Buy Your Side
av Michelle May
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Ep. 89 When Should You Make an Offer Before Auction? Why Being Ready…
Ep. 89 When Should You Make an Offer Before Auction? Why Being Ready…
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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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- Ep. 89 When Should You Make an Offer Before Auction? Why Being Ready Beats Going Early · Avsnitt 89When should you make an offer before auction in Sydney? My team and I make offers before auction all the time, and in this episode I walk you through how we decide: when to go…
- Ep. 88. Offer Before Auction or Wait? Why Playing It Safe Costs Sydney Buyers · Avsnitt 88Should you make an offer before auction, or is that just fear talking? I break down how to read a vendor and an agent before you move, why an early offer can push up the price…
- Ep. 87. What a $100k Special Levy Tells You About a Building · Avsnitt 87I compare 2 real strata reports for my clients, a clean 12 unit block in Carlton with no special levy and an 18 unit block in Dulwich Hill with a $1.8 million one, and explain…
- Ep 86. Why I Love Older Apartments (And The 3 Strata Report Red Flags) · Avsnitt 86Older buildings have a lot going for them — solid construction, better acoustics, and decades of proven performance - but they also come with hidden costs buyers need to…
- Ep 85. The Two Year Gap: What Actually Covers a New Apartment · Avsnitt 85With more buyers being pushed toward new apartments under the 2026 Budget, Australia is heading into a high‑pressure construction boom — and a potential rise in building defects…
- Ep 84. Does the Budget Help First Home Buyers in Sydney? Why the Market Matters More · Avsnitt 84If you’re a first‑home buyer in Sydney, the latest federal budget has probably left you with more questions than answers. In this episode, Michelle cuts through the headlines and…
- Ep 83. Do First Home Buyers Need a Buyers Agent? How a Sydney Couple Bought Off Market · Avsnitt 83Ailsa’s story is one so many first‑time buyers relate to — the uncertainty, the overwhelm, and the feeling of not knowing where to start. In this episode, we unpack why guidance…
- Ep 82. Should I Buy in an Uncertain Property Market? Why a Plan Beats More Research · Avsnitt 82Many buyers feel stuck when trying to purchase property — not because they lack motivation, but because they get caught in what I call the Buyer Confusion Loop. It’s a cycle…
- Ep 80. What Is Efflorescence? Why It's Not Just Dirty Grout · Avsnitt 80Efflorescence is one of those issues most buyers walk straight past — a bit of white dust on tiles, a patch on a balcony, something that looks like it just needs a good scrub. In…
- Ep 79. What NSW New Price Guide Laws Really Mean for Buyers · Avsnitt 79Michelle breaks down one of the biggest sources of confusion for property buyers: price guides, what they really represent, and why they often fail to reflect a property’s true…
- Ep 78. International Women’s Day Bonus · Avsnitt 78In this bonus International Women’s Day episode, Michelle is joined again by Nikki Montaser, director of Front Door Property and one of Sydney’s most trusted property managers…
- Ep 77. How to Make a Rental Application Stand Out? What Sydney Property Managers Notice · Avsnitt 77In this episode, Michelle is joined by Nikki Montaser, director of Front Door Property and one of Sydney’s most respected property managers. Together, they unpack what really…
- Ep 76. Can a Vendor Pull Out of a Contract in NSW? Why No Two Contracts Are Alike · Avsnitt 76In this episode, Michelle is joined by Brenda Gately, licensed conveyancer and founder of Gately Conveyancing. Together, they lift the veil on what really happens behind the…
- Ep 75. Does Zoning Affect Property Value? Why Home Buyers Need an Investor Hat · Avsnitt 7This episode focuses on why density is a critical factor in property buying decisions, even for owner‑occupiers. Michelle May explains that your home is not just shelter but your…
- Ep 74. Property Myths Revealed · Avsnitt 74This episode kicks off the new year by debunking common property myths that often mislead buyers. It highlights why off‑market deals aren’t always the best option, the realities…
- Ep 73. End Of 2025 · Avsnitt 73In this episode of the Buy Your Side podcast, Michelle reflects on the year that was in Sydney’s property market, shares her top tip for buyers priced out of the Inner West, and…
- Ep 72. What Should First Home Buyers Do First? Build Your Team Before You Look · Avsnitt 72In this episode of the Buy Your Side podcast, Michelle chats with Sam Neville, mortgage broker and founder of I Am Lending, about what first-home buyers need to know before they…
- Ep 71. Creating homes with kindness · Avsnitt 71In this episode of the Buy Your Side podcast, Michelle May is joined by Ben Stammer, co-founder of ReLove, to explore how one simple idea — giving pre-loved furniture a second…
- Ep 70. The property buyers regret ignoring · Avsnitt 70In this episode of the Buy Your Side podcast, Michelle takes a closer look at one of Sydney’s most overlooked property types — the townhouse. Many buyers set their hearts on a…
- Ep 69. How Do I Reduce Noise in My Home? Why the Street Matters Before You Buy · Avsnitt 69Noise isn’t just an annoyance, it can affect your wellbeing, disrupt your daily life, and even reduce your property’s value. In this episode, Michelle is joined by Jason…
