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Street Secrets

著者： Chris Bates
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Buying property in Australia can feel like a maze, every suburb has its quirks, every street has its secrets, and each property has unique factors to take into account. Street Secrets shines a spotlight on industry-vetted, highly experienced buyer’s agents who know the market inside out. Hosted by Mortgage Broker and Director of Alcove Chris Bates, this show introduces you to the country’s top buyer’s agents and unpacks what they really do. From navigating local market dynamics to building relationships with selling agents, and helping clients avoid costly mistakes, you’ll learn how to choose the right professional, how to work with them effectively, and why experience and expertise matter when you’re making one of life’s biggest financial decisions. Whether you’re a first-home buyer, upgrader, or investor, Street Secrets is your insider’s guide to smarter buying and better results. New episodes drop every Thursday!Copyright 2026 Chris Bates 個人ファイナンス 社会科学 経済学
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  • 052: Greville Pabst of Greville Pabst Property Advisory | Melbourne

    052: Greville Pabst of Greville Pabst Property Advisory | Melbourne
    2026/09/02
    “Melbourne is cheap. Really cheap. It’s not going to stay there forever.” — Greville PabstAfter years of underperformance compared with other Australian capitals, is Melbourne starting to present an opportunity?In this episode of Street Secrets, Chris sits down with property adviser and valuer Greville Pabst to unpack Melbourne’s market fundamentals and take a closer look at the tightly held pockets of Albert Park and Middle Park.Greville explains why population growth and limited housing supply haven’t yet translated into stronger price growth, and why he believes confidence has been one of the biggest factors holding Melbourne back. He also shares what decades of property cycles have taught him about identifying quality assets, from understanding a property’s growth history to recognising the attributes that can limit its long-term performance.The conversation goes street level in Melbourne’s inner Bayside, exploring the scarcity, heritage protections and underlying land value that make Albert Park and Middle Park so distinctive. Greville also reflects on how these areas performed through previous downturns and why car parking, aspect, floor plan and location can make a meaningful difference.With decades of experience across property valuation and advisory, Greville brings a long-term perspective to a market that many investors have overlooked—and a reminder that successful property investing isn’t about speculation. It’s about buying well, understanding value and being prepared to hold through the cycle.Episode Highlights02:20 - Greville’s Four Decades in Property03:17 - From Three Valuers to 200+ Staff04:13 - The Off-the-Plan Mistakes That Changed Greville07:23 - How a Valuer Assesses Property Price08:28 - The Property Traits That Drive Long-Term Growth10:26 - Why Melbourne Property Has Stalled14:15 - What Makes Albert Park So Tightly Held16:58 - Who’s Buying in Albert Park and Middle Park?17:50 - Why Bayside Owners Downsize Back to Albert Park18:29 - Why More Wealth Is Going Into the Family Home20:51 - The Tax-Free Strategy Behind Trading Up21:50 - Why Greville Is Preparing for a US Downturn25:13 - Why Greville Sees a Melbourne Buy Signal26:58 - What Melbourne’s 1990 Crash Can Teach Investors29:17 - Where Buyers Can Go Wrong in Albert Park30:53 - Why a Car Space Can Add $350K in Middle Park31:25 - How Heritage Overlays Help Protect Property Values33:01 - Greville’s Final TakeawaysAbout the GuestGreville Pabst is the founder and CEO of Greville Pabst Property Advisory, with a career in property spanning more than four decades.Greville began his career as an in-house valuer with Westpac before moving into commercial property valuation and later co-founding WBP in the early 1990s. His experience across multiple property cycles—including the late-1980s boom and early-1990s downturn—has shaped his approach to understanding value, risk and long-term property performance.Today, Greville combines his valuation background with property advisory, bringing particular insight into Melbourne and its inner Bayside markets, including Albert Park and Middle Park. His perspective is grounded in independent valuation, detailed due diligence and identifying the property attributes that can support value over the long term.Connect with GrevilleGreville’s LinkedInGreville’s InstagramGreville Pabst Property Advisory (Website)Work with Chris (Alcove)Business Webpage Link - https://alcove.com.auEmail - hello@alcove.com.auContact Alcove at: (1300 252683)Socials:LinkedIn (Alcove) - https://www.linkedin.com/company/alcovembLinkedIn (Chris) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherbates/Instagram (Chris) - https://www.instagram.com/chrisbates_alcove/🗓️Book a chat with us!🗓️Follow us on our socials!YouTubeLinkedInInstagramTikTokEnjoyed the podcast? Don't miss out on what's yet to come! Hit that subscription button, spread the word, and join us for more insightful discussions in real estate. Your journey starts now!Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@street-secretsSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/street-secrets/id1837331268Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sBYmpcuxCYwceQiHdBnaq?si=2Gdl60HRRWCBoUlcBHB0nAThe information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as financial, investment, or credit advice. It does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation, or needs. You should consider the appropriateness of the information to your circumstances and seek advice from a licensed financial adviser, mortgage broker, or other qualified professional before making any decision. Canopy Private Pty Ltd holds Australian Credit Licence 558709.
