:00 +1100

Alwill architecture & Interiors is a boutique design service working alongside each other to create beautiful interiors and homes.
Romie discusses with Peter the differences between Interior architects and Interior designers, questions to consider when thinking of using a designer, and explains the role of what they can assist each homeowner with. Often the interior is not budgeted for in a new home design, but can be what is needed to make a house become a home.
To contact Romie Alwill at Alwill Architects & Interiors
258 DEVONSHIRE ST
SURRY HILLS, NSW, 2010, AUSTRALIA
TEL +61 (2) 9699 5302
EMAIL studio@alwill.com.au

Regional discovery series - Palm Beach, Queensland

Stone Real Estate — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 03:00:00 +1100

The Gold Coast is a very well known destination, but how many of us have discovered Palm Beach and its surrounds?
The area is situated at the southern end of the Gold Coast, close to the New South Wales border and within easy access to the Gold Coast airport. There are a variety of lifestyle and housing options from beach front apartments to canal waterfront home. This area is immensely popular with locals and boasts a much sought after lifestyle. Many people are starting to see why this area is such a great place to live.
In this episode you will find what you need to know about buying and investing in this rapidly expanding area.
To discover more about the Palm Beach area and how we can assist with your property needs, contact Brendan Andrews on 0417 788 882 or brendanandrews@stonerealestate.com.au.

Regional discovery series - Macarthur region

Stone Real Estate — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 06:00:00 +1100

The Camden area is on the border of Sydney and offers a variety of lifestyle and housing options. This region is continuing to see amazing growth and has massive appeal for both home buyers and investors.
In this episode you will find what you need to know about buying and investing in this rapidly expanding area.
To find out more about the Macarthur region and your property needs, contact Peter Salisbury on 0457 777 517, or email: petersalisbury@stonerealestate.com.au

Regional discovery series - The Illawarra

Stone Real Estate — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 06:00:00 +1100

The Illawarra is an area just south of Sydney that offers a variety of lifestyle and housing options. The area is continuing to see amazing growth and has massive appeal for both home buyers and investors. This is what you need to know about buying and investing in this sought after area.
To find out more about the Illawarra and your property needs, contact Paul on 0411754884or email
paulpiacentin@stonerealestate.com.au

Regional discovery series - The Hunter Valley

Stone Real Estate — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 06:00:00 +1000

The Hunter region is an easy drive from Sydney and is a growing mixture of communities featuring one of Australia's best wine regions.

This region has also seen a marked increase in Sydney buyer activity and showing a healthy demand from investors.
David discusses the desire for lifestyle properties and also the increase in first home buyer demand.
Properties priced between $300,000 to $550,000 are currently on the market for less than two weeks.

We discuss the suburbs to look at as an investor, and what is happening with demand for rental properties in the area.

To find out more about the Hunter Region and to assist you with all your property needs, contact David on 0406 147 852, or email
davidtanchevski@stonerealestate.com.au

Tim Lawless - CoreLogic market insights September 2020

Stone Real Estate — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 06:00:00 +1000

Tim Lawless, CoreLogic Research Director for Australia and New Zealand, discusses the September Property report with Peter Mumford.
The latest numbers, current market conditions, understanding the facts from the press headlines.
For more information on the CoreLogic report please click link below.
www.corelogic.com.au

Regional discovery series - The Southern Highlands

Stone Real Estate — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 06:00:00 +1000

The Southern Highlands is a beautiful region with a great country feel, and just 90 minutes from the Sydney CBD .

The region has seen a marked increase in Sydney buyer activity, and Anita explains why the demand for property is consistently growing each year.

To find out more about the Southern Highlands and to assist you with all your property needs, contact Anita on 0409 367678, or email
anitaroelevink@stonerealestate.com.au

Regional discovery series - The Mornington Peninsula, Victoria

Stone Real Estate — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 15:00:00 +1000

The Mornington Peninsula is a beautiful enclave just 45 min from Melbourne and has massive appeal for renters, buyers and holiday makers alike. This is what you need to know about buying and investing in this sought after area.
To find out more about the Mornington Peninsula and your property needs, contact Lauren on 0413487179 or email
laurenwilde@stonerealestate.com.au

Three inspiring investor journey's not to be missed.

