Perth Property Insider Podcast

Today, we'll be exploring the power of staging your property to sell and how it can boost buyer demand fetching you a much higher emotional price. Jody Pennington from Bella Property Styling is my guest and my go to for staging, and in this episode we go into how we have pulled off some incredible results for my sellers. We go into some of the misconceptions that we hear all the time including that “a home will sell itself at the moment so why use staging?” and that “staging is expensive and is it really worth doing?” Stay tuned as we uncover the secrets to successful staging to enhance your property's appeal and get the best price when selling.  Let's go inside!   About the Guest: Jodie is Pennington a seasoned home stager specializing in both vacant and occupied home staging services. With a passion for transforming spaces, Jodie possesses a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience that goes beyond textbooks. As an active investor and successful property flipper/renovator, Jodie's unique skill set sets her apart in the industry. She excels in helping homeowners and investors maximize and unlock the full potential of their properties, whether they are looking to sell or embark on renovation projects. With Jodie's expertise, your property's true value can shine through. Bella Property Styling & Design website: https://www.bellapropertystyling.com.au/about-us/ Resource Links: Get your Strategic Portfolio Plan and our help with Buying Your Next Perth Property  (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/invest-in-perth-property/) Join the Perth Property Investment Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/perthpropertyinvestors) Join Jarrad Mahon’s Property Investor Update (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/join) For more info on our award-winning and highly rated Property Management services that give you guaranteed peace of mind (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/perth-property-management-specialists/) For more info on how our Property Sales services can ensure you get the best selling price while handling all the stress for you (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/selling-your-perth-property/)   Episode Highlights: Intro [00:00] Home Staging Importance for Property Sales [02:23] The Importance of Home Staging for Potential Buyers [07:52] Home Staging Misconceptions and Services in Perth, Australia [12:29] Staging Homes for Sale in a Hot Market [17:44] The Importance of Staging Homes for Sale [20:27] Real Estate Staging and Its Impact on Sales [25:08] Home Staging Process and Its Impact on Property Value [31:35] Home Staging and Property Improvement [38:11] Property Staging and Its Importance in Real Estate Sales [40:58] Prioritizing Home Staging Over Carpet Replacement [46:29] Home Staging and Painting for Property Sellers [51:39] Outro [56:04]   Thank you for tuning in! If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast.   Connect with Perth Property Insider: Subscribe on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@InvestorsedgeAu Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/investorsedge See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With everything going on in the world, will Perth property prices fall in 2026? That’s what everyone’s asking. History shows the exact opposite happens during inflation, rising interest rates, and global uncertainty. Which is why in this episode of Perth Property Insider, we break down why property markets often rise during times of economic uncertainty, and the hidden forces most investors completely miss. If you're waiting for a crash… it might be time to rethink your entire strategy. Tune in to discover: ✅Why property prices often rise during war, inflation, and oil shocks✅The critical role of supply shortages (and why no one talks about it)✅How rising construction costs push property values higher✅What interest rate changes actually do to demand✅Why waiting for a crash could cost you more in the long run✅What’s happening right now in the Perth property market✅The key mindset shift successful investors use to win in any market Key moments: 00:00:00 Intro00:01:00 Do Property Prices Fall During War and Inflation?00:03:00 Why the "Rates Up, Prices Down" Theory Is Incomplete00:04:00 Why Property Listings Dry Up in Uncertain Markets00:05:20 Rising Construction Costs Are Crushing New Supply00:06:40 Perth's Housing Shortage Is Getting Worse00:07:40 Why Inflation Pushes Capital Back Into Property00:09:00 What I'm Seeing Shift in the Perth Market Right Now00:10:20 Why Buyers Are Pivoting to Established Property00:12:00 The Cost of Waiting for a Property Crash Listen now and find out why the most prepared investors are about to leave the most informed ones behind. - Resource Link • Take our Property Investor Readiness Scorecard to uncover your blind spots and make smarter investment decisions before you buy: https://investorsedge.scoreapp.com/• View upcoming property investor webinars, events, and networking sessions: https://www.investorsedge.com.au/events/ • Thinking of selling? Get expert advice on timing and strategyhttps://www.investorsedge.com.au/appraisal • Get your Strategic Portfolio Plan and our help with Buying Your Next Perth Property  (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/invest-in-perth-property/)• Get email updates about suburb intelligence reports and exclusive invites to our webinars, events, and workshops. Join (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/join) • Join the Perth Property Investment Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/perthpropertyinvestors)• Join Jarrad Mahon’s Property Investor Update (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/join)• For more info on our award-winning and highly rated Property Management services that give you guaranteed peace of mind (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/perth-property-management-specialists/)• For more info on how our Property Sales services can ensure you get the best selling price while handling all the stress for you (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/selling-your-perth-property/) - Connect with Perth Property Insider: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgT9-gB6RS69xSgc8J9KrOwhttps://www.facebook.com/investorsedgeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Perth property market is still one of the strongest in Australia - but major changes are coming.  