John Pidgeon & Rachelle Kroon
this is property
Join John Pidgeon — property investor, coach, buyers’ advocate and author — and Rachelle Kroon , mortgage broker, investor, and founder of Sphere Home Loans , as they dive into all things property. From buying your first home to building a portfolio, they share practical insights, expert advice, and real-world stories. With guests from every corner of the property space, John and Rachelle will help you take your next step with clarity and confidence. Formerly my millennial property. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 7, 2026
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Episodes
310 the importance of pre-approvals + buy later or rentvest now? 23.03.2021 25:23
In this episode Emily and John answer your questions! The convo touches on: 👉🏿placing offers without pre-approval - don't do it! 👉🏼buying property in a flood zone and the impact on your home insurance 👉buying an established property vs building your own 👉🏾tips for placing offers on properties you're keen to buy 👉🏽should I buy where I want to live in the future or rentvest now? Check out t...
309 land tax vs stamp duty 16.03.2021 24:21
The conversation around stamp duty vs land tax has been popular in the media recently, so in this episode Emily and John share their questions and perspectives on the topic, touching on: 👉🏼what's prompted this discussion, why and what changes are proposed for future 👉🏾the differences between states and territories in Australia at present and whether there's room for a national approach to thin...
308 my property story: owning + managing 4 properties 09.03.2021 26:06
Taleah and Jamie jump on the show to share about their growing property portfolio! They talk about: 👉🏿some of the books they read to get inspired, including 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad': https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/KQ3oN 👉how they bought their first place 👉🏻the way they focused on paying off debt before saving their deposit 👉🏼how they've then angled themselves to buy a second, third and fourth pro...
307 how to purchase your 2nd property 02.03.2021 25:00
Purchasing a 2nd property comes with its own unique challenges, so in this episode Emily shares her goal of buying her next property with John, touching on: 👉🏽some of the challenges she is coming across in starting her 2nd property process 👉what to consider when you first begin buying property - long before looking for your 2nd property 👉🏾maintaining a good savings habit to build up your next...
306 setting your long term property goals 23.02.2021 23:02
Setting your long term goals with property puts all of your decisions into context and on a timeline. In this episode Emily and John chat about how you can determine your goals, measure and manage them, and keep everything in your planning in perspective. The chat touches on: 👉🏻what you're aiming for and why you're heading towards that 👉🏾setting up milestones to see progress to keep you encour...
305 lessons from career changes + buying a first property (with guest Dylan Buckley) 16.02.2021 28:02
Dylan Buckley is a millennial, a podcast host, a former Aussie rules player and a recent first property owner! In this episode he shares what the buying process was like, touching on: 👉what he might do differently in future and what worked out well 👉🏿a bit about his Aussie rules career - moving cities and managing money throughout that change 👉🏼the switch from living in the home to renting it...
304 tips for making an offer + sub-letting to help cover repayments 09.02.2021 22:46
Emily and John answer some more community questions, touching on: 👉🏿tips for negotiating on properties (listen to the episode dedicated to making offers: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=730491) 👉🏻sub-letting rooms at home - making some extra cash through things like Airbnb 👉🏾tips for buying a second property 👉assisting a family member to sell their property (listen to the episode ab...
303 dealing with a "hot" market 02.02.2021 28:56
How do you know how "hot" a property market is? And how can you gain advantage if it's so competitive? Emily and John dig into this topic, touching on: 👉assessing "days on market" 👉🏿comparing vendor expectation vs buyer demand 👉🏽seeing how many properties are for sale in a region, vs those already under contract/offer 👉🏻being quick with your offers, paperwork and general organisation 👉🏾ha...
302 swimming pools 26.01.2021 29:10
Who doesn't love a good swimming pool in summer heat?! It's a cool thing to have at home, but how can you go about it, does it add value and what should you know before you have it built? John and guest Matt compare their pool building experience, touching on: 👉🏽options for who can build it for you 👉🏿the steps involved in the process 👉things to consider about your block of land before getting...
301 depreciation 19.01.2021 26:14
Welcome to 2021 and Season 3 of my millennial property! Thanks for tuning in. In this first episode for the year Emily and John chat about depreciation with Scott Brunsdon, who's a wealth of knowledge on the topic. The chat touches on: 👉🏽what depreciation is and how it's calculated 👉🏿what a depreciation schedule is and how far back you can go in claiming it 👉🏻how depreciation is calculated,...
251 alternative ways to find properties 22.12.2020 26:55
Looking for a property? Here are some ways to find the property you're looking for without having to search online with all the crowds. This convo touches on: 👉the oldschool letterbox drop 👉🏿other online options like nokk.com.au & listingloop.com.au 👉🏼looking into the option of buying the property you're renting 👉🏾using your network of work mates, friends and family 👉🏽the emerging spa...
250 being patient on your property journey 15.12.2020 24:45
The average age of the most recent rich list is 66, with property as one of the key assets of the top 200 richest. John and Emily chat about what this list teaches us about wealth and property creation, touching on: 👉🏻being realistic around when you expect to reach your property and wealth creation goals 👉🏿patience as you let your strategy and time do the work 👉🏼getting your head around wher...
