John Pidgeon & Rachelle Kroon

this is property

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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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Oct 27, 2026

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Episodes

top episode: 10 things we would tell our younger selves about buying property 26.12.2023

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...

550 tips for buying property in 2024 19.12.2023

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 ....

549 housing affordability & the 2023 property market in review 12.12.2023

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...

548 what I would tell my 18-year-old self about building a property portfolio 05.12.2023

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...

547 house sitting as a side hustle with Riley 28.11.2023

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...

546 turning a PPOR into an investment, equity or cash deposits, understanding auction reserves + more 21.11.2023

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...

545 should I buy an investment or owner occupier first? 14.11.2023

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 👉...

544 The Block 2023 unpacked 07.11.2023

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...

543 battle-axe block pros & cons, shared equity schemes, using cash vs equity + more 31.10.2023

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...

542 market cycles, housing affordability & success in business with Greg Paramor AO 24.10.2023

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...

541 property market update, hotspots & forecasting the next 20 years with Tim Lawless 17.10.2023

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...

540 I've bought my first home, now what? 10.10.2023

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...

539 how to get into the property market sooner 03.10.2023

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...

538 growth areas in the next 5 years 26.09.2023

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...

537 auction tactics, combining finances for a deposit, First Home Guarantee downsides + more 19.09.2023

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...

536 property market update 12.09.2023

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...

535 an affordable mortgage, living off your property portfolio, good debt + more 05.09.2023

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...

534 should I rentvest? 29.08.2023

Renting where you live while buying an investment property is a popular home ownership strategy, so is it right for you? Emily unpacks what to consider, including: 👉🏾how suited you are to a renting lifestyle 👉🏿 your flexibility with location 👉🏻 your borrowing and financial capacity 👉 your desire and capacity to be a landlord 👉🏼 what your life may look like in the next 3-5 years 👉🏾 how t...

533 lifestyle luxuries vs owning a home 22.08.2023

Is it worth making lifestyle sacrifices to afford a mortgage sooner? That was Fiona's question in the Facebook group and the discussion of today's episode. John talks about Fiona's options and what the MMM community had to say! Check out Your Online Property Coach here Learn more about Orange Sky here We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable mone...

532 title insurance 15.08.2023

Title insurance - what is it and why have it? Special guest Paul Watkins from Stewart Title joins us on the episode to unpack the ins and outs of having title insurance for your property. John and Paul chat about what title insurance covers, how it works, the cost of having it and examples of the types of claims you can make. Learn more about Stewart Title here . We hate email spam so we don’t cre...

531 live clarity call: planning to buy a first and family home 08.08.2023

Joel and Naomi have a goal to buy a first and family home in Gympie in the next 3-4 years. In this live clarity call John walks through some of their options! Interested in a clarity call with John? Learn more here . First Home Super Saver Scheme | Australian Taxation Office (ato.gov.au) We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and...

530 off market properties 01.08.2023

Let's chat about off market properties! Our guest Golan Flamm from Hodges Caulfield in Melbourne has done many off market deals and he joins Emily on the show to explain: 👉🏾 what an off market property is vs pre-market 👉🏿 how buyers can find out about them 👉🏻 tips for putting your best foot forward as a buyer 👉 do buyers pay more for pre or off markets? 👉🏼 some reasons people might sell t...

529 apartments, do I buy one? 25.07.2023

In today's episode we're deep diving into the topic of apartments! Emily and John touch on: 👉 John's apartment 👉🏼 off the plan 👉🏽 body corp explained 👉🏾 the pros & cons 👉🏿 considerations for PPOR vs investment 👉🏻 what makes a great block 👉 what makes a great apartment 👉🏾 their thoughts on car stackers We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only...

528 forecasting house prices 20 years from now 18.07.2023

In today's episode John and Emily chat about what the future of property will look like for the next generation and trends from past market performance in different areas. 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...

527 depreciation, first home vs investment, purchasing an investment with equity + more 12.07.2023

Emily and John answer all your property questions about first home buying, depreciation, buying an investment with equity and more! 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 . Hosted on A...

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