Stone Real Estate — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:00:00 +1000

Georga Mattiussi is only 23 years old, and recently bought her first investment with no help from anyone, using her own savings, and incredible personal drive. Leaving home at 16 and going to work after school, life was not easy for Georga and her journey is completely inspiring.

Shannon Walker started her first steps into investing into property 20 years ago, then having a family and leading a busy life, this journey was halted for a while. In the last five years Shannon has started again, and is driven to continue growing her portfolio from building to renovating with a great story to share. To contact Shannon about her interior design services you can reach her on 0418 272 525.
E: shannonwalkerinteriors.com.au

Ian Clarke is a Real Estate agent who walks the talk. He invests in what he believes in, and has over 8 properties. He has invested in residential and commercial properties. Ian shares his story and tips and where to from here, and he hasn't stoped investing yet. You can contact Ian Clarke at Stone Real Estate Forest. Ph: 9196 9000 or M: 0419 636 289 E: Ianclarke@stonerealestate.com.au

Commercial property investing with Ben Nastasi

Stone Real Estate — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 06:00:00 +1000

Ben Nastasi of AHR property, has had over 30 years experience in commercial property, working in senior roles with Jones Lang LaSalle, Colliers International and Savills.
In this episode we explore all aspects of commercial property to consider, from returns and understanding what your personal outcome is to be.
Not all commercial investment is the same and understanding the differences, being guided by the right experts, can make a world of difference.
This is an extremely beneficial podcast to listen to.
For more information, contact Ben at:

AHR Property
ahrproperty.com.au
Mobile | 0413 115 657

Property Investing with Michael Yardney

Stone Real Estate — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 06:00:00 +1000

Michael Yardney has been investing for over 40 years, is considered one of Australia's leading experts in wealth creation, and his company Metropole has advised and helped thousands of clients on their investment journey. Michael shares his knowledge on property with Peter Mumford of Stone Real Estate, in the hope to inspire and jump start people into taking action.

We need to feed our brains by reading and continually learning.
Are you wanting to build assets and not sure how?
Have you considered working with a buyers agent such as Metropole to assist you on your Journey.

To find out more on investing and property, listen and subscribe to Michael Yardney's podcast "Property Investment, success and money" on the Apple podcast channel.

Michael has also published several books on property investing that can be found at michaelyardney.com and his business website
www.metropole.com.au helping clients with all aspects of investing.

www.metropole.com.au
Ph:1300 20 30 30

The value of using an Architect

Stone Real Estate — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 08:00:00 +1000

Sean Gartner of Gartner Trovato Architects discusses with Peter Mumford how architects add value in house design and building, the difference between an architect and draftsperson, and what are the current trends in home design.

The latest in digital property marketing tools

Stone Real Estate — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 12:00:00 +1000

What's new in digital marketing tools in the real estate industry. Alexandra Warren from Diakrit highlights how the new digital marketing tools make it easier for buyers and sellers alike; how these tools are able to increase buyer online engagement time from an average 44 seconds to our Stone average of 8 min; how and why 3d floor plans make a difference; what is the photo/kitchen styler; the furnish tool, and of course the virtual tour. These tools will create a much higher buyer engagement and connection to the property they are looking at, and start to mentally and emtionally move themselves into the home.

Tim Lawless - Core Logic market insights for June 2020

Stone Real Estate — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 11:00:00 +1000

Tim Lawless, Core Logics Research Director for Australia and New Zealand, discusses the June Property report with Peter Mumford.
The latest report by Core Logic, the latest numbers, current market conditions, understanding the facts from the press headlines.
For more information on the Core Logic report please click link below.
www.corelogic.com.au

Tony Trobe Architecture on sustainable design

Stone Real Estate — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 17:00:00 +1000

Tony Trobe of TTR Architecture discuss with Peter Malouf sustainable architecture, including
solar radiation, house orientation, greenhouse effect, solar energy, understanding thermal mass, and what a "passive house" means.

