Ready Talk

Ready Talk is your go-to podcast for insights into property development, investment, and commercial real estate in Australia. Hosted by industry experts, we cover trends, strategies, and tips to help you navigate the Australian property market.

Ready Talk is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 14 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Ready Talk, a business show with 14 episodes published.

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  Episode #14

  Ready Talk: Peita Piper

  Mar 19, 202621 minS0

  <p>In this episode, we’re joined by Peita Piper, CEO and Executive Director of Avenue Bank — Australia’s first bank dedicated exclusively to bank guarantees.</p><p>Peita breaks down a long-standing pain point in the property sector: slow, manual, and uncertain bank guarantee processes that can delay developments and tie up capital. She explains how Avenue Bank is challenging that model through digitisation, speed, and a highly specialised approach — delivering same-day guarantees, greater flexibility, and a more streamlined experience for developers and tenants.</p><p>We also explore how bank guarantees fit across the full development lifecycle, from site acq...

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  Episode #13

  Ready Talk: Peter Vines

  Dec 3, 202520 minS0

  <p>In this episode of ReadyTalk, our very own Scott Bremner is joined by Peter Vines, Managing Director of Ray White Commercial Western Sydney — a market leader operating at the centre of one of Australia’s most rapidly evolving regions.</p><p>With over two decades of experience across Sydney and Europe, Peter brings a grounded, real-time perspective on the major forces shaping commercial property today. In this episode, he unpacks the recalibration of yields, why many investors are choosing to “buy, not build,” and how construction costs, builder shortages and compliance pressures are reshaping development feasibility.</p><p> </p><p>We also...

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  Episode #12

  Ready Talk: Cieran Kayes

  Sep 4, 202549 minS0

  <p>In this episode of ReadyTalk, Jack Johnstone speaks with Cieran Kayes, one of Australia’s most dynamic and versatile property developers.</p><p> </p><p>From starting out as a bricklayer under his father, to running some of Melbourne’s busiest pubs, and ultimately leading landmark developments with Edge Development Group, Cieran has built a remarkable career.</p><p> </p><p>Jack and Cieran's conversation explores how timing and cashflow have shaped his journey, the challenges of turning heritage pubs into successful projects, and the risks he faced during market downturns like the GFC. Cieran also reflects on the evolut...

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  Episode #11

  Ready Talk: Gerald Delany

  Aug 21, 202535 minS0

  <p>For our next episode of ReadyTalk, Jack Johnstone sits down with Gerald Delany, a true pioneer of Melbourne real estate. </p><p>With over 40 years at the top of the industry, Gerald has built an extraordinary career defined by consistency, integrity, and record-breaking success. Now Chairman of Kay & Burton, one of the most prestigious brands in Australian real estate, he has seen it all—from the early days of managing rent rolls to setting national sales records in the luxury property market.<br> <br>In this episode, Gerald reflects on his unlikely entry into real estate, the early challenges of b...

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  Episode #10

  Ready Talk: Illan Samuel

  Aug 6, 202553 minS0

  <p>In our next episode of ReadyTalk, Jack Johnstone sits down with Illan Samuel, founder and managing director of Samuel Property, a family-owned Melbourne-based property development firm, which specialises in high-end multi-residential projects. </p><p>Illan founded the firm around 10 years ago and in that time has emerged as one of Melbourne’s most progressive new contributors within the contemporary residential landscape. </p><p> </p><p>With a background in property valuation, Illan shares his journey from buying his first development site, based on a bad Mexican meal, to managing complex projects across Victoria. He discusses market trends, the importance of pr...

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