Buy Your Side
The Buy Your Side (BYS) podcast is developed with the aim to help buyers in the market who are looking to increase their knowledge, equalise the balance of power and gain the tools they need to make better property buying decisions.
The BYS podcast is guaranteed to give you lots of insight into the property market with our value packed episodes and over 25 years of knowledge & experience from BYS Host, Michelle May.
We’ll help you get yourself purchase ready and just as the title claims, we’re here Buy Your Side, to guide you every step of the way!
- Update frequency
- every 19 days
- Average duration
- 14 minutes
- Episodes
- 68
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Ep 70. The property buyers regret ignoring
Ep 68. Why pre-approval isn’t optional
Ep 67. Can plants really improve the health of your home?
Ep 66. How we beat the competition
Ep 65. Creating Healthy Spaces
Ep 64. Mould myths busted!
Ep 63. The stress free guide to moving house
Moving house is one of life’s most stressful experiences, but it doesn’t have to be! In this episode of the Buy Your Side podcast, Michelle May is joined by Emma O’Sullivan, Managing Director of Mums…
Ep 62. What’s changing for property buyers in 2025?
In this episode, Michelle shares her expert insights on what’s ahead for property buyers in 2025. With interest rates shifting, buyer competition increasing, and major rezoning changes in Sydney, it’…
Ep 61. How to nail your Pre-Approval
In this episode, Michelle talks to Aaron Christie-David, the founder and director of Atelier Wealth and the author of The Happy Home Loan Handbook about how to nail your pre-approval and get ready fo…
Ep 60. How to evaluate a Buyer’s Agent
In this episode of the Buy Your Side podcast, Michelle dives into the important considerations you need to make when selecting a Buyer’s Agent, including key qualities and red flags that can make or …
Ep 59. Buyer stories you need to hear
In this episode, Michelle talks about poignant lessons from her client interactions over the years.
You'll learn the importance of researching areas you may not have thought of buying in, the restrict…
Ep 58. Tinder & Domain, all the same game
In this episode, Michelle draw parallels between the world of dating and the property market. While it might seem like a strange comparison, Michelle uncovers some surprising similarities that can h…
Ep 57. Why Agents keep prices confidential
In this episode, Michelle dives into the often frustrating question, “Why don’t agents disclose the selling price of a property?”
You will learn who can request to keep a property's sale price confid…
Ep 56. How are Auction Reserve prices set?
In this episode, Michelle discusses the process of how sales reserves are set and the common misconceptions surrounding price guides and reserves in property auctions.
In today’s episode, you will lea…
Ep 55. Setting Your Auction Limit
In this episode, Michelle discusses the importance of setting your limit for an auction.
In today’s episode, you will learn how to stop over committing in the heat of the moment, the importance of res…
Ep 54. Buying with the Bank of Mum & Dad
In this episode, Michelle discusses the rise of the bank of Mum and Dad.
In today’s episode, you will learn why clear expectations need to be set, why open and honest communication is crucial, the imp…
Ep 53. The Dangers of Overlooking By-laws
In this episode, Michelle discusses the importance of understanding strata by-laws.
In today’s episode, you will learn why you need to read the by-laws prior to purchasing, how reading the by-laws can…
Ep.52 Is Ignorance Sabotaging Your Property Search
In this episode, Michelle discusses how ignorance may be sabotaging your property search.
In today’s episode, you will learn how your limiting beliefs may be leaving you stuck, the importance of basi…
Ep 51. Should I Renovate Before Selling?
In this episode, Michelle discusses whether you should renovate before selling and what to consider.
In today’s episode, you will learn how advice from real estate agents can help, the importance of d…
Ep 50. Listener Success Story with Helen Ruprecht
In this episode, Michelle chats with Helen Ruprecht, a Buy Your Side podcast listener, about her journey from being a long-time renter to buying her own home.
In today’s episode, you will hear about t…