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Episode 375: Dodgy Deals, Red Flags & Buyer’s Agent Dilemmas—Your Property Questions Answered!

We’re tackling some seriously meaty questions in this episode, covering everything from dodgy deals to buyer’s agent dilemmas. Should you buy a house near a mobile phone tower? How do you handle a seller who’s going solo without an agent? And what does it mean when a property keeps changing hands every few years—red flag or just a coincidence?

We also dig into what happens when you start losing confidence in your buyer’s agent. Do you keep going, or do you cut your losses and walk away? And what if you suspect you’ve got some dud properties in your portfolio—should you hold, or is it time to sell and reinvest in something better?

These are the kinds of questions that can make or break a property decision, and we’re unpacking them all in this episode. If you’ve ever second-guessed a purchase (or a buyer’s agent!), this one’s for you.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 - Introduction

01:08 - Should I buy a house near a mobile phone tower?

12:46 - How can a buyer manage negotiations with a private seller?

20:40 - How should a buyer present an offer?

28:03 - Is it a red flag if a property has changed hands every five years?

33:55 - What should you do if you realise your investment properties aren’t A-grade, even though they were bought with the help of buyer’s agents?

43:10 - What to do if you’re losing confidence in your buyer’s agent—keep going or walk away?

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Chris Bates