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In today's episode John chats with entrepreneur Mark Bouris who founded mortgage lending businesses Wizard Home Loans and Yellow Brick Road. Mark shares the story of starting Wizard Home Loans in the late 90s and answers questions from listeners around: 👉🏾 negative gearing 👉🏿 inheritance tax 👉🏻 where the economy is headed 👉 tips for first home buyers 👉🏼 are units a good investment? 👉🏿 a...

Emily unpacks the current trends and changes she's seeing in the Australian property market and what's driving the demand for housing. She touches on: 👉🏾 lack of supply & affordable housing 👉🏿 the rise of medium and high density dwellings 👉 an increase in downsizers 👉🏻 renters considering buying for housing security 👉 factors contributing to the housing crisis 👉🏼 and more We hate ema...

In today's episode John shares his thoughts on your questions around: 👉🏾 300sqm regional house vs 150sqm city unit 👉🏿 what tax deductions can you claim on an investment property? 👉🏻 interest rate hikes, will they keep going up and what can we do about them? 👉 buying a property directly from the owner 👉🏼 is $100k enough to buy an investment property in today's market? 👉🏽 tips for making...

The dream of home ownership in Australia looks far different in today's property landscape than it did a few decades ago. Is The Great Aussie Dream still achievable? John shares a chapter from his book, Sort Your Property Out & Get Invested exploring the pros & cons of home ownership and the different pathways to achieving it. Check out John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your...

More people are considering adding granny flats and tiny homes on larger blocks to help overcome a lack of housing or as another way to generate income for investors. In today's episode John chats with builder Jeremy Wikeepa who specialises in building mini spaces. Jeremy shares: 👉🏾 common reasons why people are opting for a modular home 👉🏿 some example costs 👉🏻 the building process & ti...

If you could purchase an investment property anywhere, would you go with a house in a regional area or an apartment in the city? John and Emily debate the pros and cons of each. Resources you might find helpful 👇 🎧 439 John's 8 point property investing strategy - Listen on Apple Podcasts here / Listen on Spotify here Interested in engaging John's buyer's agent services for your investment? Book...

Rentvesting has grown in popularity as a strategy for people to get their foot into the property market sooner - who doesn't want to do that?! In today's episode John and Emily chat about rentvesting in a cost of living crisis, who the strategy/lifestyle might suit, what to consider if you are planning to buy an investment property, and Emily's personal experience in this space. We hate email spam...

In today's episode regular guest and mortgage broker Rachelle Kroon from Sphere Home Loans joins John on the show for a chat about all things lending and mortgages. Rachelle touches on the current lending landscape, what's considered a 'good' rate, should I buy property in a trust, is the FHSS a risky option in today's climate, releasing equity from your PPOR and more so strap in! Links 👇 Sphere...

Buying a property for the first time is a big deal! In today's episode Emily shares some common mistakes to avoid and handy tips to help you on your home buying journey. We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our discla...

Location, location, location. John and Emily chat about how important location is in your buying strategy, bust some myths and talk about tips and tricks for finding a good location. 🎧 John's 8 point investing strategy 👇 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1CWLaZDl0CnUfjqYBzofXO?si=dd95a33e041642d1 Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/this-is-property/id14726840...

If you're in the market to purchase a property, the question of whether a buyers agent/advocate is worth engaging might cross your mind. Full disclosure, John and Em are both BAs and in today's episode they talk about some of the things you might consider to help you decide: 👉 common reasons why people might use a buyers agent/advocate 👉🏻 common reasons why people might NOT use a BA 👉🏼 the co...

In today's episode John interviews Christie who's a listener of the show about her journey as a property investor. Christie shares the ins and outs of each property purchase, the lessons she learned along the way and her tips for anyone looking to get started as an investor. Interested in having a clarity call with John? Click here to book a chat or learn more We hate email spam so we don’t create...

If you have a goal to buy the home of your dreams then today's episode is for you! This episode was recorded live in Townsville with special guests Glen James from this is money and some of our awesome listeners. Special thanks to Sphere Home Loans for supporting this episode. Grab 📘 John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future: https://www.sortyourpropertyout.com/ We hate email sp...

In today's episode John turns back the clock with property journalist James Kirby to look at how the property market has shifted and changed over the last few decades. John and James also chat about how property topics are represented in the media, investing in property and the state of various markets across the country today. We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to...

In today's Q&A John and Emily chat about: 👉 upgrading your PPOR, should you sell before or after you find your new home? 👉🏼 purchasing a property to put a granny flat on the back 👉🏽 there's a risk of termites in the area I want to buy, should I be worried? 👉🏾 can multiple properties in my portfolio qualify for the 6-year rule capital gains tax exemption rule? 👉🏿 is there any downside...

Investing in residential property is a hot topic in our community but the commercial property investment world is spoken about less. So in today's episode special guest Scott O'Neill joins John on the show to chat about: 👉🏻 Scott's journey into commercial property investing 👉 how much do you need to get started? 👉🏼 different asset classes in commercial property 👉🏽 how a buyers advocate can...

In today's episode Emily and John chat about the property market and answer your questions around: 👉 preparing your exit strategy before entering a joint venture 👉🏼 buying property as tenants in common vs joint tenants 👉🏽 can you use a parental guarantee on a 2nd or 3rd property? 👉🏿 are the property investing seminars and courses that I keep seeing ads for online legit or a scam? To ge...

For some people to buy a home in today's climate you might need to get creative! Today's episode is jam-packed with John and Em's best strategies for getting into your first home. Check out John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, a...

In today's episode, master auctioneer Greg Brydon from the Ray White group joins Em on the show. Greg shares a bit of his career story and answers some common questions about auctions such as: 👉🏾 what would a vendor choose to sell their property via an auction? 👉🏿 what are the benefits to sellers and buyers? 👉🏻 why can the quote range vs the vendor's reserve vs the actual selling price be so...

In today's episode John talks about his new book Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future and some of the concepts he covers around building a property portfolio such as: 👉🏻 getting the right people in your corner 👉 hots spots and not spots 👉🏼 the 100:10:1 rule Related episodes 🎧 439 John's 8 point property investing strategy Check out John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Yo...

Hayley and her partner have acquired 3 properties with their sights set on a fourth, all whilst starting a family and a small business. In today's episode Hayley shares her unique and inspiring property journey. We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online courses, bo...

In today's Q&A, mortgage broker Rachelle Kroon from Sphere Home Loans joins John on the show to answer some questions around: 👉🏾 a case study with a $250k difference in valuation of a property! 👉🏿 lending through private banks 👉🏻 securing finance for a knock down rebuild  👉 lending for Airbnbs and short term rentals Want to speak to a mortgage broker? You can learn more about Spher...

The process for buying a home looks different for everybody and Emily's experienced all kinds of ways as a Buyer's Agent in Melbourne. In today's episode Emily shares how things played out for 4 separate clients and the insights and lessons that can be gained from these case studies. Check out John's book tour dates & links to buy the book at sortyourpropertyout.com We hate email spam so we do...

John chats with mortgage broker Rachelle Kroon from Sphere Home Loans about what's happening in the lending space. They touch on: 👉 first time owner-occupiers vs investors 👉🏼 tax cuts benefits to lending 👉🏽 cross securitisation 👉🏾 interest only vs principle & interest loans 👉🏿 exit strategies for lending over age 40 👉🏻 buying property with SMSF Want to chat to the team at Sphere Hom...

In today's episode Emily interviews Ally who bought an off the plan apartment in Sydney in 2014 before selling it in 2023, and boy is her story a wild ride! Ally shares the biggest lessons she's learned in hindsight from her experience. Strap in! We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and...