Media
Jim Malamantinas has spoken to the media on a number of occasions, offering his extensive expertise regarding the Australian property market.
You can see his most recent media appearances below; including print, videos and audio podcasts.
If you're looking for a qualified media comment on the Australian property market, all you have to do is get in touch.
Australian Property Investor - “Rental crisis bites but there are suburbs where it's cheaper to buy than rent”
Jim Malamatinas, Director of A Game Property Advisory who commissioned the independent report, said record levels of migration expected in this year alone would only continue to exacerbate rental market woes.
“I believe there’s a good opportunity over the next six months to purchase a property at a competitive price – with the help of various grants available - instead of continuing to rent and paying someone else’s mortgage.
Read the full article here.
Savings - “Buying property is now cheaper than renting in these Australian suburbs”
Director of A Game Property Jim Malamatinas believes that there are many tenants for whom buying has become a cheaper alternative, particularly given the various government assistance schemes for first home buyers.
The report from A Game Property Advisory identifies 17 suburbs where beleaguered tenants could actually save money buying a property.
Read the full article here.
Channel 7 Sunrise - “Rent Friendly Suburbs: Hardest To Rent”
Sunrise’s David “Kochie” Koch interviews A Game Property Advisory owner and founder Jim Malamatinas on the most rent-friendly suburbs, as well as the hardest to rent.
See the full interview here.
Money News - “Jim Malamatinas, Head Buyers Advocate for A Game Property Advisory”
A falling property market might be bad news for a lot of homeowners, but it could present an opportunity for first home buyers and investors.
Hear the full episode on SoundCloud.
Channel 7 Weekend Sunrise - “Window of Opportunity/Rate Rise Relief”
Weekend Sunrise interviews A Game Property Advisory owner and founder Jim Malamatinas on how falling house prices are creating new hope for home buyers.
See the full interview here.
Channel 10 National News - “Price Shift”
If you believe the latest modelling, Sydney will be toppled from its position as the most expensive Australian city. Jim Malamatinas offers an expert analysis on what led to this, as well as its broader implications on the Australian housing market.
See the full report here.
Channel 10 National News - “Rent Crisis: Good, Bad and Ugly Suburbs For Renters”
Founder and Director of A Game Property Advisory, Jim Malamatinas, gives renters facing an impending rent crisis his expert analysis on which suburbs are going to be the best and the worst to rent in.
See the full interview here.
Australian Property Investor - “Melbourne's 10 best and worst performing suburbs, and where to buy in 2023”
Property investment opportunities still exist in Melbourne’s declining market but price fluctuations between the best and worst performing suburbs are immense.
Jim Malamatinas, Head Buyers Agent and Director of A Game Property Advisory, told API Magazine that the more affordable suburbs were now priced at a level that made them tempting to investors and first-home buyers.
He identified suburbs with widely differing market performance over the past 12 months as presenting investment value in 2023.
See the full interview here.
Property Podcast - “Learning Resilience through Property Investment with Jim Malamatinas”
Jim Malamatinas grew up in a family living paycheck to paycheck, and as such, learned the value of hard work from an early age. Now as CEO of A-Game property, Malamatinas helps clients buy and develop their dream homes as he did so himself, and applies that hard work and resilience every day. Find out how he went from taking the bins out at a fish and chips shop to running his own buyers advocacy and property development agency..
Hear the full episode here.
Property Podcast - “Jim Malamatinas and Achieving the Bayside Dream”
Ever dreamed of moving to the sunny side of town? Join us in this new episode of Property Investory where we find out how Jim Malamatinas made this dream a reality. Tune in to find out the hard work and dedication it takes to make your dream work and how developments can benefit you in the long run.
Hear the full episode here.
The Business of Property - “How to Find Development Sites that Stack Up”
Jim Malamatinas is the Founder and Director of A Game Property Advisory. With over 20 years of experience in property transactions and 15 years of property development he shares with us his practical experience in sourcing development sites and shares his tips on how to identify and assess potential projects and work out if they’ll be feasible or not.
See the full interview here.
Australian Property Investor Article - “Rental crisis deepens as available properties halve”
Jim Malamatinas, Director and Head Buyers Advocate, A Game Property Advisory, said the vacancy rate in Melbourne is dangerously low and highlights the ongoing risk to renters and first home buyers.
