Melbourne Property Podcast

Lindsay and Sky Hammer
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Welcome to The Melbourne Property Podcast! Hosted by Melbourne-based buyer's advocates, Lindsay and Sky Hammer. Whether you’re an experienced investor or a first-time buyer, the Melbourne Property Podcast gives you exclusive insights to help you to make smarter choices and avoid costly mistakes. Each weekly episode dives into suburb highlights, market trends and expert tips. Start your property journey today by tuning in or learning more about us at melbournepropertypodcast.au

  1. 1d ago

    What Australia’s Housing Crisis Means for Melbourne Property Investors

    In this episode Sky and Lindsay take a step back from the daily property headlines to explore the demographic forces shaping Australia’s housing market and Melbourne property in particular. Joining them is Simon Kuestenmacher, co-founder of The Demographics Group. Simon explains how demographics can help property investors understand where people will want to live, how household sizes are changing, and how population trends influence housing demand. The conversation explores Australia’s housing shortage, population growth, immigration and the ageing population, as well as the changing behaviour of baby boomers and millennials. The discussion also looks at the relationship between demographics, household spending and interest rates, and why demographic trends could have implications for the Australian economy and property market over the next decade. Episode highlights include: • How demographics can help property investors understand future housing demand • Why household numbers can be more important than population growth when assessing housing demand • How baby boomers and millennials are influencing spending, housing and interest rates • The scale and timing of Australia’s intergenerational wealth transfer • Why Melbourne’s middle suburbs could see significant townhouse development in the decades ahead Connect with Simon and the Demographics Group! simon@tdgp.com.au www.tdgp.com.au/simon-kuestenmacher www.instagram.com/simongerman600 x.com/simongerman600 Never miss an episode — hit SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW now! 🎧 New episodes drop weekly. Want personalised property guidance? For tailored, data-driven property guidance, book a free call with our team at: 👉 https://convergencebuyersagents.com.au/dc-podcast Have a topic you’d love us to cover? DM us, leave a comment, or email your suggestions to: 📩 info@convergencebuyersagents.com.au Introducing Portfolio+ It's never been more important to accurately understand your investment strategy and portfolio positioning. That's why we've created our in-house portfolio mapping platform, Portfolio+. Portfolio+ helps investors visualise future acquisitions, borrowing capacity, equity positions and long term portfolio outcomes through a structured planning framework. For a limited time, we are giving listeners complimentary access. To secure your access, email: info@convergencebuyersagents.com.au Buy us a Coffee Enjoying the podcast and want to support future episodes? Shout us a coffee! 👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/melbournepropertypodcast Disclaimer:All discussions are general in nature and should not be considered financial advice. Please seek independent professional advice before making any financial decisions. All content on this podcast, website, and associated social media channels is the intellectual property of Convergence Buyer’s Agents and the Melbourne Property Podcast. Content may not be reused, republished, or redistributed without prior written consent.

  2. Sep 26

    Melbourne Apartment Traps - What Buyers MUST Know!

    Buying a one-bedroom apartment in Melbourne can look straightforward, but the wrong property can come with significant hidden costs and risks.In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, Sky and Lindsay break down their step-by-step approach to buying one-bedroom apartments in Melbourne, including what they look for, the mistakes buyers make and the red flags that can lead them to walk away.The discussion covers older low-rise brick apartment complexes, owners corporation fees, rental yields, vacancy rates, building quality, supply, transport, location and the due diligence required before signing a contract.Whether you're a first home buyer, investor or downsizer, this episode provides a practical framework for assessing one-bedroom apartments and understanding what really matters beyond the purchase price. Episode highlights include: • Who is currently buying one-bedroom apartments in Melbourne • Why older low-rise brick apartments can be attractive • Owners corporation fees and ongoing holding costs • Rental yield, vacancy rates and rental demand • Building quality, maintenance and potential red flags • How transport, amenities and location influence demand • The due diligence checks to complete before signing a contract • The circumstances where we would walk away from a property Never miss an episode. Hit SUBSCRIBE now. 🎧 New episodes drop weekly. 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MelbournePropertyPodcast Want personalised help with your property strategy? For tailored, data-driven property guidance, book a free call with our Head of Investment, Sky Hammer:https://convergencebuyersagents.com.au/dc-podcast Have a topic you'd love us to cover? Email your suggestions to [info@convergencebuyersagents.com.au](mailto:info@convergencebuyersagents.com.au) Introducing Portfolio+ Portfolio+ is our in-house portfolio mapping platform, helping investors visualise future acquisitions, borrowing capacity, equity positions and long-term portfolio outcomes through a structured planning framework. For complimentary access, email [info@convergencebuyersagents.com.au](mailto:info@convergencebuyersagents.com.au) Buy us a Coffee Enjoying the podcast and want to support future episodes? Shout us a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/melbournepropertypodcast **Disclaimer:** All discussions are general in nature and should not be considered financial advice. Please seek independent professional advice before making any financial decisions. All content on this podcast, website, and associated social media channels is the intellectual property of Convergence Buyer's Agents and the Melbourne Property Podcast. Content may not be reused, republished, or redistributed without prior written consent.

