Rewarding Property Decisions with Jarrod McCabe of Wakelin Property Advisory

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Investing in property makes sense, investing in the right property takes knowledge. Welcome to the Rewarding Property Decisions podcast. Join me, Jarrod McCabe of Wakelin Property Advisory, for expert insights into the fundamentals, trends and opportunities to help you create long term wealth through smart property decisions.

  1. 5h ago

    First Home Buyers Hold Back Despite the 2026 Budget's Property Tax Changes

    The federal government’s May budget was intended to help first home buyers by reducing the tax advantages available to investors purchasing established properties.  But in Melbourne, we're seeing an interesting development. Even as investor activity softens, first home buyers aren't necessarily stepping in to take their place. In this episode, Jarrod explores some of the unintended consequences of the budget changes and why first home buyers remain hesitant. Why reducing investor competition doesn't necessarily encourage first home buyers to purchase How social proof influences buyer confidence, particularly at auctions Why the negative gearing changes could make rentvesting less attractive as a pathway into property ownership Why falling property prices and rising interest rates aren't necessarily improving affordability Read the blog at wakelin.com.au We enjoy providing you with free insights into the Melbourne property market and property investment more broadly. Thank you for listening.  If you like what you hear, subscribe, like, rate or follow us and tell your friends and family. Investing in property makes sense.  Investing in the right property takes knowledge. To learn more visit www.wakelin.com.au  |  Instagram  |  Facebook  | LinkedIn  |  YouTube  |  Email

  2. Oct 21

    Victoria’s 2026 Election: How Each Party’s Policies Could Shape Property Investments

    Victoria goes to the polls on 28 November, with land tax, stamp duty and housing supply all on the table. But for the property market, this election may matter less than you’d expect. Over the past year, federal tax changes, interest rates and global uncertainty have done far more to move the market than state policy. That doesn’t make the policies irrelevant. They’ll shape the direction of Victorian property over the longer term. In this episode, Jarrod breaks down where Labor, the Liberals, the Greens and One Nation stand on property, and what it could mean for buyers, sellers and investors. Why three parties now want to lift the land tax threshold back to $300,000, and what the Greens propose instead How each party would change stamp duty for first home buyers and owner-occupiers Why supply and planning policy matters most for affordability, and where each party stands Why the election is unlikely to drastically shift the market over the next 12 to 18 months Read the blog at wakelin.com.au We enjoy providing you with free insights into the Melbourne property market and property investment more broadly. Thank you for listening.  If you like what you hear, subscribe, like, rate or follow us and tell your friends and family. Investing in property makes sense.  Investing in the right property takes knowledge. To learn more visit www.wakelin.com.au  |  Instagram  |  Facebook  | LinkedIn  |  YouTube  |  Email

  3. Oct 7

    Expression of Interest and the Impact of Victoria’s New Disclosed Reserve Rules

    Expressions of interest (EOIs) have always left buyers with more questions than answers, and they're about to become more common. Under Victoria's new disclosed reserve rules, many agents are steering vendors away from auction and toward EOIs. Both methods now require the reserve to be disclosed. But knowing the reserve doesn't fix the real problem with an EOI: buyers still can't see the competing offers, the conditions attached to them, or how the process will play out. In this episode, Jarrod explains what's changed and what buyers should ask before submitting an offer. Why agents are favouring EOIs over auctions under the new rules What auctions give buyers that EOIs don't – and why the disclosed reserve won't close that gap The key questions to ask on contracts, competition, conditions, timing and the offer process How to turn the answers into a strategy, whatever process the agent runs

  4. Sep 23

    Melbourne's spring 2026 market: tough for buyers and sellers, but in very different ways

    Spring is here, and so is the reality of what Melbourne's property market looks like at the pointy end of 2026. Clearance rates are down 10 per cent on last year. Auction numbers have dropped by more than half. Days on market are climbing. It's undeniably a buyer's market – but that doesn't make it easy. Buyers have the pricing advantage but not the choice. Sellers face thin demand but discretionary vendors aren't playing. The result is a market that's tough for everyone, just in different ways. In this episode, Jarrod breaks down what spring 2026 actually looks like from both sides of the transaction. Why a 52 per cent drop in auction numbers means buyer's market doesn't equal easy market How the premium and upgrader end is playing out differently from the first home buyer segment Why buyers who find the right property need to negotiate hard but not overplay their hand What sellers who need to transact should be doing around buyer profiling, method of sale and timing A case study where being too cute at auction cost a buyer an extra $20,000 Read the blog at wakelin.com.au We enjoy providing you with free insights into the Melbourne property market and property investment more broadly. Thank you for listening.  If you like what you hear, subscribe, like, rate or follow us and tell your friends and family. Investing in property makes sense.  Investing in the right property takes knowledge. To learn more visit www.wakelin.com.au  |  Instagram  |  Facebook  | LinkedIn  |  YouTube  |  Email

