The Double Shot

- What do you think about Dual Occupancy Homes? - I have a 2 bedroom townhouse in Mascot, Sydney. Should I sell it and buy a house for long term investment? - How can I increase our borrowing power for the same salary we make so we can buy more properties?   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...

James and Mitch back for 2025, discussing: - Tourism numbers – which countries cracked the top 5? - Inflation numbers out – what does it mean for interest rates going into 2025? - House price and buyer/seller data unpacked – what and where the trends are. - Bond data – “this is fascinating, but bear with me…” - Buy/Sell - Who am I?   Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au All views...

SHE IS BACK! Mitch, James and Alex discuss: - Did Alex listen to the pod during the year? - Mitch held accountable. - Biggest news items of 2024. - Property market review 2024. - Biggest property influencing news item of 2024. - Buy/Sell - Who am I? (Mitch does PB).   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...

- With Bitcoin up 140% this year, clearly beating house prices, do you think this should be part of an investment strategy? - Do you have any book gift ideas going into Christmas? - I’m assessing property investment opportunities at the moment - should I stop and revisit in the new year given the market isn't very active over Christmas?    Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au   Al...

Mitch and James discuss: - Weekend going ons – silly season in full swing. - Go to option after a night out. - GDP data out – implication on rates. - Nappy Valley and Tombstone Towns – destinations for highest natural population growth. - Building activity unpacked. - Buy/Sell. - Who am I – spotify wrap version.   Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au   All views and opinions discu...

- We have 3 investment properties originally set up as 80/20 ownership between my wife and myself. 80% me as I am/was the higher income earner. My wife has now retired from the workforce and is on an allocated pension. How difficult would it be to transfer ownership 100% to my name to continue to reap the tax advantages or would the legal costs outweigh the tax benefits? - Are there still properti...

Mitch and James discuss: - Data Centres and their power usage. - Tupperware news (!) - APRA announcement on mortgage buffers. - Help to Buy initiative released. - Upgraders dominating housing market now. - 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 info...

 - If you buy a huge block of land with an  old house. Is it easy to get a loan, so you can demolish and build 3 houses? - What are the critical steps to performing due diligence before purchasing a property? - What lessons can be learned from failed real estate investments?    Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au   All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do n...

James and Mitch discuss: - Black Friday. - Video calls on airplanes – good or bad? - Noosa triathlon challenge thrown down. - Buying off the plan – pro’s and con’s. - Overseas property purchase data out – big drop! Why? - Units growing faster than houses – why and where? - Buy/Sell - Who am I? (Mitch scores a PB)   Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au   All views and opinions disc...

- I need to know if property investment is worth if done oversees? For example, in UAE. How does it compare to investing in Australia? - With Trump winning the presidency in the US, how do you see that affecting Australia markets? - When are the best months to time your lease agreements to align with demand / supply cycles in each state?   Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au   Al...

Mitch and James back after the week break to discuss: - US election aftermath. - Mike Tyson and Jake Paul on Netflix. - Annual cash report from RBA has James excited. - Net overseas migration numbers out – are we on target? - Wage growth figures – what does it mean for rates? - Buy or sell. - Who am I?   Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au   All views and opinions discussed are t...

This week, we’re joined by Michael Matusik, a top Australian property market analyst and market/product advisor, to break down the forces shaping today’s housing market. We cover everything from the supply-demand crunch and rising prices to future investment opportunities. With Michael’s data-driven insights, discover how to navigate Australia’s evolving property landscape and uncover new wealth-b...

- What is negative gearing? - How can an investor build a diversified portfolio that balances risk and return? - What's the one piece of advice seasoned investors wish they knew before buying their first property?   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 fo...

James and Mitch discuss: - US election nearly over… - Has property investing peaked in Australia? Why? - Latest inflation and Reserve Bank data. - What will happen when interest rates come down? Domain has an interesting take on this. - Buy or 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 reli...

- What are the signs that a property market is overheating, and how should investors respond? - I have felt that house size and inclusions are becoming more influential in newer houses, more than land size. Do you see it this way? - Should investors mix up their portfolios with both higher yield and higher capital growth properties to accommodate each other?    Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mit...

James and Mitch discuss: - Townsville debrief. - QLD election done and decided. - Young rich list – who made it and what do they do? - APRA buffer wars. - Melbourne planning department goes bang. - Buy or 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...

- Why don't governments/countries teach money to their citizens starting from primary school? - I work fifo and pay 50k+ in tax, what are some ways i can reduce my tax? I have looked into salary sacrifice but cant with current employer - any other options? - How do you manage your debt when you get to 2, 3 or 4 properties? I’d be concerned about the repayments and whether I could afford it.    Get...

James and Mitch discuss: - Big junket coming up – checked luggage or carry on? - Report card feedback from James’ Mum. - Nedd Brockmann amazing effort. - Lowest births for 17 years – what does that mean and how do the States compare? - Unemployment data for September – what does it mean for rates? - Top professions for landlords – who comes out number 1 and who surprises? - Buy/Sell - Who am I?  ...

- If I am not in a place where I have enough equity for an 80 or 90% LVR, would it be worth taking a risk going as high as 95%LVR to make sure I get in before the next year of massive growth? - I saw on a business program that interest rates could rise with Japan's economy. Is that likely to happen here? - I’ve got an older property in regional NSW that is costing me about $800/month to hold - sho...

James and Mitch discuss: - Review of the show while James was away. - Mitch big weekend in Melbourne. - James week off. - Negatives and positives on Melbourne press and data. - Report cards for the Councils? - Housing hits $11T. - Fitzys listings. - Buy or 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...

- Do you recommend paying buyers agents for building your portfolio?  - When you’re looking for a location to invest in, how do you determine that it’s viable? - How do you use your super to buy property? 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...

James takes a well deserved break, so Mitch and special guest Terry discuss: - Terry’s journey over 30 year Real Estate career  - The lunch of the century and the bill that came with it - Terry’s first property purchase in 1971 and what it’s worth today  - Knackers Words of wisdom  - Buy/Sell - Who am I?   Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au   All views and opinions discussed are...

- If my increase of income doesn’t match the increases of repayments from buying more and more properties, how can I buy more properties? - I am UK expat, where I have investment properties, the banks lend there based purely on rental serviceability. I found in Australia serviceability is based on your employment income... Am I missing something? - As a first investment, I have been waiting for la...

James and Mitch discuss: - AFL Grand Final weekend happenings. - QLD election countdown is on. - Negative gearing – lots of noise, what it means, will it happen, what happens if it does. - Regional areas – developers going to the regions, does it stack up for investors and homeowners? - September house price data out – movers, shakers, take aways. - Buy or sell. - Who am I?   Get in touch jamesf@j...

- Is depreciating a home the same as a car or are they different? - What is the evidence / rationale for assuming 8% capital growth per annum? - What's your favourite book about real estate and wealth in general? (not you or your Uncle's book though)   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 ac...