  3. Sep 19

    September Property Market Update for Melbourne

    In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, Sky and Lindsay unpack the latest Melbourne property market data and what they are seeing on the ground as the spring selling season gets underway. House prices are still falling across much of Australia, but the pace of Melbourne's decline is slowing. At the same time, buyer activity, auction conditions, listings and rental prices are telling a more nuanced story than the headlines suggest. The episode explores where price falls are occurring, why higher-end properties are being affected more heavily, what fewer active auction bidders means for negotiation, and why Melbourne is seeing an accumulation of existing stock rather than the surge in new listings many expected for spring.Sky and Lindsay also discuss the practical opportunities emerging for buyers, including why comparable sales matter, how to assess discounted properties, and what to look for when negotiating in a market where conditions remain uncertain. Episode highlights include:• Melbourne's latest house price movements and how they compare with other capital cities• Why the upper quartile of the market is experiencing larger declines• What falling auction bidder numbers mean for buyers and sellers• Why spring listings have not surged as expected• How rising rents are interacting with changing property market conditions• Practical strategies for identifying and negotiating opportunities in Melbourne 🎧 New episodes drop weekly.📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MelbournePropertyPodcast Want personalised help with your property strategy?For tailored, data-driven property guidance, book a free call with our team:https://convergencebuyersagents.com.au/dc-podcast Have a topic you'd love us to cover?Email your suggestions to:info@convergencebuyersagents.com.au Introducing Portfolio+It's never been more important to accurately understand your investment strategy and portfolio positioning. That's why we've created our in-house portfolio mapping platform, Portfolio+.Portfolio+ helps investors visualise future acquisitions, borrowing capacity, equity positions and long term portfolio outcomes through a structured planning framework.For a limited time, we're giving listeners complimentary access. To secure your access, email:info@convergencebuyersagents.com.au Buy us a CoffeeEnjoying the podcast and want to support future episodes? Shout us a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/melbournepropertypodcast Disclaimer: All discussions are general in nature and should not be considered financial advice. Please seek independent professional advice before making any financial decisions. All content on this podcast, website, and associated social media channels is the intellectual property of Convergence Buyer's Agents and the Melbourne Property Podcast. Content may not be reused, republished, or redistributed without prior written consent.

  4. Sep 12

    New Build vs Established Homes: Which Property Makes the Better Investment?

    Does the tax advantage of a new build actually make it a better property investment?In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, Sky and Lindsay unpack the impact of the 2026 Budget changes to negative gearing and examine whether investors should now favour new residential builds over established property. The discussion goes beyond tax deductions to compare the fundamentals that actually drive long-term property performance, including cash flow, depreciation, location, land value, supply, rental demand, owner-occupier demand, build risk and resale depth.Sky and Lindsay also break down several Melbourne growth corridors, including Tarneit, Donnybrook, Clyde North and Beveridge, looking at supply, vacancy, building approvals, inventory, days on market and hold periods. The episode explains why high levels of competing supply can make it difficult for new-build locations to achieve strong capital growth.The episode also explores the genuine advantages of new builds, the risks around construction delays and defects, developer margins, and why an established property can still offer stronger long-term investment fundamentals. Episode highlights include: • How the 2026 Budget changes negative gearing for residential property • Why negative gearing should support an investment strategy, not determine it • The genuine advantages and risks of buying a new build • How supply, building approvals and vacancy rates can affect capital growth • Why owner-occupier demand and resale depth matter for long-term performance • A practical checklist for comparing new builds with established propertyEnjoying the podcast and want to support future episodes? You can buy us a coffee here:👉 buymeacoffee.com/melbournepropertypodcastNever miss an episode. Looking for tailored portfolio guidance?Arrange a complimentary call with Sky Hammer here: 👉 https://convergencebuyersagents.com.au/dc-podcast DM us, leave a comment, or email:📩 media@convergencebuyersagents.com.au Disclaimer: All discussions are general in nature and should not be considered financial advice. Seek independent professional advice before making any financial decisions. All content across this podcast, website and associated channels remains the intellectual property of Convergence Buyer’s Agents and may not be reproduced without written permission.

