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Melbourne Property Podcast
by Lindsay and Sky Hammer
Welcome to The Melbourne Property Podcast! Hosted by Melbourne-based buyer's advocates, Lindsay and Sky Hammer.Whether you’re an experienced investor or a first-time buyer, the Melbourne Property Podcast gives you exclusive insights to help you to make smarter choices and avoid costly mistakes. Each weekly episode dives into suburb highlights, market trends and expert tips. Start your property journey today by tuning in or learning more about us at melbournepropertypodcast.au
Episodes
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Inside a $715K Geelong Property Purchase | How They Bought Off-Market
In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, Sky and Lindsay Hammer break down a real off-market property purchase in Belmont, Geelong, for the winners of their buyer’s agency giveaway. Originally planned as an investment property, the strategy shifted following Federal Budget changes, with...
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19 Tips To NAIL Your Melbourne Property Settlement
Sky and Lindsay are joined by Mel Barlas from Conveyed to discuss the legal side of buying property in Melbourne, from contract reviews and special conditions to settlement risks. Whether you're a first home buyer or property investor, Mel shares 19 practical tips for navigating property…
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What Australia’s Housing Crisis Means for Melbourne Property Investors
In this episode Sky and Lindsay take a step back from the daily property headlines to explore the demographic forces shaping Australia’s housing market and Melbourne property in particular. Joining them is Simon Kuestenmacher, co-founder of The Demographics Group. Simon explains how demographics...
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Melbourne Apartment Traps - What Buyers MUST Know!
Buying a one-bedroom apartment in Melbourne can look straightforward, but the wrong property can come with significant hidden costs and risks.In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, Sky and Lindsay break down their step-by-step approach to buying one-bedroom apartments in Melbourne,...
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September Property Market Update for Melbourne
In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, Sky and Lindsay unpack the latest Melbourne property market data and what they are seeing on the ground as the spring selling season gets underway. House prices are still falling across much of Australia, but the pace of Melbourne's decline is...
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New Build vs Established Homes: Which Property Makes the Better Investment?
Does the tax advantage of a new build actually make it a better property investment?In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, Sky and Lindsay unpack the impact of the 2026 Budget changes to negative gearing and examine whether investors should now favour new residential builds over...
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August Market Update for Melbourne Property
In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, Sky and Lindsay unpack the August Melbourne property market update, looking at the latest conditions across interest rates, lending, prices and buyer demand. With the RBA holding the cash rate at 4.35%, Sky and Lindsay discuss what the decision...
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What You NEED to Know Before Buying Commercial Property - with Patrick O'Callaghan
In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, Sky and Lindsay are joined by commercial property expert Patrick O’Callaghan from O& Co Group to unpack what investors need to know before moving from residential into commercial property. From industrial and medical assets to office and retail,...
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Agents, Auctions and Buyers - Breaking Down Melbourne Property Stereotypes
Published: 23 August 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Sky and Lindsay step away from market data and suburb rankings to unpack the people, language and theatre that make buying property in Melbourne such a unique experience. From Saturday inspection circuits and first...
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Top 5 Suburbs to Buy Units in Melbourne for Under $450k
Published: 16 Aug 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Sky and Lindsay reveal their top five Melbourne suburbs for one-bedroom units, comparing affordability, rental returns, vacancy rates, supply and resale potential. Using current suburb and unit data, they highlight…
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Melbourne "Political" Podcast: Which Party has the Best Housing Policies?
Published: 09 Aug 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Sky and Lindsay compare the major housing policies announced by the current Labor Government and the Liberal National Opposition ahead of the 2026 Victorian election. They break down how each party's policies could...
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July Market Update for Melbourne
Published: 3 August 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Lindsay and Sky deliver the July Melbourne property market update, unpacking the latest market data and what it means for buyers and investors across Melbourne and regional Victoria. They break down the recent...
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Starting From Zero - How I’d Enter the Property Market Today
Published: July 26, 2026 In this episode, Sky and Lindsay sit down for a relaxed but practical conversation about how they would enter the property market today if they were starting from scratch. They break the process down step by step, looking at what they would prioritise at different budget...
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Did the Melbourne Apartment Market Just Get Interesting?
Published: 19 July 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Sky Hammer and Lindsay Hammer revisit one of the most debated topics in Melbourne property investing: apartments. While freestanding houses continue to be their preferred long-term investment, changing market...
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The Bluefield Boom- Why Big Blocks in Established Suburbs Are the Next Post-Budget Battleground
Published: 13 July 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Sky Hammer and Lindsay Hammer explore one of the most compelling emerging concepts in Australian property: Bluefield development. As Australia continues to grapple with a housing shortage, they examine why large…
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June Market Update for Melbourne
Published: 6 July 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Sky Hammer and Lindsay Hammer unpack the latest developments shaping Melbourne's property market and the broader Australian housing landscape. They explore the national housing slowdown, with Melbourne and Sydney...
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Why Buyers Get Stuck - The Psychology Behind Property Decisions with Scott Baker
Published: 29 June 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Sky Hammer and Oisin Griffiths are joined by mortgage broker Scott Baker from Toast Finance to explore the psychology behind property decisions and why so many buyers become stuck during the purchasing process. They...
