Media Coverage

Media Coverage

Patrick is fast becoming one of Australia's leading experts on buying property with expansive industry experience that spans all aspects of the real estate sector including buying, renovating, investing, building and selling. He provides regular media commentary to a wide variety of media outlets including Channel Nine, Channel Seven, ABC, Money Magazine, Wealth Creator Magazine, Your Mortgage and Your Investment Property magazine.

Television and Radio
- featuring Patrick Printed Articles
- featuring Patrick Other Current Articles
of Interest

Television and Radio

4BC, Real Estate Talk with Kevin Turner - Big bucks from renos made easy (December 2011) (make sure your volume is on as it plays straight away)
The 7pm Project - Property story begins 5 minutes and 30 seconds into video(August 2010)
4BC, Real Estate Talk with Kevin Turner - Reno shows don't tell the full story (October 2011)
4BC, Real Estate Talk with Kevin Turner - Saving Thousands at Auction Pt 1 (March 2010)
4BC, Real Estate Talk with Kevin Turner - Saving Thousands at Auction Pt 2 (March 2010)
4BC, Real Estate Talk with Kevin Turner - Saving Thousands at Auction Pt 3 (March 2010)
4BC, Real Estate Talk with Kevin Turner - Saving Thousands at Auction Pt 4 (March 2010)
Today Show (October 2008)
ABC Nightlife with Tony Delroy
Today Show, summary available - video no longer available (April 2008)
A Current Affair

Printed and Online Articles

Below are some articles featuring comments from CEO, Patrick Bright. To make it easier to find particular articles, they have been grouped under the publications name.

Adelaide now
Renovators at risk of overspending (November 2011)

Australian Broker
Buyer's agent warns borrowers against buying too quickly (March 2013)
Deal or no deal (February 2009)

Australian Property Investor
Buying at auction: when you should walk away (November 2012)
Capitalise on the cold, expert says (June 2012)
9 Ways to get Top Dollar in a Tough Market - and Fast! (February 2011)
Gazumping reduced if NSW vendor disclosure is enforced (July 2010)
9 Serious Blunders to Avoid in Property Negotiations (October 2009)
Safer to Avoid Regional Areas (July 2009)
A Valuable Garage (June 2009)
Buying Sight-Unseen (April 2007)
Finding the Perfect Property (April 2007)
Should You Sell (March 2007)

Bloogle
Seven selling tactics to get top price (March 2013)

Business Insider
Property investors warned to avoid competing against emotional first home buyers (November 2011)

Central Coast Express Advocate
Top Tips for Selling (June 2005)

couriermail.com.au
Brisbane's home values won't recede with flood (February 2013)
Renovators at risk of overspending (November 2011)

Domain
Analysts confident on biggest auction day of the year (March 2013)

Hills Shire Times
Top Tips for Selling in a Quieter Market (June 2005)

Herald Sun
Your Money Advice (October 2011)

hipages.com.au
Talking Property with Patrick Bright: Buyer's Agent & Author (November 2011)

Hornsby Advocate
Dodging all the pitfalls is crucial (December 2011)

hotspotting.com.au
Rise in renovating brings warnings for owners who get it wrong (May 2012)

Illawarra Mercury
Traps for the unwary (October 2011)

International Business Times
Buying Blind or Sight Unseen on the Internet (June 2009)

Just Listed
Book Review_The Insiders Guide to Profitable Property Investing (October 2005)
Book Review_The Insiders Guide to Profitable Property Investing (October 2005)_2
Exit Strategies for a Soft Market (July_August 2005)
Renovate Wisely (May 2005)
Selling in Real Estate Downtime (April 2005)
Common Mistakes Buyers Make (March-April 2005)
Experts Advise (January 2005)

KPI Magazine
Exit Strategies for a Soft Market (June 2005)

Money Magazine
Agent secrets (February 2013)
Real estate: New or old (December 2012)
10 home buyer traps (November 2012)
Matching the mix (August 2012)
Myth: Buying off the plan is always a great way to get a bargain (May 2012)
Real Estate: Selling in Tough Times (March 2012)
Beware the Profit Killers - The Insider's Guide to Renovating for Profit extract (November 2011)
Should I Buy Investment Property in the USA (August 2011)
The $50k Challenge (March 2011)
To Maximise Potential it's Best to Buy in Capital City Suburbs (September 2010)
The Burning Question (March 2010)
Property Vs Shares (June 2008)
Viewpoint Property (June 2008)
Property Vs Shares (November 2006)
Be Alert and Alarmed (May 2006)
Personal Property (April 2005)

Mosman Daily
Wise advice for renovators (December 2011)
An Amazing Transformation (November 2005)
Awards Finalist (October 2005)

Nestoria blog
Nestoria Interview: Patrick Bright, Buyer's Agent and Author (September 2010)
Nestoria Auction Interview: Patrick Bright, Buyer's Agent and Author (December 2010)

news.com.au
Focus on what's vital (May 2013)
Why you should buy in 2013 (December 2012)
Get the little touches right (August 2012)
Renovators at risk of overspending(November 2011)

Ninemsn
8 Lies Real Estate Agents Tell (June 2009)
Buying your second home first

Perth Now
Renovation TV may hurt renovators (October 2011)

