Episodi

  • The Queen of Melbourne Real Estate - Ruth Roberts!!
    Oct 7 2026

    In this episode, we sit down with Ruth Roberts to talk about the career behind it all, building a business, raising a family, becoming Melbourne’s most respected female auctioneer, creating a team people genuinely want to stay and grow with, and the systems, standards and leadership behind that longevity.

    With almost four decades in real estate, Ruth has built an incredible career as an agent, auctioneer, business owner and Director of Woodards Carnegie & Bentleigh. But what we admire most isn’t just what she’s achieved... it’s the way she’s built it.

    Ruth runs her own race, has built an incredible team around her and is someone we have looked up to in the industry for a very long time.

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    This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal circumstances, needs or objectives.

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    30 min
  • Renovating to add value: Tabitha’s home renovation Pt 2
    Sep 24 2026
    A Melbourne home renovation from purchase to move-in, what worked, what it cost and how the transformation added value. In Part 2, we’re talking through the finished transformation: what worked, where she spent and saved, the decisions that made the biggest difference, and what she’d do differently next time. After completely gutting the property, the renovation was surprisingly seamless! No major disasters, no renovation horror stories, just a fast transformation that has completely changed the home and added substantial value along the way. We also chat about renovating without overcapitalising, making smart decisions for resale value, and the difference between spending money for yourself versus spending money to improve the property. If you’re planning a home renovation, buying a property to renovate, or wondering which renovations actually add value, this episode is for you. Book a call: https://calendly.com/prop-culture/30min Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prop___culture/ Check out our website: https://www.propculture.com.au/ Sign up for our fortnightly newsletter: https://www.propculture.com.au/newsletter This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal circumstances, needs or objectives.
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    27 min
  • Worth the Money… or Waste of time?
    Sep 9 2026

    Buying a property comes with a long list of people and services you could pay for, but which ones are actually worth the money?

    In this episode, we work our way through the usual suspects: buyer’s advocates, legal eagles, mortgage brokers, building and pest inspectors and some you may not have considered.

    We debate where it makes sense to spend the money, where you might be able to save, and which costs could potentially save you a whole lot more in the long run.

    Some, simply no-brainers. Others depend entirely on the property and your circumstances, and of course there’s a few we can’t quite agree on.

    If you're buying, selling, renovating or investing, this episode will help you work out what’s actually worth paying for, and what you might be able to skip.

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    This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal circumstances, needs or objectives.

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    23 min
  • The Psychology of Buying: When Emotions Take Over
    Aug 26 2026

    Buying property might seem like a numbers game, but there’s a whole lot of interesting human behaviour and psychology going on behind the scenes.

    In this episode, we unpack the emotions and behaviours that can influence even the most level-headed buyers, from FOMO and analysis paralysis to emotional attachment, auction adrenaline, overconfidence and the dreaded buyer’s remorse!

    We talk about how these behaviours show up in real life, the mistakes they can lead to, and how to recognise when your emotions might be making the decision for you.

    If you’re currently buying, thinking about buying, or have ever wondered “OMG what the hell have I done!?” after a property decision, this one’s for you.

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    This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal circumstances, needs or objectives.

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    28 min
  • The Reality of Renovating: Lessons From the Trenches
    Aug 12 2026

    Eight weeks after settling on her Camberwell property, Tabitha is deep in the midst of a complete renovation, and she’s sharing everything she’s learnt so far.

    From minor plans to gutting the property completely, navigating decisions, unexpected lessons and the realities of renovating, this episode is a candid look at what it’s really like taking on a major reno.

    Whether you’re thinking about doing works, currently mid-renovation, or have been through one yourself, there’s plenty to take away from this one. And with the renovation still underway, stay tuned for Part Two!

    Book a call: https://calendly.com/prop-culture/30min
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    This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal circumstances, needs or objectives.

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    28 min
  • The relocation playbook: Julie's story
    Jul 29 2026
    Julie spent 60 years living in Tasmania, building a career she loved as a primary school principal. When retirement arrived, she decided it was time for her next adventure - a fresh start in Melbourne. There was just one problem... She didn't quite know the city well enough to execute the move alone. In this episode, Julie shares what it was like relocating interstate, trying to understand Melbourne's countless suburbs, and navigating one of Australia's most competitive property markets without local knowledge. We chat about why she decided to work with a buyer's advocate, how her search evolved, and why the home she ultimately purchased wasn't in the suburb she originally had her heart set on. It's an honest conversation about trusting the process, keeping an open mind, and making confident property decisions when everything around you feels unfamiliar. Whether you're relocating, buying in a new area, or simply curious about what it's like to have someone in your corner throughout the search, Julie's story is one we think you'll really enjoy. Book a call: https://calendly.com/prop-culture/30min Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prop___culture/ Check out our website: https://www.propculture.com.au/ Sign up for our fortnightly newsletter: https://www.propculture.com.au/newsletter Get access to our First Home Buyer course: https://www.propculture.com.au/masterclass This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal circumstances, needs or objectives.
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    35 min
  • The $30K Reno Rule: Where to Spend & Where to Save
    Jul 15 2026
    We've all seen renovation budgets blow out. What starts as a few cosmetic updates somehow turns into a full-scale renovation... and before you know it, you've spent far more than you'll ever get back. In this week's episode of the Property Culture Podcast, Sam shares the renovation she's recently completed on her own home. The goal was to make smart improvements that added value, improved the way the home feels to live in, and avoided the trap of overcapitalising. We chat through where the money was spent, what was left alone, the decisions that delivered the biggest impact, and the upgrades that simply weren't worth it. Whether you're preparing to sell, have recently bought, or just want to make your home a nicer place to live without spending a fortune, this episode is full of practical ideas and lessons from a real renovation. Book a call: https://calendly.com/prop-culture/30min Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prop___culture/ Check out our website: https://www.propculture.com.au/ Sign up for our fortnightly newsletter: https://www.propculture.com.au/newsletter This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal circumstances, needs or objectives.
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    30 min
  • 5 Costly mistakes buyers are making right now
    Jun 18 2026

    This week, we're diving into the five biggest mistakes we're seeing property buyers make right now. With the market shifting, lending conditions changing, and more competition building behind the scenes, making the wrong move, or no move at all, can be costly.

    We're discussing everything from understanding fair market value and choosing the right buyers agent, through to keeping your finance up to date and why waiting for more properties to hit the market or or prices to crash, may not be the strategy many buyers think it is.

    If you're currently looking to buy, or planning to enter the market in the coming months, this episode will help you avoid some of the most common and expensive mistakes we're seeing every day.

    Book a call: https://calendly.com/prop-culture/30min

    Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prop___culture/

    Check out our website: https://www.propculture.com.au/

    Sign up for our fortnightly newsletter: https://www.propculture.com.au/newsletter

    Get access to our First Home Buyer course: https://www.propculture.com.au/masterclass

    This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal circumstances, needs or objectives.

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    19 min