Under The Hammer

Join Stavros Ambatzidis from O'Brien Real Estate and producer Adam for a monthly discussion on all things Real Estate. Our guest this week is John Rombotis. Former Australian rules footballer who played for Fitzroy, Port Adelaide and Richmond in the AFL. Connect with Stav via www.obrienrealestate.com.au HERE. This podcast is produced by Stavros Ambatzidis and produced, engineered and edited by Adam for SEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Stavros Ambatzidis from O'Brien Real Estate and producer Adam for a monthly discussion on all things Real Estate. Our guests this week are the winners of 'The Block' 2023 - Steph & Gian. Taking home a mammoth $1.75 million, they delve into their most enjoyable moments on the series, how to maximise the value of your property and their unique 'Japandi' style. Connect with Stav via www.obrienrealestate.com.au HERE. This podcast is produced by Stavros Ambatzidis and produced, engineered and edited by Adam for SEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Stavros Ambatzidis from O'Brien Real Estate and producer Jane Nield for a monthly discussion on all things Real Estate. This week on the podcast our guest is Shaynna Blaze - interior designer, judge on The Block, star of Country Home Rescue and so much more. We discuss the current real estate climate and the Spring selling season The importance of styling a property and 'selling the dream' The need to put soul and warmth back into styling Flipping properties and whether it's still possible to flip quickly and still make a good return The changes that will result from recent State and Federal Housing reforms The Granny Flat or second dwelling option that may help boost the supply of homes Connect with Stav via www.obrienrealestate.com.au HERE. This podcast is produced by Stavros Ambatzidis and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Stavros Ambatzidis from O'Brien Real Estate and producer Jane Nield for a monthly discussion on all things Real Estate. Our guest this week is AFL legend and media identity Matthew Richardson. We delve into Richo's early years growing up in Tassie, the best investing advice he ever got when he became a professional footballer and the advice he would give young players today. Richo shares the story behind buying his home in Northcote in 2019 - a deal that almost didn't happen. . .he tells us why. Plus we find out more about Richo's family life (are there any budding AFLW players in the Richardson household?) and his tips for the 2023 finals season. Connect with Stav via www.obrienrealestate.com.au HERE. This podcast is produced by Stavros Ambatzidis and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Stavros Ambatzidis from O'Brien Real Estate and producer Jane Nield for a monthly discussion on all things Real Estate. Our guest today is John Foong - Chief Revenue Officer at Domain. To quote The Property Tribune John has an ‘impressively long resume and a passport to match, he's worked for some of the world's largest technology companies and has been stationed across Europe, Africa, and most recently the United States'. John returned home to Australia after his most recent role at Uber in California to join Australia's leading real estate listing platform – Domain. We discuss John's experience working for Google and Uber and the culture of the Silicone Valley tech world and which philosophies he's brought to his role at Domain. John shares some property investing advice, including that passed on to him by his family including his real estate agent Dad and we try and get John to make a few market predictions. We discuss the way that tech companies and platforms like Domain can play a role in connecting people to solve economic challenges like the current supply and demand issues in the Australian property market. Connect with Stav via www.obrienrealestate.com.au HERE. This podcast is produced by Stavros Ambatzidis and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Stavros Ambatzidis from O'Brien Real Estate and producer Jane Nield for a monthly discussion on all things Real Estate. Our guest on the show this week is Fred Harrison the CEO of Ritchies. Ritchies is the largest independent supermarket chain in Australia and their focus on supporting the local community is at the core of the business. Fred inspires us with the story of his rise to CEO, we delve into his family and upbringing which helped establish his remarkable work ethic, his first ventures into real estate, the current cost of living crisis and his advice for anyone trying to step onto the first rung of the property ladder. Connect with Stav via www.obrienrealestate.com.au HERE. This podcast is produced by Stavros Ambatzidis and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Stavros Ambatzidis from O'Brien Real Estate and producer Jane Nield for a monthly discussion on all things Real Estate. Our guest this week is Andrew Bogut who along with being part of Australian Basketball royalty - is a keen real estate investor with commercial and residential interests around Australia. We discuss; The Sydney Kings and their search for a new coach Andrew's basic principals of Real Estate investing, including his preference for commercial properties over anything governed by a Body Corporate and why His memories of growing up in Endeavour Hills in a working class suburb His first Real Estate investment Why he