• EP. 1575 The First Home Buyer Dream Becomes Even More Impossible
    Dec 9 2025

    💥 “Stretch yourself — you sort of can’t afford not to.”

    Getting into the property market isn’t easy. Deposits are tough, super takes a bite, and banks lend less than you hoped. But here’s the reality 👇

    📈 Property prices have outperformed wages for years
    🏠 The median house price in Australia has jumped 50% in the last 5 years
    💡 Northern Beaches property doubles every 10 years (on average)

    So what’s the move?
    💰 Be strategic
    👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Leverage family if you can
    🤝 Buy with a mate
    🥣 Eat rice and beans if you have to
    But get in.

    Because the longer you wait, the harder it gets.

    #FirstHomeBuyer #RealTalk #StretchYourself #PropertyAdvice #NorthernBeachesRealEstate #GetInTheMarket #NoRegrets #LongGame #InvestInProperty #NovakProperties

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    13 mins
  • EP. 1574 SOLD OFF INSTAGRAM?
    Dec 8 2025

    📲 Listed. Posted. Sold — within 24 hours.

    Social media isn’t just about likes and views. It’s about reach, trust, and real results.

    In just one street:
    ✅ 3 listings
    ✅ All posted on Instagram
    ✅ All sold fast — one in under 24 hours, record price
    ✅ $0 spent on traditional marketing

    Vendors are watching. Buyers are watching. Your next deal might already be following you. 👀

    Social media is just another channel — like realestate.com.au or Domain — and if your agent knows how to use it, it can be a game-changer.

    #SocialMediaSells #RealEstateMarketing #DYProperty #InstagramListings #NovakProperties #SoldOffInstagram #NoMarketingSpend #NorthernBeachesRealEstate #ListWithTheBest #RealResults

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    15 mins
  • NOVAK NEWS - SYDNEY'S NORTHERN BEACHES 2025 PROPERTY TRENDS & PREDICTIONS FOR 2026
    Dec 8 2025

    📈 $740K → $835K in 6 months
    That’s the reality some first-home buyers are waking up to — just by getting in when they were ready instead of waiting.

    💰 Waiting 3 months can cost you $60K+
    🏡 Property doesn’t wait — and neither should you

    If you’ve got the deposit and you're thinking “maybe next year”…
    👉 That is the time.

    We’ll be around over Christmas (closed public holidays) — pop in for a coffee, ask the questions, and start your 2026 ahead of the pack.

    🎄 Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from all of us at Novak! Let’s make it your year.

    #BuyNowNotLater #FirstHomeBuyerTips #NorthernBeachesMarket #RealEstateRising #NovakProperties #MarketTiming #CasaDelMar #PropertyGrowth #2026Goals #GetInBeforeTheJump

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    19 mins
  • EP. 1573 THE 5% DEPOSIT FIRST HOME BUYER SPOILER
    Dec 7 2025

    🏡 Bought in 2007 with a 5% deposit. Now worth 4x.
    That’s the power of getting in — even when it feels like a stretch.

    Yes, borrowing can feel big. But banks are conservative.
    Yes, repayments are tough at first. But rents are strong, and good real estate holds its ground.

    Even after 13 interest rate rises, we didn’t see the panic. No fire sales. No price collapses. Just steady hands and solid strategy.

    📈 First 3 years? The hardest.
    But beyond that? It’s all about what you bought, where you bought, and how you manage it.

    #FirstHomeBuyerTips #RealEstateFacts #PropertyGrowth #SmartInvesting #DYMarket #NorthernBeachesRealEstate #NovakProperties #RentCoveringMortgage #StayTheCourse

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    14 mins
  • EP. 1572 MATE MATE! IT CANT BE DONE BEFORE XMAS!
    Dec 7 2025

    🎄 “Can’t be done before Christmas”?
    That’s the lowest-hanging fruit of the year.

    While others are clocking off, we're switching on — because buyers still want to buy, and sellers still want to sell.

    ✅ No shutdown
    ✅ No excuses
    ✅ Just serious results for those who stay in the game

    Whether you're renting, buying, selling, or leasing — December & January are full of opportunity if you're ready to hustle.

    We’re here. Let’s make it happen.

    #CantBeDoneBeforeChristmas #RealEstateHustle #FinishStrong #HolidayDeals #NoDaysOff #NovakProperties #DecemberDeals #WorkWhileTheyRest #OpportunitySeason #NorthernBeachesRealEstate

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    10 mins
  • EP. 1571 Hmmm…. smells like team spirit.
    Dec 3 2025

    🏡 At Novak, it’s not just a team — it’s a family.

    From the front desk to property management, from our events to everyday calls — our clients feel the culture, the care, and the community we’ve built. 💛

    Some landlords have been with us for 15+ years.
    Some tenants pop in just to say hi (and bring their dogs 🐶).
    Our office? It’s a real estate hub and a Northern Beaches hangout.

    We’re proud of the work we do — but even prouder of the relationships we’ve grown along the way.

    #TeamCulture #RealEstateWithHeart #NovakProperties #ClientCare #NorthernBeachesLife #RealEstateFamily #CommunityVibes #PropertyManagementWithPride #WorkYouLove

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    14 mins
  • EP. 1570 The Clever House Turned Dumb
    Dec 2 2025

    🏡 Is your dream home starting to feel a little... too much?

    You’re not alone. More and more families are choosing off-the-plan apartments for the next chapter — less maintenance, more convenience, and the time to plan it right.

    In this case? A family of five selling the family home and buying three brand-new apartments in one building.
    Why it worked:
    ✔️ Time to prepare the house for sale
    ✔️ Time to emotionally prepare for the move
    ✔️ Options to choose layout, price point & outlook

    If you’re ready to trade lawns for luxury and space for simplicity — there is a smart, spacious way to do it. 🏙️

    #DownsizingDoneRight #OffThePlan #FamilyMoves #PropertyPlanning #NextChapter #ApartmentLiving #NorthernBeachesRealEstate #NovakProperties #SellSmartLiveBetter #RealEstateLife

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    12 mins
  • EP. 1569 WHY THEY GO FROM THE NTH BEACHES FURTHER NORTH!!!!
    Dec 1 2025

    🎄 Real estate doesn’t stop for Christmas — in fact, it heats up.

    While everyone’s relaxing post-lunch on Christmas Day and Boxing Day… they're also scrolling realestate.com & Domain. 📱
    We've even exchanged deals on Christmas Eve — yes, really.

    ☀️ In holiday hotspots like Port Stephens, serious buyers use their time off to inspect, research, and line up a January purchase.

    💡 So if you're thinking of selling, don’t wait. List now, ride the wave, and just be mindful of one thing — when your lawyer’s back. 😉

    #HolidayBuyers #ChristmasPropertyRush #PortStephensRealEstate #MarketUpdate #SeriousBuyers #SellBeforeChristmas #CoastalLiving #NovakProperties #RealEstateSeason

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    12 mins