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Taking Back Saturday
Buying a house is hard. The market is competitive and for a lot of buyers, it feels like everything is stacked against them and they don't know where to turn or who to trust. Join Sam Hunter & Chayse Jones from Happy Buyers Club every week as they explore and unlock the often complicated world of real estate to help every day aussies understand how real estate really works. Think of this as home buyer therapy. Learn more - https://linktr.ee/happybuyersclub
Episodes
Taking Back Saturdaywith Shenal Yigitbas of Harcourts Solutions
This week on Taking Back Saturday, we’re joined by Brisbane’s queen of apartment sales — 15-year real estate veteran and proud new mum, Shenal Yigitbas. We…
Taking Back Saturdaywith Jono Betros of The Buyer Squad
This week on Taking Back Saturday, Chayse sits down with one of the good guys in Brisbane real estate — Jono Betros, Buyers Agent and Director of The Buyer…
Taking Back SaturdayWhat's next for the Brisbane property market?
On this week's episode of Taking Back Saturday, Sam and Chayse from Happy Buyers Club bring you the latest on the Brisbane property market. What’s the data…
Taking Back SaturdayBuying townhouses
On this week's episode of Taking Back Saturday, Sam and Chayse discuss all things townhouses. It's a fast growing and sort after segment here in Brisbane so…
Taking Back SaturdayBest and finals
A long overdue episode of Taking Back Saturday this week with regular hosts Chayse and Sam from happy buyers club talking through the dreaded best and final…
Taking Back Saturdaywith Sacha Hennessy from Place West
This week on Taking Back Saturday , Sam is joined by Sacha Hennessy from Place West for an in-depth but light-hearted chat about property purchasing in 2025…
Taking Back SaturdayThe Brisbane property market continues to rise
On this week's episode of Taking Back Saturday, Chayse and Sam share their thoughts on the current state of play in the Brisbane property market. In short…
Taking Back SaturdayInvestment properties and property management (with Brooke Willis from BWP)
This week on Taking Back Saturday we’re joined by Brooke Willis from Brooke Willis Property for a deep dive into the world of property management and…
Taking Back SaturdayHappy Sellers - Part 2
This episode is part 2 of our Taking Back Saturday series discussing all things selling. Chayse and Sam from happy buyers club give their thoughts on: - How to…
Taking Back SaturdayHappy Sellers - Part 1
This week on Taking Back Saturday is the first of two episodes around selling your home, and more specifically the juggle of buying and selling in the same…
Taking Back Saturdaywith Dean Hamilton from LJ Hooker Stafford
This week on Taking Back Saturday, Chayse is joined by Dean Hamilton from LJ Hooker Stafford as he marks 20 years in the real estate game. We rewind to what…
Taking Back SaturdayWhat is happening in the Brisbane market right now?
This week on Taking Back Saturday, regular hosts Chayse and Sam give some context to July's market data. Put plain and simply, the Brisbane market is so hot…
Taking Back SaturdaySeller disclosure with Tim Neville from SearchX
As of today (August 1st, 2025), Queensland will implement a mandatory seller disclosure scheme which requires sellers to provide significant information about…
Taking Back Saturdaywith David Pearce from Bayside Property Agents
This week on Taking Back Saturday, Chayse is joined by Bayside local and social media favourite, David Pearce – co-founder of Bayside Property Agents and the…
Taking Back Saturdaywith Nick Kouparitsas from Ray White Clayfield
This week on Taking Back Saturday, Sam is joined by former NRL star turned real estate agent Nick Kouparitsas from Ray White Clayfield. Talking all things…
Taking Back SaturdayThe Brisbane market is heating up (June market wrap)
On this week's episode of Taking Back Saturday, the regulars Chayse and Sam assess the June sales data for Brisbane and how it compares to what they are seeing…
Taking Back Saturdaywith Mikaela Crone and Shannon Gordon
This week on Taking Back Saturday, we’re joined by the dynamic duo of Mikaela Crone and Shannon Gordon from Place Estate Agents. Ever wondered what good agents…
Taking Back SaturdayConditions are everything
On this week's episode of Taking Back Saturday, Chayse and Sam from happy buyers club share their thoughts and experiences around offer conditions and what it…
