Best Founder The Room Xchange Podcasts (2024)

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Save on your utilities with compare and connect partnership 27:51

4M ago27:51

27:51

The Room Xchange is proud to present a new partnership with compare and connect enabling you to save money on your utilities. About this episode In this episode of The Room Xchange podcast, Ludwina Dautovic talks with Neil Saligrama, the founder and CEO of compare and connect. They discuss how the company is revolutionising the Australian and New Z…

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HelpPay: The New Era of Collaborative Bill Payments with Rowan Wilde 28:38

8M ago28:38

28:38

Ever wished there was a simpler way to manage and share expenses? Today, we're having an enlightening discussion with Rowan Wilde, co-founder of HelpPay. It's a social impact payments platform that's making it easier to shoulder bills together. Rowan shares how HelpPay lets you create a link for others to chip in on expenses and speaks candidly abo…

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Solutions for Housing in Regional Australia with Laura Shooter 24:22

8M ago24:22

24:22

Housing Trends & Affordability Challenges: Dive into a captivating exploration of the regional housing market with Laura Shooter, Managing Director at SJ Shooter Real Estate in Dubbo. This episode promises enlightening insights into the intricacies of the rental market, housing value trends, and the pressing matter of affordability issues faced by …

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Urban Planning and Housing Development with Nicola Smith 33:04

9M ago33:04

33:04

Today's episode is a deep dive into urban and housing development with Nicola Smith, an accomplished urban and regional planner and director of Niche Planning Studio. Expertly navigating the current rental crisis and mortgage stress, she unveils the key factors that have steered us to our current housing crisis. Nicola breaks down terms like green …

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Navigating the Strata Sector and Rental Market Challenges with John Minns 30:00

9M ago30:00

30:00

Ever wondered how to navigate the complexities of the strata sector or manage the ever-evolving challenges of the rental market? We've got you covered in our enlightening conversation with John Minns, the pioneer New South Wales Property Services Commissioner. John, armed with his 30 years of experience, unravels the intricacies of the real estate …

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Envisioning the Future of Sustainable Housing with Antony DiMase 31:18

11M ago31:18

31:18

Ever wondered how architectural design could shape our future? Imagine a world where houses aren't just commodities, but sustainable spaces that nourish our lives and the planet. Join us as we explore this potential world with our guest Antony DiMase, of DiMase Architects. Antony champions the belief that good design has the power to enhance our li…

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Innovative Solutions for Student Accommodation on the Gold Coast with Jennine Tax 25:29

1y ago25:29

25:29

Welcome to episode 25 of The Room Xchange podcast, where we delve into the accommodation partnership between Study Gold Coast and The Room Xchange as part of their 'Host for the Coast' program. Join us as we explore how this collaboration is revolutionising the student community in the Gold Coast, Australia, and providing affordable accommodation s…

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Our Matching Service Unveils the Perfect House-Sharing Arrangement 32:02

1y ago32:02

32:02

Welcome to another insightful episode of our podcast, where we explore real-life stories and experiences. In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of The Room Xchange and the transformative power of living together. Join us as we hear from Hansraj and Cate, two individuals who have embarked on a unique living arrangement through The Room…

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House-sharing, Co-Living and HMOs - Alternative Ways of Living with Peter Meek 37:09

1y ago37:09

37:09

Finding a place to call home can be a challenging and sometimes overwhelming task. Whether you're a homeowner, a renter, or someone interested in co-living arrangements, navigating the housing market can often leave you feeling uncertain and frustrated. In episode #23 of The Room Xchange Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Peter Meek, a r…

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Women Helping Women: A Room Xchange Story 21:50

1y ago21:50

21:50

Ludwina Dautovic introduces a new segment to The Room Xchange podcast called The Room Xchange Stories. These stories will provide insights and tips about house-sharing and will also include some of her own personal stories. The first one is about women helping women and is a very personal story for Ludwina. As the CEO and Founder of The Room Xchang…

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The Rental Application Process Needs to Change with Peter Schravemade 31:30

1y ago31:30

31:30

Hello and welcome to The Room Xchange podcast. I’m Ludwina Dautovic and today I’m talking to Peter Schravemade. Peter is an international educator and speaker in the area of Property, Construction and Development Marketing. He’s on the board of Proptech Association of Australia (of which I’m a member). He’s also a managing partner of Reach Australi…

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Homely Captures the Stories of our Streets with David Webb 26:04

1+ y ago26:04

26:04

Welcome to The Room Xchange Podcast. I’m Ludwina Dautovic and today I have the pleasure of speaking with David Webb, Head of Industry for Homely. With 14 years’ experience across sales, property management, as a business owner and as an agency supplier, David brings a breadth of knowledge to his work while also seeking to anticipate the demands of …

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Plight of International Students Amidst Australia's Growing Rental Crisis with Josh Farr 30:35

