The Urban Property Investor

How do you know you are on the right track as a property investor? Today, I am going over some main signals as to where your properties fit into the real estate ecosystem. We will also talk about what to look for when you are buying new properties. Every property investor has second-guessed their decision. The grass always looks greener on the other side of the fence. Regret and second-guessing ha...

Capital growth is soon going to be a niche in real estate and if you don’t follow some of the mega-trends today, you are going to be behind in the future. COVID-19 promoted the most profound social and spatial change in living memory, so we are going to talk about those directions in this episode. In 2021 and beyond, we are not going to be investing in the property market anymore, we will be inves...

We are code-cracking superannuation, the idea of having your own self-managed super fund. I am not licensed to give advice on this, but I will share what I know. Please don’t take anything I am about to tell you as real financial advice, and please consult your financial advisor for real guidance on how to navigate this topic. What I am able to share is my experience and story buying my own proper...

When it comes to real estate, there is a lot of data out there. Some of that data is important for your success as a property investor, and some of that data is absolutely useless or even misguiding. So what stats are you meant to pay attention to and what should you absolutely ignore? This episode is a guide to real estate stats that is so simple that it could fit on the back of a beer coaster. L...

Brisbane is about to WIN the Olympic Games. I am recording this episode before the announcement, and I am guessing that by the time this episode airs, Brisbane will be the winner of the 2032 Olympics. If I end up being incorrect, you’ll never get this hour of your life back! But I still think there’s a heap of value bombs in here :)    On this episode I discuss -  2:30 - Thanks for your reviews! 1...

This episode is all about the FUTURE! Picture this - for every two properties we already have, we need to build another one to accommodation our growing population. Specifically, we will need about 1.7 million new dwellings in New South Wales alone in the future. We will have to increase the amount of real estate by 30 percent and Sydney is currently the second most expensive city on earth, so whe...

Human beings are so irrational when it comes to real estate. We are a sensitive bunch, human beings. And when you study real estate you are studying what people think about property. Becoming a great property investor is about understanding psychology and behavioral economics. Today’s show is about investigating some of the dynamics of how people interact with the real estate economy.   On this ep...

Only 1% of people really succeed with real estate investing. So why do 99% of people fail - and what do you need to do to ensure you’re not one of them? If you own real estate already, today’s show just might burst your bubble. We explore property management and reveal what type of buyer you actually are. Nobody really wants to own anything, because when you own something you have to be accountabl...

This episode is about all of the things in the real estate community that piss me off. From investors consulting clickbait on social media to predatorial real estate agents giving themselves fake awards, we are going to talk about everything that is wrong with the real estate industry that you need to know about as a property investor. Hopefully after listening to this you will be able to avoid so...

You don’t need to be an economist to know that the ingredients of an economy are profoundly linked to the success of your real estate investment. In this episode, I discuss the state of the Australian economy and what that means for property investors today. If you are a property investor in Australia, and you are wondering if you should look at investments outside of Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisban...

This episode is a crash course in real estate evaluation. You will learn the different ways to value properties when you are shopping for real estate, and we will be looking at the factors that banks and evaluators weigh when you are applying for a loan to make a property investment. This episode is a must-listen before putting down that deposit or applying for that loan.    On this episode -  3:0...

There are 7 deadly sins of real estate investing. From bad advice to bad location, it’s imperative you know of and mark yourself against all seven for your current portfolio or purchases to come. Property investing is difficult. Not many people end up with multiple properties and financial freedom, and I am going to share the common reasons why that happens, so you don’t end up becoming a repentan...

The real estate market is going up everywhere which is great if you own real estate, but a challenge if you are trying to buy. So this episode is about how to future-proof what you are trying to do if you are buying real estate. We are looking at different real estate trends and how you can use them to future-proof your investments.  On this episode -  10:10 - Why you shouldn’t lose sight of the 2...

This episode is a 21-22 Budget Special! You might think it’s boring, but national budgets have a huge impact on real estate and your future as an investor. So in this episode I review the highlights from the budget and how they might impact real estate investors this year and in years to come.  On this episode -  1:21 - Why should you care about the national budget  4:40 - Four ways to grow the ec...

Today we are digging into the Pyramid of Liveability and how it can create incredible wealth in real estate. There are magnets that pull people to certain areas, and the magnets in recent years have become increasingly related to lifestyle. With more people working from home, and with the smart economy creating more wealthy people, live, work, play, are the factors that are influencing people’s de...

Melbourne will become Australia’s most populous city. As a result, cracking the code to invest in Melbourne is essential. I have a soft spot for Melbourne and the marketplace. I share my experience and why I think it’s such a great place for real estate investors.   On this episode -  4:13 - What is so great about Melbourne?  10:43 - Plan Melbourne and how you can use it to inform your retirement ...

Most of us have visions of sharing a home with the person we love. However, in Australia and many other countries real estate owes a large part of its success to divorce! Approximately 50% of marriages end up down the drain, leaving many to look for new shelter. In 2019 113,000 marriages and 49,000 divorces were granted in Australia, whilst the ABS has the median duration of a marriage at 12.2 yea...

Is it just me or is there an environmental event or catastrophe happening more and more?  When you consider that 1 in 20 or 720,000 properties in Australia will not be insurable by 2050, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see that climate change is real. As a real estate investor, you don’t want to make the mistake of owning one of them!   On this episode -  6:17 - Wisdom from the older generat...

Are you ready to get into the market in 2021? This could be the last good year to invest for at least a decade. Most markets are on the up - prices are just going up and up and up. Knowing how to buy in a boom is an art that you need to be prepared for.  Sadly, there are millions of Australians who will never be able to enter the market due to the current boom. You don’t want to be one of them. Th...

This episode is dedicated to my beautiful dog Hannah, who has died. Pets can teach us so much about life.  House and land can be an incredibly attractive investment - when done right. And if done wrong, it can be a financial nightmare.  On this episode I take you through 8 essential ingredients for succeeding at house and land. If you already have it - score yourself - and if you’re considering in...

Do you know a good deal from a bad deal? Do you know when to walk away? Autonomy as a property investor takes time - but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth going for.  On this episode I’m talking about mastery - and how not committing to mastering your investment journey will only end up one way - losing hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars.  2:04 - How getting kicked off my rugby team lead...

After the wild popularity of Part One of this podcast (episode 32), it’s time to share part two. If you stuff up any of the three phases of the contract process, you could be in for a world of hurt.  Get the masterclass on contracts in this episode so you can take advantage of this rising market.  0:43 - Got Property FOMO? 8:23 - The three piggies of real estate 22:52 - Gazumping! 25:30 - Before y...

I will do whatever it takes to record the Urban Property Investor podcast! This week’s episode comes to you from my man cave because the neighbours are being so loud! This is an episode about the future - and how the major disruptions society faces will make or break our success as a real estate investor.  I discuss -  1:05 - I’m in the bunker! 11:30 - Why money is now worthless 14:00 - The Rare E...

Wanting to start a reno but not sure where to begin?  It’s so enticing to renovate as soon as you buy an investment property - but if you choose well and think wisely, you’re better off waiting ten years and renovating with equity instead of cash.  Most people want to do a structural renovation on their home or IP, but often all that’s required is a cosmetic renovation. Unless you’re a professiona...

Do you want to beat the banks at their own game? In this episode, I want to show you how to master financing your property portfolio. Yes, finance is the key to capital, and the more you can borrow sensibly, the faster you get to crack the code of real estate wealth.    1:10 - I have two skills - property and pulling lint out of the tumble dryer! 2:45 - The property game (and how to play it) 11:45...