Perth Property Insider Podcast

Lots has been happening in the Perth property market and with the Spring selling season ahead it’s an exciting opportunity to make the right move. For our quarterly update, I’ve conducted extensive research regarding the Perth property market to guide you in your real estate journey. Discussing the current figures on the Perth sale and rental market, property clock timing, the differen...

Investing in a property is one big step forward, while there is lots of profit potential, a big mistake can cost you a fortune and drown you in stress. Lack of essential knowledge in property investing can lead you to dire consequences. It all starts with your suburb selection, and then before making any commitment, there’s a lot that you need to look into including the area around the property, f...

Welcome back for part 2 of my exciting conversation with Bryce Holdaway and his armchair guide to property investing success!   In part 1, Bryce and I got clear on the solid foundations for property investing including money management mastery and his take on why investors get stuck. We also got to know Bryce and how he started out in property investing.   For this episode, Bryce shares...

If you want to build a property portfolio that gives you $2000 a week passive income, it helps to have a guide from one of Australia’s most successful property investment advisers who has already helped thousands of other investors achieve their passive income goals.   In this episode and the next, I am delighted to have Bryce Holdaway host of the Property Couch Podcast and partner at E...

Once you start investing in property, it only makes sense to keep going, right? But how do you find the money for your next deposit?    Accumulating wealth and building a solid property portfolio starts with the right money management and investment techniques. In today’s episode, I’ll delve into how you can start building the deposit you need for your next purchase.  &n...

Home renovations are huge undertakings, especially when you plan on renting or selling in the future. Planning for increased owner-occupier appeal ensures you receive massive returns on your investment.     Today I’m joined by Transformations Renovations Founder, Kellie Dobbie. With over 20 years of renovation experience, Kellie shares with us her insider tips and tricks for c...

I am a firm believer of the saying that if you have never made a mistake in your life, then you haven’t done anything. This rings true when it comes to investment.     The road to where I am now was not always smooth and linear.  I had my fair share of misses, but I wanted to succeed more than anything. One of the biggest ways for me to do so was to learn from my mistakes and...

I’ve been wanting to take you inside the importance and intricacies of successful asset selection. And what better expert to discuss this with than my financial planner Stuart Wemyss of Pro Solution Private Clients.  We talked about how you can bulletproof your long term property investment plan, and what you really should be looking to buy. What does it really mean to be buying well, h...

Passive income is the ultimate reward of property investment.  Although most investors get stuck at 1-2 properties and are not growing a big enough portfolio to replace their incomes and give themselves a comfortable retirement… So why is that? In this episode I take you inside the top 10 reasons that I’ve personally found myself and other investors to get stuck, how to avoid the...

Are you one of those property buyers that have blind-purchased without considering all the factors affecting the future sale and growth potential?…  I sure hope not!   There are so many factors we need to consider before committing to a purchase and some are much more important than others.  What factors are driving growth? What state is the rental market in? Is it in the cat...

Whether it’s your first investment or not, it’s easy to get carried away with the thrill of investing in property! You lose sight of the basics and possibly end up regretting a few things later that may not be easy to undo. I am no stranger to getting my thrills from investing and boy, did I have a lot to learn!  In this short but powerful episode, I’m here to tell you why y...

When you’re dead set about securing a rental property, the first thing you need to know is that competition for a tenancy is massive. Property managers can receive multiple applications before they even show the property, so you’ll need to make sure that yours gets their undivided attention! Jewayne Loong joins me again for this episode, to give you the insider tips on how to make your...

Should you buy an establishment property or build new?... Have you ever noticed that all the spruikers seem to suggest that new is best! You could choose to build a shiny new house that is free of maintenance woes, and has a bevy of tax benefits However it’s possible that the land itself will not appreciate as you hoped it would in the long run. What about an established area that is tried a...

Should you focus on cash flow or growth? Most property investors fall into one of two camps. One camp invests in positive cash flow properties. And the other one prefers investing in the highest performing suburb for growth. While I myself prefer to focus on growth, it is still important to get the perspective of the cash flow-focused investors. So I’ve brought in Easy Buyer’s Agent To...

The Perth property market continues to hum along with some changes over who is driving the market and what is in demand.   More tenants are looking to get out of renting, and into their own home in the established suburbs around town, home owner buying fever is cooling off, the unit market is picking up and the rental market is remaining tight with more price increases to come. Plus Pert...

Where are the new train stations planned for Perth and which if any of these suburbs might be a good investment opportunity? If you’re a property investor, you might be excited to find out where and when the new train stations are expected to be built and what sort of impact they may have.  So for today, I’m going to talk about the benefits they’ll bring to an area, and my t...

Should you buy an asset for growth or for cash flow? In Part 2 of my talk with Money School’s Lacey Filipich, she and I discuss asset selection and negative gearing. She answers questions such as, “Should you prioritise cash flow or growth?”, “Should you pay someone to invest for you?”, and “How do you achieve financial independence sooner?”  &nb...

Growing up we’re taught about a lot of things. But there’s one thing people missed gaining a good understanding of…. Financial Education I’ve seen it often go wrong with people who manage to create some wealth. By not having a solid foundation, they find themselves sinking back instead of rising further. To help you avoid this roller coaster, I’ve brought in the auth...

Will we see the Perth property market follow the trends happening on the East Coast? The Perth market can sometimes be seen as entirely separate from the rest of Australia, but from a broader perspective, we shouldn’t discount what’s happening in other parts of our country and the influence on our market.  My guest is going to be a treat to the listeners. He’s recently been...

How well is your suburb of choice going to perform? When it comes to choosing the right suburb, there are a lot of factors you should be looking into. But after doing my extensive research on the best performing suburbs in Perth, I’ve learned something very interesting.  I’ve found that there are 2 key growth drivers that are major contributors to a suburb’s performance. In...

Let’s continue our discussion on finding a subdividable property that stacks up.   For those who haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, I suggest you get into it first so that you’ll learn all the steps you need to take to avoid mistakes when starting your search.  In Part 2 of my interview with repeat guest, Jay Sidhu from Vision Surveys Consulting, we’ll be going...

Are you wondering how to find a subdividable property that stacks up?... There’s quite a bit you should be looking at before you close the deal.  To help you get an extensive understanding, I’m bringing in one of my previous guests. My good friend, Jay Sidhu from Vision Surveys Consulting, is back for another 2-part episode. With all the interest in finding subdividable properties...

If you want to buy well in this hot Perth market you need to be the most prepared and ready buyer in the area that knows what to pay extra for and what to walk away from.   Even in a hot market, mistakes can be made and money can be lost… Sometimes those mistakes may not even show up until later when it's too late.  I’m here to share with you my own tips for buying in a...

Living a life of happiness and fulfillment is the ultimate goal for everyone, isn't it?. But some of us end up chasing the wrong things, thinking those would give us happiness. Being on the journey of finding fulfillment myself, I have picked up some very valuable realisations along the way. So today, I want to talk about my own journey of lifestyle design and the six core human needs which need t...

A financial mistake can really set you back in your investing journey while the right decisions can compound to get you ahead safely and much faster.  I myself have been spending a lot of time thinking about how to make better overall investing decisions. So I’ve brought in my personal financial adviser, Stuart Wemyss, today to discuss some of the common mistakes and how to make better...