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Your unfiltered property trio breaking down the toxic myths, mistakes, and outdated advice in real estate.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Your unfiltered property trio breaking down the toxic myths, mistakes, and outdated advice in real estate.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 dives into the dark side of property management, mortgage broking, and buyer's agencies. The hosts share insider horror stories from their respective industries, highlighting deceptive practices and the low barrier to entry that enables unqualified individuals to operate. They discuss how some buyer's agents and mortgage brokers exploit loopholes, offer false social proof, and mislead clients into bad investments. Meanwhile, property management issues such as high staff turnover, poor inspection practices, and neglect are also exposed. The episode emphasizes the importance of working with experienced and transparent professionals to avoid falling victim to these schemes.
00:00 Introduction to Dodgy Property Operators
00:49 The Low Barrier to Entry for Buyer's Agents
01:53 The Risks of Unqualified Buyer's Agents
03:16 Superannuation and Property Investment Concerns
05:47 The Reality of Running a Buyer's Agency Business
16:15 Undisclosed Commercial Arrangements in Property
17:33 Dodgy Practices in Mortgage Broking
20:56 The Legitimacy of Google Reviews
22:19 The Impact of Fake Social Proof
23:59 A Client's Horror Story: Cross Collateralisation
27:42 The Importance of Experienced Brokers
33:53 Dodgy Practices in Property Management
42:36 The Future of Property Management
Your hosts:
Imtiyaz Rather – Principal Mortgage Broker – Hack Mortgages
Skye Taylor – Director – Taylored Property Management
Peter Theodorou – Buyers Agent – Mindset Property
Keywords
property, buyer's agents, real estate, investment, horror stories, market trends, financial advice, regulation, transparency, mortgage broking, finance, mortgage broking, property management, cross-collateralization, social proof, investment strategies, industry standards, client experiences, real estate, property investment
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