249 bridging finance 08.12.2020 26:57
Bridging finance can be complicated to understand, so show partner and mortgage broker, Sean Wellman from Wellman Finance, jumped on the show to explain some details around: 👉🏻what bridging finance is - how it works, when it applies, which lenders do it 👉🏿the clients Sean usually sees utilising bridging finance options 👉what cross-securitisation is 👉🏽how important it is to have finance sort...
248 when is the right time to buy? 01.12.2020 25:05
Buy now, or wait? Emily and John chat over some more m3 community questions, touching on: 👉🏻trends John and Emily are seeing across property markets post-COVID 👉🏿how changing work and leisure habits are shaping property trends 👉🏼what to keep in mind when listening to media reports on property markets and movements Thanks to our episode partner Wellman Finance: http://www.wellmanfinance.com.a...
247 positive gearing + overcapitalising on renos 24.11.2020 30:25
The m3 community asked, so Emily and John answered! In this episode they discuss a few questions asked by members of the m3 community, touching on: 👉🏾what positive gearing is 👉dealing with strata and body corporate 👉🏿tools available to help you research property 👉🏽the Solvere Wealth property analysis calculator: https://www.solverewealth.com.au/property-analyser-calculator-mmm-discount/ 👉...
246 do I need title insurance? 17.11.2020 30:16
Members of the m3 community have asked some questions around title insurance, so Emily and John were joined by Paul Stewart from Stewart Title (https://www.stewartau.com/) to chat about: 👉🏽what title insurance is and what it covers 👉🏻some of the circumstances title insurance is designed for 👉how it differs between apartments and detached houses 👉🏽how your premium is calculated Thanks to our...
245 the ins and outs of rentvesting 10.11.2020 25:39
Rentvesting is becoming a pretty popular thing these days, so in this episode Emily and John chatted about: 👉🏿whether rentvesting suits your lifestyle & property goals 👉🏻the mindset to have when you're considering it 👉tips for making it worth your while Thanks to our episode partner Wellman Finance: http://www.wellmanfinance.com.au/m3/ 🏠 Check out The Glen James Spending Plan at the link...
244 managing your own investment property 03.11.2020 29:46
A member of the m3 community was keen to hear Emily and John's thoughts on whether managing their own rental property was worthwhile, so in this episode they had a good chat about: 👉🏽finding the right tenants for your investment property 👉🏿managing the bond 👉looking after maintenance and managing the condition report 👉🏼dealing with late rent 👉🏾organising ongoing inspections 👉🏻working th...
243 using property data in your research 27.10.2020 30:43
Preparation is power, and data plays a big role in doing research and making decisions when buying, selling or renting property. Emily and John had a chat with Eliza Owen, Head of Research at CoreLogic, touching on: 👉🏻how property data, information and analytics is helpful to your property journey 👉🏾what CoreLogic does (https://www.corelogic.com.au/) 👉🏼what RP Data is and how it's used 👉som...
242 my property story: 25 and building a property portfolio 20.10.2020 29:24
Listener of the show, Matt Chamberlain, shares his property investing story! The conversation touches on: 👉🏽the book that inspired him: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/KQ3oN 👉🏻the lessons he's learnt on his investing journey 👉🏿how he built his savings, then used this to invest 👉the balance of working and investing 👉🏼his top tips for property investing Thanks to our episode partner Wellman Fi...
241 handover inspections on new properties 13.10.2020 28:18
Handovers.com perform quality control inspections on new properties across the country. Emily and John have a chat with Eric to discuss: 👉🏽what specific services they provide 👉🏻steps in their process 👉🏿what's considered defective and how it's resolved 👉some more details about what they do: https://handovers.com/ Thanks to our episode partner Wellman Finance: http://www.wellmanfinance.com.au...
240 secrets of the real estate industry 06.10.2020 22:13
This is a juicy episode! Emily and John reveal some secrets of the real estate industry touching on: 👉🏿some industry kickback deals 👉🏼arrangements made between industry professionals 👉what questions to ask as a buyer 👉🏾making sure you're using the professional advice most appropriate to you Thanks to our episode partner Wellman Finance: http://www.wellmanfinance.com.au/m3/ 🏠 Check out The...
239 selling properties part 2 (with guest Marcus) 29.09.2020 27:26
Real estate agent Marcus Davidson joined Emily and John to bring you selling properties part 2! The chat touches on: 👉🏿what to look for in a real estate agent 👉🏽typical real estate agent commissions 👉🏻tips for going to market 👉selling through auction vs private treaty Thanks to our episode partner Wellman Finance: http://www.wellmanfinance.com.au/m3/ 🏠 Check out The Glen James Spending Pla...
238 selling properties part 1 22.09.2020 25:28
There are some tricks to selling a property, so Emily and John chat about things sellers can do to make the most of their property sale. The chat covers: 👉🏽figuring out whether now is the right time to sell 👉checking out the market you're selling in 👉🏿whether selling fits nicely in your long term plan 👉🏻knowing the costs involved in the sale 👉🏽trying to keep emotions out of the equation...
237 interior styling (with guest Belinda) 15.09.2020 23:11
Does styling a property really help sell it? Belinda from The Colour 8 Home dropped in to chat with John and Emily about the benefits to styling properties for sale. They chat about: 👉the results Belinda has seen when properties are styled well 👉🏾some sneaky tricks of the trade 👉🏼some ways to style without spending a heap of cash 👉🏿some things to consider adjusting when you're selling or le...
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