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Building Success: Cathy Baker's Decade-Long Entrepreneurial Journey

As Principal of Belle Property Central Coast, Cathy Baker is a talented entrepreneur and a highly acclaimed market leader in top-end real estate in the region. A multi-award winning performer, Cathy has recently claimed number 40 in the REB Top 50 Women in Real Estate.
 
However, this episode is about so much more than real estate...
 
At the age of 40 and new to the industry, Cathy had a dream of building one of the most successful real estate agencies on the Central Coast by the age of 50. She generously shares her story of growth, personal development, and how she held herself accountable during this journey.
 
What to expect in this episode:
 
👬 Team Building & Growth: Cathy shares the essential elements for building a strong team and growing a thriving business.
 
💫 Importance of Coaches and Mentors: The transformative power of having mentors and using vision boards for personal and professional growth.
 
🏋️‍♂️ Personal Transformation: Over the past year, Cathy has lost over 40kgs. She talks about the significant mental shifts that accompanied this physical transformation and how overcoming fear has impacted her life.
 
🏅 Buyers Agents: We explore the growing role of buyers agents in the real estate market and how they are beneficial across various market sectors.
 
🏡 Market Predictions: Cathy provides her insights on the current state of the Central Coast real estate market and her predictions for the coming months.
 
🤩 Meeting Richard Branson: A pivotal moment in Cathy's life was meeting her lifelong mentor Richard Branson on Necker Island. This encounter inspired her to embrace philanthropy and become an ambassador for Virgin Unite. 
 
😍 Community Impact: Cathy discusses her part in building a refuge for women experiencing domestic violence in the British Virgin Islands. She now aims to bring similar initiatives to the Central Coast to address local issues and improve the community.
 
Don’t miss out on our fortnightly episodes! Be sure to follow or subscribe on your favourite podcast platform to be the first to know when a new episode is available. Thank you for being a valued listener. We hope you enjoy this episode!
 
Web: https://springbuyersagency.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/springbuyersagency/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/springbuyersagency
Email: hello@springbuyersagency.com.au
 
 
 
 

Secrets To Successful Investing With Special Guest Mike Mortlock

In this episode, we have an insightful conversation with Mike Mortlock, a highly respected expert in the Australian property market and Managing Director of MCG Quantity Surveyors. MCG has been recognized on the Australian Financial Review’s Fastest 100 Growing Companies List.
An expert in tax depreciation, seasoned host of Geared For Growth podcast, co-host of The Property Trio, and sought after keynote speaker, Mike is a regular media commentator addressing all facets of the Australian property market!
 
Here’s what to expect in this episode:
 
📈 Valuable Research and Data: Mike reveals where investors are currently buying across Australia and the reasons behind these trends.
 
🏠 Rental Market Insights: An in-depth discussion on why people are renting and the current housing crisis in Australia.
 
💰 Investment Challenges: Insights into why most investors never purchase more than one investment property and struggle to build wealth.
 
😳 Insurance Awareness: The shocking cost of being underinsured and its impact on recovery from disasters.
 
📊 Tax Depreciation: Evaluating whether a tax depreciation schedule is worthwhile for your investment property.
 
Don’t miss out on our fortnightly episodes! Be sure to follow or subscribe on your favourite podcast platform to be the first to know when a new episode is available. Thank you for being a valued listener. We hope you enjoy this episode!
 
Web: https://springbuyersagency.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/springbuyersagency/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/springbuyersagency
Email: hello@springbuyersagency.com.au
 
 
 

The Changing Landscape of Property Management with Lululiv

If you are currently a landlord, have been in the past or are considering becoming one in the future, then this episode is for you!  Learn how Spring Property Management are changing the way our client’s properties are managed, creating a better experience for investors, landlords and tenants.
 
In this episode we chat with our expert property management team from Lululiv, Melissa Hadley (Co-Founder and CEO) and Kylie Wade (Senior Property Manager) and how we work together as a team.  Melissa and her business partner Suzannah Toop, co-founded Lululiv in 2020 when their love of technology and property collided, along with their belief that everyone should have a safe place to call home.
 
Here’s what to expect in this episode:
 
🔹 How we teamed up with Lululiv to create a better experience for our investor clients!
🔹 Why are landlords so often dissatisfied with their property management service?
🔹 The disconnect we see between management fees and service.
🔹 Changing the landscape of how property management is delivered and the roles within our team.
🔹 Placing more value on tenants within the community.
 
