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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...

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...