Taking Back SaturdayReal estate agent faux pas
Chayse and Sam have a bit of fun with this week's episode of Taking Back Saturday. They are talking real estate agent faux pas - the awkward, hilarious, and…
Taking Back Saturdaywith Tony O'Doherty from McGrath Bulimba
This week on Taking Back Saturday, Sam sits down with Tony O'Doherty, Principal of McGrath Bulimba and one of Queensland's top-performing agents. Whether…
Taking Back SaturdayBrisbane property market update
In this week’s episode of Taking Back Saturday, we dive into a full wrap-up of the Brisbane property market for May. Data is one thing but context is another…
Taking Back SaturdayAuction Insights with Peter Burgin
This week on Taking Back Saturday, we’re thrilled to welcome one of Brisbane’s most recognisable voices in real estate – Peter Burgin, Chief Auctioneer and…
Taking Back SaturdayHidden price ranges
This week on Taking Back Saturday, we’re diving into one of the biggest frustrations facing Brisbane buyers: hidden price ranges and the lack of clear asking…
Taking Back Saturdaywith Natalie Pearson from JHK Legal
On this week's episode of Taking Back Saturday, we’re diving into the legal side of buying property — and before you switch off, trust us, this is the episode…
Taking Back Saturday(Brisbane) Winter is coming
In this week’s episode of Taking Back Saturday, we say goodbye to the public holiday fog and federal election noise—and hello to a clear Brisbane winter (this…
Taking Back Saturdaywith Cayle Blaxland from McGrath Wilston
This week on Taking Back Saturday, Chayse is joined by Cayle Blaxland from McGrath Wilston — a standout in Brisbane’s inner north real estate scene, known not…
Taking Back SaturdayCamping lessons that apply to real estate
After a successful long weekend family camping trip (yes, together), Sam & Chayse have a bit of fun on this week's podcast sharing their five camping lessons…
Taking Back Saturdaywith James Austin of Ray White Mount Gravatt
Joining us on this very special Thursday edition of Taking Back Saturday is the 4122's top auctioneer and real estate agent, James Austin from Ray White Mount…
Taking Back SaturdayWhy are homes sold without a price guide?
On this week's episode of Taking Back Saturday, Sam and Chayse discuss one of the biggest frustrations for buyers, particularly in QLD, and that is no-price…
Taking Back Saturdaywith Lauren Jones of LJBA
Joining Taking Back Saturday this week is fellow buyers agent, Lauren Jones of LJBA. Being a property owner, investor and Qualified Property Investment Advisor…
Taking Back SaturdayPre-easter market
This week on TBS, Chayse and Sam discuss how they are seeing the Brisbane market as we near the end of Q1. They talk price growth, listing levels, seller…
Taking Back Saturdaywith Jess Hardwick from Jessica Hardwick Architecture
In this episode of Taking Back Saturday, Sam is joined by a very special guest, Jessica Hardwick, an acclaimed architect with over 20 years of experience…
Taking Back SaturdayMarket update and Q&A
With ex-tropical cyclone Alfred now in the rear view mirror, it's time to look ahead at what the next few months may have in store for buyers. In this week's…
Taking Back SaturdayHoly s***, you've bought a house!
Welcome to the final part of the Taking Back Saturday how-to buyer series with happy buyers club's Chayse and Sam. You've had an offer agreed, the contracts…
Taking Back Saturdaywith Matt Srama from The Srama Group
Join Sam on Taking Back Saturday this week as he chats with Matt Srama, one of Australia’s top buyers agents, who transitioned from a successful NRL career to…
Taking Back SaturdayPreparing for and bidding at auction
In this episode, Sam & Chayse dive into the often fear-inducing world of auctions. Whether you're a first-time bidder or a seasoned pro, they cover all the key…
Taking Back SaturdayMaking offers that get accepted
This is part 5 of the Taking Back Saturday buyer series featuring your favourite buyers agent duo, Sam and Chayse. You've seen it, you like it, now it's time…
Taking Back SaturdayHow to inspect
The time has come to get off the phone or laptop and actually get out and inspect some properties. In part 4 of the buyer how-to series, Sam and Chayse run…
Taking Back SaturdayTalking to agents
Part 3 of the new Taking Back Saturday buyer series is all about real estate agents. If you're buying property, there is a fair chance you'll need to speak to…
Taking Back SaturdayThe new year market is....
