Love At First Site

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Love At First Site is the official podcast by Love & Co Real Estate, where we explore the people, ideas, and stories shaping Melbourne's northern suburbs. Join us for conversations with property professionals, industry experts, local business owners, and community leaders as we discuss real estate, finance, market updates, leadership, and local insights. Whether you're buying, selling, investing, renting, or simply curious about property, each episode offers practical advice and meaningful conversations to help you stay informed and connected.

Episodes

  1. Sep 18

    Ep 6: 30 Years of Real Estate Wisdom in the Northern Suburbs with Ryan Di Natale

    With 30 years of local experience, Ryan Di Natale has navigated every phase of Melbourne's property cycle. In this episode, Ryan sits down with Michael Love to cut through market noise. Get clear, direct takes on changing buyer demographics across Thomastown and Lalor, the real impact of recent property tax updates, and practical strategies for auction day. If you're buying, selling, or investing in Melbourne’s northern suburbs today, this episode is essential listening. A big thank you to That’s Amore Cheese for sponsoring this episode.  Tune in to this episode of Love at First Sight to learn how to make informed property decisions and build long-term wealth in Melbourne's northern suburbs. Listen, follow, share, and rate our podcast on all major streaming platforms: Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6DbYvrSRBQaiU65aWypGmR?si=51c48ac9a3764914 Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-at-first-site/id1881509798 Youtube:/@lovecorealestate 00:11 – Introduction & Market Overview 05:09 – First Home Buyers & Regulations 08:40 – Buyer Advice & Career Milestones 12:22 – Auction Preparation & Bidding Strategy 16:20 – Demographics & Local Infrastructure 22:10 – Tax Policies & Price Benchmarks 27:32 – Home Presentation & Pre-Sale Prep 33:00 – Spring Market Forecast 35:02 – Real Estate Careers & Mindset 43:29 – Final Advice & Wrap-Up

    Ep 6: 30 Years of Real Estate Wisdom in the Northern Suburbs with Ryan Di Natale

  2. Aug 14

    Ep 5: Leadership and Team Growth

    Jeremy Marmur, sales director at Love & Co Reservoir, joins host Michael Love to share his transition from an elite Australian sprinter to a real estate agency leader. Jeremy breaks down why collaborative leadership matters, how Love & Co’s "done-for-you" admin system frees agents to focus on growth, and what it takes to build a collaborative, high-growth culture in Darebin. We would like to thank Northside Broadway for sponsoring this episode. Timestamps: 00:00 – Jeremy’s Journey into Real Estate 03:00 – Love & Co’s “Done-for-You” Model 05:30 – Leadership, Trust, and Team Culture 09:30 – Leading by Example and Growing the Team 13:30 – The Ideal Agent, Coaching, and Career Development 19:30 – Current Property Market Conditions 24:30 – Reservoir, Darebin, and Melbourne’s Northern Suburbs 31:30 – First-Home Buyers, Investors, and Housing Affordability 34:00 – AML, Compliance, and Industry Changes 40:30 – Vendor Advice, Underquoting, Auctions, and Buyer Trust Listen, follow, share, and rate our podcast on all major streaming platforms: Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6DbYvrSRBQaiU65aWypGmR?si=51c48ac9a3764914 Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-at-first-site/id1881509798 Youtube: /@lovecorealestate

    Ep 5: Leadership and Team Growth

  3. Jun 18

    Ep 4: Tips For Rental Providers

    What does empathy have to do with property management? According to Business Development Manager Sarah Clark, it’s the single most underrated strategy for long-term real estate success. Drawing on 13 years in Melbourne's northern suburbs, Sarah joins Michael Love to discuss evolving rental trends, how treating Renters with kindness protects Rental Providers’ investments, and her personal journey balancing property management with motherhood. Tune in to this episode of Love at First Site to learn how to turn your investment portfolio into a long-term wealth-building journey. Timestamps 0:00 Market Update & Northern Suburbs Rental Trends 1:00 Tips for Property Investors 4:00 Tenant Retention & Rent Reviews 6:00 Minimum Standards & Compliance Changes 8:00 Rental Growth Over the Years 10:00 New Builds & Property Demand 12:00 Most Popular Rental Property Types 14:00 Best Investment Opportunities Right Now 15:00 Common Investor Mistakes 18:00 Proactive Maintenance Before Tax Time 22:00 Why Being Proactive Pays Off 23:00 Compliance Risks & Landlord Responsibilities 25:00 Investor Education & Market Changes 29:00 Federal Budget & Investor Confidence 41:00 Rentvesting & Alternative Buying Strategies 44:00 Property Market Outlook & Opportunities Listen, follow, share, and rate our podcast on all major streaming platforms: Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6DbYvrSRBQaiU65aWypGmR?si=51c48ac9a3764914 Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-at-first-site/id1881509798 Youtube:/@lovecorealestate