1+ y ago30:35

30:35

About Josh Farr, Founder of Campus Consultancy Josh Farr is an entrepreneur and leadership expert who founded Campus Consultancy in 2017. He has been working to connect and develop the most influential leaders across universities, as well as with graduate programs and high schools. In this episode, we discuss the plight of international students as…

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Community Land Trusts - A Grounded Approach to Housing with Karl Fitzgerald 38:44

1+ y ago38:44

38:44

About Karl Fitzgerald - Economist and Director of Grounded Welcome to The Room Xchange Podcast. I’m Ludwina Dautovic and today I have the pleasure of speaking with Karl Fitzgerald about Community Land Trusts. Karl Fitzgerald is an economist specialising in land economics and works as the Director of Grounded - the Community Land Trust advocacy body…

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Caring for our Elderly in Australia with Lucy O'Flaherty 31:15

1+ y ago31:15

31:15

Lucy O'Flaherty, CEO Columbia Aged Care Welcome to The Room Xchange Podcast. I’m Ludwina Dautovic and today I have the pleasure of speaking with Luck O’Flaherty, CEO of Columbia Aged Care. Lucy and I are going to unpack the process of caring for our elderly in Australia. In this episode we discuss: Caring for our elderly in Australia and the choice…

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How to make your rental feel like your home with Bunnings Online Workshop Team 25:50

2y ago25:50

25:50

In episode 16, Ludwina Dautovic interviews Mitchell McLean. Mitch is passionate about all things DIY, having spent the past 19 years with Bunnings supporting customers with bringing their projects to life. Mitch is currently part of the Bunnings workshop team, an online community for sharing DIY advice and inspiration. About Mitchell McLean Mitchel…

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In-Depth Property Reviews by Renters for Renters with Ben Pretty from Rent Rabbit 34:57

2y ago34:57

34:57

In episode 15, Ben Pretty, Co-founder of Rent Rabbit, and Ludwina Dautovic talk about reviews for renters by renters. ***To listen to all episodes go to: www.TheRoomXchangePodcast.com or subscribe on all major podcast directories. About Ben Pretty Ben is the co-founder of RentRabbit.com.au - Australia's No1 Property Review Platform for Renters. Ben…

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The Future of Housing in Australia with Mark McCrindle 35:02

2y ago35:02

35:02

In episode 14, Mark McCrindle, social researcher and demographer, and Ludwina Dautovic, talk about the future of housing in Australia and how our CBDs are changing. ABOUT MARK MCCRINDLE Mark McCrindle is a social researcher with an international following. He is recognised as a thought leader in tracking emerging issues and researching social trend…

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House sharing forms lifelong friendships 38:08

2y ago38:08

38:08

Angela and Sherylanne have been house sharing for 18 months and have now formed a lifelong friendship. In this episode we’re talking about their journey, how they negotiated their rent offset, how they worked through any issues and their plans to remain friends for life. ***Connect with The Room Xchange on social media - Facebook | Instagram | Twit…

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Property Manager and Tenant Relationship with Karen Joseph 35:02

2+ y ago35:02

35:02

“My role as a property manager, first and foremost, is to help people.” Karen Joseph Karen Joseph, Principal at First National Real Estate in Manly, Sydney has been in the real estate industry for 19 years and talks about how she builds trust and solid relationships between her property owners, herself and her tenants. About Karen Joseph With a rep…

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Changes in Rental Demographics with Dr Diaswati Mardiasmo 32:41

2+ y ago32:41

32:41

The changes in rental demographics might be surprising to some. Gone are the days when renting was the domain of 20 year olds who were leaving home for the first time or going to university. Or the young couple saving for a house. Changes in rental demographics are showing that more and more people are opting to rent as a lifestyle and/or financial…

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Working from home with housemates - with Dr Frank Chow 29:15

2+ y ago29:15

29:15

Working from home with housemates comes with it's own challenges. Working from home is hard enough, let alone working in an environment where you may not have the space, adequate resources or the ability to be both flexible and disciplined in your work at home practices. With Covid giving more workers the option to work from home, unless you have c…

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Landlord, agent and tenant relationship with Jo Natoli 29:07

2+ y ago29:07

29:07

With renting becoming more of a lifestyle choice as well as a necessity for some, it's time that we started to build better relationships between the landlord, agents and tenants. Landlords are not to be feared in fact over 70% of landlords in Australia are mum and dad investors. Agents want good tenants for their landlords, but tenants are often l…

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Rent or rent offset - it's your choice with Ludwina Dautovic 6:11

2+ y ago6:11

6:11

In today's episode I'll be talking about one of the features on our platform - rent or rent offset - it's your choice. The rent offset calculator is a great tool to help you work out the best plan for how you want to live. If you’re a household, you can work out how many hours of additional household jobs you’d like to have done and how much of you…

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How to create an engaging profile with Ludwina Dautovic 8:55

2+ y ago8:55

8:55

In today's episode I'll be talking about how to create an engaging profile on Australia's first verified house sharing platform - The Room Xchange. Whether you’re a household or a housemate, creating an engaging profile is vital to your success in finding the right living arrangement for you. Your profile is literally a first glance into who you ar…