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SMSF Property - The Time to Act is Now!
Need help buying residential property under an SMSF structure ? If you have already set up your SMSF, are close to finance approval, or need to move quickly before these proposed new changes take effect, book a FREE discovery call directly with Sky here:...
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The Biggest Lies & Property Misconceptions
Published: 22 June 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Sky and Lindsay tackle some of the biggest myths, misconceptions and misleading advice circulating in the Australian property market. From building inspections and off market properties to rental yields, negative...
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Ep 43: Geelong - Best Value Suburbs to Buy in 2026
Published: 15 June 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Sky and Lindsay are joined by Geelong buyer's agent Oisin Griffiths to break down the best value suburbs to buy in Geelong in 2026. With affordability pressures increasing and recent changes to property taxation...
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Ep 42: May Market Update and 2026 Federal Budget Reforms
Published: 8 June 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Sky and Lindsay deliver the May Melbourne market update and unpack the implications of the 2026 Federal Budget for property investors. They discuss the proposed changes to negative gearing, capital gains tax and trust...
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Ep 41: BA Behind the Scenes - From Brief to Portfolio Strategy
Published: 1 June 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Sky and Lindsay take listeners behind the scenes of working with a buyer’s agent, featuring the winners of the recent Melbourne Property Podcast giveaway. The episode walks through the early stages of building a...
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Ep 40: Finding Under Market Value Properties
Published: 25 May 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Sky and Lindsay break down how to identify under-market value properties and create equity early through smarter buying strategies. They explain why under-market value opportunities are rarely about finding a “cheap”...
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Ep 39: Short Term Rentals & Airbnb - Too Good To Be True?
Published: 18 May 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Sky and Lindsay break down the realities of short term rentals and Airbnb investing, including the costs, risks and regulations many buyers overlook. They unpack the true holding costs involved in running a short-term...
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Ep 38: 2026 Budget Property Shake Up - Negative Gearing, CGT and Market Impacts
Published: 13 May 2026 In this emergency episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Lindsay and Sky unpack the major property tax changes announced on 12 May in the 2026 Budget and what they could mean for Melbourne buyers, Australian property investors and renters. They break down the...
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Ep 37: How to Navigate Complex Lending - Commercial, Business & Beyond with Kate Littlejohn
Published: 11 May 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, host Lindsay is joined by finance broker Kate Littlejohn from K.Finance Co, who specialises in helping borrowers navigate complex residential, commercial and self employed lending scenarios. They explore the current lending...
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Ep 36: Buying Property In Victoria VS Other States - What Most Buyer’s Get Wrong
Published: 4 May 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Lindsay and Sky break down some of the key differences between buying property in Victoria and other Australian states. They walk through the unique aspects of the Victorian buying process, including contracts, vendor...
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Ep 35: The Hidden Negotiation Tactics Agents Don’t Want Buyers to Know
Published: 27 April 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Lindsay and Sky break down the hidden negotiation tactics buyers need to understand when purchasing property in Melbourne. They share practical strategies used in real negotiations, drawing on their background in…
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Ep 34: Small Scale Development with Michael Tiemens
Published: 20 April 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Lindsay and Sky are joined by property developer Michael Tiemens to break down small scale property development in Melbourne. They explore how everyday investors can approach 1 into 2 subdivision projects, from site...
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Ep 33: House vs Units in Melbourne – What Actually Performs Better?
Published: 13 April 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Lindsay and Sky break down one of the most common questions from buyers and investors: houses vs units in Melbourne. They compare the performance of houses and units using current data, long term trends and a real...
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Ep 32: March Market Update for Melbourne
Published: 3 April 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Lindsay and Sky deliver the March Melbourne market update, breaking down the latest property trends, policy changes and economic factors impacting buyers. They cover key Victorian government proposals, including...
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Ep 31: Inside Melbourne’s Most In-Demand Owner-Occupier Suburbs
Published: 30 March 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Lindsay and Sky analyse Melbourne’s most in demand owner occupier suburbs using current data and buyer behaviour insights. They identify key pockets across the North East, East and South East where demand is...
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Ep 30: Glen Eira LGA Property Data Deep Dive
Published: 23 March 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, Lindsayand Sky take a deep dive into one of Melbourne’s most owner-occupier dominated regions - Glen Eira local government area (LGA). Located in Melbourne’s south-east, Glen Eira is consistentlyone of the most…
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Ep 29 : Strategy First - The Foundations of a Scalable Property Portfolio with Joey D ’ Agata (Gameplans)
Published: March 16, 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Sky and Lindsay are joined in studio by Joey D’Agata, Head of Strategy at Gameplans and host of the Property Strategy Podcast, for a deep dive into one of the most important topics in property investing: building a...
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Giveaway for Listeners - Win Our Full Buyer’s Advocacy Service (March 2026)
👉 Application Form:https://convergencebuyersagents.com.au/MPP-giveaway We’re doing something we’ve never done before on the Melbourne Property Podcast. As a thank you to our listeners, we’re giving one listener the opportunity to work with us through our entire buyer’s advocacy service -...
