Compromise is inevitable when buying property, but how do you decide what’s worth sacrificing? In this episode, Jarrod McCabe delves into the art of making smart trade-offs to secure a property that aligns with your goals.

Key topics include:

• The non-negotiables: location, orientation, and building type
• How modifiable aspects like condition and layout can offer opportunities for value-adding improvements
• Why compromising wisely can lead to better long-term outcomes than chasing perfection

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The question of whether to time your property market entry perfectly or focus on time in the market is resurfacing as Melbourne prepares for its next growth phase. But which approach actually delivers superior results for serious investors?

In this episode Jarrod discusses:

• The fundamental differences between ‘timing the market’ and ‘time in the market’ philosophies
• Why waiting for perfect market conditions often costs investors hundreds of thousands
• When timing strategies actually work better for property owners (selling vs. buying)
• The mathematics of compound growth and how it accelerates wealth creation
• A revealing case study showing a $300,000 opportunity cost from delaying investment
• Why the ‘what’ of property selection matters more than the ‘when’ of market entry

Join Jarrod as he unpacks these competing investment approaches and provides practical guidance for navigating Melbourne's evolving property landscape with confidence.

We enjoy providing you with free insights into the Melbourne property market and property investment more broadly. Thank you for listening.

If you like what you hear, subscribe, like, rate or follow us and tell your friends and family.

Investing in property makes sense. Investing in the right property takes knowledge.

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The way Melbourne real estate is marketed has changed dramatically. Social media isn’t just an add-on anymore – it’s becoming a key driver of buyer engagement and direct sales.

Luke Saville from The Agency, has built a strong presence in Melbourne’s inner east apartment market with his creative use of TikTok and Instagram to market his clients' properties. This rapid success has taken him by surprise and delighted his clients.

In this episode of The Rewarding Property Decisions Podcast, Jarrod sits down with Luke to discuss:

• Why social media is becoming a dominant force in real estate marketing
• How platforms like TikTok and Instagram are reaching new buyers
• Whether traditional marketing spend is still necessary in 2025
• The types of properties benefiting most from social-first campaigns
• The future of real estate advertising – what’s next?

Join us as we unpack the evolving landscape of property marketing and what it means for buyers and sellers moving forward.