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EP. 1499 Childhood Memories on Sydney’s Northern Beaches
🌊 Northern Beaches glory ✨From horse rides through Maccas drive-thru 🐎🍟 to nights at Jet Club with sticky floors & $1 drinks 🍹… from swimming lessons in freezing rock pools 🏊♂️ to ice skating in Narrabeen ⛸️ — the Beaches gave us th...
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EP. 1498 THE AGE OF AI, You Wouldn't Believe What We Use It For
🤯 Tried explaining ChatGPT to my family yesterday… and ended up showing them how it’s basically a personal assistant in your pocket.Here’s what we use it for daily in real estate + life:✔️ Polished emails & reports✔️ S...
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NOVAK NEWS - IS IT TIME TO SPRING ONTO THE MARKET?
🌸 Spring market is here — but should you spring onto the market now or wait?Here’s the inside scoop from the ground:✔️ Stock levels = low (620 vs. 800 typical) 📉✔️ Buyer demand = HOT 🔥 (thanks to recent rate cuts)✔️ ...
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EP. 1497 UNLOCKING PROPERTY GROWTH: WHERE THE NEXT GAINS ARE HIDDEN
🏡💡 Where’s the next big property winner on the Northern Beaches?Here’s our insider intel after 30+ years in the market:✔️ Houses have already stretched their legs with growth 🚀✔️ Units are now catching up – one, two &...
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EP. 1496 CAN YOU REALLY AFFORD A PROPERTY ON THE NORTHERN BEACHES FOR $63 PER WEEK?
💡 Did you know? Buying a $650k property on the Northern Beaches could cost you as little as $70/week (after rent & tax benefits) 🏖️🔑 Here’s how:✔️ Rent offsets most of the loan✔️ Negative gearing kicks in✔️ First-h...
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EP. 1495 “Tenant vs Landlord: Who Gets the Parking Permits?”
🎟️ Council parking permits – who gets them? Landlord or tenant? 🤔Every August, it's sticker season on the Northern Beaches. With council rates come beach parking permits – and the great debate begins.💡 Technically
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EP. 1494 Interest Rates come down, equals Bad news?
📉 Rates are down — but should we really be celebrating?Lower interest rates feel great in your pocket, but history tells us something important:💡 Cuts often mean the economy needs a boost.💡 House prices have surged over th...
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EP. 1493 GROW YOUR WEALTH: HOW BUYING PROPERTY IN AN SMSF COULD SUPERCHARGE YOUR FUTURE
💡 Turn your super into property 💡With a self-managed super fund (SMSF) you can:✅ Combine funds with up to 6 members✅ Use leverage to buy property✅ Pay just 15% tax while building your portfolio✅ Pay zero
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NOVAK NEWS - WARRINGAH TAKES THE CROWN: THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE IN NSW
Join us, while we dive into why Warringah is the best place to live in NSW.🏡 Warringah = #1 in NSWFrom the family-friendly streets of Frenchs Forest to the vibrant beach life of DY, Warringah offers the perfect mix of communit...
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EP. 1492 THE 50sqm SOLUTION: RETHINKING SPACE TO SOLVE AUSTRALIA'S HOUSING SHORTAGE
🏙️ Small is smart.Super funds and savvy investors are quietly snapping up under-50m² apartments — and they’re performing brilliantly.✅ Lower entry price✅ Strong rental yields✅ High demand from singles, couples...
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EP. 1491 Australia’s $4.2T giant – what’s next for your future?
💰 $4.2 trillion — bigger than the Australian stock market.That’s how much is sitting in Australian Super right now.Most people don’t know what to do with it.Some are using it to buy property.Some have no plan at...
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EP. 1490 Wayne Hughes: 22 Years of Calm in Business Chaos and brilliance
Wayne Hughes has been our business coach for 22 years — and in all that time, we’ve never seen him angry. Ever.Through COVID, career pivots, and even near team mutinies, Wayne has been our anchor — listening, guiding, never miss...
