Why We Said NO to These Property Deals

18/08/2025 22 min
Why We Said NO to These Property Deals

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Send us a text👉 BUY smarter with Alaya Property’s economics-driven strategy, getting in BEFORE the data shifts. Book your FREE call now: https://rebrand.ly/chatwithalaya👉 Work with MORTGAGE BROKERS who invest themselves & know markets Australia-wide. Book your FREE strategy session here: https://rebrand.ly/chatwithflintinvestIn this episode, we dive deep into the art of saying NO to property deals that don't stack up.Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting, understanding when to walk away is critical to building wealth. We break down real examples of rejected properties in Melbourne suburbs like Melton, Frankston and Craigieburn, and explain negotiation strategies, valuation frameworks and deal-making mindsets.Watch as we unpack:✅ How emotion can cloud your judgment✅ Why some "great deals" are really traps✅ The incremental offer strategy✅ How to evaluate strategic growth corridors✅ Real stories of deals we walked away from (and why)#PropertyInvesting #RealEstateTips #MelbourneProperty #InvestmentStrategy Chapters00:00 - 01:00 Introduction: Why Saying No Matters01:01 - 03:00 The Danger of Confirmation Bias in Investing03:01 - 05:30 Melton Deal: Large Block but Highway Issues05:31 - 08:00 How We Structure Offers and Negotiation08:01 - 10:00 Frankston Deal: Strategic Location but Low Yields10:01 - 12:30 Why Proximity to Train Lines Can Kill Appeal12:31 - 15:00 Planning Frameworks and Development Risks15:01 - 17:30 Pakenham Example: Overpaying for Permits17:31 - 19:30 The Costs of Buying “Development Ready” Properties19:31 - 21:00 Craigieburn: Hot Market, Wrong Fundamentals21:01 - 22:34 Final Thoughts: Staying DisciplinedReach out to us at www.australianpropertytalk.com.au

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