The Double Shot

James and Mitch discuss: - Mothers Day. - Man vs Gorilla. - Tariffs embargo.  - Rentvesting boom? - Household spending data - what does it tell us? - Castle Group $119m purchase in Austral - we unpack the deal. - Buy/Sell. - Stat fact - when does the average property investor sell?   Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They...

- I’ve been told I have a borrowing capacity of $400,000 due to a $70,000 HECS debt. I also have $80,000 cash to put down — what should I do? - How many investors own three or more investment properties? - Would you buy an apartment today if you don’t have enough to purchase a house?   Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | alexf@jlf.com.au All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do...

James and Alex discuss: - Alex new house - buying and selling experience. - Election result. - Corelogic April data - 4 months of in, what do we know. - Stockland, Australia's biggest developer, interesting quarter result insights. - Warren Buffett last shareholder meeting - how does the legend stack up statistically? - Buy/Sell. - Stat Fact.   Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | alexf@jlf.com.au All...

- I am already 47 years old has 1 investment property. Annual income of $140000. With the current interest rates do you think I still have the chance to add another investment property? - Do your experts allow for Land Tax costs (per states) in your/our strategy? As land values are only increasing. - My valuation on my own home came in higher when I upgraded to an inspection - why is that?   Get i...

Mitch and James discuss: - Weekend happenings. - Feedback. - Government tax collections up - how much tax does the average Aussie pay? - Vacancy rate data out - what does it mean? - Melbourne auction clearance data interesting. - Buy/Sell. - Who am I?   Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or a...

- Is it better to do interest only or P&I (principal and interest) for investments? - What is your opinion about investing in real estate with an SMSF (self managed super fund) ? Is it worth it considering the costs associated with SMSF + LRBA (Limited recourse borrowing arrangements)? - Why is it not recommended to use the same bank for loans to multiple houses?   Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com....

James and Mitch discuss: - Easter recap. - Mitch descending on Melbourne. - Unemployment rate and impact. - Building commencements and what it means. - Population – where will 3.6 million people be going? - Buy/Sell. - Who am I?   Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accuracy of their inform...

- Is it better hold in super and salary sacrifice to avoid Capital Gains Tax?  - I have one child still in daycare, cost of daycare is means tested. Is there a way to get investment properties without the income from that investment going against your income?  - Whats the best way to purchase property if you own your own business/company? Is it harder to obtain finance from the banks? Get in touch...

James and Mitch discuss: - The weekend that was: Masters, Adelaide tourism, election promises… - First home buyer incentives – election 101. - Interstate migration numbers out. - The Oracle has spoken. - Buy/Sell - Who am I?   Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accuracy of their informatio...

- What incentives are there for landlords to invest in solar panels? - If we stop full time work and stop paying any tax, does the depreciation schedule still help give you cash flow? - What has changed in the last 2 years for you to be bullish on Melbourne?   Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au   All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliabi...

James and Mitch discuss: - Aussie butchers win bronze! - Mitch allowed 2nd of 3 golf chats for 2025. - Trump’s tariffs. - Household spending data. - Housing approval data. - What does it all mean for interest rates? - Buy/Sell - Who am I?   Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au   All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accuracy of...

- I’ve been looking at purchasing a dual occupancy (1 x 2 bedroom & 1 x 3 bedroom house on a block of land). The bank’s valuation came in under the purchase price — should I drop the property? - With The Gabba being demolished — will that have a negative impact on property values in the area? - My friend gave me advice that I should not, under any circumstances, build a 3 bedroom home. If I ca...

James and Mitch discuss: - Brisbane Olympics. - Recent study from big firm… - QLD valuer general figures out. - AVID buying AV Jennings. - House prices in March. - Buy/Sell. - Who am I?   Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accuracy of their information. Not for commercial use.

Mitch and James back this week to discuss: -Election / budget week is inescapable. - Mitch's doppelganger. - Overseas migration struggling to be contained. - Budget takeaway – Help to Buy. - Mortgage stress numbers from RBA. - Buy/Sell. - Who am I?   Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accu...

- Are there ways that you can get more growth in your property than the overall market? - Is the land (location) more important or a new build ? - Can you explain how we get a tax benefit if our properties are positive cash flow?   Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accuracy of their infor...

James Mitch discuss: - Post-Alfred check in. - Melbourne went off on the weekend. - WA Election round up. - Dutton pushing for WFH – what impact does it have on property? - 5 years on from Covid – property landscape before and after. - Trump’s tariffs – what do they mean and impact? - Buy/Sell - Who am I?   Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au All views and opinions discussed are...

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred has disrupted our regular programming, so we’re bringing you a timely and insightful conversation between James and a special guest. This week, The Demographics Group’s Simon Kuestenmacher unpacks the key trends shaping Australia’s cities, workforce, and population.    We explore the role of migration in driving economic growth, how our biggest cities are evolving, and t...

- Interest rates are still high - can we expect it to be reduced to 4% by the end of 2025? - All of the properties near me are starting price 1.6 million, how can we afford this as an investment? - What’s the best strategy to pay off home loan on PPOR? Send us your questions: jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliab...

James and Mitch discuss: - Tropical Cyclone Alfred - NRL in Las Vegas: Is it worth the effort? - New South Wales’ new rezoning laws: Westfield is quick to capitalise! - CoreLogic data insights and the latest property trends - Alex shares an interesting article on the 15% foreign resident capital gains withholding tax (FRCGW) - Blackstone’s Stephen Schwarzman took home how much?! - Buy/Sell - Who A...

James and Mitch discuss:  - Surfboard vs. bike sales?! - The top six hobbies in your thirties - Queensland waiving stamp duty for first-home buyers - New South Wales rezoning laws—good news for landowners (sort of) - Buy/Sell - Who Am I?   Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accuracy of the...

This week, we’re doing something a little different. James is joined by Joe Stimson, a professional rugby league player with over 100 NRL games under his belt, including stints with the Melbourne Storm, one of Australia’s most successful sporting organizations. Beyond his achievements on the field, Joe has built a strong foundation in personal finance and property investing as a client of Custodia...

- Do you take into consideration factors such as vacancy, maintenance and property manager fee's with the properties when calculating cash flow? - What are your thoughts on NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) investment properties? The yields look great on face value. - What property profile is the "safe/best" to invest in? (2, 3 or 4 bedrooms)   Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchel...

James and Mitch discuss: - Where can you get the best coffee in Australia? - RBA cuts rates (!) - HECS debts being excluded from borrowing calculations. - Insurer bashing – are they taking the mickey? - Buy/Sell - Who am I?   Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accuracy of their information...

- At the moment I can purchase a small block of land with a terrace house on it. Am I better to wait and purchase a bigger block with a traditional house on it? - Do you think the outcome of this years election will have a different impact on property markets depending on who gets in?  - Can you weigh up the risk and reward of selling a property under the PPR 6-year rule to avoid capital gains tax...

James and Mitch discuss: - Superbowl recap including half time show. - Mitch and James questionable footwear decisions. - How much do you need for retirement / financial independence? - Australia’s most expensive home sale record broken! - Discretionary spending data and what it means for next week’s rates decision. - Buy/Sell - Who am I?   Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au All...