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EP. 1489 1 Year Fresh Into My Real Estate Career at Novak, Now What?
From Zero to 50+ Deals in 12 Months – Meet Josh WapshottEver wondered what it’s like starting out in real estate?Josh Wapshot jumped into the industry just over a year ago. With a background in finance and investment, he joine...
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NOVAK NEWS - A MINI AUSSIE DREAM FOR $1 !!
🏠 $1 Dream Home Plans – NSW Gov’s New Housing InitiativeThe NSW Government is rolling out a Housing Pattern Book with 8 architect-designed plans you can buy for just $1(yes, really). It includes:✔️ Detache...
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EP. 1485 AI IS COMING... SHOULD THE PORTALS BE WORRIED?
Is ChatGPT about to disrupt the real estate giants? 🧠💥We recently tested ChatGPT with a simple prompt: "Find a 2-bedroom apartment in Dee Why under $1M."And it delivered — fast, detailed, and free.Compare that to ...
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EP. 1484 RENOVATING? GET YOUR DOCS RIGHT OR RISK WEEKS WITHOUT RENT!
🏠 NSW Landlords & Investors: Big Changes You Need to Know!If you're planning major renovations and need vacant possession, new tenancy laws now require:✔️ 60–90 days’ notice to tenants✔️ Submission of detailed plans to...
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EP. 1483 Different Real Estate Agents for Different Property Types – Explained! 🏠🏢
Not all agents are created equal 👀 In this episode, Mark Novak and Michael Burgio dive into why choosing the right agent for your specific property type—residential, commercial, industrial, or luxury—can make all the difference.✅ What to...
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EP. 1482 Through NCAT’s doors—what’s next for tenants & landlords?
Walking into NCAT as a tenant or landlord? It’s not court, but it feels like one. From security checks to awkward blue lounge standoffs, we’re taking you on a virtual walkthrough of what to expect when a dispute lands you at the NSW Ci...
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EP. 1481 Supply is the Killer to Capital Growth
In this conversation, Mark Novak and Josh discuss how excessive property supply can severely hinder capital growth, the key factor that increases the value of most people’s real estate assets. They compare high-supply suburbs like Zetland, Eppi...
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EP. 1480 FROM EXPIRED TO DESIRED.... RESURRECTING DEAD LISTINGS WITH A SMART STRATEGY
In this episode, Lisa and Billy delve into how to successfully revive expired property listings that have languished unsold with other agents. They highlight that many vendors come to them feeling burnt out—emotionally, financially, and mentall...
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NOVAK NEWS - REAL ESTATE RED FLAGS
In this energetic and unfiltered edition of Novak News, Mark and Lisa Novak tackle the theme of real estate red flags, boldly calling out the “BS” they encounter daily in the property industry. They share real examples of proble...
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EP. 1479 FIRST HOME BUYER ASSET PROTECTION
In this episode, Mark Novak and Billy Drury explore asset protection strategies for parents helping their children enter the property market, especially first-home buyers. They highlight common concerns parents face—such as protecting financial...
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EP. 1478 - DO YOU REMEMBER YOUR FAVOURITE SCHOOL TEACHER??
In this episode of Morning Minutes, Michael Burgio and Mark Novak use the analogy of school teachers to highlight how not all real estate agents are the same—even if they share the same title. Just as students remember their favorite s...
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EP. 1477 ARE RENTS REALLY STILL ON RISE????
In this live update from the Northern Beaches, Mark Novak and property manager Cleo discuss the current state of the rental market, highlighting that despite winter—typically a slower season—rents remain high and continue to increase. Cleo shar...
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EP. 1476 Purchased For $295,000 in 1993 - SOLD $2,260,000 2025 - Tale of The Sale
In this episode, Mark Novak and Josh Wapshott break down the sale of 20 Carter Road, Brookvale—a small freehold property originally purchased in 1993 for $295,000 and just sold for $2.26 million in 2025. The block included a four-bedroom house ...
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