    Ep 4: Tips For Rental Providers

  4. May 8

    Ep 3: Raising Families, Building Careers

    This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the lessons, strength, and perspective that mums bring to both the workplace and everyday life. Join Michael Love as he sits down with Regina Aparo and Rachel Wallace from Love & Co Property Management for an honest conversation about balancing family and career, navigating challenges, and growing through the journey of motherhood. A special Mother’s Day episode, as part of our In The North, We Learn With Love campaign. Thank you to our episode sponsor, Pinot & Picasso, for supporting this special Mother’s Day conversation. Listen, follow, share, and rate our podcast on all major streaming platforms: Time Stamps00:00 Introduction07:11 Love Our Kids Not Like Them12:03 Returning to Work After Kids Time Management15:24 Building a Life That Works for You and Your Kids27:33 Becoming a Mum and Finding New Confidence29:48 You Can Do It All with the Right Support35:18 Managing Mum Guilt 35:39 The Reality of Mum Guilt Moments 42:52 Grandparents and the Sugar Rule Debate 44:04 Advice for New and Working MumsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DbYvrS...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Youtube:    / @lovecorealestate

    Ep 3: Raising Families, Building Careers

  5. Apr 29

    Ep 2: Building High Performing Teams

    Absolute Best Director and Business Coach Amy Carr joins host Michael Love to dismantle recruitment strategies and reveal what actually drives team performance. From navigating the evolving workplace landscape to cultivating leaders who retain top talent, Amy delivers an actionable guide for business owners looking to scale with the right support around them. Time Stamps 1:00 – Introduction to Episode 2 and Amy Carr’s background3:48 – Non-negotiables for team members5:02 – The reality of achieving success6:13 – Thoughts on working from home setup12:55 – Leadership14:20 – Giving people the power to try new things14:27 – Allowing people to take responsibility15:30 – Leadership mistakes15:44 – Micromanagement20:32 – Leadership and decision-making22:00 – Compliance exhaustion and team burnout34:16 – High-performing agents43:31 – Skills or attitude49:07 – Red flags or green flags50:56 – Is there a perfect business1:01:32 – Coaching and career tips1:02:02 – Decision-making1:05:05 – Coaching careers1:06:57 – Business recruitment partner1:07:00 – AI in the real estate industry1:18:04 – Coaching and recruitment offer Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DbYvrSRBQaiU65aWypGmR Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-at-first-site/id1881509798 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LoveCoRealEstate/playlists

    Ep 2: Building High Performing Teams

  6. Feb 27

    Ep 1: Love At First Site

    The wait is over! Episode 1 of our Love at First Site podcast has landed! 🎙️🎉 In this first episode, hear Love & Co Director, Michael Love, unpack the 80-year history of Love & Co, the lessons learned along the way, and his vision for the future.  Stay tuned by following our new podcast! Throughout our upcoming episodes, we’ll share insights into finances, government updates, the real estate market and our Love & Co team while also celebrating the local leaders, businesses and places that shape our special community.  Thank you to our proud sponsor of our first episode, Daily Fix Northcote! Check them out on Instagram or at 72 Victoria Road, Northcote!  Listen, follow, share and rate our podcast, we can’t wait to bring you more!  Our podcast is also available on other major podcast platforms:  Social Media: Love & Co Instagram Love & Co Facebook Michael Love Podcasts: Spotify Apple Podcast Youtube Others: Chapters 00:00 Start 04:12 History of Love & Co 07:27 Pearls of Wisdom: What Michael Learned from His Grandfather and Father | Work Ethic 08:55 80 Years Celebration: Love & Co Mantra 09:58 Love in the North Collaboration: F45 Partnership 10:00 What Michael Loves Most About the North ( Edwardes Park Lake, High Street, Albert Park Lake) 11:23 Did You Always Believe Love & Co Would End Up in Your Hands? 13:15 Is Michael Love Your Real Name? 14:09 Love & Co Rebranding 14:37 Advice for Aspiring Professionals Entering the Real Estate Industry 16:30 Advice Michael Would Give to His Younger Self 17:20 Northern Market Trends 18:26 What’s Next for Love & Co

    Ep 1: Love At First Site
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About

Love At First Site is the official podcast by Love & Co Real Estate, where we explore the people, ideas, and stories shaping Melbourne's northern suburbs. Join us for conversations with property professionals, industry experts, local business owners, and community leaders as we discuss real estate, finance, market updates, leadership, and local insights. Whether you're buying, selling, investing, renting, or simply curious about property, each episode offers practical advice and meaningful conversations to help you stay informed and connected.

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  • Creator
    Love And Co
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Love And Co
  • Show Website
    Love At First Site