and his family chose to relocate from Victoria to the Gold Coast and the road blocks he faced trying to develop his property in Brighton. What he looks for in a suburb that makes it prime for investing in Buying at Auction His interest and investment in Listing Loop and why it's a game changer (you can check out Listing Loop HERE) Andrew's advice for wanna be investors - take your time and do your research Connect with Stav via www.obrienrealestate.com.au HERE. This podcast is produced by Stavros Ambatzidis and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Stavros Ambatzidis from O'Brien Real Estate and producer Jane Nield for a monthly discussion on all things Real Estate. This week on the show our guest is chef and restaurateur George Calombaris, well know for his 10 year stint as a judge on Masterchef. George is now the Culinary Director at Hotel Sorrento We discuss George's early years and memories of his incredibly hard working parents and the work ethic they instilled in him, his move to the Peninsula, adding value to your property and the importance of landscaping (shout out to Oliver Stone Landscaping). We also talk about the housing shortage, the issue that is forcing hospitality businesses to provide accommodation for their staff and ideas to combat the problem. Connect with Stav via www.obrienrealestate.com.au HERE. This podcast is produced by Stavros Ambatzidis and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Stavros Ambatzidis from O'Brien Real Estate and producer Jane Nield for a monthly discussion on all things Real Estate. This week on the show our guest is Anastasia Katselas who's career in real estate began back in 1987 and who was the inspiration behind Stav's decision to quit medical school and get into real estate. Anastasia is of course most well know for her role on Gogglebox Australia - you can watch the show via 10Play HERE. We find out just how Anastasia ended up on one of the most successful entertainment shows in the country. Plus Anastasia and Stav share some great insights for anyone hoping to start their Property Developing journey, plus Ana reveals how she's navigated the building process which she's undertaken with her fiancé Gab. Connect with Stav via www.obrienrealestate.com.au HERE. This podcast is produced by Stavros Ambatzidis and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Stavros Ambatzidis and producer Jane Nield for a monthly check in on all things Real Estate. This week we're also joined by Alice Stolz from Domain and Auction coach Phil de Fegely. This week we discuss; Tips for buyers preparing to bid at auction and successful auction day strategies Why it's crucial to have a back up plan when buying a house Bridesmaid Suburbs and the key features to consider like amenities, infrastructure and school zones Property as a long-term play, not a quick sugar hit Reverse Tree Changes and the current shifts in the market Should you buy or sell first if you're upgrading? Should you settle for an unrenovated property if you're struggling to get into the market? You can take a sneak peek inside of Alice Stolz's home in the Design Files feature HERE Read some of Alice's insightful articles HERE Connect with Stav via the O'Brien Real Estate page HERE. This podcast is produced by Stavros Ambatzidis and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Stavros Ambatzidis and producer Jane Nield for a monthly check in on all things Real Estate. This podcast is proudly supported by O'Brien Real Estate - where property advice is on the house. Visit www.obrienrealestate.com.au for a free appraisal or to contact one of their agents. This month our guests are Darren Hutchins and Dean O'Brien - co founders of O'Brien Real Estate who have decades of experience between them. We discuss; The O'Brien Real Estate origin story the current climate for buyers, sellers and renters Where some of the current demand hot spots are in Melbourne and why the current rental crisis and the factors contributing to it why your rental application might be getting knocked back tips for securing a rental and being a successful renter the sales results from Week 7 2023 To ask us a question email podcasts@sen.com.au Get in touch with Stav HERE, Darren HERE and Dean HERE. This podcast is produced by Stavros Ambatzidis and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate, the changing demands on real estate professionals and the challenges facing the industry.Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy. If you are an agent or property manager interested in using Direct Connect call 1300 664 715 to see how they can benefit you and your team – or head to directconnect.com.au.Our guest today is Jane McKniff - Account Manager for Direct Connect based in Adelaide. This week we discuss;The Block 2021 auction and the strange auction techniques on displayThe real estate market in Adelaide and what makes it so uniqueThe importance of a service like Direct Connect, especially for clients moving interstate during a pandemicHow direct connect can help busy agentsA few predictions for the market as we edge towards ChristmasThe new trend of 'off market' selling and buying.To connect with the team at Direct Connect head to their website HERE.To connect with Stav email stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.To ask us a question, send us feedback or suggest a guest email podcasts@sen.com.auThis podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate, the changing demands on real estate professionals and the challenges facing the industry.Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy. If you are an agent or property manager interested in using Direct Connect call 1300 664 715 to see how they can benefit you and your team – or head to directconnect.com.au.Our guest today is Jet Xavier aka The High Performance Guy, a sought after speaker, coach trainer and mentor who also focuses on helping Real Estate Industry professionals.To participate in Jet's latest survey of the Real Estate industry click HERE. For your chance to win a free copy of Jet's book Champions Cry Too - be one of the first people to email him via jet@jetxavier.comHead to Jet's website HERE for more information. To connect with the team at Direct Connect head to their website HERE.To connect with Stav email stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate, the changing demands on real estate professionals and the challenges facing the industry.Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy. If you are an agent or property manager interested in using Direct Connect call 1300 664 715 to see how they can benefit you and your team – or head to directconnect.com.au.Our guest today is Lloyd Edge, Director of Aus Property Professionals. Lloyd is a Buyers Advocate, Property Strategist, author and podcaster. We discuss;The fundamentals for real estate investment including the importance of building your own Dream Team of experts and advisorsRecognising and communicating your goalsInvesting in property to secure your financial freedomWhat to look for in an investment propertyTips for being a better neighbour and the importance of community, especially in lockdown. To connect with Lloyd head to the Aus Property Professionals website HERE. Lloyd's book and podcast is called Positively Geared - details via the website. To connect with the team at Direct Connect head to their website HERE.To connect with Stav email stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.To ask us a question, send us feedback or suggest a guest email podcasts@sen.com.auThis podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate, the changing demands on real estate professionals and the challenges facing the industry.Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy. If you are an agent or property manager interested in using Direct Connect call 1300 664 715 to see how they can benefit you and your team – or head to directconnect.com.au.Our guest today is Scott Bremner, Senior State Sales Manager for Real Estate.com.au at the REA Group. Scott oversees sales in Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia - he's also a huge Melbourne Demons fan and beyond excited for the AFL Grand Final on Saturday. We chat about;A remarkable year for Realestate.com.au and how they've shaped their business according to the changing demands of the pandemicThe focus on customers and consumers by Realestate.com.auThe growing demand for data from buyers and potential sellersWhat makes a great potential employeeKeeping work life balance in tact during lockdownThe next few months in real estate and the need for potential sellers to just jump into the market and list their property and not hang out for the end of lockdown To connect with the team at Direct Connect head to their website HERE.To connect with Stav email stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.To ask us a question, send us feedback or suggest a guest email podcasts@sen.com.auThis podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate, the changing demands on real estate professionals and the challenges facing the industry.Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy. If you are an agent or property manager interested in using Direct Connect call 1300 664 715 to see how they can benefit you and your team – or head to directconnect.com.au.Our guests today are LInda Johnson and Michelle Tucker from Spring Buyers Agency from the NSW Central Coast region.Michelle and Linda talk about;The current market conditions on the Central CoastThe ways in which they're able to assist buyersBuyer's fatigue and why buyers are turning to advocates to assistWhat's involved in getting an advocate to help with your property searchPredictions about the Central Coast market in the next monthsTo connect with LInda and Michelle head to the Spring Buyers Agency website www.springbuyersagency.com.au HERE.To connect with the team at Direct Connect head to their website HERE.To connect with Stav email stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.To ask us a question, send us feedback or suggest a guest email podcasts@sen.com.auThis podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate, the changing demands on real estate professionals and the challenges facing the industry.Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy. If you are an agent or property manager interested in using Direct Connect call 1300 664 715 to see how they can benefit you and your team – or head to directconnect.com.au.Our guest today is the Justin Butterworth CEO and Founder of Snug - the Sydney based online rental marketplace that's seeking to fundamentally change the Australian housing market by bringing property owners, renters and managers together in one easy to use portal.We discuss;The Snug philosophy and what inspired its creationTrends in the rental market and how Snug fits in to the new rental landscapeHow Snug helps agents to keep their leasing costs downHow the portal benefits renters and why it's helping them find better homes to live inThe future of Fractional Ownership in the Australian housing marketTo connect with Justin and the team at Snug - head to their website www.snug.com HERE.Also mentioned in this episode the episode of the ABC podcast The Signal 'What if housing never becomes affordable?' - you can listen HERE. To connect with the team at Direct Connect head to their website HERE.To connect with Stav email stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.To ask us a question, send us feedback or suggest a guest email podcasts@sen.com.auThis podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate, the changing demands on real estate professionals and the challenges facing the industry.Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy. If you are an agent or property manager interested in using Direct Connect call 1300 664 715 to see how they can benefit you and your team – or head to directconnect.com.au.Our guest this week is Michelle Stephens, one of the most respected and influential real estate experts in Victoria and number one across several states. Michelle is part of the team at OBrien in Carrum Downs.Michelle was recently recognised as the number one sales agent by the REIV and the REIA for Victoria and Australia and won the Rate My Agent honours for Agent of the Year both Nationally and for Victoria.Michelle shares her insights into;Building a great team and playing to your own personal strengthsFocusing on your vendor and their wider needs when listing a propertyThe importance of styling and property presentationTo connect with Michelle head to the OBrien website HERE. To connect with the team at Direct Connect head to their website HERE.To connect with Stav email stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.To ask us a question, send us feedback or suggest a guest email podcasts@sen.com.auThis podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate, the changing demands on real estate professionals and the challenges facing the industry.Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy. If you are an agent or property manager interested in using Direct Connect call 1300 664 715 to see how they can benefit you and your team – or head to directconnect.com.au.Our guest this week James Lovell, Business Development Manager at Direct Connect. This week we chat about;The sentiment amongst property managers in Sydney with news of a four week extension to lockdownNational Property Managers Day Advances in Property Technology and new ways of integrating technology into your business and how Direct Connect can help to incorporate it into your processesDirect Connect's support of The Pyjama Foundation - you'll find more information on their amazing work HERE. How James went from being a real estate newcomer and receptionist to his current role at Direct Connect. To connect with the team at Direct Connect head to their website HERE. To connect with Stav email stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.To ask us a question, send us feedback or suggest a guest email podcasts@sen.com.auThis podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate, the changing demands on real estate professionals and the challenges facing the industry.Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy. If you are an agent or property manager interested in using Direct Connect call 1300 664 715 to see how they can benefit you and your team – or head to directconnect.com.au.This week we discuss;Sydneysiders reaching out for guidance from Melbourne agents on how to deal with lockdown and restrictions. It's a great chance to embrace technical change especially in your busiess - plus rest and recharge as the 'sling shot effect' Melbourne experienced once lockdown ended last year are sure to be replicated in the NSW market.The new financial year and changes that might impact the real estate industry like first home buyer incentives and land tax. You can read an overview of the Victorian changes HERE. We discuss some of the sales stats for the first half of the year including record sales in NSW.We discuss Rebecca DiNuzzo's article for Realestate.com.au 'Tree-change Vendors Saddled with Huge Clean-Up Bill as Storm Losses Top $182million'. Check out the article HERE.To connect with Stav email stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.To ask us a question, send us feedback or suggest a guest email podcasts@sen.com.auThis podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate, the changing demands on real estate professionals and the challenges facing the industry.Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy. If you are an agent or property manager interested in using Direct Connect call 1300 664 715 to see how they can benefit you and your team – or head to directconnect.com.au.Our guest this week is Antonia Mercorella - the CEO of REIQ, Queensland's peak body in real estate. We discuss;The drive behind the current real estate boom in QueenslandThe need for the industry to work with legislators and government on forward planning to ensure the future supply of affordable real estate and assist those wanting to downsizeThe pressures on agents and property managers in the current marketthe new rental reform legislation that has just been tabled in QueenslandFor more information about the REIQ including training opportunities head to their website www.reiq.com HERE. To connect with Stav email stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.To ask us a question, send us feedback or suggest a guest email podcasts@sen.com.auThis podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate, the changing demands on real estate professionals and the challenges facing the industry.Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy. If you are an agent or property manager interested in using Direct Connect call 1300 664 715 to see how they can benefit you and your team – or head to directconnect.com.au.Our guest on the show this week is Ray Ellis, CEO of the First National Real Estate Network which has 400 offices throughout Australia, New Zealand, Vanuatu and Noumea. In this wide ranging discussion we discuss;Ray's insights into the impact of the pandemic on work place practices, real estate professionals and their familiesThe way Australia retreated into statehood when faced with the COVID crisisHow the last 18 months has reinforced the value of the family home and how that has driven the marketHow our changing world can make your business better if you embrace new ways of getting your message out thereRay's best piece of advice for property managers and real estate agents to ensure the success of their businessTo connect with Ray and the team at First National - head to their website www.firstnational.com.auSubscribe to the HomeStyle podcast with Shaynna Blaze for Red Energy HERE and for more details about Shaynna's charity Voice of Change head to www.voiceofchangeau.org.auTo connect with Stav email stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.To ask us a question, send us feedback or suggest a guest email podcasts@sen.com.auThis podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate, the changing demands on real estate professionals and the challenges facing the market. Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy. If you are an agent or property manager interested in using Direct Connect call 1300 664 715 to see how they can benefit you and your team – or head to directconnect.com.au. This week we discuss the rapidly changing Melbourne market in light on new COVID restrictions coming into force from 6pm on Tuesday the 25th of May. Stav has some advice in the face of uncertainty - trust your process. We also discuss some of the highlights of the recent Rise Conference in Melbourne and the latest trends in rentals in the CBD following an article in The Age by Racheal Dexter with the headline ‘I'd be crazy not to move': Melbourne tenants upgrade as apartment rents fall to 2010 prices. You can read Racheal's article HERE. To connect with Stav email stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.To ask us a question, send us feedback or suggest a guest email podcasts@sen.com.auThis podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate where we gain insights and inspiration by talking to the best professionals from within the industry.Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy. If you are an agent or property manager interested in using Direct Connect call 1300 664 715 to see how they can benefit you and your team – or head to directconnect.com.au. Our guest today is Kylie Walsh - Director and founder of REGROWTH. Kylie opened her first Real Estate office when she was just 21 and since then she'd spent some two decades in both regional and metro markets - most recently as the GM of Di Jones Real Estate in Sydney. A few months ago Kylie took the plunge to launch her new business REGROWTH - a coaching and consultancy service that partners with motivated businesses and teams (espcially those within the Real Estate sector) who are wanting to accelerate growth, promote authentic leadership and maximise their potential both at work and at home. Kylie shares some wonderful insights including the 3 indicators that your business needs to change and the number one thing to consider to improve your customer experience. To watch the amazing video about the Dungowan Station Retreats - click HERE. To connect with Kylie and find out more about REGROWTH's retreats and other services - including the Mental Fitness online course on June 28th at 9.30am head to the website www.regrowthkyliewalsh.com HERE. To connect with Stav email stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.To ask us a question, send us feedback or suggest a guest email podcasts@sen.com.au This podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.

