Scouting Australia Podcast

Welcome back to the APS News Bulletin, your source for the latest updates and insights from the Australian property market. Join Sammy Gordon, as he breaks down this week's most pressing updates and announcements along with his expert analysis to keep you informed and on top of news.    If you enjoyed this episode, please write in and let us know! If you have any news you'd like Sam to share his p...

In this week's episode, Sam Gordon and James Ibrahim are joined by Morgan Holmes, Luke Teeuwsen, Brendan Geoghegan and Bailey Holmes for a deep dive into how to invest with a partner. Our guests share their unique experiences, the key factors behind their success, and practical tips for those looking to invest as a team (or separately). Whether you invest solo, with a partner, or take a different...

Welcome back to the APS News Bulletin, your source for the latest updates and insights from the Australian property market. Join Sammy Gordon, as he breaks down this week's most pressing updates and announcements along with his expert analysis to keep you informed and on top of news.    If you enjoyed this episode, please write in and let us know! If you have any news you'd like Sam to share his p...

This week, Sam and Jimmy sit down with APS heavyweights Brendan Geoghegan (Discovery Call Strategist + Head of Education at SOP) and Luke Teeuwsen (Head of Strategy) to break down the biggest mistakes that can cripple your property portfolio. From the dangers of having no strategy — or worse, the wrong strategy OR changing course halfway through — to the costly impact of listening to the wrong peo...

Welcome back to the APS News Bulletin, your source for the latest updates and insights from the Australian property market. Join Sammy Gordon, as he breaks down this week's most pressing updates and announcements along with his expert analysis to keep you informed and on top of news.    If you enjoyed this episode, please write in and let us know! If you have any news you'd like Sam to share his p...

Sam Gordon and Jimmy Ibrahim are back in the studio for a long awaited portfolio breakdown, covering Sam’s journey from property 19 to 30. They revisit how he built his portfolio from the ground up, the beginnings of Australian Property Scout, and the impact of COVID on the housing market (and the opportunities that presented themselves to those who were game). Sam and Jimmy dive into the nitty gr...

Welcome back to the APS News Bulletin, your source for the latest updates and insights from the Australian property market. Join Sammy Gordon, as he breaks down this week's most pressing updates and announcements along with his expert analysis to keep you informed and on top of news.    If you enjoyed this episode, please write in and let us know! If you have any news you'd like Sam to share his p...

Welcome back to the APS News Bulletin, your source for the latest updates and insights from the Australian property market. Join Sammy Gordon, as he breaks down this week's most pressing updates and announcements along with his expert analysis to keep you informed and on top of news.    If you enjoyed this episode, please write in and let us know! If you have any news you'd like Sam to share his p...

In this week's episode, Sam Gordon and James Ibrahim are in the studio to break down the impact of this long-awaited rate cut, whether it’s enough to shake up the property market, and what changes it could bring along with it. They also dive into the likelihood of further cuts, and what this shift means for rents, active investors, and those looking to sell. Plus, with the rate-rising cycle finall...

Welcome back to the APS News Bulletin, your source for the latest updates and insights from the Australian property market. Join Sammy Gordon, as he breaks down this week's most pressing updates and announcements along with his expert analysis to keep you informed and on top of news.    If you enjoyed this episode, please write in and let us know! If you have any news you'd like Sam to share his p...

In this week's episode, Sam Gordon and Jimmy Ibrahim are joined by APS Strategist and Property Economist Luke Teeuwsen for another jam-packed Q&A session. Sammy is fired up and ready to tackle some big questions around debt reduction, granny flats, and the ever-evolving cash flow landscape in 2025. We’ll break down the pros and cons of pre-fab granny flats versus traditional builds, unpack the aff...

Welcome back to the APS News Bulletin, your source for the latest updates and insights from the Australian property market. Join Sammy Gordon, as he breaks down this week's most pressing updates and announcements along with his expert analysis to keep you informed and on top of news.    If you enjoyed this episode, please write in and let us know! If you have any news you'd like Sam to share his p...

On this weeks episode, we sit down with Lil and Deklan, two of the hardest-working and most genuine people you’ll come across. In just 20 months, they’ve built an impressive portfolio — 8 properties, 10 rentals, with a total value of $4.1 million and $1.1 million in equity. But their journey didn’t start with real estate; from flipping BMXs and motorbikes to trading GameStop shares and saving hard...