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  • 051: Michael Sier of BuyerX | Mornington Peninsula

    051: Michael Sier of BuyerX | Mornington Peninsula
    2026/08/26
    “There’s no point buying something that’s cheap that nobody wants, because you’re going to inherit that problem when you go to sell it.” – Michael SierThe Mornington Peninsula has gone through one of the biggest property market shifts of the past decade. After the COVID boom, rising interest rates, land tax changes and weaker investor and holiday-home demand have reshaped the buyer pool.Michael Sier of BuyerX has spent years specialising in the Peninsula and breaks down what’s changed, where demand is holding up, and how buyers should think about different pockets from Mornington and Mount Eliza through to Blairgowrie, Sorrento and Flinders. He also explains why schools, transport, scarcity, lifestyle and future buyer demand matter when choosing a property.For anyone buying on the Mornington Peninsula, the key isn't simply finding value today — it's making sure there's strong demand for the property when you're ready to sell.Episode Highlights01:49 — How an IT Guy Became a Buyers Agent05:52 — The Mornington Boom Is Over. What Now?09:37 — How Michael Turned Agents Into Allies13:50 — Get the Suburb Right Before the House15:52 — Breaking Down the Peninsula’s Buyer Pockets18:25 — The $50K–$70K Land Tax Problem22:30 — Why Downsizers Are Moving to Mornington26:45 — Don’t Buy What Nobody Wants to Resell28:48 — Where the Peninsula Could See More Supply33:29 — Why Young Families Are Moving South35:17 — The Mornington Property Market in PerspectiveAbout the GuestMichael Sier is a buyer's agent with BuyerX, specialising in the Mornington Peninsula.His property career began more than 20 years ago when, while working in IT, he wanted to buy his first home but couldn't afford professional representation. He approached Melbourne buyer's advocate Mal James and offered to build software for his business in exchange for help buying his first property.That relationship developed into a mentoring and employment opportunity, giving Michael several years of experience across buyer advocacy, marketing, lead generation, due diligence, negotiation and auction bidding.He later co-founded Performance Property, focusing on investment property and portfolio building, before establishing BuyerX on the Mornington Peninsula. Michael has now spent more than a decade living on the Peninsula and has developed a specialist understanding of its different suburbs, buyer pools and lifestyle markets.His work today focuses heavily on helping owner-occupiers and lifestyle buyers understand not just the property itself, but the location, community, future lifestyle fit and eventual resale demand.Connect with MichaelLinkedIn | Michael SierWebsite | BuyerXFacebook | BuyerXInstagram | BuyerXWork with Chris (Alcove)Business Webpage Link - https://alcove.com.auEmail - hello@alcove.com.auContact Alcove at: (1300 252683)Socials:LinkedIn (Alcove) - https://www.linkedin.com/company/alcovembLinkedIn (Chris) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherbates/Instagram (Chris) - https://www.instagram.com/chrisbates_alcove/🗓️Book a chat with us!🗓️Follow us on our socials!YouTubeLinkedInInstagramTikTokEnjoyed the podcast? Don't miss out on what's yet to come! Hit that subscription button, spread the word, and join us for more insightful discussions in real estate. Your journey starts now!Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@street-secretsSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/street-secrets/id1837331268Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sBYmpcuxCYwceQiHdBnaq?si=2Gdl60HRRWCBoUlcBHB0nAThe information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as financial, investment, or credit advice. It does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation, or needs. You should consider the appropriateness of the information to your circumstances and seek advice from a licensed financial adviser, mortgage broker, or other qualified professional before making any decision. Canopy Private Pty Ltd holds Australian Credit Licence 558709.
