Toxic Property

Toxic Property
Podcast Description
Australia's most brutally honest property podcast—no fluff, no BS, just real talk.
Your unfiltered property trio breaking down the toxic myths, mistakes, and outdated advice in real estate. Expect raw takes, insider strategies, and a few controversial opinions along the way.
Hosted by: Property Manager Skye Taylor, Buyers Agent Peter Theodorou, and Mortgage Broker Imtiyaz Rather, giving you the no-holds-barred perspective from every angle.
If you want to go from property rookie to Boomer-level overconfidence (minus the bad decisions), hit play.
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Content Themes
Focuses on dissecting myths and misconceptions in the real estate market with episodes tackling toxic myths, emotional manipulation, and market dynamics with examples like '12 Things Real Estate Agents Do To Screw Over Buyers' and discussions on RBA rate cuts

Australia’s most brutally honest property podcast—no fluff, no BS, just real talk.
Your unfiltered property trio breaking down the toxic myths, mistakes, and outdated advice in real estate. Expect raw takes, insider strategies, and a few controversial opinions along the way.
Hosted by: Property Manager Skye Taylor, Buyers Agent Peter Theodorou, and Mortgage Broker Imtiyaz Rather, giving you the no-holds-barred perspective from every angle.
If you want to go from property rookie to Boomer-level overconfidence (minus the bad decisions), hit play.
This episode takes a “boots on the ground” look at the rapidly changing property market in Australia, focusing on the perspectives of a buyer’s agent, a property manager, and a finance broker. The hosts discuss shifting buyer and investor behaviors, the impact of property condition on demand, the importance of pricing and vacancy rates, and the anticipated effects of upcoming government scheme changes. The conversation is filled with practical tips for buyers, investors, and sellers navigating the current market.
Connect with us
Imtiyaz Rather – Principal Mortgage Broker 🤓 -Hack Mortgages
Skye Taylor – Director 💅 – Taylored Property Management
Peter Theodorou – Buyers Agent 🕺 – Mindset Property
00:00 – Introduction & Episode Overview
00:41 – Pete’s Open Home Observations: Investor vs. Owner-Occupier Demand
02:23 – Why Investors Are Avoiding Fixer-Uppers
03:58 – Turnout Differences: Renovated vs. Tired Properties
05:12 – Skye on Aesthetics: Why “Lipstick” Renovations Matter
06:35 – Opportunities for First Home Buyers & Savvy Investors
08:10 – The Role of the Team: Project Management for Investors
09:26 – Managing Expectations: First Home Buyer Wins
10:52 – Skye’s Market Shifts: Pricing Sensitivity & Rental Trends
13:07 – Emotional Toll: Price Fatigue & Market Frustration
14:40 – Market Normalization: Post-COVID Realities
16:24 – Vacancy Rates: The New Investor Priority
19:06 – Financial Preparedness: The True Cost of Investing
23:43 – Practical Tips: Checking Real-Time Vacancy & Rental Listings
28:56 – Mortgage & Finance Update: October 1st Scheme Changes
31:00 – Anticipation & Market Activity: Investors vs. First Home Buyers
34:04 – Vendor Strategies: Delaying Listings & Price Expectations
36:46 – Media Narratives vs. On-the-Ground Reality
37:06 – Final Thoughts & Contact Info

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