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 49. Co-Investment with Hope Housing
In this episode, Michelle chats with Allyson Bailie from HOPE Investment. Together they discuss how HOPE Investment came about and how they assist with housing affordability.
In today’s episode, you w…
Ep 48. What to Expect in 2024!
In this episode, Michelle what is expected for the real estate market in 2024.
From today’s episode, you will learn what time frames for look like for purchasing, what may cause delays, what types of …
Ep 47. Non Negotiables for Property Buyers in 2024!
In this episode, Michelle discusses her 10 non-negotiables for buying property.
In today’s episode, Michelle explores the various research you should be undertaking, the importance of working with a q…
Ep 46. Making an Offer Prior to Auction
In this episode, Michelle explores making an offer prior to auction and ensuring it is the right choice for you.
In today’s episode Michelle explores the reasons why buyers may want to buy prior to au…
Ep 45. Pre Settlement Insights for Homebuyers
In this episode, Michelle explores pre settlement inspections and their significance in the property buying process.
In today’s episode, you will learn the reasons behind the timing of the inspection …
Ep 44. Can Spare Rooms Solve the Housing Crisis?
In this episode, Michelle chats with Ludwina Dautovic from The Room Xchange. Together they explore what The Room Xchange offers in the rental marketplace.
In today’s episode, you will learn how The Ro…
Ep 43. The Mortgage Cliff: Debunking The Hype with James O’Brien
In this episode, Michelle and James O’Brien from Shore Financial explore whether the media's portrayal of the mortgage cliff matches reality and discuss its implications on property owners.
From today…
Ep 42. Let's Talk Building & Pest Inspections
In this episode, Michelle chats with Daniel Leahy from Dwell Property Inspections about the importance of building and pest inspections.
In today’s episode, we discuss the Qualifications and Backgroun…
Ep 41. So You want to be a Buyer’s Agent?
In this episode, Michelle explores the role of buyer's agents and highlights the qualities and responsibilities of buyer's agents in the property market.
From today’s episode, we understand the role o…
Ep 40. The Truth about Valuations with James O’Brien
In this episode, Michelle chats with James O’Brien from Shore Financial about property valuations and how they can make or break property deals.
From today’s episode, we explore the existing flaws in …
Ep 39. The 2023 Spring Property Market
In this episode, Michelle discusses the Spring 2023 Property Market and what it means for both buyers and sellers for the last few months of the year.
In today’s episode, you will learn why spring see…
Ep 38. Navigating the Rental Crisis
In this episode, Michelle chats with Sarah Elkordi from The Rent Fairy about navigating the rental crisis.
In today’s episode, Sarah discusses rental applications, and how to improve your own, what ar…
Ep 37. Now that Contracts are exchanged, can I start renovating?
In this episode, Michelle answers a question she is often asked, now that contracts are exchanged can I start renovating?
In today’s episode, you will learn why you can’t start renovations before set…
Ep 36. How to make an offer with Jared Zak
In this episode, Michelle chats with Jared Zak from Dott & Crossitt about the best way to make an offer on a property
In today’s episode, Jared explains the differences in auction, private treaty and …
Ep 35. Releasing Equity with James O’Brien
In this episode, Michelle chats with James O’Brien from Shore Financial about the benefits of releasing equity.
In today’s episode, we will discuss what releasing equity means, could releasing equity …
Ep 34. Top 3 Tricky Clauses with Jared Zak
In this episode, Michelle chats with Jared Zak from Dott and Crossitt about the 3 tricky clauses when getting your contract reviewed.
In today’s episode, we discuss what are some clauses to look out f…
Ep 33. First Home Buyer Choice with James O’Brien
In this episode, Michelle chats with James O’Brien from Shore Financial about the First Home Buyer Choice scheme in New South Wales.
From today’s episode, you will learn what is the scheme and how it…
Ep 32. Welcome to 2023!
Welcome to 2023! In this episode, Michelle introduces us to a new year and what is in store for the property market.
In this episode Michelle discusses how the property market has started for the year…
Ep 31. What no one tells you about Auctions
Are you looking to buy your dream property in 2023? In this episode, Michelle dives into why it’s important to do your research prior to auction, why having a good relationship with your local agents…
Ep 30. Why you can’t afford to stop your search now
Whether you're in the market NOW or thinking about it, this episode is for you! Michelle talks about why you should keep searching for your ideal property (even this close to Christmas), why agents w…