“Over the last five years, we’ve helped 10 local selling agents buy their own homes — and that trust doesn’t happen by accident.” — Will Hosking

The Northern Beaches look simple from the outside — great lifestyle, strong demand, limited supply. But beneath the surface, it’s one of Sydney’s most nuanced markets.

Chris Bates is joined by Will Hosking, co-founder of PMC Property Buyers, to break down how the Northern Beaches really trade and why local knowledge beats broad coverage every time.

Will shares his journey into buyer’s agency, why PMC splits the beaches into micro-markets, and how transport, flood risk, topography, and density changes influence value across Manly, Brookvale, Dee Why, and Pittwater.

They also unpack common buyer mistakes, why clarity matters more than speed, and how lifestyle-driven demand from families and downsizers is reshaping prices.

00:00 — Introduction and Background

01:51 — Meet Will Hosking: Journey into Real Estate

04:26 — The Evolution of PMC and Specialization

05:35 — Understanding the Northern Beaches Market

10:12 — Challenges and Opportunities in the Northern Beaches

17:45 — Future Developments and Market Dynamics

21:06 — Building Strong Agent Relationships

30:22 — Client Success Stories and Final Thoughts

Will Hosking is a co-founder of PMC Property Buyers and has been advising buyers for over 15 years. He entered the industry after a firsthand experience with off-the-plan investing highlighted how easily buyers can be misled without proper representation.

Will began his career as a buyer’s agent in 2010 before launching PMC in 2014 alongside business partner James Figman. Today, PMC operates across the East Coast, with a deep specialisation in Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

Under Will’s leadership, PMC has built a patch-based model, dividing the Northern Beaches into micro-markets to deliver sharper pricing insight, stronger agent relationships, and better buying outcomes. Notably, PMC has helped multiple local selling agents—including agency principals—buy their own homes, a testament to their market credibility and trust.

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“Land and location matter most — not every square metre of Brisbane land is created equal.” - Melinda Jennison

Brisbane’s market is shifting fast — tight listings, surging demand, and a structural supply imbalance that isn’t easing anytime soon. In this episode, Melinda Jennison breaks down what’s really happening at ground level.

Melinda is the current President of REBAA and Founder of Streamline Property Buyers, backed by decades of investing, construction and development experience. She unpacks how Brisbane’s density, future planning, infrastructure, and Olympics-driven labour pressures will reshape the city.

We go suburb by suburb through supply constraints, investor mistakes, renovation traps, and how to assess land value properly — including why apartments are outperforming houses in parts of Brisbane.

00:00 — Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:11 — Melinda's Background and Journey

03:22 — Property Investment Strategies

07:48 — Brisbane Market Insights

12:37 — Challenges in Housing Supply

18:04 — Future of Brisbane's Real Estate

24:08 — Challenges in the Brisbane Property Market

24:34 — Current Listing Volumes and Market Dynamics

25:09 — Demand Surge and Competitive Buying

26:50 — Philosophy on Property Investment

27:10 — Importance of Land and Location

30:15 — Building Relationships with Agents

33:27 — Due Diligence and Local Expertise

35:56 — Future of Brisbane and the Impact of the Olympics

38:56 — Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Melinda Jennison is the current President of the Real Estate Buyers Agents Association of Australia (REBAA) and the Founder of Streamline Property Buyers, one of Brisbane’s most respected local buyer’s agencies.

Growing up in a property-investing family, Melinda bought her first home young and has spent decades building a diversified portfolio across residential and commercial assets. With a strong academic background, she brings a data-driven approach to market analysis, paired with deep construction and development experience gained through running a building company with her husband, Scott.

Since launching Streamline Property Buyers in 2018, Melinda has built a 10-person team specialising exclusively in the Brisbane market — helping homebuyers, investors, and high-net-worth clients with everything from buying to armchair development. Her on-the-ground insight, relationships with agents, and nuanced understanding of Brisbane’s planning, density and future infrastructure make her a leading authority on the city’s evolving property landscape.

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• Streamline Property Buyers Website
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• Streamline Property Buyers Facebook
• Streamline Property Buyers YouTube

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"If investors flood a suburb and locals can’t afford to buy there anymore, that’s when you know the downside risk is real." — Matthew Hughes

Perth has delivered one of Australia’s strongest post-COVID runs, but the story behind that growth is far more nuanced. In this episode, Matthew Hughes lays out the structural shifts shaping Perth today — and the risks many investors are overlooking.

As founder of Capital Property Advisory and a long-time WA investor, Matthew brings a decade-plus of on-the-ground experience. He unpacks how Perth’s unique market drivers compare to Sydney and Melbourne, the rise of hyperlocal living, and why coastal proximity now outweighs CBD access.

We also dive deep into high-risk investor pockets like Rockingham, Mandra, and other low-socioeconomic suburbs heavily targeted by national buyers agents. Matthew explains where oversupply could strike first, how to think about Perth’s inner ring, and why the $800k–$1.2m band may offer better long-term protection than the lower quartile.

If Perth is on your radar — or you want to understand how to buy safely late in a cycle — this is essential listening.

Tune in to learn where the real opportunities (and real risks) lie in Perth right now.

00:00 – Introduction and Welcome

00:25 – Matthew Hughes' Background and Journey

02:31 – Challenges in the Property Market

05:10 – Perth Market Insights

09:02 – Navigating the Perth Property Cycle

11:35 – Buyer's Agent Strategies and Advice

16:37 – Future of Perth's Housing Market

20:32 – Value of a Buyer's Agent

36:33 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Matthew Hughes is a veteran Perth investor, buyer’s agent, and founder of Capital Property Advisory, which he launched in 2016 after more than a decade investing in WA. He began his property journey at 19 before transitioning from a long-running telecommunications business into real estate. Matthew trained under prominent WA advisors, including former Street Secrets guest Ray Chua, before building a multidisciplinary group spanning buyer’s advocacy, finance (Capital Lending Advisory), and property management (Matt Black Real Estate) across WA and Victoria.

With more than 10 years advising clients professionally and over two decades studying Perth’s market cycles, Matthew is known for his analytical approach, data-led committee, and strong stance on avoiding high-risk investor pockets. He is also a board member of PIPA, advocating for higher industry standards, better regulation, and stronger consumer protection across the property advice sector.

• Matthew’s LinkedIn
• Capital Property Advisory Website
• Capital Property Advisory Instagram
• Capital Property Advisory Facebook

• Business Webpage Link - https://www.alcove.com.au/
• Phone: 0489 913 227
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