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Buy Your Side
by Michelle May
Buy Your Side is the podcast for Sydney buyers who want to get it right, not just get it done. Host Michelle May has been a buyers agent since 2008. Each episode unpacks what really happens between finding a property and getting the keys: reading the field, due diligence, auctions and negotiation. The aim is to equalise the balance of power in the property buying process, so you can buy with clarity and confidence. Whether you're upsizing, downsizing, coming home from overseas or buying for the first time, you'll leave each episode knowing what to look for and what to ask. Finding it is the easy part. It's what happens next that matters.
Episodes
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Ep. 89 When Should You Make an Offer Before Auction? Why Being Ready Beats Going Early
Listener FAQs When is the best time to make an offer before auction? On a four-week auction campaign, I usually go in the third week. The deal-doer agents like the Tuesday after the second Saturday, because by then the agent has market feedback and the vendor feels they've had value from the...
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Ep. 88. Offer Before Auction or Wait? Why Playing It Safe Costs Sydney Buyers
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Ep. 87. What a $100k Special Levy Tells You About a Building
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Ep 86. Why I Love Older Apartments (And The 3 Strata Report Red Flags)
Love the Buy Your Side podcast? Please give us a review, we'd love to know what you think. Full transcript to the episode can be found here. Don’t forget to connect with us across: Facebook Instagram TikTok LinkedIn If you have any burning property questions at all please send an email to...
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Ep 85. The Two Year Gap: What Actually Covers a New Apartment
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Ep 84. Does the Budget Help First Home Buyers in Sydney? Why the Market Matters More
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Ep 83. Do First Home Buyers Need a Buyers Agent? How a Sydney Couple Bought Off Market
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Ep 82. Should I Buy in an Uncertain Property Market? Why a Plan Beats More Research
Love the Buy Your Side podcast? Please give us a review, we'd love to know what you think. Full transcript to the episode can be found here. Don’t forget to connect with us across: Facebook Instagram TikTok LinkedIn If you have any burning property questions at all please send an email to...
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Ep 81. Rates Are Rising - Here’s What to Do with Serena Lu from Funding Lab
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Ep 80. Word Of The Day - Efflorescence
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Ep 79. What NSW New Price Guide Laws Really Mean for Buyers
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Ep 78. International Women’s Day Bonus
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Ep 77. Renting Uncovered
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Ep 76. Contract Questions
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Ep 75. Why Density Matters
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Ep 74. Property Myths Revealed
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Ep 73. End Of 2025
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Ep 72. Getting Ready to Buy
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Ep 71. Creating homes with kindness
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Ep 70. The property buyers regret ignoring
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Ep 69. The sound of regret (and how to avoid it)
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Ep 68. Why pre-approval isn’t optional
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Ep 67. Can plants really improve the health of your home?
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Ep 66. How we beat the competition
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Ep 65. Creating Healthy Spaces
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Ep 64. Mould myths busted!
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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 PA, to share expert strategies for a smooth, stress free move. From decluttering before you pack…
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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’s never been more important to do your research before purchasing. In this episode you’ll learn…
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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 for your mortgage in 2025! Michelle and Aaron highlight things you need to consider before talking…
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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 break your property buying experience. Michelle highlights how to identify an underqualified…
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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 restriction around pets in apartments, why you must read the strata report before buying an apartment…
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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 help you navigate buying with a bit more insight. You'll learn how property photos can be just as...
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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 confidential, reasons why the property's sale price is kept undisclosed, why privacy is so important…
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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 learn how price guides are determined, and by whom, the legal obligations a sales agent has when...
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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 researching comparable sales, how to assess the competition, and how to emotionally prepare yourself...
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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 importance of professional guidance, and about the legal and financial considerations. Love the Buy...
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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 save you money, where to find the by-laws, and what strata can restrict you from doing. Love the...
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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 basing property decisions on facts and figures, how to make informed compromises, and what alternative...
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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 doing your own research into the current market, what online portal can give you valuable...
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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 the significant challenges Helen faced in saving for a property deposit and how she achieved her...
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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 will learn how Hope Housing addresses housing affordability for essential workers, what their plan...
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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 properties we will see more of for sale, and what is the fastest growing demographic in the…
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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 quality team, why due diligence is of the utmost importance, and the importance of getting your...
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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 auction, why being scared of going to an auction isn’t a reason to want to make an offer prior to...
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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 in the buying process and the potential issues that can arise if done on the day of settlement…
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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 Room Xchange works for both the homeowner and renter, the importance of having difficult...
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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’s episode, you will learn what is a "mortgage cliff" and whether it is a real concern or media...
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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 Background of Building Inspectors here in NSW, the importance of due diligence when purchasing a property,...
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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 of buyer's agents and discuss how this profession has gained popularity in the property buying...
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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 property valuation and the subjective nature that often gives rise to disputes surrounding...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Buy Your Side is the podcast for Sydney buyers who want to get it right, not just get it done.
Host Michelle May has been a buyers agent since 2008. Each episode unpacks what really happens between finding a property and getting the keys: reading the field, due diligence, auctions and negotiation. The aim is to equalise the balance of power in the property buying process, so you can buy with clarity and confidence.
Whether you're upsizing, downsizing, coming home from overseas or buying for the first time, you'll leave each episode knowing what to look for and what to ask.
Finding it is the easy part. It's what happens next that matters.
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Michelle May
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