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Buy Your Side

Michelle May

The Buy Your Side (BYS) podcast is developed with the aim to help buyers in the market who are looking to increase their knowledge, equalise the balance of power and gain the tools they need to make better property buying decisions.

The BYS podcast is guaranteed to give you lots of insight into the property market with our value packed episodes and over 25 years of knowledge & experience from BYS Host, Michelle May.

We’ll help you get yourself purchase ready and just as the title claims, we’re here Buy Your Side, to guide you every step of the way!

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#88
September 9 · length unknown
Ep. 88. Offer before auction, or wait: Why Playing It Safe Costs Sydney Buyers
Could an early offer can cost you more?
#87
August 24 · length unknown
Ep. 87. What a $100k Special Levy Tells You About a Building
Love the Buy Your Side podcast? Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts, it helps other Sydney buyers find the show. Full transcript to the episode can be found here: [EP 87 transcript link needed] Don't forget to connect with us across: facebook.com/buyyoursidepod ig.com/buyyoursidepod linkedin.com/buyyoursidepod tiktok.com/@buyyoursidepod
#86
June 24 · length unknown
Ep 86. Why I Love Older Buildings - And The Three Hidden Costs You Need To Know
The truth about older buildings - and the hidden costs every buyer needs to understand.
#85
June 10 · length unknown
Ep 85. Half Of New NSW Apartments Have Serious Defects. Here's What's Actually Protecting You.
The Hidden Risks In New Builds And The Insurance Changing Everything.
#84
May 27 · length unknown
Ep 84. The Budget Just Changed the Math for First‑Home Buyers
Why the headlines are missing what's actually happening on the ground
#83
May 13 · length unknown
Ep 83. From Overwhelmed to Owning: A First Home Buyer’s Real Story
From first‑home fear to confident decision‑making becomes the journey so many buyers take when they finally get the clarity, guidance and structure they’ve been missing
#82
April 29 · length unknown
Ep 82. The Buyer Confusion Loop: Why You Feel Stuck (And How to Get Out)
In this episode, I break down what I call the Buyer Confusion Loop — a pattern I see many buyers fall into where emotion, indecision and too many opinions lead to overwhelm.
#80
April 1 · length unknown
Ep 80. Word Of The Day - Efflorescence
How to spot efflorescence early — and what it reveals about a building’s true condition
#79
March 18 · length unknown
Ep 79. What NSW New Price Guide Laws Really Mean for Buyers
Why price guides don’t tell the full story — and how buyers can navigate reserves, competition and agent conversations with confidence.
#78
March 7 · length unknown
Ep 78. International Women’s Day Bonus
Behind every smart property purchase is a rock‑solid team — and a contract you actually understand
#77
March 4 · length unknown
Ep 77. Renting Uncovered
Behind every smart property purchase is a rock‑solid team — and a contract you actually understand
#76
February 11 · length unknown
Ep 76. Contract Questions
Behind every smart property purchase is a rock‑solid team — and a contract you actually understand
#7
January 28 · length unknown
Ep 75. Why Density Matters
Today, we’re diving into why density is one of the most critical factors to consider when buying property — even as an owner‑occupier.
#74
January 15 · length unknown
Ep 74. Property Myths Revealed
Welcome to the first episode of 2026! Today we’re busting some of the biggest property myths that trip buyers up and sharing the truth behind the headlines.
#73
Dec 18, 2025 · length unknown
Ep 73. End Of 2025
Welcome to the final episode of the year! 2025 has been a wild ride for buyers, and I’m here to share what’s happened and what’s ahead.
#72
Nov 12, 2025 · length unknown
Ep 72. Getting Ready to Buy
Getting started as a first-home buyer: what to know before you borrow, buy, or bring in the Bank of Mum and Dad.
#71
Sep 25, 2025 · length unknown
Ep 71. Creating homes with kindness
How ReLove is turning pre-loved furniture into fresh starts for families.
#70
Sep 10, 2025 · length unknown
Ep 70. The property buyers regret ignoring
In this episode, Michelle May dives into one of Sydney’s most overlooked opportunities in the property market: townhouses.
#69
Aug 27, 2025 · length unknown
Ep 69. The sound of regret (and how to avoid it)
How noise can impact your comfort, health, and property value — and the steps you can take to protect yourself before and after you buy.
#67
Jul 23, 2025 · length unknown
Ep 68. Why pre-approval isn’t optional
In this episode, Michelle shares a recent experience that reveals just how critical pre-approval is when buying property, especially in Sydney’s fast paced market.

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