Navigating Property

The property investing landscape just changed overnight. In this special episode, Ben Plohl is joined by Richard Morgan from Freedom Funding to break down the massive proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax. Forget "buying and hoping"—the days of lazy investing are over. Ben and Richard unpack why it's time to pause and plan, how carried-forward losses actually wor...

In today’s episode, we’re talking about something most people forget after they buy a property: The Post-Purchase Review. Buying the property is just the beginning, smart investors know that  what you do next  determines whether your property performs over the long term. We'll cover: The 5 key things you should always review post-purchase Common mistakes and missed opportunities. A few real exampl...

Whether you're buying your first home, your next investment, or just exploring the market, understanding the actual steps involved, and the risks at each stage, can save you serious time, money, and stress. Here’s what we’re covering today: First, we’ll unpack some of the most common mistakes we see buyers make, and how to avoid them. Then, we’ll walk you through our Pro Buyer Playbook, how profes...

Welcome to Invest Like a Pro , our mini-series filled with actionable tips and advice to help you succeed in the Property Market. In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the most crucial elements of property investing— selecting the right location . Choosing the right location can be the game-changer for your property investments. Whether you're aiming for capital growth, rental yields, o...

Welcome to  Invest Like a Pro, our  new mini series for actionable tips and advice to help you succeed in the Property Market. In today’s episode, we’ll break down the factors that influence property markets, from macroeconomic factors like interest rates and inflation to more localised elements like supply and demand, infrastructure projects, and population growth. We’ll also talk about market cy...

Welcome to  Invest Like a Pro, our  new mini series for actionable tips and advice to help you succeed in the Property Market. In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the most crucial elements of property investing— defining your mindset and strategy . Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting, having a clear, focused approach is key to achieving long-term success. First, we&#39...

For this episode, I'm joined by Devan King. Devan is the founder of Ikigai Wealth. A full service financial advisory firm with a life centric approach that helps people make smart financial decisions. We are going to chat about the Property Investment Toolkit and dive into key strategies investors need to consider to ensure long term success. We'll also discuss how property can be used to hit your...

Melbourne has been constrained by several factors that are transitory in nature, but the long-term fundamentals of Melbourne and Geelong remain strong, with a robust economy, strong population growth tipped to overtake that of Sydney and a large infrastructure pipeline, making it one of the most liveable cities in the world. Of course we need to tread carefully, with LGA and suburb selection being...

Joining me on this episode is Mike Mortlock from MCG Quantity Surveyors, a national quantity surveying firm who specialise in tax depreciation reports.  Mike and his team also undertake a lot of market research so I’m excited to dive into some of their latest analysis. Key topics we discuss: What is tax depreciation and why is it important to the investor? Data on missed or unclaimed deductions? K...

This episode discusses one of the hottest topics in property investment. Should I invest in a capital city or consider a regional city. We chat about the pros and cons of both and dive into some of the fundamentals we look for when considering a regional city for investment. Our guest on this episode is Lisa Wood, a buyers agent at BFP Property Group, ex regional sales agent and someone who has li...

This episode highlights the importance of working with a team of professionals such as buyers agents, mortgage brokers, conveyancers, and accountants in property investment and how this benefits clients. Our guest on this episode Jeremy Iannuzzelli is one of Australia's property accountants and a successful investor himself. He shares some valuable insights and takeaways, not to be missed! For...

This episode takes you behind the scenes of a typical investment purchase, from the moment you decide to invest, all the way through to settlement. We touch on: - Why having a strategy is important - Financing - Suburb selection, research - Negotiation - Due Diligence - Legals - Property management - Settlement For more information about how Ben and his team can help you, visit  bfpproperty.com