New year, new you? Same us though - Sam and Chayse breaking down what we are seeing in the Brisbane real estate market for January 2025. Follow along for a big…
Taking Back SaturdayPre-approval (feat. Justin Dickinson from Holo)
Like we always say, before you fall in love with a great house, fall in love with a great mortgage broker so joining Chayse on this week's podcast is the…
Taking Back SaturdayPrepare to buy
Sam and Chayse are kicking off 2025 with an all-new series of buyers podcasts which will cover all the basics and the not-so-basics of buying a property. This…
Taking Back Saturday2025 predictions
For the last Taking Back Saturday podcast for 2024, Sam and Chayse take the opportunity to look forward to 2025 and what's to come in the Brisbane property…
Taking Back SaturdayUnit buying fundamentals
On this week's show, Sam and Chayse dig into the finer details of purchasing a unit in Brisbane. The unit market is hyper competitive right now so having a…
Taking Back Saturdaywith Darren Piper of Universal Buyers Agents
Joining Sam on the podcast this week is special guest and fellow buyers agent, Darren Piper of Universal Buyers Agents. Darren has been a buyers agent for…
Taking Back SaturdayWhat is happening in the market right now?
In this week's episode of Taking Back Saturday, regular hosts Sam and Chayse discuss the current state of the Brisbane property market, as they are seeing it…
Taking Back Saturdaywith Jacob Butler of Hunter Gather
On this week's podcast, Sam is joined by Jacob Butler, founder and fellow buyers agent at Hunter Gather. We are big fans of Jacob, so it was only a matter of…
Taking Back SaturdayHow spooky was the October market?
Sam and Chayse are on the mics this week for their October Market Wrap podcast. With some much needed context, they discuss last month's house, townhouse and…
Taking Back Saturdaywith Julia Doyle of Place Camp Hill
On this week's episode, Chayse plays host to special guest, Julia Doyle of Place Camp Hill to get an agents perspective on buying well in Brisbane. It's raw…
Taking Back SaturdayBuilding and pest reports - the good, the bad and the ugly
Buyer beware! Inspired by a recent post on reddit, Sam and Chayse tackle the very relevant and sometimes complicated world of building and pest reports. On…
Taking Back Saturdaywith Justin Dickinson of HoLo
For most people, buying a new home means borrowing money so for today's podcast, we wanted to talk all things mortgages with world class mortgage broker and…
Taking Back SaturdayHow to buy before Christmas
Christmas is only 75 days away so if you want to be hosting Christmas lunch from your newly purchased home, this is the podcast for you. Chayse and Sam break…
Taking Back SaturdayTalking auctions with Australia's best auctioneer
When it comes to talking all things auctions, there is no one better equipped than Justin Nickerson of Apollo Auctions, who joins Sam on this week's podcast…
Taking Back SaturdayQ&A with S&C
In this special Q&A episode, Sam and Chayse dive into some burning listener questions from our recent Instagram call out. We cover a broad range of topics from…
Taking Back Saturdaywith Emily Wallace of Wallace Advocates
They say you should never meet your heroes but in this instance, that couldn’t be further from the truth. This week’s special guest is Emily Wallace, one of…
Taking Back SaturdayOne for the sellers
Every seller was a buyer once and almost every seller starts as a buyer. On this week's podcast, Sam and Chayse discuss all things selling and how to best…
Taking Back Saturdaywith Meagan Muir of Place Estate Agents
It was an honour to have Meagan Muir of Place Estate Agents on the podcast this week. With Chayse on the other side of the desk, Meagan takes a deep dive into…
Taking Back SaturdayWhat does the future hold?
Off the back of some interesting market insights last weekend, Sam and Chayse explore what that means for buyers in the Brisbane market both now and into the…
Taking Back Saturdaywith Patrick Ivey of Harcourts Property Centre
Joining Chayse on the podcast this week is special guest, Patrick Ivey of Harcourts Property Centre. A high flyer on Brisbane’s south side, Pat’s success has…
Taking Back SaturdayWhat are we seeing in the market right now?
This week on Taking Back Saturday, Sam and Chayse take a deeper dive into the July market data and what it means for buyers currently searching for their next…