  5. Sep 5

    August Market Update for Melbourne Property

    In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, Sky and Lindsay unpack the August Melbourne property market update, looking at the latest conditions across interest rates, lending, prices and buyer demand. With the RBA holding the cash rate at 4.35%, Sky and Lindsay discuss what the decision means for property buyers and investors, why they are not yet convinced interest rate rises are over, and why keeping finance pre-approval current remains important in an uncertain market. The episode also looks at the latest lending data, with new loan numbers and values both down around 5% over the June quarter. They unpack what this means for buyer activity, including the changing behaviour of investors and the impact of smaller average loan sizes. Sky and Lindsay then break down Melbourne's latest property market figures, including a 1.2% monthly decline in dwelling values, a 3.4% quarterly fall and a 2.8% annual decline. Melbourne dwelling values are now 5.5% below the March 2022 peak, while median days on market have increased from 32 to 39 days. The discussion also explores Melbourne's changing supply picture, with total listings 18% higher than this time last year but new listings lower. Sky explains why this does not necessarily mean more sellers are flooding the market, and shares what he is seeing on the ground across different price points and property types. The August update also covers Victoria's new Premier, changing business sentiment, potential policy changes, anti-money laundering requirements and what Sky and Lindsay expect to see as the market moves into September. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS • What the RBA holding the cash rate at 4.35% means for property buyers and investors • The latest lending data and what falling loan numbers tell us about buyer activity • Why Melbourne dwelling values remain below their March 2022 peak • What the increase in total listings really tells us about Melbourne's supply • What Sky is seeing at inspections across different parts of the Melbourne market • Why the next few months could be a transitional period for Melbourne property ENJOYING THE PODCAST AND WANT TO SUPPORT FUTURE EPISODES? You can buy us a coffee here: 👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/melbournepropertypodcast NEVER MISS AN EPISODE Hit SUBSCRIBE now. 🎧 New episodes drop weekly. 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MelbournePropertyPodcast LOOKING FOR TAILORED PORTFOLIO GUIDANCE? Arrange a complimentary call with Sky Hammer here: 👉 https://convergencebuyersagents.com.au/dc-podcast HAVE A SUBJECT YOU WOULD LIKE EXPLORED? DM us, leave a comment, or email: 📩 media@convergencebuyersagents.com.au DISCLAIMER All discussions are general in nature and should not be considered financial advice. Seek independent professional advice before making any financial decisions. All content across this podcast, website and associated channels remains the intellectual property of Convergence Buyer’s Agents and may not be reproduced without written permission.

  6. Aug 29

    What You NEED to Know Before Buying Commercial Property - with Patrick O'Callaghan

    In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, Sky and Lindsay are joined by commercial property expert Patrick O’Callaghan from O& Co Group to unpack what investors need to know before moving from residential into commercial property. From industrial and medical assets to office and retail, Patrick explains how different commercial property types perform, why industrial is currently his preferred asset class, and how tenant demand, location and asset selection can influence both income and long term growth. The episode also explores the risks that can catch first time commercial investors off guard, including vacancy periods, tenant incentives, lease structures, recoverable outgoings and the higher level of due diligence required. Patrick also breaks down what he would look to buy at different price points, from around $800,000 through to $5 million. If you are considering commercial property, looking to diversify an existing residential portfolio or simply want to understand the opportunities and risks involved, this episode provides practical insights from someone working across buying, leasing and property management. Episode highlights include: • Why industrial property is currently Patrick’s preferred commercial asset class • What investors need to understand about commercial leases and recoverable outgoings • How vacancy risk and tenant incentives can affect commercial property returns • What Patrick would look to buy with a budget of $800,000, $2 million and $5 million • Why under-rented industrial property can create opportunities for income and equity growth • The due diligence, advisors and tenant considerations investors should assess before buying Enjoying the podcast and want to support future episodes?You can buy us a coffee here:👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/melbournepropertypodcast Never miss an episode. Hit SUBSCRIBE now. 🎧 New episodes drop weekly. Looking for tailored portfolio guidance? Arrange a complimentary call with Sky Hammer here:👉 https://convergencebuyersagents.com.au/dc-podcast Have a subject you would like explored? DM us, leave a comment, or email:📩 info@convergencebuyersagents.com.au Disclaimer All discussions are general in nature and should not be considered financial advice. Seek independent professional advice before making any financial decisions. All content across this podcast, website and associated channels remains the intellectual property of Convergence Buyer’s Agents and may not be reproduced without written permission.

