Brick to the Future: Property Investment Show

Imagine being able to go back 25 years and start your investment journey all over again. What would you do differently? That's the question we explore today with Matt Lewison, CEO of OpenCorp and Michael Beresford, Executive Director - Investment Services at OpenCorp.. Key Points: Initial Blunders and Misconceptions: Matt shares his early experiences in investing, highlighting his advantage o...

Introduction: Hosts introduce the topic: Is property investing risky or safe? They tease that they will explore the risks associated with property investment and effective strategies for mitigating those risks. Opening Discussion: Opencorp Group CEO Matt Lewison, set the stage for the conversation. They establish that risk is inherent in any investment, including property. Matt emphasizes the impo...

Introduction Welcome to Brick to the future, your go-to source for property investment insights and strategies. In this episode, we'll delve into the ever-evolving property market and explore the factors driving property prices and investment trends. Join us as we dissect key market dynamics and debunk some common misconceptions.   Impact of COVID-19 on the Property Market Discussion of the u...

Should I Pay Off My Own Home or Invest?   Introduction: Welcome back, everyone! In today's episode, we're diving into one of the most common questions in the realm of personal finance: Should I pay off my own home or invest in property? We're privileged to have Michael Beresford, aka Boz, joining us. Boz is an expert in property investment, known for uncovering those hidden advantag...

Introduction: Welcome back to Brick to the Future Podcast. In today's episode, we're diving deep into the intricate landscape of property investment, featuring insights from our resident property investment expert, Michael 'Boz' Beresford, and the CEO of OpenCorp, Matthew Lewison.  As we approach the start of 2024 and set our sights on the ever-evolving property market, we&apos...

Join us in this episode as we delve into the essential elements of property investment with Michael ‘Boz’ Beresford from OpenCorp, our resident property investment expert, and Opencorp CEO, Matthew Lewison. In our last podcast, Michael Beresford explored the potential of using knowledge and equity from the first investment property to leap into subsequent properties without needing to save for add...

You're listening to Brick to the Future , the property investment show for everyday Australians., brought to you by OpenCorp. We cut through the white noise, so you can minimize risk and make smart informed investment decisions. If you're after tips and strategies while building a property portfolio that suits your lifestyle, you're in the right place. In this episode, which kicks o...

Cam McLellan joins OpenCorp CEO, Matt Lewison to run through the most common questions people ask them around Fears, Avoiding Mistakes & Lessons Learnt.  In this discussion, Cam and Matt touch on:  Buying close to home Self-managing tenants Buying at auction - competing to pay more than everybody else Asking a real estate agent or a buyers advocate for investment advice Over-capitalising - and...

The second part of this series is all about the reasons why it makes financial sense to build a new property, rather than buying established. Cam introduces a foundational point: If you think about 2 properties, one new and one looking tired, the newer one will rent faster and for more each week. Cam and Matt discuss the following points: Repairs and maintenance - buying existing can cost thousand...

Cam McLellan chats with OpenCorp CEO, Matt Lewison, to discuss why some investors buy established rather than build new properties. In this discussion, Cam and Matt touch on: Maximising rental yield Why new investors invest 90% with their eyes How smart investors invest 90% with their brains Taking emotion out of the equation Doing due-diligence into builders reputations and build quality Cam ment...

Cam McLellan chats with his colleague, Matt Lewison, about the number one question people ask: 'How Much Is Enough?' Cam discusses his method of calculating how much is needed for retirement, working backwards from where someone would be without an investment plan.  Cam's initial goal of $100k annually in passive income was not achievable using super. Matt stresses the importance of...

Cam McLellan and Matthew Lewison are directors of OpenCorp, Australia's leading property investment specialists. In this episode, Cam and Matt provide the clarity in the second of a two-part 'mini-series' discussing 'What is Sustainable Financial Independence'. Steps to achieve SFI Goals & Plans Keeping on track Measure your success What are the differences between ass...

