With Spring auctions numbers ramping up and Melbourne's property demand set to intensify, mastering the powerplays between bidders, vendors, and agents is crucial – but how do you adapt to win in this unpredictable arena?

In this episode Jarrod discusses:

• The auctioneer/agent's tools: setting quotes, bids, and vendor insertions to shape the process
• Vendors as ultimate deciders: timing the reserve and using pass-ins strategically for better deals
• Bidders' agility: positioning, increment choices, and observing tells to outmanoeuvre rivals
• Post-auction tactics: walking away credibly to build leverage in negotiations
• A real case study where disciplined strategy turned a pass-in into a winning purchase

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First-time buyers are driving demand for two-bedroom apartments this Spring, but costly mistakes in the property market can set newcomers back years – so how do you avoid them and build lasting wealth?

In this episode Jarrod discusses:

• Not waiting for finance: start educating yourself early on priorities, locations, and property types
• Using government grants wisely without letting them steer you toward poor investments
• Dropping preconceived ideas about property types to align with your actual lifestyle and goals
• Focusing on potential rather than perfection, prioritising unchangeable factors like location
• Understanding buying processes, from auctions to private sales, and assembling expert help
• The critical need for thorough due diligence, including inspections and independent valuations

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With remote property investment gaining traction, savvy investors are buying interstate or in other cities to diversify and capture growth in undervalued markets like Melbourne's current landscape. But what are the keys to success?

In this episode Jarrod discusses:

• Why go remote: for diversification, reduced risks, tax benefits, and opportunities in markets at different cycles
• Where to invest: capital cities with strong fundamentals like jobs, education, population growth, and infrastructure
• When to enter: based on your financial readiness and signals from temporarily slowed markets poised for recovery
• What to buy: properties focused on capital growth, with high land value, scarcity, and broad appeal
• How to proceed: adapting to state-specific rules on auctions, disclosures, and processes with local expertise

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