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Digital iD Verification on The Room Xchange with Ludwina Dautovic 6:05

2+ y ago6:05

6:05

In today's episode I'll be talking about mandatory Digital iD verification. DIGITAL ID VERIFICATION We are proud to say that we're Australia's first verified house sharing platform. From the very beginning, we have insisted that all users on our platform are verified via Australia Post. Their Digital iD technology has been integrated into our syste…

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How to rent with pets - with Lara Shannon 29:59

2+ y ago29:59

29:59

Knowing how to rent with pets can be challenging particularly when the laws differ from one state to the next. The rental laws in regard to renting with pets have also changed which provide tenants with more assurance around renting with their beloved pets. However, you still need to get the okay from the agent or landlord and there are some things…

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Is renting a viable lifestyle option? with Christopher Zinn 31:17

2+ y ago31:17

31:17

As housing prices continue to skyrocket across Australia the idea of owning your own home continues to remain a pipe dream for many Australian's. With renting being the only alternative, it begs the question "Is renting a viable lifestyle option?" Christopher Zinn, our guest on episode 3 of The Room Xchange Podcast, believes renting can be a viable…

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How to negotiate a rent reduction with home improvements - Chris Bellesini 33:17

2+ y ago33:17

33:17

The Room Xchange - Helping you rent better. If you want to save some money on your rent and are a bit handy with a tool or two, this episode is full of practical ideas on how to negotiate a rent reduction with home improvements. Chris Bellesini, Director of Undercover Agent, talks about how he saved $7000 in rent by doing some home improvements on …

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How to apply for a rental property with Ray Ellis CEO First National Real Estate 25:59

2+ y ago25:59

25:59

Hello, I’m Ludwina Dautovic your host of The Room Xchange Podcast and our first guest is Ray Ellis, CEO of First National Real Estate. Ray has had a strong business career in Australia and internationally through a variety of industries. Ray and I are talk about how to apply for a rental property. Ray has some great insights, so if you’re currently…

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Ludwina Dautovic - Helping You Rent Better 3:14

3y ago3:14

3:14

The Room Xchange Podcast - Conversations with industry leaders in the house sharing market and everyday people talking about their house sharing experiences. Hello and welcome to the first episode of The Room Xchange podcast where we’ll be helping you rent better. I’m Ludwina Dautovic, the CEO and Founder of The Room Xchange, Australia’s first veri…

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Founder The Room Xchange Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Room Xchange Podcast

Ludwina Dautovic, CEO and Founder - The Room Xchange

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Save on your utilities with compare and connect partnership 27:51

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HelpPay: The New Era of Collaborative Bill Payments with Rowan Wilde 28:38

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Solutions for Housing in Regional Australia with Laura Shooter 24:22

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Urban Planning and Housing Development with Nicola Smith 33:04

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Navigating the Strata Sector and Rental Market Challenges with John Minns 30:00

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Envisioning the Future of Sustainable Housing with Antony DiMase 31:18

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Innovative Solutions for Student Accommodation on the Gold Coast with Jennine Tax 25:29

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Our Matching Service Unveils the Perfect House-Sharing Arrangement 32:02

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House-sharing, Co-Living and HMOs - Alternative Ways of Living with Peter Meek 37:09

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Women Helping Women: A Room Xchange Story 21:50

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The Rental Application Process Needs to Change with Peter Schravemade 31:30

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Homely Captures the Stories of our Streets with David Webb 26:04

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Plight of International Students Amidst Australia's Growing Rental Crisis with Josh Farr 30:35

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Community Land Trusts - A Grounded Approach to Housing with Karl Fitzgerald 38:44

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Caring for our Elderly in Australia with Lucy O'Flaherty 31:15

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How to make your rental feel like your home with Bunnings Online Workshop Team 25:50

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In-Depth Property Reviews by Renters for Renters with Ben Pretty from Rent Rabbit 34:57

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The Future of Housing in Australia with Mark McCrindle 35:02

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House sharing forms lifelong friendships 38:08

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Property Manager and Tenant Relationship with Karen Joseph 35:02

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Changes in Rental Demographics with Dr Diaswati Mardiasmo 32:41

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Working from home with housemates - with Dr Frank Chow 29:15

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Landlord, agent and tenant relationship with Jo Natoli 29:07

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Rent or rent offset - it's your choice with Ludwina Dautovic 6:11

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How to create an engaging profile with Ludwina Dautovic 8:55

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Digital iD Verification on The Room Xchange with Ludwina Dautovic 6:05

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How to rent with pets - with Lara Shannon 29:59

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Is renting a viable lifestyle option? with Christopher Zinn 31:17

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How to negotiate a rent reduction with home improvements - Chris Bellesini 33:17

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How to apply for a rental property with Ray Ellis CEO First National Real Estate 25:59

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Ludwina Dautovic - Helping You Rent Better 3:14

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