Web: https://springbuyersagency.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/springbuyersagency/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/springbuyersagency
Email: hello@springbuyersagency.com.au
 
Don’t miss out on our fortnightly episodes! Be sure to follow or subscribe on your favourite podcast platform to be the first to know when a new episode is available. Thank you for being a valued listener. We hope you enjoy this episode!
 

Our Top Buying Tips To Help You Level Up The Playing Field

Buying a new home or investment property is becoming increasingly more complex and competitive with vendors professionally represented by selling agents and buyers left to their own devices – the power is biased!
 
In this episode we share our top tips to help you level up the playing field!
 
Here’s a little of what to expect:
 
🔹 Intimately understand the market you are purchasing in.
 
🔹 Don’t make your decision based on price alone!
 
🔹 Understand the different methods of marketing and purchasing property.
 
🔹The FOMO purchase, the FED UP purchase and so much more!
 
Even if you have a great working knowledge of the home buying process, what you probably don’t have, or may lose during what can be an emotional roller coaster…..is perspective!
 
Web: https://springbuyersagency.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/springbuyersagency/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/springbuyersagency
Email: hello@springbuyersagency.com.au
 
Don’t miss out on our fortnightly episodes! Be sure to follow or subscribe on your favourite podcast platform to be the first to know when a new episode is available. Thank you for being a valued listener. We hope you enjoy this episode!
 

Escaping The City In Search Of A Better Lifestyle? Julie & Lauryn Tell Their Stories!

We are so excited to share this episode where we chat with Julie & Lauryn, two very special clients we worked with respectively to purchase homes on the Central Coast. ❤️
 
Julie & Lauryn have been best friends since childhood, they both have young families and together with their husbands, they made the huge decision to move their lives from Sydney to the Central Coast, about 12 months apart.
 
They generously open up about their property buying journey and their experience moving north, out of the city, in search of a better lifestyle.
 
They share their excitement, fears, anxieties and range of emotions, along with their own individual journeys which were both unique and different. 🫶
 
With so many Sydneysiders making the same decision, this episode is sure to provide an interesting and personal perspective for anyone considering making the move!
 
Here’s what to expect:
 
🔹Why did both Lauryn & Julie decide to move their families to the Central Coast and are they happy with their decision?
 
🔹 What challenges did they face going through the process of selling up in Sydney and at the same time trying to buy a new home?
 
🔹 Why did they choose to work with a buyers agent and why Spring Buyers Agency?
 
🔹 How did working with a buyers agent change their buying experience, do they think it was worth the investment and would they do it again?
 
🔹 Their favourite parts about living on the Central Coast and how life has changed for them both!
 
We are so grateful to Lauryn and Julie for their time and vulnerability in sharing their stories…don’t miss this one!
 
Web: https://springbuyersagency.com.au/
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/springbuyersagency/
 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/springbuyersagency
 
Email: hello@springbuyersagency.com.au
 
Don’t miss out on our fortnightly episodes! Be sure to follow or subscribe on your favourite podcast platform to be the first to know when a new episode is available. Thank you for being a valued listener. We hope you enjoy this episode!

The Invaluable Relationship Between Buyer's Agents & Sales Agents With James Keelan

The role of an independent buyers agent and selling agent in a property transaction is often misunderstood.
 
These valuable, professional relationships can be the key ingredient to an efficient and successful result for both the buyer and seller and are often underestimated due to a lack of understanding both within the industry and the wider marketplace.
 
In this episode we chat with James Keelan, a high performing residential selling agent with almost a decade of real estate experience. James is well known on the Central Coast and part of a much larger and successful team at Property Central.
 
We have worked with James and many of his colleagues to secure homes for our clients. We enjoy their forward thinking, collaborative and proactive approach, which benefits their sellers, our clients and the industry in general.
 
Here’s what to expect:
🔹The role of an independent buyer’s agent and selling agent and the misconceptions within the industry.
🔹 Current market conditions and what to expect in 2024?
🔹 How selling agents value property and how to interpret the price guides.
🔹 The migration North is real!
🔹 How we help our clients by working collaboratively
 
Web: https://springbuyersagency.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/springbuyersagency/
https://www.facebook.com/springbuyersagency
Email: hello@springbuyersagency.com.au
 
Don’t miss out on our fortnightly episodes! Be sure to follow or subscribe on your favourite podcast platform to be the first to know when a new episode is available. Thank you for being a valued listener. We hope you enjoy this episode!

The Most Common Misconceptions Of A Buyer’s Agent

When we launched our business in 2020 we were surprised by the lack of education and understanding in regards to what a buyer’s agent actually does…..not just from buyers but from other industry professionals.
 
Buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions many of us will ever make, and yet the myths and misconceptions surrounding the role of a buyer’s agent was astounding!
 
In this episode, we're peeling back the layers to reveal the truth behind the role of a buyer's agent. Are they really essential, or can you go it alone? Do they add value, or are they just an additional cost? We'll be separating fact from fiction, debunking common misconceptions, and shedding light on how we help our clients in their buying journey!
 
Connect with us:
 
Web: https://springbuyersagency.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/springbuyersagency/
https://www.facebook.com/springbuyersagency
Email: hello@springbuyersagency.com.au
 
Don’t miss out on our fortnightly episodes! Be sure to follow or subscribe on your favourite podcast platform to be the first to know when a new episode is available. Thank you for being a valued listener. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Commission Breath - The Pursuit of Money in Real Estate

Today we tackle a sensitive topic referred to in the sales world as “Commission breath”…….how does the pursuit of that sweet commission affect the way we think, the way we work and the way we interact with the world around us?
 
Here’s what to expect:
 
💰We unpack and chat about our experience with ‘commission breath’ during our real estate careers.
 
☺️ The importance of authenticity, building relationships, understanding client needs and having a passion for what you do.
 
🔹 Why the cheapest is not the best!
 
🤩 The value of our service and how it ‘blows our mind’ that buyers are spending millions of dollars but choose to go it alone without seeking professional advice!
 
💎 You can’t fake experience and why it is so important when buying property!
 
🎖️ Tips on what to look for and questions to ask when choosing a buyers agent.
 
Connect with us:
Web: https://springbuyersagency.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/springbuyersagency/
https://www.facebook.com/springbuyersagency
Email: hello@springbuyersagency.com.au
 
If you enjoyed this episode, please follow or subscribe, we would love you to join our community and continue providing valuable buyer insights! If you have a spare moment, leaving us a review or sharing this podcast with others you think would benefit from the information we share, would mean the world.  See you next time!
 

Should I Buy Now or Should I Wait?

Should I buy now or should I wait?
 
This is without doubt one of the most commonly asked questions we get asked!
 
In this episode we share our thoughts on this topic and chat about what we are currently seeing on the ground, what to expect prior to Christmas and our predictions for next year!
 
What else to expect in this episode:
 
✨We share the inspiring success story of our 60 year old first home buyer!
 
🕵️‍♀️ How we find off-market opportunities for our clients particularly at this time of year!
 
🏡 What signs of distress, if any, are we seeing in the market?
 
💰 Yes …we save our clients money without compromising their requirements. Learn how!
 
💪🏻 The resilience of the Central Coast market and how Covid has changed the buyer.
 
Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 9/11/23.
 
Web: https://springbuyersagency.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/springbuyersagency/
https://www.facebook.com/springbuyersagency
Email: hello@springbuyersagency.com.au
 
If you enjoyed this episode, please follow or subscribe, we would love you to join our community and continue providing valuable buyer insights! If you have a spare moment, leaving us a review or sharing this podcast with others you think would benefit from the information we share, would mean the world.  See you next time!

What Is A Buyers Agent? Dispelling The Myths

Welcome back! We loved recording this episode and enjoyed sharing valuable insights into how we add value to both our clients and selling agents in the buying journey!  Today, we're diving deep into the world of buyer's agents, unraveling the mysteries and shedding light on our crucial role in the real estate landscape.
 
Whether you're a potential homebuyer or investor trying to understand the benefits of having a buyer's agent by your side or a selling agent looking to enhance your collaboration with buyer’s agents, this episode is packed with valuable information.
 
Here’s what to expect:
 
💎 What is a buyer’s agent and how do we add value to our client’s buying journey?
 
🎖️ The value of our relationships with selling agents.
 
🧍‍♀️ What is the difference between selling agents and buyer’s agent? Dispelling  the myths and making it clear who works for who.
 
🤫 Off markets – are they worth all the hype?
 
🏡 How we value property and ensure our clients don’t overpay.
 
🚩 Identifying red flags when purchasing property so you avoid costly mistakes.
 
💰 The high end property purchases we don’t talk about.
 
Web: https://springbuyersagency.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/springbuyersagency/
https://www.facebook.com/springbuyersagency
Email: hello@springbuyersagency.com.au
 
If you enjoyed this episode, please follow or subscribe, we would love you to join our community and continue providing valuable buyer insights! If you have a spare moment, leaving us a review or sharing this podcast with others you think would benefit from the information we share, would mean the world.  See you next time!