Home + Life Podcast
Home + Life is a podcast that explores the world of real estate, homeownership, and lifestyle. In each episode, hosts Jay and Siarn delve into the latest market trends, present facts, and clear up myths about the ever-changing landscape of the housing industry. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, an investor, or just curious about what’s happening in the market, this podcast has something for you. But that’s not all - in the second segment of each episode, Jay and Siarn let loose and explore the world of rabbit holes and shenanigans. From sampling unique gins to sharing personal anecdotes and exploring quirky topics, this segment offers a fun and entertaining break from the world of real estate. Join us as we navigate the ups and downs of homeownership, share expert advice, and embrace adventure along the way. The Home + Life podcast is the perfect blend of informative and fun - so tune in and join the conversation today!
Episodes

Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Ep 44 - BTR Nightmare & Murder Sprinkles
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
We’re finally back properly! We’ve got a doozy to kick off as a Build To Rent corp tries to raise rent by 20% and says “if they don’t like it they can move” - see how that went down at the tribunal.
JH & Siarn tangent and talk about their recent experience with property managers.
The JH reveals his insanely tasty chilli salts called “Murder Sprinkles” and gives you a chance to secure some of the next batch!
#realestate #property #buildtorent #housingcrisis #auspol #chilli #chillisalts #murdersprinkles

Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Ep 43 - Moving Sucks!
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
JH and Siarn have moved house, there was blood, sweat, tears and a whole heap of swearing…. But here’s the tips they now have to make moving a little less sucky.
#podcast #realestate #property #australia #movinghouse #familymoving #fml #workfromhome

Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Ep 42 - Greedy Investors?
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
With house prices continuing to surge, rents skyrocketing, the mum and dad investor is under the microscope and being labelled as greedy. We examine if there's any truth to that and could we actually solve the housing crisis without them. Plus Reddit rabbit hole provides a potential solution.
#property #realestate #australia #housingcrisis #home #podcast #podcasting #housing #house

Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Ep 41 - Buying A House
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
As a friend of Siarn & JH's begins their house buying journey, our dynamic duo share their tips on how to buy, the questions you should ask, what to look for and how to mentally prepare yourself for a negotiation with a real estate agent.
Do you have any tips and tricks you'd like to add to their list? Share them on our socials and make sure you like and subscribe to the podcast on your favourite podcasting platform.
#realestate #property #australia #housingcrisis #firsthomeowner #buyingahome #podcast #podcasting

Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Ep 40 - The 10 Most Affordable Suburbs Going Into 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
With the housing crisis top of mind, we check out some of the most affordable suburbs in Australia in episode 40.
#realestate #property #top10 #australia #housingcrisis #affordablesuburbs #podcasts #australianproperty #australianrealestate

Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
Ep 39 - Our Predictions For The 2024 Housing Market
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
We talk about what we expect to happen in 2024, what the market will do and why.
Will the market crash? Will house prices continue to soar? How will interest rates influence what you do?
Jump in and enjoy another ep of the Home + Life Podcast.
#realestate #housingcrisis #property #2024 #newyear #predictions #australia

Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Ep 38 - Media Predictions For 2024
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
The media have spent the last week predicting all sorts for the housing market in 2024, so we decided to see if they're on the money.
We'll pull apart what the media thinks will happen in 2024, offer some key insights and then in the next ep, we'll give you our own predictions.
Merry Christmas and even happier boxing day! :D
#housingmarket #property #australia #housingcrisis #australianhousingcrisis #housing2024

Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Ep 37 - The Foreign Investor Tax & The Year That Was 2023
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Recently the govt proposed a new law, making it more expensive for foreign investors to own property in Australia. Will this help bring more properties to market? Will it address the seemingly huge number of vacant properties out there in the market? JH & Siarn dive deep on it.
Then, it's time for a year in review as we look back on the year that was 2023, who lived, who died, what were the top stories?

Meet Your Hosts
Meet Jay and Siarn, the dynamic duo behind Checkmyhouseprice.com.au. With nearly 20 years of experience in the proptech and real estate industries, they bring a wealth of expertise to the table. As parents to four children in a blended family, Jay and Siarn have mastered the art of balancing work and family life. But don't be fooled - they also know how to have fun! They love exploring shiny objects and rabbit holes, always up for a bit of adventure and shenanigans. Jay started his real estate career during the GFC and has sold houses, built property technology, and pushed the envelope on innovation. Siarn is the glue that keeps Checkmyhouseprice.com.au running like a well-oiled machine, ensuring that the team stays focused, motivated, and on track. Together, Jay and Siarn are passionate about real estate and helping people make informed decisions about their homes, while also enjoying the journey along the way.