Join host Jane Nield and special guest Edward Brown for Ep 30. Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. To find out how they can benefit you and your Property Management team, call them today on 1300 664 715 or visit the website HERE.Edward is the co-founder and Director of Smart House Australia who specialise in risk management and strategy consulting to the property management industry - their motto is protecting people, protecting property. Smart House Australia have seen a huge spike in enquiries from Property Managers in the wake of the newly introduced reforms to the Residential Tenancies Act - and says the anxiety about the reforms among Property Managers is real. We discusses some of the key services Smart House Australia offers from smoke alarm safety, gas appliance and electrical safety services to the mind boggling issue of Methamphetamine Testing a property and the potential impact a contaminated home can have on investors and occupants. Edward also shares some of the wisdom he's gained in his years in Real Estate sales and provides a unique insight into the mindset Property Managers should embrace when dealing with the impact of the new legislation changes for their clients. For more information about Smart House Australia or to get in touch with Edward - head to their website www.smarthouseaustralia.com.au HERE. To ask the Under the Hammer team a question or give us feedback you can email podcasts@sen.com.au For more information about the Rise Conference and the Real Care App - head to www.riseconference.com.au HERE.This podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate.Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy for you. Call them today on 1300 664 715 or visit the website HERE.This week we're joined by Chris Hanley from the Rise Conference who's been part of developing the Real Care App - which is set to be a game changer for the Real Estate Industry. For more information about the Rise Conference and the Real Care App - head to www.riseconference.com.au HERE. You can purchase a virtual ticket for the Rise Conference HERE and participate from anywhere. To see the launch video for the Real Care App head to Youtube HERE. You can email Stav - stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.This podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate.Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy for you. Call them today on 1300 664 715 or visit the website HERE.This week we discuss another record week of sales including a hugely successful weekend of Auctions for Stav - one auction had 71 bids in 14 minutes which was a record! Plus we touch on some of the factors that might influcence the market in the coming months - including the reality check for Rental Providers (aka landlords) as new legislation governing rental properties comes into effect. We'll also hear from Andrew Winter from Selling Houses Australia from the HomeStyle podcast with Shaynna Blaze.You can check out Stav's auction at 16 Bowman St in Aspendale on Youtube HERE. You can email Stav - stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.Subscribe to the HomeStyle podcast with Shaynna Blaze wherever you get your podcasts and listen to the Ep 17 - Saying Goodbye to Selling Houses Australia with Andrew Winter HERE. This podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate.Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy for you. Call them today on 1300 664 715 or visit the website HERE.This week we discuss innovation in the property tech realm with Rhys Rogers Chief Executive of Before You Bid. For more information on Before You Bid - head to their website www.beforeyoubid.com.auTamara Abbott joins us from Obrien Real Estate Property Management to discuss the new Residential Tenancies Amendment Act and how these reforms will impact on investors, property managers, rental providers and tenants.To connect with Tamara head to the Obrien website HERE. To watch the Obrien Real Estate Youtube series about changes to the RTA - head to Youtube HERE.You can email Stav - stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.To check out OBrien's online auctions and Stav's videos head to his Youtube channel HEREThis podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate.Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy for you. Call them today on 1300 664 715 or visit the website HERE.This week our guest is Peter Gajanovic - Director and Liscened Conveyancer for Victorian Statewide Conveyancing. Peter share his insights into trends in conveyancing - including a huge rise in demand from buyers for appraisal of Section 32's and easily accessible building inspections.Plus Peter runs us through some of the government incentives like stamp duty reductions that are spurring buyers on to purchase properties before the cut off dates.Plus we discuss the options for buyers who find their newly purchased property isn't quite as clean and tidy and junk free as they may have inspected.To connect with Peter phone (03) 8790 5488 or visit www.victorianstatewide.com.auYou can email Stav - stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.To check out OBrien's online auctions and Stav's videos head to his Youtube channel HEREThis podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate.Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy for you. Call them today on 1300 664 715 or visit the website HERE.This week we discuss the impact of Melbourne's snap 'circuit breaker' 5 day lockdown on planned auctions, plus review some sales stats from the past week and for the year. . .demand is still incredibly strong around the country.Our guest this week is Tom Turner from Raine and Horne in St Mary's in Sydney's West. Tom leads the property management team, as well as being a licenced strata manager and stock and station agent and he shares his insights on the rental market in the Western suburbs - plus a few tips for landlords and renters.To connect with Tom head to the Raine and Horne website HERE. You can email Stav - stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.To check out OBrien's online auctions and Stav's videos head to his Youtube channel HEREThis podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate.Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy for you. Call them today on 1300 664 715 or visit the website HERE.Our guest today is Rhett Dallwitz - founder and CEO of Listing Loop Group. To sign up for Listing Loop head to their website www.listingloop.com.au or call them on 1300 MY LOOP (1300 695 667).You can email Stav - stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.To check out OBrien's online auctions and Stav's videos head to his Youtube channel HEREThis podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate.Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy for you. Call them today on 1300 664 715 or visit the website HERE.Our guests today are;Damian Larkin - Senior Sales Consultant from Ballarat Real Estate. You can connect with Damian HERE.Chris Land from E-Auctions. For more info about E-Auctions head to their website HERE.To receive real time Auction updates from Obrien Real Estate - simply enter your details on the listing your interested on their website. www.obrienrealestate.com.auYou can email Stav - stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.To check out OBrien's online auctions and Stav's videos head to his Youtube channel HEREThis podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate.Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy for you. Call them today on 1300 664 715 or visit the website HERE.This week we go 'Around the Grounds' to find out what's happening outside of Victoria, who's buying, what are they looking for and what the sentiment is regarding the market in the next few months.Our guests today are;Phil Harris from Harris Real Estate in Adelaide. To connect with Phil head to www.harrisre.com.auMatthew King from McGrath Estate Agents in Sydney. To connect with Matthew head to www.mcgrath.com.auChris Hanley from First National in Byron Bay. To connect with Chris head to www.byronbayfn.com.auYou can email Stav - stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.To check out OBrien's online auctions and Stav's videos head to his Youtube channel HEREThis podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a weekly real estate discussion.Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy for you. Call them today on 1300 664 715 or visit the website HERE.Our guests today are Jessica Voysey and Karen Kelly from Keeki Property Styling. They transform properties into beautiful, marketable homes, ready for sale, rent or display.To connect with the Keeki team head to their website www.keeki.com.au and follow them on facebook or Instagram.You can email Stav - stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.To check out OBrien's online auctions and Stav's videos head to his Youtube channel HEREThis podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a weekly real estate discussion.Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy for you. Call them today on 1300 664 715 or visit the website HERE.Our guests today are Dean O'Brien and Darren Hutchins - founders of O'Brien Real Estate - who have just celebrated 10 years in business. We discuss the latest sales figures and market activity - including an auction this week that saw 7 bidders lock horns for 45minutes before the hammer went down! Plus Dean and Darren share their tips for sellers - is now the right time to list your property? And give buyers some very handy advice on how to best secure their dream home in the current market. You can connect with Dean and Darren via the O'Brien website www.obrienrealestate.com.auYou can email Stav - stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.To check out OBrien's online auctions and Stav's videos head to his Youtube channel HEREThis podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director for O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a weekly real estate discussion.Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy for you. Call them today on 1300 664 715 or visit the website HERE.Joining us today, Anastasia (part of Stav's team) other wise known as Anastasia from Gogglebox on Channel 10). Plus from the Obrien Real Estate in Sydenham, licensed agent, director and auctioneer Alex Dacakis and his sales associate Marcus De Giusti. You can connect with Alex Dacakis and Marcus De Giusti via the Obrien HERE. You can email Stav - stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.To check out OBrien's online auctions and Stav's videos head to his Youtube channel HEREThis podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director for O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a weekly real estate discussion.Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy for you. Call them today on 1300 664 715 or visit the website HERE.Our guest today is Michelle Stephens. Michelle is a consistently top performer and was awarded as the Number 1 agent in Australia by the REB in 2020.Michelle shares her top tips for selling and the most important things to focus on to improve your sales. Plus we discuss the importance of having a supportive team and the worst mistake an agent can make.You can connect with Michelle via email - michelle.stephens@obre.com.au or via the Obrien website HERE.You can email Stav - stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.To check out OBrien's online auctions and Stav's videos head to his Youtube channel HEREThis podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director for O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield as they discuss the latest Real Estate news and trends.Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy for you. Call them today on 1300 664 715 or visit the website HERE.Our guests today are Anastasia Howard from OBrien Real Estate in Rye and Rebekah Whittaker from OBrien Real Estate in Tecoma.You can connect with Anastasia via her email anastasia.howard@obre.com.au and Rebekah via rebekah.whittaker@obre.com.auYou can email Stav - stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.To check out OBrien's online auctions and Stav's videos head to his Youtube channel HEREThis podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director for O'Brien Real Estate) and Sam Hargreaves as they discuss the latest Real Estate news and trends.Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy for you. Call them today on 1300 664 715 or visit the website HERE.Our guest this week is Peter Clark from Clark Next RE who join the O'Brien brand and establish O'Brien Clark in Warragul and Drouin officially from 1 October. Peter talks us through heritage of his business and the journey of regional real estate through Covid-19.The announcement that one on one inspections and appraisals were allowed again has been a MASSIVE one for the industry. Stav, Peter and Sam discuss the impact it will have as well as the role of technology through Covid-19 and it's place in the future of the industry.To join the OBrien 'Real Estate Zoom' session at 6:30pm on Wed the 30th of September click HERE.You can email Stav - stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.To check out OBrien's online auctions and Stav's videos head to his Youtube channel HEREThis podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director for O'Brien Real Estate) and Sam Hargreaves as they discuss the latest Real Estate news and trends.Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy for you. Call them today on 1300 664 715 or visit the website HERE.Our guest today is Tanja Neven-Jones from O'Brien Real Estate Chelsea who takes us through the art of the virtual inspection, preparing vendors and buyers for the market now and post lockdown AND the silver lining to buying and selling in lockdown and the opportunities that exist within.The extension of Stage 4 lockdown has created plenty of challenges and Stav and Tanja explain how they believe those challenges are best navigated. What will the market look like post lockdown and how to be ready for it. Also, we find out if there could be good news on the horizon in terms of in person inspections.To join the OBrien 'Real Estate Zoom' session at 5pm on Wed the 16th of September click HERE.You can email Stav - stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.To check out OBrien's online auctions and Stav's videos head to his Youtube channel HEREThis podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director for O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield as they discuss the latest Real Estate news and trends.Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy for you. Call them today on 1300 664 715 or visit the website HERE.Our guest today is Chloe McAlister an Account Directors with Direct Connect. Chloe can't wait to get back on the road and visit her clients in regional areas and outside of Victoria and she shares her unique perspective on the industry with us.The extension of Stage 4 lockdown was a huge blow to the real estate industry - but Stav's adamant that by focusing on what we CAN do until the easing of restrictions, not what we CAN'T we can prepare for what is predicted to be very busy post-lockdown period.To join the OBrien 'Real Estate Zoom' session at 5pm on Wed the 16th of September click HERE. You can email Stav - stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.To check out OBrien's online auctions and Stav's videos head to his Youtube channel HEREThis podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director for O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield as they discuss the latest Real Estate news and trends. Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy for you. Call them today on 1300 664 715 or visit the website HERE.Our guest this week is Leah Calnan - the newly re-elected President of the real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV). Leah brings a wealth of experience as a property manager to her role at the REIV and shares some insights into how the REIV has been able to assist its members in one of the most challenging periods in real estate history. We discuss some of the issues facing agents at the moment - including changes to license requirements come October, the confusion over the DHHS's $3000 grants and the training opportunities available through the REIV as a registered training organisation. For more information about joining or training with REIV - head to their website www.reiv.com.auTo join the OBrien 'Real Estate Zoom' session with Matteo Charles - click HERE. For details on the OBrien 'Sell with Obrien to Win' promotion head to their website HERE. You can email Stav - stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.To check out OBrien's online auctions and Stav's videos head to his Youtube channel HEREThis podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.