“Renters will struggle find any relief unless there is more supply in the market, which does not seem to be coming in the immediate future,” he said.
Hear the full article here.
Real Estate Right: Episode 146 - “Jim Malamatinas - Finding a Viable Development Site”
While there is doom and gloom about interest rates, building materials and the cost of trades, those in the know look at this as an opportunity to make a move. The key is to know what is viable, what will make money and having the right team behind you. Today we are going to find out how to find that viable development site that will make you money in any market.
Hear the full interview here.
Australian Property Investor Article - “ANZ predicts epic national property price crash”
Jim Malamatinas, Director of A Game Property Advisory based in Melbourne, said many first-home or less experienced buyers were tentative due to market uncertainty but others were more active.
“A lot of any potential buyers are watching and waiting to see what will happen in the property market given the uncertainty but investors are entering the market at the moment given the great opportunity to strategically find property in high growth areas at below market value,” Mr Malamatinas told API Magazine.
“Compared to this time last year I am currently serving double the amount of investors every month.”
Read the full article here.
Geared For Growth Interview - “Unlocking Value In The Property Market With Jim Malamatinas”
For the latest episode of this bonus series of the property investing journey, Mike is joined by Jim Malamatinas, Founder and Director of A Game Property Advisory. As a licensed real estate agent with a background in property development, Jim is passionate about working with his clients to unlock the value in property, whether by finding their dream home or through strategic investing, and he sits down with Mike to share some of his secrets in this podcast.
Hear a preview here.
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Pizza and Property Podcast - “How to Avoid Getting Stuck With A Negatively Geared Noose Around Your Neck With Jim Malamatinas”
For the latest episode of the pizza and property podcast, Todd is joined by Jim Malamatinas, Founder and Director of A Game Property Advisory. Whether you're a seasoned investor or a newcomer to the property market, join them as they share key insights and strategies to keep you a step ahead in the property game.
Hear the full episode here.
Ticker Insight Interview - “Property Puzzle: Stability Set to Occur After Record Growth”
The property market has experienced unprecedented and unsustainable levels of capital growth during 2021. We are now starting to see the Australian market stabilise and drop in some areas. As a Buyers Advocate and property developer Jim Malamatinas provides insights into the current market and the opportunities it presents to home buyers and investors alike.
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RealEstate.com.au Article - “AFL coach Steve Johnson sells house, a South Melbourne auction sees proceeds donated to charity”
A Game Property Advisory buyer’s advocate Jim Malamatinas said he started the bidding with a $1.65m offer although he did not end up buying the “derelict” abode. “An equivalent renovated property would likely fetch $2m in the vicinity of that area,” Mr Malamatinas said.
Read the full article here.
Sydney Morning Herald Article - “The Melbourne neighbourhoods where property buyers can find the biggest discounts”
A Game Property Advisory buyers’ agent Jim Malamatinas said apartments were offering the most considerable amount of discount in areas such as Stonnington, as buyers are not as desperate as they once had been to buy at any cost.
Read the full article here.
RealEstate.com.au Article - “Melbourne suburbs where homeowner discounts, days on market give buyers chance to nab a deal”
A Game Property Advisory buyer’s advocate Jim Malamatinas said while family homes in desirable suburbs and units with gardens or courtyards were still performing strongly, those on main roads or next to big blocks of units were the ones “sitting on the market longer and where discounting is happening”.
Read the full article here.
niniTTi Article - “Melbourne suburbs where homeowner discounts, days on market give buyers chance to nab a deal”
A Game Property Advisory buyer’s advocate Jim Malamatinas said while family homes in desirable suburbs and units with gardens or courtyards were still performing strongly, those on main roads or next to big blocks of units were the ones “sitting on the market longer and where discounting is happening”.
Read the full article here.
Kizzi’s Luxury Properties Article - “Jim Malamatinas offers tips on how to buy a luxury property”
Buying a luxury property or any property is one of the biggest investments most people will make in their lives. That is why it is so important to follow a process to ensure that you buy the best possible property that meets your needs at the best possible price. Finding ‘the right one’ can take time as you may well be aware – so spend your time wisely. As a Buyers Advocate, I have developed a 4-step process which I use for all my clients. If you follow this 4-step process, you will find the right property and secure it at the right price in the right timeframe. This tried and trusted process is outlined below.
Read the full article here.