Welcome back to the APS News Bulletin, your source for the latest updates and insights from the Australian property market. Join Sammy Gordon, as he breaks down this week's most pressing updates and announcements along with his expert analysis to keep you informed and on top of news.    If you enjoyed this episode, please write in and let us know! If you have any news you'd like Sam to share his p...

Welcome back to the APS News Bulletin, your source for the latest updates and insights from the Australian property market. Join Sammy Gordon, as he breaks down this week's most pressing updates and announcements along with his expert analysis to keep you informed and on top of news.    If you enjoyed this episode, please write in and let us know! If you have any news you'd like Sam to share his p...

Welcome back to the APS News Bulletin, your source for the latest updates and insights from the Australian property market. Join Sammy Gordon, as he breaks down this week's most pressing updates and announcements along with his expert analysis to keep you informed and on top of news.    If you enjoyed this episode, please write in and let us know! If you have any news you'd like Sam to share his p...

In this week's episode, Sam Gordon and James Ibrahim are joined in the studio by APS Strategists Luke Teeuwsen and Naaman Ward, along with Discovery Call Strategist and experienced property investor Brendan Geoghegan. They tackle whether rent money is OR IS NOT dead money!   It's a phrase we hear all the time, often by parents urging their kids to buy a home instead of exploring more intelligent i...

Welcome back to the APS News Bulletin, your source for the latest updates and insights from the Australian property market. Join Sammy Gordon, as he breaks down this week's most pressing updates and announcements along with his expert analysis to keep you informed and on top of news.    If you enjoyed this episode, please write in and let us know! If you have any news you'd like Sam to share his p...

This week, Sam Gordon is joined by APS client Adam to unpack his incredible property journey to date. With a portfolio built in just 12 months totalling $1,606,500 in total purchase price and a valuation of $2,136,000, Adam and Kerry have unlocked $530,000 in equity and positioned themselves for a massive 2025. From humble beginnings in Mount Druitt, where his parents worked tirelessly to support...

In the first Q&A for 2025, hosts Sammy Gordon and Jimmy Ibrahim tackle a diverse range of listener questions, offering practical insights and strategies for property investors at all stages. They explore how to build a cash-flow-neutral portfolio before embarking on extended travel, the impact of unused pre-approvals on credit scores, and how buyer’s agent fees work within SMSFs.   The duo also we...

Get ready to make 2025 the year you crush your property investing goals! In the first episode back this year, Sammy Gordon is joined by Jimmy Ibrahim as they dive into the actionable strategies to help you take charge of your property investing in 2025 and beyond. From assessing your current portfolio and setting realistic goals, to making sacrifices and focusing on wealth creation over appearance...

Welcome back to the APS News Bulletin, your source for the latest updates and insights from the Australian property market. Join Sammy Gordon and Jimmy Ibrahim, as they break down the latest news articles involving the infamous APS 2024 Christmas Party Yacht reel that blew up on social media.   If you enjoyed this episode, please write in and let us know! If you have any news you'd like Sam to sha...

In the final episode for 2024, Sam Gordon and Jimmy Ibrahim are joined in the studio by Morgan Holmes, Lukey Teeuwsen, Brendan Geoghegan and Bailey Holmes. The team are here to discuss and break down the best podcast episodes of the year and biggest take aways of 2024. Sam shares the most downloaded episodes from the past 12 months, along with most downloaded episodes of all time. Who will take th...

Welcome back to the APS News Bulletin, your source for the latest updates and insights from the Australian property market. Join Sammy Gordon and Tim Lawless, Head of Research at CoreLogic, as they break down the latest Interest Rate Announcement and predicts the 2025 housing market.  If you enjoyed this episode, please write in and let us know! If you have any news you'd like Sam to share his poi...

In this week's episode, Sam Gordon and James Ibrahim are joined in the studio by APS Strategist Luke Teeuwsen to discuss the age old debate of metro vs regional areas to purchase in. Understanding the difference between these two areas is vital, along with many other factors that may come into play; such as supply and demand, associated risks (or perceived risks), timing the markets (and understan...