First home buyers looking beyond city centres
Interest by first home buyers in properties in Wollongong, for example, indicated that the shift to lifestyle areas was not limited to those established in the housing market.
What does 2022 mean for first home buyers?
What does 2022 look like for first home buyers?
It's a hot topic on the lips of many, and after pricdes skyrocketed this year, it is no surprise.
Michelle discusses why she believes this coming year is a better one for buyers than 2021
Mad dash to buy and sell property before Christmas
With Covid lockdowns hopefully a thing of the past, both buying and selling agents are saying Christmas this year is shaping up to be a busy time to buy and sell property…
A buyer’s agent’s top property predictions for 2022
I know many of you are thinking that if this year has taught us anything it is that you almost need a crystal ball to predict the future, but based on years in the game and some pretty solid market indicators, here are the trends I think we need to watch out for, and some tips to help you navigate the market in 2022…
Boom Buy Mistakes: Michelle May’s top 4 tips that will help young buyers
A home is the biggest purchase most people will ever make, but few homebuyers get it right the first time. These 4 mistakes are the first homebuyers tend to make…
How to avoid making your next home purchase a costly mistake: ‘sought after’ features that devalue a home
Michelle explains why buyers need to take the time to examine the key attributes of a property when inspecting to understand its value not only today, but in the future…
Michelle May LIVE on The Morning Show
Michelle LIVE on channel seven’s The Morning Show, gives an update on the property market, and what to expect now with the Sydney lockdown easing.
Revealed: four most common mistakes first homebuyers make during housing booms
With skyrocketing prices and a shortage of listings putting pressure on buyers to make snap decisions with their purchases, buyer’s agent Michelle May said it was inevitable for buyers to come up short in certain areas
Interview with Peter Switzer: Some of the big issues affecting the market right now
In a recent interview with Peter Switzer on Switzer TV Investing about the big issues affecting the property market right now, I share my opinion on what to expect at auctions with Sydney-siders coming out of lockdown.
Strong Spring selling season to drive ‘freedom’ price surge
Pent up demand from Sydney buyers emerging from lockdown and Melbourne purchasers likely to soon follow is expected to result in a resumption of the strong price gains recorded in the first half of 2021, with both cities remaining in a state of housing undersupply.
A first home buyer with cold feet? Here are your options
It pays to take your time before making any decisions about purchasing any property, but especially your first. I recently spoke with Nestegg.com.au about the risks of making rushed decisions that you may regret.
What auction clearance rates tell us about the housing market
Most platforms like Domain, CoreLogic, and SQM Research usually calculate clearance rates after Saturday auctions, reporting the numbers by Sunday. However, it is important to note that these platforms have several ways to calculate clearance rates.
Knowledge is power when the bidding starts
In a seller’s market, frustrated buyers need all the help they can find on auction day. Michelle May said buyers could be distracted by big-picture data, such as median prices and clearance rates.
COVID lockdowns cement appeal of larger homes and a sea or tree change
In a recent interview with @rea_group, I share my opinion on the current trends we are seeing, and the top must haves on a buyers list when searching for a property.
How the Sydney COVID-19 lockdowns have affected buyers during their property search, and the trends to keep your eyes out for over the next 12 months.
Michelle LIVE on channel seven’s The Morning Show, giving her opinion on how the Sydney COVID-19 lockdowns have affected buyers during their property search, and the trends to keep your eyes out for over the next 12 months.
Buyer’s agent gives tips on buying a property with friends or family
Michelle May gives her four key tips on how to buy a property with someone else - other than your loved one or spouse.
What you need to know when it comes to online auctions
In a recent interview with Peter Switzer on Switzer TV Investing about online auctions, I share my own successful experience and provide guidance to buyers on what they need to know when it comes to bidding online.
Sydney homeowner reveals how to win at auction
When it comes to the online auction, Ms May said everything from technical difficulties, pre-registration issues, log-in challenges and even screen freezes mid-auction can pop up.
Why transparency is key with clients
With fake news, data breaches and what feels like a new scam alert daily, we’re no longer the trusting souls we used to be and have moved into an era of distrust. Why is this important when it comes to clients? It’s important because we need our clients to trust us.
How to buy a property during lockdown
Lockdowns make buying a property harder but it can be done. Here are some tips to help you stay ahead of the game.

