Investor Intelligence

For this week's episode, I have yet another expert guest sitting down with me.  Denis Durand is the director of Durand Financial Services and a financial adviser with more than 20 years of experience behind him in the financial services industry. Today, we discuss what a financial planner does, how they are different from an accountant, the types of insurance they can help with and what his k...

Following on from last weeks episode, this is part two of my chat with Andrew Purdie.  Andrew is the managing director of Bennett Williams which is a full-service property development company. You may also recognise him as one of the hosts of the popular TV show Australia's Best House. Today, we talk about the launch of his foundation, his upcoming podcast and his key advice to those who&apos...

We often hear that investors want to become property developers. But what does it really take and how does it differ from being an  investor? To answer these questions, I've invited Andrew Purdie on the show. Andrew is the managing director of Bennett Williams which is a full-service property development company as well as one of the hosts of the TV show Australia's Best House. Additiona...

Investment advisors, coaches, mentors, buyers advocates and property developers. These are just a few professions that are often confused for one another and given that there is so much guidance out there, it can be difficult to source the right one for you and your circumstances. My co-host today not only has a professional background in property but also has extensive experience in mentoring and...

It's time for another FAQ episode with our investment expert, Luke Harris. If you have any questions you want answered on the show head to our FAQ section  here . Todays questions/topics cover: 1) What is capital gains tax? 2) Is it better to have all your home loans with one lender or should you spread yourself across different lenders? 3) What is the difference between a property mentor and...

This week I have a fantastic guest. He's been on before and I said I would get him back again, and that is Brandon Owens from Willis Conveyancing. This time around, I’ve invited Brandon back to talk all things contracts. What should you look for in yours, where can a conveyancer mitigate risk and when is the best time to engage one? Enjoy! To learn more about The Property Mentors or to book a...

Property is a topic relevant to everyone whether you are a renter or an investor. It is no surprise then, that property is always front and centre of the media and news cycle. A bi-product of this is 'media hype'. Media hype  can make investors nervous about entering the market or taking their next step to expand their property portfolio.   My guest this week is Dr Josie Vine , who is a...

In her first episode, we covered the three D's - Dreams, Dates and Dollars. This week, I invite Malika Kingwell back to the podcast to revisit the topic of goals. Why setting clear and specific goals are not only helpful to keeping you on track but are crucial to have, especially alongside your property portfolio. Malika also discusses the process and importance of having ongoing coaching cal...

For this week's episode we bring you another investor's journey as alongside mentoring our valued members we also love to celebrate and share their wins, how far they’ve come and to hear about their goals.  Our investor for today is Tahlia Bellamy, who during her time here at TPM has been guided and mentored by the wonderful Malika Kingwell. Prior to being a member, Tahlia described hers...

We’ve now seen 4 months of cash rate rises from the RBA and banks all appear to be passing this on through their variable rates. So what does this mean for things like personal budgets and future borrowing capacities? Joining me for this bonus episode is our incredible mortgage broker, Chelsea Burton, to discuss current lending conditions. To book an appointment with Chelsea click here. To learn m...

Over and over again, we see the property market go through a cycle. It may not be the same every time, however, each stage consists of similar events. For this week's episode, inspired by one of our recent blog articles The Property Clock Is Always Ticking...So Set Your Alarm our investment expert, Luke Harris , joins me to talk about the patterns he's seen over his two decades of invest...

Certain incomes allow for certain borrowing capacities and sometimes the only thing  getting in between you and your next investment property is how quickly you can save for that deposit. Following on from last week's episode about career progression and career planning, I am joined once again by Herman Benade, the Mentor Team Director here at TPM to talk all about pay rises. With over 8 year...

Have you got a plan in place for your career path the same way you would have one in place for your property portfolio? Most people don't. For this week's episode, I sit down with the Mentor Team Director of The Property Mentors, Herman Benade. Prior to The Property Mentors, Herman worked within the recruitment industry for over 8 years which gave him excellent insight into how companies...

For this week's episode I am joined once again by our powerhouse Director of Property Management, Renee Whitehouse. With rules and legislations changing constantly there is understandably still confusion around certain processes regarding leases, particularly around breaking them. But what does that involve? Today we cover the process of breaking your lease, who is able to break it and a rund...

A brand new week calls for a brand new guest. For this episode, I sit down with Brandon Owens who is the incredible conveyancer used exclusively by The Property Mentors within Victoria. Today, he talks through what conveyancing is, what a conveyancer does and how they are different to a lawyer. By the end of this episode, you'll know exactly why you need a conveyancer in your team of experts....

We've covered what you should look for in a loan, but what difference can your deposit make? Do deposits differ for investment properties to one you plan to live in? What is the difference between a 5% and a 20% deposit? For this week's episode I sit down again with our incredible mortgage broker, Chelsea Burton, to answer all these questions.  To learn more about The Property Mentors or...

This week's episode was inspired by a listener's question submitted through our FAQ page and it's all to do with stamp duty. It can be a complicated thing to wrap your head around however, it's mostly unavoidable in the investment world. So let's learn about it! What is it? Why do we have to pay it? Is it different in every state? And are there ways to save on it? Our inve...

For this week's episode, we bring you another investors journey as alongside mentoring our valued members we also love to celebrate and share their wins, look back on how far they’ve come and to hear about their goals. Our investor for today is Peter Ward, who throughout his time here has been mentored by the incredible Robert. Today Peter shares his journey, including the investment advice h...

What are investors currently searching for on services such as Google? Given the time of year tax related topics are popular, but they're also looking for guidance. But what does that mean? For today's bite size episode, I invite back Aaron Best, our Members Experience Director to talk about what online trends he's seeing in the market currently. If you would like to attend our free...

This week's episode is jam-packed full of super helpful information about a topic that’s been mentioned many times in past episodes. Earlier in the week, I sat down with Tuan Duong who is the founder of Duo Tax Quantity Surveyors, to talk all things depreciation. What is it? How does it work, who is able to make the most of it and what it has to do with property investment? Enjoy! Visit  Duo...

It's been a hot minute since we've had a mentor feature on the podcast so this week I sit down with Robert Pasqualini, a senior mentor here at The Property Mentors. Today, I asked him to bring to the table some of the common mistakes he's seen investors make, especially when starting out in hope to help others avoid them all together. Enjoy. To learn more about The Property Mentors...

Are all loans the same? Does a lower interest rate with a bank mean it's the best option for you? For this weeks episode, I've got our incredible mortgage broker, Chelsea Burton, back again to talk to me about what to look for in a loan. Enjoy. To learn more about The Property Mentors or to book a discovery call with one of our mentors visit www.thepropertymentors.com.au To purchase a co...

The election is just around the corner and everyone is keeping a close eye on it.  Someone who could talk on this for days on end is our investment expert Luke Harris. Today we touch on what impact elections have had in the past, what the major parties have been discussing this time around and whether or not a change in government should deter anyone from investing. To learn more about The Propert...

It's always a topic of conversation but especially now. Interest rates have gone up but should investors be concerned? Well, not unless you have a plan in place. Listen now to hear Luke's unique perspective that you're probably not hearing through all the noise of the media.   If you have a question for Luke for an upcoming FAQ episode you can submit them to www.investorintelligence...

Wouldn't it be nice to be able to predict the future of your investments or at least have a well informed idea of what they'd look like? For this week's episode I sit down with Aaron Best, the Product and Development Lead for Augur Investor. This highly advanced tool is designed to gather all aspects of an investment and predict what an investor can expect financially from their pro...