  5. Sep 9

    Melbourne Rental Market, Spring 2026: Shrinking Supply, Mounting Pressure

    Melbourne's rental market hasn't generated the dramatic headlines of the sales market this year. But the dynamics beneath the surface matter – supply is tightening, build-to-rent isn't filling the gap where it's needed, and a fresh round of legislative changes is on the horizon. In this episode, Wakelin’s Jordan Telfer joins Jarrod to unpack where Melbourne's rental market actually sits heading into spring. Why median rents are up 5 to 7 per cent but the on-the-ground pressure feels stronger than the data suggests How investor exits are gradually draining rental supply with no replacement in sight What build-to-rent is actually delivering – and why it won't ease pressure at the affordable end The legislative changes already in effect and what's coming from March 2027 Read the blog at wakelin.com.au We enjoy providing you with free insights into the Melbourne property market and property investment more broadly. Thank you for listening.  If you like what you hear, subscribe, like, rate or follow us and tell your friends and family. Investing in property makes sense.  Investing in the right property takes knowledge. To learn more visit www.wakelin.com.au  |  Instagram  |  Facebook  | LinkedIn  |  YouTube  |  Email

  6. Aug 26

    Melbourne's Property Market in Winter 2026: What it Means for You Depends on Who You Are

    Melbourne's winter market is softer than usual this year – clearance rates in the early 50s, buyer confidence subdued, and the federal budget's tax changes still rippling through. But a quiet market doesn't mean a static one. The dynamics are very different depending on where you sit. In this episode, Jarrod breaks down what the current market means for five distinct groups – and why the right move for one could be exactly the wrong move for another. Why upgraders are facing the most favourable conditions in years as the gap between selling and buying narrows The case for investment property sellers to hold rather than sell into weakness Where first home buyers are finding genuine value – and why construction costs reinforce the opportunity How regional holiday home markets on both peninsulas have corrected beyond what's justified   Read the blog at wakelin.com.au We enjoy providing you with free insights into the Melbourne property market and property investment more broadly. Thank you for listening.  If you like what you hear, subscribe, like, rate or follow us and tell your friends and family. Investing in property makes sense.  Investing in the right property takes knowledge. To learn more visit www.wakelin.com.au  |  Instagram  |  Facebook  | LinkedIn  |  YouTube  |  Email

  7. Aug 12

    Q & O: Your first home buyer questions answered

    First home buyers have been the most active sector of Melbourne's property market through 2026 – but activity doesn't mean it's straightforward. The questions we're hearing from buyers entering the market for the first time are sharper than ever. In this episode, Jordan Telfer and Brenton Potter tackle real-world queries from first home buyers across Melbourne and beyond. How to pitch a pre-auction offer without overpaying or being dismissed What to actually ask when an agent claims there's strong interest and wants your best offer Whether the buyer's market narrative holds true at the first home buyer end of the market How much to compromise to get into the market – and what should never be negotiable Read the blog at wakelin.com.au We enjoy providing you with free insights into the Melbourne property market and property investment more broadly. Thank you for listening.  If you like what you hear, subscribe, like, rate or follow us and tell your friends and family. Investing in property makes sense.  Investing in the right property takes knowledge. To learn more visit www.wakelin.com.au  |  Instagram  |  Facebook  | LinkedIn  |  YouTube  |  Email

  8. Jul 29

    ‘Homevesting’: why your family home deserves an investment lens

    The federal budget's changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax have reshaped the investment landscape. But one asset has emerged with its tax advantages fully intact – your family home. With the principal place of residence still exempt from capital gains tax, the question for homeowners is no longer just "does my home suit my lifestyle?" It's whether your most significant asset is also working as a wealth creation tool. In this episode, Jarrod introduces the concept of home vesting – applying an investment lens to how you buy, improve and hold your family home. How to assess whether your current home has the growth characteristics that drive capital value When renovation makes sense – and when it risks overcapitalising The real cost comparison between renovating and moving What to prioritise if you decide to upgrade – and the difference between a scarce asset and an anomalous one Read the blog at wakelin.com.au We enjoy providing you with free insights into the Melbourne property market and property investment more broadly. Thank you for listening.  If you like what you hear, subscribe, like, rate or follow us and tell your friends and family. Investing in property makes sense.  Investing in the right property takes knowledge. To learn more visit www.wakelin.com.au  |  Instagram  |  Facebook  | LinkedIn  |  YouTube  |  Email

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Investing in property makes sense, investing in the right property takes knowledge. Welcome to the Rewarding Property Decisions podcast. Join me, Jarrod McCabe of Wakelin Property Advisory, for expert insights into the fundamentals, trends and opportunities to help you create long term wealth through smart property decisions.

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