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Ep 28: February Melbourne Market Recap and Potential Capital Gains Tax Changes
Published: March 9, 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Lindsay and Sky deliver the February Melbourne Property Market Update, breaking down the latest data shaping the Melbourne real estate market in 2026. This shorter, insight-packed episode unpacks the newest Cotality...
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Ep 27: Geelong Takeover #2 - Suburb Deep Dives with Gilbert Melgar (Suburbs Finder)
Published: 2 March, 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, Sky is joined in studio by Gilbert Melgar, founder of Suburbs Finder, and Oisin Griffiths from Convergence Buyer’s Agents for Part 2 of our Geelong takeover series. This is a data-driven deep dive into the Geelong…
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Ep 26: Top 10 Suburbs for Capital Growth in Melbourne in 2026
Published: 22 February 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Sky and Lindsay break down the Top 10 Suburbs for Capital Growth in Melbourne for 2026. After analysing more than 300 Melbourne suburbs across the metro region, they reveal the ten locations positioned in the…
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Ep 25: Geelong Takeover – Suburbs to Watch
Published: 16 February 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Lindsay and Sky hand over the mic to an industry expert based in what's predicted to be Australia’s next investment hotspot. This is a Geelong takeover with leading local selling agent - Alex Ilyin from Ray White...
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Ep 24: January Melbourne Property Market Update - Prices, Demand & What Comes Next
Published: 9 February 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Lindsay and Sky Hammer deliver a concise, data-driven January 2026 Melbourne property market update, unpacking the latest figures from Cotality’s Home Value Index (HVI) and what they mean for buyers and investors...
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Ep 23: Buying an Investment Property Through a SMSF - Summer Series Part 1
Published: 2 February 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Lindsay and Sky take listeners behind the scenes of a real Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) property purchase, stepping through the exact process they are currently following with their own super. This episode kicks...
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Ep 22: How to Invest in Property Using Data - Melbourne Market Case Study
Published: 19 January 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Lindsay and Sky share a beginner-friendly, data-driven framework for property investing in Australia, using Melbourne as the case study market. Designed for both first-time and experienced investors, thisepisode...
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Ep 21: 2025 Melbourne Market Review - Suburbs That Grew, Ones to Watch & What the Data Revealed
Published: 12 January 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Lindsay and Sky break down Melbourne property market data for 2025, analysing which suburbs delivered strong price growth, which underperformed, and where emerging investment opportunities are forming. Using...
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Ep 20: The Property Investor’s Tax Playbook - From Negative Gearing to Trusts
In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, Lindsayand Sky sit down with property-focused accountant Gurpreet Padda (Director of ClearView Financials) to unpack the tax strategies every property investor needs to understand - from negative gearing and trusts to capital gains tax and the...
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Ep 19: Melbourne’s Property Traps - Suburbs Investors Should Avoid
In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, Lindsay and Sky Hammer reveal the 8 worst suburbs to invest in across Melbourne - using real data to explain why certain postcodes consistently underperform. If you're researching suburbs to buy an investment property in Melbourne, or looking for...
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Ep 18: Frankston Unfiltered – Insights from the Selling Side
In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Lindsay and Sky sit down with two of the most recognisable names in the Frankston property market - Josh and Juan Merchan from Merchan Realty Group. With decades of combined selling experience and an unfiltered view of what’s really…
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Ep 17: Melbourne’s Best Beachside Suburbs to Buy Property
In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Lindsay and Sky Hammer explore Melbourne’s top beachside suburbs - from the inner bayside favourites like Elwood, to historical port towns like Williamstown and coastal gems such as Mount Martha and Sorrento. They break down what makes each...
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Ep 16: Mortgage Myths & Market Moves - Inside Melbourne’s Lending Landscape
In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Lindsay and Sky sit down with someone who helps buyers make sense of one of the most confusing parts of the property journey - finance. We’re joined by Sam (Sarthak) Pansari, Senior Finance Manager at Regal and Co, to bust some common...
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Ep 15: Market Wrap - Melbourne’s Best & Worst Performers + New First Home Guarantee Scheme
In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Lindsay and Sky unpack the latest Melbourne market data and what it actually means for buyers and investors right now. From the best and worst performing suburbs of the past 12 months, to where vacancy rates are tightest, they reveal where...
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Ep 14: The $50k Mistake You Can Avoid - Building & Pest Inspections Explained
In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Lindsay and Sky sit down with someone who can uncover hidden defects before you buy a property, leaving more room for negotiation and potentially saving you tens of thousands of dollars. We’re chatting to Phil Guildea from BuyWise...
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Welcome to The Melbourne Property Podcast! Hosted by Melbourne-based buyer's advocates, Lindsay and Sky Hammer.Whether you’re an experienced investor or a first-time buyer, the Melbourne Property Podcast gives you exclusive insights to help you to make smarter choices and avoid costly mistakes. Each weekly episode dives into suburb highlights, market trends and expert tips. Start your property journey today by tuning in or learning more about us at melbournepropertypodcast.au
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