OpenCorp's Cam McLellan and Matt Lewison discuss the concept of sustainable financial independence in this two part podcast: Why it looks differerent for different people Why its impossible to save your way to financial security The three legs of the stool - income, spending & investments Working hard to get initial savings to start an investment portfolio Cam and Matt break down the impo...

OpenCorp's Cam McLellan and Matt Lewison start Season 3 of Brick To The Future with an exciting topic - How to buy in a hot market. The guys discuss: How to get a good deal Pitfalls to avoid How not to be overwhelmed by the fast moving pace of the market Why is buying at auction a bad move for investors and selling by auction a great move for sellers? Cam and Matt reveal their own experiences...

Cam recieves a great question for this episode: 'I have 4 properties, 5-10 years from retirement - how do we get things to a stage where we can live off the income in retirement'. Cam and Matt discuss the fact - you should always begin with the end in mind. Matt reveals some of his advice and expertise in his own real-life examples - helping his father work through creating income from h...

Teamwork makes the dream work!  This episode, Cam and Matt chat through building your property investment team. With all the complexities involved in successfully building a property portfolio, and holding it, building a team to help you on your journey must be a priority. Key points discussed: Who should you trust? Understand your goals and choose team members with relevant experience Conflict of...

OpenCorp's Cam McLellan and Matt Lewison talk through possibly the most common questions posed by prospective investors: 'When Should I Start?'.  Typically followed by 'When Should I Buy Again?' Starting and building portfolio's are specialities of Cam and Matt, so this episode is sure to be a great one! Key points discussed:  Minimizing Risks  Checklist for starting...

OpenCorp's Cam McLellan and Matt Lewison discuss the big question facing prospective investors - what if I don't have a deposit yet?  Key points discussed  Investment options – How to increase the amount of money available What to do with the savings you currently have  What is the quickest option to get into the property market right now  This episode is a great place to start for those...

OpenCorp's Cam McLellan and Matt Lewison address a number of big questions frequently asked by aspiring property investors, including: How much money do you need to get started in property? How much income do you need to build a property portfolio? Is property investing just for the rich? Will investing in property impact on my lifestyle? Plus Matt shares his thinking around the three key thi...

In this special episode of BRICK TO THE FUTURE, OpenCorp's Director of Investment Services, Michael Beresford, explains why proposed relaxing of lending laws are a big plus for property investors. Michael unpacks the origins of the current lending laws and how they were brought in, in the wake of the Global Financial Crisis. He looks at a recent announcement made by Federal Treasurer, Josh Fr...

This episode of BRICK TO THE FUTURE is a replay of the March edition of OpenCorp's popular Live Q&A Show, a monthly Facebook livestream in which our panel of in-house experts answer viewers' questions around all things property investment. The March show featured OpenCorp's Michael 'Boz' Beresford, Al Lewison and Cam McLellan, back together as a panel for the first tim...

This special episode of BRICK TO THE FUTURE features an insightful conversation between OpenCorp's Director of Investment Services, Michael Beresford, and Nerida Conisbee , Chief Economist for REA Group.  Nerida is one of Australia's go-to media commentators when it comes to property. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge around economic trends and how they impact property markets ar...

Cam McLellan sits down with his OpenCorp colleague, Matt Lewison, to dissect what the "optimum size and quality property" should look like, and why investors need to be mindful of over-capitalising during the building process.   In this discussion, Cam and Matt touch on: A valuable lesson Cam learned early on in his property investing career that carries over to today for OpenCorp client...

This episode of BRICK TO THE FUTURE is a replay of the February edition of OpenCorp's popular Live Q&A Show, a monthly Facebook livestream in which our panel of in-house experts answer viewers' questions around all things property investment. The February show was hosted by OpenCorp director, Matthew Lewison, together with our relationship manager, Natalie Ravaneschi. Terrific questi...

This episode is a replay of a candid conversation between OpenCorp's Cam McLellan and Alex Whitlock (filling in for host Phil Tarrant) on The Smart Property Investment Show . In what is a broad-ranging informal chat, Cam shares his thoughts on the post-COVID market by reflecting on previous market cycles. He touches on property performance, repetitive trends, understanding the difference betw...