The Property Trio (formerly The Property Planner, Buyer and Professor)

Ever tried to run a race backwards? Reaching your goals is just as hard when you are working back to front. We see plenty of purchasers let a bank tell them their price point based on a maximum borrowing capacity and then purchase next door to where they live. This is the investing equivalent of doing a three-legged race with your partner. Blindfolded. Set yourself goals, that will determine the a...

Bidding at auction - for the majority of us, this can feel like stepping into the Thunderdome. After all, only one will leave victorious. Chances are, all the other bidders are just as nervous as you. So how do you get the upper hand without letting your emotions run away? In episode 20, we dissect "Bidding tactics 101" Listen as David Johnston, Cate Bakos and Peter Koulizos take you through how t...

Should you use the crystal ball to determine where we sit in the economic and market cycle OR Should you purchase a quality property when it suits your own personal economy? In episode 19, we dissect "TIME IN the market v TIMING the market" and the evidence is very clear, the odds are stacked heavily in one direction. Which is it and why? Take a listen as the Property Professor takes you through h...

Making a decision to fold can be a nerve-racking ordeal. And we're not just talking about playing cards. Sometimes you need to make difficult decisions about the properties you have purchased. Whether the property hasn't performed as you had initially hoped or some life event has changed your plans. There's one thing for sure though - the stakes are high. In episode 18, the Property Planner, Buyer...

School's back in session and this week's topic includes everything you need to know about valuations. There are many different types, each producing a different result based on the purpose. In episode 17, the Property Planner, Buyer and Professor dissect the ins and outs of "Valuations 101". Listen as David Johnston, Cate Bakos and Peter Koulizos, take you through the different types of valuations...

Yep - no footy talk in this episode - it's all Land to asset ratio and what a ripper of an episode this one is. In episode 16, the Property Planner, Buyer and Professor dissect the mystery behind "Unpacking land to asset ratio". Listen as David Johnston, Cate Bakos and Peter Koulizos, take you through what is it, why it underpins a good investment strategy, and whether there is a perfect ratio! Vi...

Banks - can't live with them, can't live without them! Did you know that lenders limit the amount they will lend against certain properties and they reject some outright as security for a mortgage? Do you know which ones and why? In episode 15, the Property Planner, Buyer and Professor dissect "Why you must keep clear of the properties banks don't like." If we all accept that banks want to make mo...

Weekend excursions, reconnaissance missions and scoping out an area. While you may not be a secret government agent, you are on the property hunt, looking to make your next big decision. And did we mention you also need to be a time-traveller? Analysing data to ascertain historical outcomes and looking forward to determine future expectations. Understanding the key data based fundamentals of a loc...

The type of property that suits your current needs, will not necessarily meet your long-term needs. Beware of Dad's acting on behalf of kids and pregnant women bidding at an auction! They have a time deadline and the purchase price may be less important. Where you are competing to purchase a property and you are up against people who are motivated by time - instead of money - the price tag can qui...

The media hype around timing the property market can lead to many unnecessary concerns about 'timing' the market. You may ask yourself what if property prices fall? Do you ask yourself what if they keep going up? In our 12th episode, the Property Planner, Buyer and Professor dissect "Property cycle management - why now is always the best time to buy if it suits your personal economy and you have a...

Everywhere you go, new townhouses and apartments are springing up in droves. Does that mean you should be getting in on the action and become a small-time developer? In our 11th episode, the Property Planner, Buyer and Professor dissect "Small time development - how it can work for you, but is it a risk worth taking?" Listen to David Johnston, Cate Bakos and Peter Koulizos as they take you through...

How do you frame risk when making property, mortgage and money decisions? What risk management strategies do you have in place to minimise your downside while optimising the upside? It can be a tricky balancing act. In our tenth episode, the Property Planner, Buyer and Professor dissect "Why your approach and assessment of risk is paramount to property success", and if done poorly, how it can lead...

Do you have a mortgage strategy for your largest expense in your lifetime - or have you focused on a short-term win - your interest rate? What if I told you that you can have the best of both worlds, a great mortgage strategy AND interest rate! In our ninth episode, the Property Planner, Buyer and Professor dissect "Why your mortgage strategy is more important than your interest rate". This isn't...

Data can provide great insights, but it will never give you the full picture. One of the key errors a property investor can make is hanging your hat on data. You need to be careful that you are not the artist painting the canvas with the data and statistics that tell you the story you want to hear! Listen to our three experts as they dissect the different types of data, data providers and the way...

In our seventh episode, "How to select property like an A-grade buyer's agent", our Property Planner, Buyer and Professor will be discussing: 1.The keys to selecting quality assets - whether you are purchasing a home or investment. 2.Why a bargain may not be all it's cracked up to be. 3.Critical traps that could mislead you on your property hunt - and how to avoid them! Follow the Property Podcast...

In our sixth episode, "What determines your Property Strategy", our Property Planner, Buyer and Professor will be discussing: 1. How do you decide whether your next purchase will be lifestyle or investment? 2. What is your financial return focus? And how does this apply to you when purchasing a home? 3. Are you provisioning for future plans? 4. Do you know how many properties will be required in y...

In this podcast our Property Planner, Buyer and Professor delve beyond the numbers and answer the lifestyle questions behind property strategies and decision-making. Often, it's not all black and white when it comes to property planning and buying, and the team will show you why. Follow the Property Podcast: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertypodcast - Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...

In this podcast our Property Planner, Buyer and Professor discusses about the three steps to developing a successful Property Plan! Step 1) Plan Step 2) Strategy Step 3) Select. Follow the Property Podcast: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertypodcast - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_property_podcast/

This podcast is dedicated to meeting the Property Professor, Peter Koulizos who will provide his insights and philosophy on why Property Selection is so vital to your financial success! Follow the Property Podcast: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertypodcast - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_property_podcast/

This podcast is dedicated to meeting the Property Buyer, Cate Bakos who will provide her insights and philosophy on why Property Selection is so vital to your financial success! Follow the Property Podcast: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertypodcast - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_property_podcast/

Our first episode provide an insight into the Property Planner, David Johnston, the company he founded in 2004, and why he passionately believes that we all should have a Property Plan to navigate our lifetime's property decisions so that we all can create our ideal lifestyle. Follow the Property Podcast: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertypodcast - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/t...