Belinda sits down with Aaron to uncover the nuances that distinguish true property value from superficial appraisals and reveals the essential secrets behind a valuer's role. From location to renovations, Belinda has a skill that identifies anything that can add or decrease value to your property. Whether you're a seasoned investor or a first-time buyer, this episode will equip you with invaluable insights to make informed decisions on every inch and every detail. Tune in and unlock the potential secrets in determining the true value of property.  Timestamps  00:00 - Intro  04:04 - Misconceptions about Valuers 10:33 - Belinda’s Personal, Profesional, Property Journey 15:19 - Belinda’s Predictions for the Sydney Market  21:09 - Are Sydneysiders’ suburb-superficial? 23:12 - Responsibilities as a Valuer  26:03 - Specific Details Valuier’s Look Out For 31:11 - Is Valuing Art or Science?  32:42 - Remaining Objective in Judgement  37:33 - Value of Renovations: Personal and Investment Property  41:40 - Strategic Renovations  45:04 - Belinda’s Mentorship Game Plan  50:07 - Outro  About Belinda: Belinda Botzolis is a powerhouse in the property valuation world, with over 17 years of experience and over 15,000 properties inspected. She's overseen valuing a staggering $12 billion in real estate. Belinda works for Opteon as the Head of Consumer Valuation.  Not just a valuer, Belinda's also a registered Tax Agent, specialising in tax depreciation schedules and property tax-related reports for residential, industrial, and commercial properties. Her knack for simplifying the complex world of building and investing has built her an impressive social media presence. Known as The Valuer, Belinda has amassed over 10 million views on TikTok. Now, as the Founding Director of Add Valuer, she's on a mission to empower Australians with property wisdom, helping them make informed decisions and grow their wealth. Connect with Belinda:  Follow Belinda’s TikTok account here Follow Belinda’s Instagram account here Add Belinda on LinkedIn here Visit Add Valuer’s website here About Aaron: Aaron-Christie David founded Atelier Wealth, a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors to make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years. With over 10 years of financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron's decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth. Connect with Aaron: Visit the website: https://atelierwealth.com.au/ Follow the Australian Investment Property Podcast’s Official Instagram account Follow Aaron on Facebook Follow Aaron on LinkedIn Subscribe to Atelier Wealth’s YouTube Channel