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  • 050: Shane Hiscock of Founder of Locate Buyers Agency | Brisbane

    050: Shane Hiscock of Founder of Locate Buyers Agency | Brisbane
    2026/08/19
    “You could be three streets away, but it’s just the pocket and the area of that suburb that’s attracting a higher price or a lower price.” – Shane HiscockA booming market can make buying feel simple: find a suburb that's performing, find a property you like and make an offer. But Shane Hiscock believes the real work starts after you've chosen the suburb.With more than a decade of experience across development and buyers agency, and a current focus on owner-occupier and investor acquisitions through Locate Buyers Agency, Shane has seen first-hand how much value can change within the same suburb. A similar house can command a very different price depending on the street, elevation, block, aspect and surrounding environment.Shane and Chris unpack how buyers should think about the decision to build, buy or renovate, including why finished homes can currently represent an opportunity in parts of Brisbane and why renovation budgets are so often underestimated. They also explore the importance of stage of life, particularly when a build could take years to complete.The conversation moves into the risks buyers can't see from the front gate—flooding, slope, orientation, block shape, future development and zoning changes. Shane shares examples of deals he walked away from after uncovering what was planned behind or in front of the property, including a site approved for 62 townhouses.For anyone buying in Brisbane—whether you're an investor, owner-occupier or relocating to the city—this episode is a reminder that buying the right suburb isn't enough. You need to buy the right property within it.Episode Highlights01:57 — From IBM to Property: Shane’s Journey05:07 — From Development to Owner-Occupier Buying08:22 — Build vs Buy: How Shane Makes the Call13:58 — Renovation Reality: When the Numbers Don’t Stack Up17:45 — Outer Brisbane: Why Quality Matters More When Markets Cool20:58 — How to Find the Right Pocket for Your Lifestyle25:52 — Future Density: The Due Diligence Buyers Need30:33 — Beyond Listings: Shane’s Brisbane Property Universe34:54 — The Pricing Game: How Buyers Get Caught Out37:04 — Key Takeaways: How to Buy Quality in BrisbaneAbout the GuestShane Hiscock is the founder of Locate Buyers Agency, a Brisbane-based buyers agency focused primarily on owner-occupier purchases, alongside investor acquisitions.Shane's property career began after studying business in Wagga Wagga and working at IBM Australia. While searching for his own first home, he became increasingly interested in property and undertook a mentoring program covering a broad range of development and value-add strategies. He subsequently completed his own new-build project, including navigating the challenges of building through the period leading into the GFC.He then established a buyers agency focused on development sites, working on 33 projects between 2010 and 2018. In 2018, Shane shifted his focus toward owner-occupier acquisitions after recognising the value his development and construction knowledge could bring to people buying their own homes. Locate Buyers Agency was established in 2020. Shane says the business is approximately 70% owner-occupier and 30% investor, although that mix can change depending on market conditions.Connect with ShaneLinkedIn | Shane HiscockInstagram | Shane HiscockWebsite | Locate Buyers AgencyLinkedIn | Locate Buyers AgencyFacebook | Locate Buyers AgencyInstagram | Locate Buyers Agency Work with Chris (Alcove)Business Webpage Link - https://alcove.com.auEmail - hello@alcove.com.auContact Alcove at: (1300 252683)Socials: LinkedIn (Alcove) - https://www.linkedin.com/company/alcovembLinkedIn (Chris) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherbates/Instagram (Chris) - https://www.instagram.com/chrisbates_alcove/🗓️Book a chat with us!🗓️Follow us on our socials!YouTubeLinkedInInstagramTikTokEnjoyed the podcast? Don't miss out on what's yet to come! Hit that subscription button, spread the word, and join us for more insightful discussions in real estate. Your journey starts now!Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@street-secretsSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/street-secrets/id1837331268Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sBYmpcuxCYwceQiHdBnaq?si=2Gdl60HRRWCBoUlcBHB0nAThe information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as financial, investment, or credit advice. It does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation, or needs. You should consider the appropriateness of the information to your circumstances and seek advice from a licensed financial adviser, mortgage broker, or other qualified professional before making any decision. Canopy Private Pty Ltd holds Australian Credit Licence 558709.
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    38 分
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