The Double Shot

James and Mitch discuss:   - James stay at Scale residence – soap feedback.   - Sociopath on the loose – what does your chocolate choice say about you?   - Is work from home dead?   - USA drops rates 0.5%, RBA announcement, inflation data – what is means for us all.   - $100m sale in Toorak – worth it?   - Where did you make money on property this year?   - Buy/Sell   Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.a...

- Is property one your first home (that you live in) or is it your first investment? - Can you reduce your tax on your primary home to pay off your mortgage without getting an investment property? - I tried to negotiate a rate discount with my bank and they wouldn’t budge. Then went through all the process of refinancing and as the new lender requested discharge form they gave me the initial disco...

Mitch and James discuss:   - Kendrick and Drake post script. - First home buyers numbers on the climb. How do the Stayes stack up against each other with their offerings? - HIA home approval numbers - good news or not? - Population changes 2024 - where are they going and why? - Buy and Sell - aged care, presidents, regionals universities, cash and Nigel Satterley. - Who am I?   Get in touch jamesf...

- Do you think the Melbourne market will pick up? - How much should property mangers generally receive each month?  - What effect will today's GPD figures have on interest rates?   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. 

James and Mitch discuss: - Paralympics and start of Spring. - Insolvency data – biggest culprit goes to…? - GDP data and the per capita recession. - The job boom driven by public sector. - What it all adds up to when it comes to 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...

- Have we missed the boat buying in Sydney? - How much deposit should I put down for $1.5-2m house? What’s the sweet spot? - What is a good yield?   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. 

James and Mitch talk: - What can you do in 6 minutes? Get a loan? - Rise of co living and build to rent  - Unemployment data unpacked - ABS say 4.2%, Roy Morgan say 9.7% -- why such a big gap? What's the right number? - Buy or sell - has James lost touch? - US politics - Top searches domain real estate  - Multigenerational housing - Cash refunds on airlines   Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitch...

- Should you ever buy a property sight unseen? - How do you make sure you avoid the risk of property being vacant? - What are the best practices for negotiating with sellers to secure a favourable deal?   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 and Mitch back to discuss:   - End of footy season normal. - When was the last time you sprinted? - UN Population Data – work population to peak in 2081 and declining birth rates. - Stockland results unpacked – microcosm of Aus real estate market and insight. - Charter Hall results unpacked – why share price is increasing despite property valuations dropping? - NEW segment – buying or sellin...

- If you’ve just bought a property (own home) what’s the fastest way to get deposit together for a second property? - Does flipping houses stack up as a viable investment option? - What do you think the impact of a recession and/or ongoing global financial events will have on the property outlook for properties in Australia, particularly Melbourne?   Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf....

James and Mitch discuss:   - New Stadium for Brisbane back on again? - Starbucks new WFH CEO. - Sydney Metro opens, what it means for Sydney. - Land prices and new home sales data. - Big loss for Lend Lease… kind of… - James Hardie result and comparison with latest data on construction costs. - Best place to retire in Australia and why. - Suncorp results – last one as a bank after selling to ANZ  ...

- What factors should be considered when deciding between investing in metropolitan versus regional areas? - Where can I get more information about the building code changes in relation to wider hallways? - How can I identify an undervalued property in a competitive market?   Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not e...

James and Mitch discuss: - Olympics highlights. - How much are Aussies leaving on the table with their savings accounts? - How many million dollar suburbs are there in Australia? - Fitzy’s listings double whammy – Corelogic and REA reporting results. - Mirvac had a tough year… takeaways for commercial property investing. - Vacancy data. - Are rents still growing? - Shared housing on the up (purely...

- How can I maximise rental income from my property? - What impact does international investment have on the Australian property market? - What strategies can investors employ to navigate and benefit from market corrections and downturns in the property cycle?   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...

Mitch and James discuss:   - Share market rout. - Buffett dumping stock – Apple in particular. - Counter cyclical buying – how, what, when and local application. - House price data July. - Inflation data July and impact on interest rates. - Murray Bridge super city – good investment? - Vale Terry Snow   Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au All views and opinions discussed are that...

- Could you please explain how 100% of the property can be depreciated? Plus, what does this mean in terms of tax and negative gearing? - How do you monitor market cycles? - To recap on an earlier statement, why does the average property investor sell in 6-7 years?   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 re...

Mitch and James discuss: - Olympics highlights so far, plus why has Mitch got a black eye? - REX into administration? - NZ migration boom. - NSW tenancy law changes and what it means. - APRA buffers have been revisited – what was the outcome? - Office vacancy rate data out – how each city compares. - Where can you buy for under $600,000 in Australia today? - Fitzy’s listings back! - New building c...

- Where do you get the money from to have a positive (or at least break-even) cash flow? You need a deposit of at least 30%. Let’s say I have that 30%. It will take me 10 years to save for the next property. - What kind of property (house, apartment or other) will yield the best rental income? - Do you think the number of properties matters compared to the overall investment portfolio? I could hav...

James and Mitch discuss: - Bit going on this week – IT outages, US election, The Open, Tour de France & Olympics. - New Super University coming to Adelaide. - Office spaces are shrinking – where, why, what it means. - Falling fertility rate and impact on our housing uses going forward. - Lionel Messi Inter Miami deal unpacked. - Jobs data released – implication on RBA and rates.   Get in touch...

- When buying a property, how much land should I be looking for? - Should I buy properties in multiple locations or convert 1 larger property into 5 townhouses? - How do I invest when I’m struggling to pay my current mortgage?   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 informat...

James and Mitch discuss: - Huge weekend – sport, politics, unions and more. - On Cloud shoe brand growing at a whopping 55%! - What is the average home loan in Australia and how much does it differ State to State? - Australians officially second wealthiest per capita. - Fitzy’s listings back again. - Sale making 50% profit in two years! Pro’s and con’s of selling own home. - Pain and gain report d...

- Do you think this is the right time to buy when the interest rate could rise? - Should I sell my investment to reduce my own home debt? - Should I use my redraw against my home loan for a deposit on an investment property or would I be better off with a new loan?    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 r...

Mitch and James discuss: - Overseas political elections and what it all means - House approvals data and the picture it paints - Auction volumes showing some unusual trends for winter - ** New segment (surprise) ** - Foreign investors in Australia; who is buying, where and how many? - Pop Quiz from Mitch to James - NDIS housing in the spotlight – what are the pro’s and con’s?   Get in touch jamesf...

- In the different markets - what would your purchase price vs. rents look like? - What are the pros and cons of buying newer properties? - How do you pick which bank to use?   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. 

James and Mitch are back at it this week with big agenda: - Tourism back with a bang in Australia, how much are people spending and where are they coming from? - Latest inflation data and what it means for rates. - Biggest fast food restaurants in Australia – who are the biggest? - KFC releases some interesting numbers in context of inflation. - House price data out for June – how did the financia...