  7. Aug 22

    Agents, Auctions and Buyers - Breaking Down Melbourne Property Stereotypes

    Published: 23 August 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Sky and Lindsay step away from market data and suburb rankings to unpack the people, language and theatre that make buying property in Melbourne such a unique experience. From Saturday inspection circuits and first home buyer family delegations to agent follow up calls, auction tactics and the familiar lines buyers hear every weekend, they break down what these situations can actually tell you and how to respond without giving away too much information. The episode also explores common buyer stereotypes, including the yield focused investor, the optimistic renovator and the buyer waiting for the perfect property. Sky and Lindsay explain why preparation, experience and an evidence based approach can help buyers stay calm and avoid emotional decisions. If you are buying property in Melbourne, attending auctions or simply want to better understand the psychology behind the buying process, this episode offers practical tips, real world examples and plenty of relatable property moments. Episode highlights include: • How to stay organised when inspecting multiple properties in one day • What common agent phrases may actually mean • How to handle Saturday night follow up calls from selling agents • Understanding auction theatre, vendor bids and crowd behaviour • How to avoid emotional decisions and build confidence through preparation Enjoying the podcast and want to support future episodes? You can buy us a coffee here: 👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/melbournepropertypodcast Never miss an episode. Hit SUBSCRIBE now. 🎧 New episodes drop weekly. 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MelbournePropertyPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themelbournepropertypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melbournepropertypodcast/ Follow for on the ground insights, local expertise and practical perspectives from professionals operating in the market every day. Looking for tailored portfolio guidance? Arrange a complimentary call with Sky Hammer here: 👉 https://convergencebuyersagents.com.au/dc-podcast 🌐 Website: https://convergencebuyersagents.com.au Have a subject you would like explored? DM us, leave a comment, or email: 📩 media@convergencebuyersagents.com.au Disclaimer All discussions are general in nature and should not be considered financial advice. Seek independent professional advice before making any financial decisions. All content across this podcast, website and associated channels remains the intellectual property of Convergence Buyer's Agents and may not be reproduced without written permission.

  8. Aug 15

    Top 5 Suburbs to Buy Units in Melbourne for Under $450k

    Published: 16 Aug 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Sky and Lindsay reveal their top five Melbourne suburbs for one-bedroom units, comparing affordability, rental returns, vacancy rates, supply and resale potential. Using current suburb and unit data, they highlight the different investment profiles each suburb offers. The analysis shows why the cheapest property is not always the best investment, and why future supply, market depth and property quality matter alongside headline yields. The episode also breaks down the key factors buyers should assess when purchasing a one-bedroom unit, including internal size, natural light, car parking, owner corporation costs, building condition and competing supply. If you are considering buying a unit in Melbourne or looking for an affordable investment with strong rental demand, this episode provides practical, data backed insights into where the opportunities may be. Episode highlights include: • The top five Melbourne suburbs for one-bedroom units • How purchase prices and rental yields compare across each suburb • The key property-level factors to assess before buying a unit Enjoying the podcast and want to support future episodes? You can buy us a coffee here: 👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/melbournepropertypodcast Never miss an episode. Hit SUBSCRIBE now. 🎧 New episodes drop weekly. Follow for on the ground insights, local expertise and practical perspectives from professionals operating in the market every day. Looking for tailored portfolio guidance? Arrange a complimentary call with Sky Hammer here: 👉 https://convergencebuyersagents.com.au/dc-podcast 🌐 Website: https://convergencebuyersagents.com.au Have a subject you would like explored? DM us, leave a comment, or email: 📩 media@convergencebuyersagents.com.au Disclaimer: All discussions are general in nature and should not be considered financial advice. Seek independent professional advice before making any financial decisions. All content across this podcast, website and associated channels remains the intellectual property of Convergence Buyer's Agents and may not be reproduced without written permission.

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Welcome to The Melbourne Property Podcast! Hosted by Melbourne-based buyer's advocates, Lindsay and Sky Hammer. Whether you’re an experienced investor or a first-time buyer, the Melbourne Property Podcast gives you exclusive insights to help you to make smarter choices and avoid costly mistakes. Each weekly episode dives into suburb highlights, market trends and expert tips. Start your property journey today by tuning in or learning more about us at melbournepropertypodcast.au

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  • Creator
    Lindsay and Sky Hammer
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Lindsay and Sky Hammer
  • Show Website
    Melbourne Property Podcast

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