The Floor Plan: A podcast for some real talk on real estate

Are you on a mission to buy property? Well get this in your ears, and turn up the volume - because The Floor Plan is about to make your weekends easier and your finances brighter. Listen for free here.

Are you on a mission to buy property? Or maybe you’re dreaming about breaking out of the rental rut and finding a little (or not so little) piece of Australia to call your own? Well, now there’s a podcast for that. Whether you’re actively searching for your version of The Great Australian Dream, whether you’re fantasising about it, whether you own property already and are trying to get the mortgage monster off your back, or whether you simply enjoy a good ol’ chat about the real estate market like any Australian worth their weight in avocados… put this in your ears and turn up the volume. All the classic real estate characters and experts are here – the young first home buyer, the struggling Sydney property searchers, the mortgage guru, the buyers agent, and the serial property investor. And you can soak it all up without having to do so much as open your eyes. Tell your partner. Tell your real estate obsessed friends. Tell your colleagues, your barista, your Uber driver and your Tinder date. Because after all the affordability hoopla, it’s time Australians got some real talk on real estate. We’ll include the show notes for each episode here.

A Preview: Coming soon… Some real talk on real estate

Episode 2: The Thrill of the Chase: How to find the one

Episode 2 Show Notes

Buyer’s agents

In this episode, we speak to Sydney Buyer’s Agent Michael Pickham, from Propertunity. If you’d like to contact Michael about engaging him as a buyers agent, you can contact him by emailing michael@propertunity.com.au or through his LinkedIn page. And if you’re still tossing up whether a buyers agent is right for you, you might be interested in this AFR article. Buyer’s agents: Are they worth the money?We’ve also penned our own piece on why property hunters use a buyer’s agent.

Regional areas

We also touched on Australia’s next big country boom towns. You can read more on this over on RealEstate.com.au: Australia’s next big country boom towns. A few stats just to whet your appetite in the meantime: - The median house price for Ballarat in Victoria is $329,000 – around half that of Melbourne

  • The median house price for Orange in NSW is $380,000
  • Located nearly 1000km north of Brisbane, tropical Mackay’s economy is driven by sugar and mining. Over the past 12 months, prices have risen by 10% and the median price is $330,000
  • Launceston in Tasmania is also on the move. Prices have increased by 18.9% over the past 12 months and buyer demand is up an incredible 37.1%. The median price is $315,000.

Episode 3: Property War Stories: The good, the bad and the still-in-progress.

Episode 4: Show me the money! How to pay for your property party.

So, you’re pretty sold on this whole property buying thing. Have you worked out how you’re going to pay for it yet? There are so many different lenders, product features, special offers and just good old-fashioned maths hacks you can use to finance your property purchase in a way that’s going to get you into the property you want, and pay the thing off faster. (Because who wants a mortgage for a moment longer than necessary?) If you’re ready to get your property finances sorted, you need to put this episode in your ears. Suzy and Sam talk to UNO founder Vincent Turner about the things most people don’t know about the home loan sector.. things your hip pocket might benefit from hugely if you know how to beat the system. We also talk to Lynne, a many-time property investor; and auctioneer Kate Lumby for tips on how to win the auction battle. Book a call in with UNO

5 stars for our service reviews from clients

Book Call Now

UNO home loans

Try Plans, by UNO
Mortgage calculators completely reimagined
Get Started
Considering a purchase or refinance?

Try Plans by UNO

Mortgage calculators completely reimagined
Get Started
☎️ 🚫 No cold call promise

Related Articles

TESTIMONIALS

What our customers are saying

Jamal Miller
December 29, 2025
5 stars for our service reviews from clients
Mike was recommended to us by a friend and exceeded expectations. He was extremely informative, patient, and flexible, and made our first home purchase a smooth experience. Beyond securing a great rate, the real value was how he managed all communication between solicitors, lenders, and other parties. This made settlement seamless and was incredibly helpful for us as time-poor buyers. Highly recommend.
Read more
Tutana Outram
December 20, 2025
5 stars for our service reviews from clients
Jesse provided exceptional guidance throughout our refinance, home sale, new purchase, and the construction loan for our family home. His professionalism, clear communication, and attention to detail made every stage of the process seamless. Highly recommended.
Read more
Stephen Hutchinson
December 18, 2025
5 stars for our service reviews from clients
We would like to thank Scott Wilkinson for all of his help refinancing our home loan. The service was excellent. Highly recommend Scott and UNO.
Read more
Alice V
December 5, 2025
5 stars for our service reviews from clients
great experience - very supported throughout the whole mortgage arrangement process
Read more
Cassie Ninness
December 1, 2025
5 stars for our service reviews from clients
Jake was fantastic when refinancing our home loan. The whole process was made so easy by Jake who had a lot of knowledge, was attentive and kept us well informed through the whole process. Such an easy and positive experience and I would recommend him and his services to anyone.
Read more
Kobe Ferguson
November 29, 2025
5 stars for our service reviews from clients
I had the absolute pleasure of working with Jake de Ruyter on our home loan application, and I couldn’t recommend him highly enough to anyone looking to finance a new home. From his lightning-fast response times to his extensive knowledge across every stage of the process, Jake has been a breath of fresh air during what can be a very stressful period. He made sure we understood each step clearly and took the time to explain anything we weren’t familiar with in a way that genuinely made sense. Jake went above and beyond to find the best option for our specific situation, and his dedication has truly set him apart. We will absolutely be using Jake for all future finance needs. Highly recommended
Read more
Riley Nicoll
November 29, 2025
5 stars for our service reviews from clients
My partner and I have just bought our first home and Jake de Ruyter helped us arrange our finance. Jake was an absolute pleasure to deal with. He made the process smooth, stress-free, and straight-forward. He displayed professionalism and open communication throughout the process and was quick to act on every piece of correspondence. We are so happy and will 100% be doing all our future finance through Jake.
Read more
Chris Whiteman
November 29, 2025
5 stars for our service reviews from clients
We chose Paul as our mortgage broker because, as fellow Kiwis, we wanted someone who truly understood us and how we work - and we’re so glad we did. His communication was exceptional from start to finish, always quick to respond (even to our many questions!) and incredibly clear throughout the entire process. Paul secured our loan super quickly and guided us through each step with confidence and ease. Buying a home in Australia can feel overwhelming, but he made everything feel straight forward and stress-free. We would recommend Paul all day long to anyone looking to purchase a home in Australia, and we will absolutely use him again when the time comes. Thank you, Paul - you’ve been amazing.
Read more
Josh Rochford
November 28, 2025
5 stars for our service reviews from clients
Paul and the Team and UNO were fantastic. Very informative and extremely efficient.Highly recommend. Thanks again Paul
Read more
Kealan Kelly
November 27, 2025
5 stars for our service reviews from clients
Mike and team were an absolute pleasure to work with. Super friendly and professional throughout and got us excellent rates
Read more
W S Lam Wong
November 27, 2025
5 stars for our service reviews from clients
When seeking for a loan for my unconventional lending requirements (via a trading trust), none of the Big 4 nor regular brokers could help. I'm glad I found Jesse who has a thorough understanding of my requirements and it has been a pleasant and seamless experience to have my loan organised by Jesse until settlement. A well deserved 5 stars review from me!!!
Read more
Haylee Hollings
November 26, 2025
5 stars for our service reviews from clients
Paul was amazing from the first phone call, he knew what we needed to know before we had even thought about it.. He and his team had us feeling at ease moving from Another country knowing he had us sorted and under control and in good hands. Paul will be our go to for other financial needs in the near future! Thanks again Paul and the team! Thankful kiwis!
Read more