We’re tackling some seriously meaty questions in this episode, covering everything from dodgy deals to buyer’s agent dilemmas. Should you buy a house near a mobile phone tower? How do you handle a seller who’s going solo without an agent? And what does it mean when a property keeps changing hands every few years—red flag or just a coincidence?

We also dig into what happens when you start losing confidence in your buyer’s agent. Do you keep going, or do you cut your losses and walk away? And what if you suspect you’ve got some dud properties in your portfolio—should you hold, or is it time to sell and reinvest in something better?

These are the kinds of questions that can make or break a property decision, and we’re unpacking them all in this episode. If you’ve ever second-guessed a purchase (or a buyer’s agent!), this one’s for you.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 - Introduction

01:08 - Should I buy a house near a mobile phone tower?

12:46 - How can a buyer manage negotiations with a private seller?

20:40 - How should a buyer present an offer?

28:03 - Is it a red flag if a property has changed hands every five years?

33:55 - What should you do if you realise your investment properties aren’t A-grade, even though they were bought with the help of buyer’s agents?

43:10 - What to do if you’re losing confidence in your buyer’s agent—keep going or walk away?

Resources:
Visit our website https://www.theelephantintheroom.com.au
If you have any questions or would like to be featured on our show, contact us at: The Elephant in the Room Property Podcast questions@theelephantintheroom.com.au
Looking for a Sydney Buyers Agent? https://www.gooddeeds.com.au
Work with Veronica: https://www.veronicamorgan.com.au
Looking for a Mortgage Broker? https://www.alcove.au
Work with Chris: chrisbates@alcove.au

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We&rsquo;re tackling some seriously meaty questions in this episode, covering everything from dodgy deals to buyer&rsquo;s agent dilemmas. Should you buy a house near a mobile phone tower? How do you handle a seller who&rsquo;s going solo without an agent? And what does it mean when a property keeps changing hands every few years&mdash;red flag or just a coincidence?
We also dig into what happens when you start losing confidence in your buyer&rsquo;s agent. Do you keep going, or do you cut your losses and walk away? And what if you suspect you&rsquo;ve got some dud properties in your portfolio&mdash;should you hold, or is it time to sell and reinvest in something better?
These are the kinds of questions that can make or break a property decision, and we&rsquo;re unpacking them all in this episode. If you&rsquo;ve ever second-guessed a purchase (or a buyer&rsquo;s agent!), this one&rsquo;s for you.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 - Introduction
01:08 - Should I buy a house near a mobile phone tower?
12:46 - How can a buyer manage negotiations with a private seller?
20:40 - How should a buyer present an offer?
28:03 - Is it a red flag if a property has changed hands every five years?
33:55 - What should you do if you realise your investment properties aren&rsquo;t A-grade, even though they were bought with the help of buyer&rsquo;s agents?
43:10 - What to do if you&rsquo;re losing confidence in your buyer&rsquo;s agent&mdash;keep going or walk away?
Resources:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Visit our website <a href="https://www.theelephantintheroom.com.au">https://www.theelephantintheroom.com.au</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">If you have any questions or would like to be featured on our show, contact us at: The Elephant in the Room Property Podcast <a href="mailto:questions@theelephantintheroom.com.au">questions@theelephantintheroom.com.au</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Looking for a Sydney Buyers Agent? <a href="http://www.gooddeeds.com.au/">https://www.gooddeeds.com.au</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Work with Veronica: <a href="http://www.veronicamorgan.com.au">https://www.veronicamorgan.com.au</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Looking for a Mortgage Broker? <a href="https://www.alcove.au">https://www.alcove.au</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Work with Chris: <a href="mailto:chrisbates@alcove.au">chrisbates@alcove.au</a></li>
</ul>
Enjoyed the podcast? Don't miss out on what's yet to come! Hit that subscription button, spread the word and join us for more insightful discussions in real estate. Your journey starts now!
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Subscribe on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@theelephantintheroom-podcast">https://www.youtube.com/@theelephantintheroom-podcast</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-elephant-in-the-room-property-podcast/id1384822719">https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-elephant-in-the-room-property-podcast/id1384822719</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Subscribe on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ge1626dgnmK0RyKPcXjP0?si=26cde394fa854765">https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ge1626dgnmK0RyKPcXjP0?si=26cde394fa854765</a></li>
</ul>

Who's really in control when you buy a property?

The Elephant In The Room is where the things that no one wants to talk about, actually get talked about.  

Veronica Morgan, real estate agent, buyers agent and co-host of Foxtel’s Location Location Location Australia & Chris Bates, financial planner, mortgage broker and wealth coach have joined forces to find out what’s really going on in the world of real estate.

Veronica and Chris talk to property owners and buyers every day in their respective lines of business. They’ve observed a wide spectrum of confidence in people’s decision making ability when buying and selling property, often to the detriment of the individuals concerned. They are both fascinated by consumer behaviour and together they’re going to uncover who’s really making the decisions when you buy a property.

In each episode they get into the psyche of buyers, agents, auctioneers and other industry experts to learn the truth about how buyers are influenced and why they do the things they do. In every episode you’ll learn from the mistakes of a “property dumbo” as well as Chris & Veronica’s “elephant rider bootcamp” training session.

The plan? This property podcast has been created to help us all make better property decisions!

We talk about the things no one wants to talk about in the Property Market

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