Property Observer
Why you should not rely on property data reports (February 2013)
How to determine a property's true value (December 2012)
Three reasons you should renovate for profit (January 2012)
The seven-step plan for renovating in the new year (January 2012)
The top six profit-killing mistakes to avoid when renovating (December 2011)
Agents rushing NSW vendors hoping to get first-home buyers before the stamp duty concessions conclude (November 2011)
After you renovate, sell or hold? A case study (October 2011)
The Renovators gives would-be fixer-uppers false profit hope: Buyers' agent (October 2011)
The Renovators broke the cardinal rule of overcapitalisation in pursuit of prolonging the reno drama (October 2011)

Riverina Real Estate Magazine
Auction book review (January 2008)

Smart Company
The Best, and Worst, Downturn Property Deals (May 2009)

Sydney Investor
At Last Property Buyers Can Have an Expert on Their Side (June 2007)

Sydney Star Observer
Home Renovations Made Easy (May 2005)

The Age
Simple ways to strike a deal in a buyer's market (November 2010)

The Advertiser
Homebuyers Must Do Research in Advance (September 2005)

The Australian
Buyers give auctions the flick (November 2011)
Renovators run the risk of overdoing it (November 2011)
Buyers need agents, too (February 2010)

The Bulletin
Rental Relationships (November 2007)
Age of Uncertainty (August 2007)

The Courier Mail
Renovators risk overspending amid slump (November 2011)
Your Money advice (October 2011)
Renovation Reality Check (October 2011)
How to Get Top Dollar for Your House (June 2005)
Here's How to get Top Dollar for Your House (April 2005)

The Daily Telegraph
Channel 9's The Block All Stars expected to inspire DIY disasters (February 2013)
Brisbane's home values won't recede with flood (January 2013)
Savvy buyers eye all directions (September 2012)
Hoping to avoid a hammering at auction (June 2012)
Make your renovations pay (April 2012)
Property values showing growth (February 2012)
Your Money advice (October 2011)
Home hunters will no longer be left thousands of dollars out of pocket by real estate agents who under-quote (December 2010)
Home sales surge back (August 2009)
Real Estate Agents Quoting Scam (June 2007)
Property the Smart Choice (August 2005)
Selling Your Home in a Soft Market (June 2005)
Hire The Right Agent For The Job (May 2005)
How to Renovate for a Tidy Profit (April 2005)
Sell Your Home in a Quiet Market (February 2005)
High Price for Buyer Blunders (January 2005)

The Manly Daily
Make downsizing easier- 5 Tips (May 2012)
Make your home more saleable - 5 Tips (April 2012)
Timing plays a big part in setting the right price (February 2012)
Making right choice to bring best results (December 2011)
Auction Action: When the Big Day Rolls on (February 2011)

The Mercury
Get Real With Estate Agents (June 2005)

The North Shore Times
Best to look before you leap (December 2011)
Best to look before you leap - online (December 2011)

The Sunday Herald Sun
Tips and Tricks for Buying at Auction (September 2008)

The Sunday Telegraph
My First Property (May 2008)
On Top and Continuing Their Rise (February 2005)

The Sun-Herald
Letter to the Editor (August 2009)
Fixing is not the best bet (November 2007)
First to See Grabs the Prize (August 2007)
Winners Can Play Agent Roulette (June 2005)
New Books (May 2005)

The Sydney Morning Herald
Report crackdown to stop nasty surprises (September 2010)
The Suburbs Expats Love to Call Home (March 2010)
Pockets of Strength in City's Property Market (June_July 2007)
New Year Resolutions (January 2005)

Townsville Bulletin
Why it's the time to buy (January 2013)

Villages.com.au
Sell your home for more money and less stress

Wealth Creator Magazine
What is a renovator's delight? (March April 2012)
The devil in the details (November December 2011)
Looking Forward to Looking Back (July August 2011)
Beware of the Technology Trap (November December 2009)
Apartment Essentials(November_December 2008)
Avoiding Auction Nightmares (September October 2008)
Ask Patrick (May_June 2008)
Ask Patrick (March_April 2008)
Ask Patrick (January_February 2008)
Ask Patrick (November_December 2007)
Ask Patrick (September_October 2007)
Chief Negotiator (September_October 2007)
Debate - Underquoting (July_August 2007)
It's Time in the Market, Not Timing (January February 2007)
Combating Interest Rate Rises and Inflation (July_August 2006)
Sourcing Great Franchising Property Locations (January_February 2006)
The Buyers Market (September_October 2005)
How to Determine Fair Market Value (May_June 2005)
Investing in WA (May_June 2005)

World's Best Asia Pacific Magazine
Best Property Finder Asia Pacific (2010)
Best Property Finder Australia (2010)

Your Investment Property Magazine
How to become rich from renovations (2012)
Bidding Tactics that Could Save You Thousands (January 2008)
Top 20 Suburbs to Invest in for 2009 (December 2008)
City Rules or Country Charm (August 2008)
Negotiating Tips when Buying and Leasing Commercial Property (June 2008)

Your Money Magazine
Home reno shows don't reflect reality (October 2011)

Your Mortgage Magazine
How to avoid falling into buying traps (2010)
3 Ways to Make and Save $ in the current market (August 2008)

Other Current Articles of Interest

Current articles of interest
AMP - Australian house prices - is the crash upon us? (June 2012)

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