Tony Trobe of TTR Architecture.
ttarchitecture.com.au
Ph 02-62326311

Facts and fiction in the current market with Paul Glossop

Stone Real Estate — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 12:00:00 +1000

Paul Glossop of Pure Property Investment discusses with Peter Mumford CEO of Stone Real Estate Facts and Fiction in current market and how you should investors be looking at their investments.
Topics covered include: Paul thoughts on current market, what levers can you pull if you have lost your tenants, current mortgage rates, buying data what is currently happening, as investors what is he seeing in demand, future building supply levels.
Contact - Paul Glossop
purepropertyinvestment.com
1300985428

Q&A on Contracts of Sale With Marwan Kojock from Title Space

Stone Real Estate — Thu, 28 May 2020 14:00:00 +1000

Marwan Kojock from Title Space answers common questions regarding a Contracts of Sale for property.
Do you need a Contract of Sale?
How does an Electronic Exchange happen?
What happens if a party changes their mind after the sale contract is signed ?
Can you extend a settlement date?
Do you lose your deposit if you can't settle?
What happens if the owner has not vacated by settlement date?
What are common issues that can cause a settlement to be delayed?
Stamp Duty- what if you need to change names on contact after exchange and how does this effect stamp duty?
What you need to consider from Legal and Tax implications on buying an investment property.
Contact Titlespace at www.titlespace.com.au 02-80660527

Property Investing- is now the time ?

Stone Real Estate — Wed, 20 May 2020 15:30:00 +1000

Marshall Cobb, Head of Stone Projects, discusses with Peter Malouf, Head of Stone Auctions & Training, the current investment market and what is happening in the trenches now. They discuss rental yields, long term investing, what is analysis paralysis and do you have it.
Is now the time for investors to be looking at bricks and mortar security.
In order to get a good understanding of your investment strategy, you need to be discussing your situation with your accountant or financial advisor. Most of us spend more time planning a holiday than thinking of our investment future.
As we know property is a long term investment and now may be the time to take action.

Online Auctions- how do they work?

Stone Real Estate — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 01:30:00 +1000

Peter Malouf, Head of Auctions and Training for Stone, discusses with Peter Mumford how online auctions work, including guidance on preparing to bid at auction.
www.stonerealestate.com.au

Property Investment with Paul Glossop

Stone Real Estate — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 16:00:00 +1000

Paul Glossop of Pure Property Investment discusses with Peter Mumford CEO of Stone Real Estate what you need to know when investing in property. Topics covered include: how to get started, what parameters to consider, how does a buyers agent help, and what Paul does as a buyers agent.
purepropertyinvestment.com

Bank Lending Changes in Current Market

Stone Real Estate — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 14:40:00 +1000

Our latest episode with Stone Money's Ben Braysich discusses the current changes affecting home lending practices. As a result of COVID-19 some lenders are reviewing previous approvals, and Ben talks about how a broker can help to navigate these changes and assist borrowers through this time.

Marketing in the current Market

Stone Real Estate — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 09:30:00 +1000

Mikey Taylor of Lionize -Australia's largest independent advertising agency, discusses with Peter Mumford CEO of Stone Real Estate, the value of marketing in a changing market. Make more noise now to grab market share, and reap the benefits later.

EP02 - Home Loans in the current Market -Q&A

Stone Real Estate — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 15:00:00 +1100

Our latest episode is a quick Q&A on the current lending market, home loans, and deferred repayments with Stone Money's Ben Braysich. Pete Mumford has Ben answer the questions that are on many people's minds in relation to the current market and lending situation .

EP01 - Anthony Bell talks to us about bullet proofing yourself in a changing market

Stone Real Estate — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 12:00:00 +1100

Stone Real Estate Conversations talks with Anthony Bell the CEO of Bell Partners who are award-winning total solutions for Accounting, Advisory and Wealth. Today's topic we look at the top things to bulletproof yourself in a changing economic market.

We discuss the following things

Know where you are with your costs
Assessment of where your savings what savings do your have.
Calculating your survival money

Other topics of conversations covered.

Opportunities in changing markets, creating other sources of incomes
Property undervalued in Australia market creates an opportunity
Challenges for landlords under current markets
Government Stimulus packages - know your rights.