Property Valuer Reveals the 5 Things That Tank Your Valuation | Ep. 4

**Thinking about your next property move? Book a chat with our team here:** https://calendly.com/naveen\_merani/new-meeting  **\_\_** **I sat down with Belinda Botzolis, who has valued close to $12 billion in property over 17 years and inspected around 15,000 homes.**  **She pulls back the curtain on what actually happens when the bank sends a valuer to your property, why valuations come back lower than you expect, and how a five square metre measuring error cost one Melbourne buyer $200,000.**  **If you own property or you're about to buy, this is the conversation your conveyancer wishes you'd watched first.** **\_\_** **ABOUT:** **👋 Hi, I'm Naveen.** **Not long ago, I was working in private and business banking across major banks, helping high-net-worth clients with complex finance needs. On paper, it was a great career - steady, respected, comfortable. But something was missing.** **I kept seeing a pattern: smart, hard-working business owners, professionals, and self-employed clients falling through the cracks - simply because they didn’t fit the cookie-cutter model the banks relied on. Their income was unpredictable, their structures too complex, their goals more ambitious than the system could handle.** **That didn’t sit right with me.** **So after more than a decade in banking, I made the leap. I left the comfort of the corporate world to build something more personal - something designed to actually serve the people I care most about helping.** **Now, as a mortgage broker, I work with people like you:** **✅ Professionals buying their first or next investment property** **✅ Self-employed business owners who’ve been told “no” because their finances are “too complex”** **✅ People exploring how to use their super to buy property - but unsure where to begin** **My approach is strategic, but human. I take the time to understand your story - not just your payslips or tax returns. Because great finance isn’t just about numbers. It’s about clarity, structure, and having a plan that moves you toward your long-term goals.** **If you’re looking for a broker who’s been on both sides of the lending desk - and who genuinely cares about helping you build wealth with confidence - let’s talk.** **\_\_** **LET'S CONNECT:** **LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveen-merani/  **Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/yourfinancenetworksydney  **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/yourfinancenetwork/  **TikTok:** https://www.tiktok.com/@yourfinancenetwork  **Website:** https://yourfinancenetwork.net.au/  **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** **DISCLAIMER:** **The views and opinions expressed on this channel are solely those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any organization. The content provided is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. Please consult with a qualified professional for specific guidance. By watching this channel, you acknowledge that you understand and accept these terms.**