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In today's episode John shares a CoreLogic media release that addresses the stark difference in the demand for purchasing property vs the demand for those needing somewhere to live, and answers your questions around: 👉🏼 a case study for buying a 2nd property 👉🏽 negative equity and emergency funds 👉🏾 how to leverage existing properties to increase borrowing 👉🏿 figuring out the best typ...

How the hell does property and finance in the States work?! In today's episode John chats with our US host Nick Bradley from this is investing to get the scoop. Nick touches on: 👉🏻 the lending landscape 👉 interest rates 👉🏼 buying and selling property 👉🏽 auctions Check out John's book tour dates & links to buy the book at sortyourpropertyout.com We hate email spam so we don’t create it!...

Jay and his partner Andrea own their PPOR and 3 investment properties across Adelaide and Brisbane. In today's episode John interviews Jay about his journey as a home buyer and property investor, touching on: 👉 his upbringing and when he began to learn about investing 👉🏼 his career and income 👉🏽 navigating lending as a self employed business owner 👉🏾 purchasing new builds 👉🏿 using a buyer...

In today's episode Emily answers your questions about: 👉🏾 how long should you hold a ‘loser’ investment? 👉🏿 is using a buyer’s advocate worth it? 👉 how to stand out as a buyer in a competitive market 👉🏻 when is stamp duty due if you have to pay it? 👉 how much is the deposit if your offer is accepted? 👉🏼 when do you fully pay for the property?  👉🏽 would you get in trouble for not t...

In today's episode John interviews long time listener Zoe who has built an impressive investment property portfolio worth over 3.7 million and a net wealth worth over 2 million. Zoe currently owns 5 properties and was kind enough to share exactly how she got to where she is today, her learnings and what's ahead for her journey. Strap in for a great episode! We hate email spam so we don’t create it...

Looking to buy a property within the next few years? Emily shares her tips and insights as a professional buyers advocate to help you stand out and purchase your dream home. Emily touches on: 👉🏻 sorting your finance 👉 communicating with agents 👉🏼 auctions 👉🏿 and more Need a system to manage your money? Check out the free Glen James Spending Plan Check out Glen's trusted mortgage brokers and...

This is another super hot topic that comes up a lot in our community! In this episode replay John and Em discuss selling vs converting your home into an investment property including some practical considerations when you decide to convert such as finance structure, compliance & maintenance, preparing to lease and more. John's property analyser calculator We hate email spam so we don’t create...

Thinking of investing in 2024? In this episode replay John explains 8 things that are critical for investors to consider when buying property and touches on a super common question - should I sell my home and upgrade or keep it and convert it into an investment? Want to thrash out your situation with John? Book a clarity call here: https://bit.ly/M3JohnClarityCall Check out Solvere Wealth for info...

Happy holidays! Here's a replay of one of your favourite episodes from this year. John and Emily reflected on the learnings they wish they'd known sooner on their property journeys and share 10 top tips. Learn more about John's Train the Trainer Program: https://www.solverewealth.com.au/train-the-trainer-property-coaching-and-buyers-agent/ We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our n...

As we close out 2023, John and Em share 8 tips for buying property as you enter the new year. Learn more about Your Online Property Coach here. 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, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here ....

In today's episode Emily and John reflect on the 2023 property market and how things are looking for investors and home buyers in different regions around Australia. 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, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and w...

In today's episode John reflects on the decisions he made whilst building his property portfolio, including the things he felt he did right and the things he would've done differently if he had his time again. John shares 10 pieces of advice he would give his 18 year old self. What would you do again or differently in your own journey if you could go back in time? We hate email spam so we don’t cr...

John is joined by Riley who's done amazingly well as a house sitter on the side! In this chat they touch on: 👉🏽 how the house sitting arrangement works 👉 the pros and cons of house sitting 👉🏿 the savings Riley's been able to build 👉🏾 the property investing he's done while he house sits We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, career...

John and Emily answer your questions, including: 👉🏽 what are the pros and cons of flipping your PPOR into an investment? 👉🏻 using equity or a cash deposit for your next investment - which one? 👉🏿 should you keep cash in savings, or use it all as a deposit? 👉 what to do with 40 acres - hold or develop? 👉🏽 why are auction reserves higher than the quote price? We hate email spam so we don’t...

Should you buy a home to live in or an investment property first? This is such a common question and in today's episode John walks through what to consider using an example of buying in Adelaide and a case study based in Manly, NSW. John touches on: 👉🏾 buying a house vs unit 👉🏿 your short term lifestyle and financial goals 👉🏻 your borrowing capacity 👉 your risk profile 👉🏼 your mindset 👉...

This one's for fans of The Block! In today's episode Emily and John recap the wild results of the 2023 season 19 reno competition tv show The Block which was set in the Melbourne suburb of Hampton East. 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, resources a...

In today's Q&A John and Emily discuss: 👉🏾 the pros and cons of a battleaxe block 👉🏿 using cash vs equity to purchase an investment property 👉🏻 the 6 year capital gains tax rule  👉 considerations for buying a home using a shared equity scheme 👉🏼 and what you would do if you had a $200k deposit to buy in Melbourne! Check out episode 439 for John's 8 point property investing st...

In today's episode John chats with Greg Paramor AO whose career spans over 45 years in the real estate and funds management industry, including starting multiple businesses. In this conversation John and Greg chat about: 👉🏾 how Greg's career in real estate started 👉🏿 reflections on market cycles 👉🏻 the current market and the lack of housing affordability 👉 the future of property transaction...

In today's episode, Tim Lawless, Head of Research at CoreLogic Asia Pacific joins John on the show with some property insights around: 👉🏾 interest rates 👉🏿 migration 👉 various property markets around Australia 👉🏻 how the Brisbane 2032 Olympics may affect the QLD property market 👉🏼 3 things to consider when looking for a property 👉🏽 and more! We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sig...

There are a few options you can consider when deciding to upgrade from your first home. You might choose to turn it into an investment property, sell and buy another place or even knock it down and rebuild! John and Emily chat about some considerations when figuring out your next move and also discuss a listener question about renovating your non-forever home and land banking. You might also be in...

In today's episode John and Emily discuss some practical things you can do to get into your first property sooner and the property advice they'd give their younger selves. 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, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers...

If you're wanting some ideas for where you should look as a buyer, today's episode is for you! John shares some of the key factors that go into identifying a hot spot and shares some of the regions around Australia that are worth considering in the coming years. 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. T...

In today's Q&A John and Emily discuss: 👉🏾 buying property with a partner - when/how should you combine finances? 👉🏿 First Home Guarantee scheme disadvantages 👉🏻 older & bigger vs newer & smaller apartment 👉 tactics for bidding at auction 👉🏼 unit vs villa vs apartment - what’s the difference?? 👉🏽 what professionals do you need to purchase your first property? 👉🏾 renovate th...

Investors are selling out, first home buyers are buying in... let's take a look at the state of the market! John and Emily touch on supply and demand, the rental market the home build space and more. Check out Your Online Property Coach here! 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 c...

In today's Q&A Emily and John chat about: 👉🏻 converting your PPOR into an investment to upsize 👉🏿 is it possible to live off your property portfolio? 👉 what’s considered good debt? 👉🏼 what’s considered an affordable mortgage? 👉🏽 unit villa in the city vs house further out? 👉🏾 and more! We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money...