With record-low supply, rising prices, tightening rental conditions, and looming tax reforms, 2026 could be a turning point for investors, buyers, and sellers in the Perth property market alike. In this update, we break down what’s really happening behind the headlines - so you can cut through the noise and make smarter property decisions in Perth. ✅Why Perth’s record-low housing supply is driving continued price growth in 2026 ✅The real reason units and land are outperforming houses right now ✅What rising interest rates and inflation mean for property prices in Perth ✅How potential capital gains tax and negative gearing changes could impact investors ✅Why the Perth rental market is tighter than ever… and what it means for rents ✅Where the best buying opportunities are in today’s market ✅Whether now is the right time to buy, hold, or sell property in Perth ✅How to position yourself to survive and thrive in a changing market Key moments: 00:00:00 Intro00:00:40 Sale Market Supply Crisis00:02:00 House, Unit, and Land Price Growth00:03:20 Rental Market Deep Dive00:05:20 Property Clock and Capital City Comparison00:07:40 Price Segment Growth Breakdown00:09:40 Interest Rate Rises and Finance00:11:20 Inflation, Oil, and Government Spending00:14:00 Stock Market and Inflation Hedge00:17:20 Policy Changes Unpacked00:22:20 Tips to Survive and Thrive00:27:00 Crystal Ball Predictions00:31:20 Resources and Next Steps - Resource Link • Take our Property Investor Readiness Scorecard to uncover your blind spots and make smarter investment decisions before you buy: https://investorsedge.scoreapp.com/• View upcoming property investor webinars, events, and networking sessions: https://www.investorsedge.com.au/events/ • Thinking of selling? Get expert advice on timing and strategyhttps://www.investorsedge.com.au/appraisal • Get your Strategic Portfolio Plan and our help with Buying Your Next Perth Property  (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/invest-in-perth-property/)• Get email updates about suburb intelligence reports and exclusive invites to our webinars, events, and workshops. Join (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/join)• Join the Perth Property Investment Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/perthpropertyinvestors)• Join Jarrad Mahon’s Property Investor Update (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/join)• For more info on our award-winning and highly rated Property Management services that give you guaranteed peace of mind (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/perth-property-management-specialists/)• For more info on how our Property Sales services can ensure you get the best selling price while handling all the stress for you (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/selling-your-perth-property/) - Connect with Perth Property Insider: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgT9-gB6RS69xSgc8J9KrOwhttps://www.facebook.com/investorsedge  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if the next 5 years could completely change your life? Most people think they fail their goals because they’re too big… When the truth is, they fail because they quit too early or they lack a system. This episode reveals the 5-year system built on daily habits, tracking, and a framework that turns achieving overwhelming goals into a focused daily practice. In this powerful interview, bestselling author of The Wealthy Gardener, John Soforic, shares the principles behind his journey from $250,000 in debt to full financial freedom. John also shares the CRUSADES framework from his new book, The Five-Year Crusade, that anyone can use to do the same. Whether you're building wealth, growing a business, or trying to stay consistent with your goals, you’ll hear the real reasons people give up on big goals - and what to do instead. Tune in to discover: ✅The ideal timeframe to transform your life (it might be less than you think) ✅The hidden danger of comfort and drifting after hitting a big milestone ✅The only two things that actually drive real results ✅5 "self-shackles" silently keeping you stuck… and how to break free ✅How to build discipline and consistency without relying on motivation ✅What sacrifice really looks like when you're chasing financial freedom ✅A simple exercise that reveals exactly what's competing with your biggest goal Key moments: 00:00:00 Intro00:01:00 The 5-Year Plan for Success00:05:00 Why Success Leads to Drifting - And How to Avoid It00:10:20 Unlocking Your Full Potential (“Power Within”)00:13:00 The 5 “Self Shackles” Holding You Back00:17:00 Why Tracking Your Habits Changes Everything00:18:20 Quitting Alcohol & Hidden Self-Sabotage00:20:40 Why 5 Years Is the Perfect Timeframe for Success00:22:40 The CRUSADES Framework (Step-by-Step System)00:24:00 Is Success Worth the Sacrifice? 00:28:00 Why Most People Fail Their Goals00:31:40 Daily Habits vs Time: What Actually Drives Success00:35:20 Why Extra Hours Create Financial Freedom00:38:00 How to Start Your 5-Year Transformation Today00:40:00 The Power of Expectation, Faith & Mindset00:43:00 The Reality of Failure (A Powerful Warning) If you're ready to stop drifting and start building toward a life that uses your full potential, hit play now. - About The Guest John Soforic is the bestselling author of The Wealthy Gardener, named the #1 Personal Finance Book of 2020 by The College Investor. A chiropractor by trade, John worked his way from $250,000 in student debt to full financial freedom through disciplined daily habits and strategic use of his free time. He now writes about the principles behind that transformation. His latest books include The Five-Year Crusade, Daily Crusade, and The Stars Who Quit Drinking. He also created the free Crusaders Tracker app to help others follow the same system. Learn more at wealthygardener.com. - Connect With John  https://wealthygardener.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-soforic-727b94140/  https://www.youtube.com/@thewealthygardener1271  https://www.facebook.com/p/John-Soforic-100063287405745/  https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B07JG7L511  - Resource Link Previous episodes with John Soforic (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/episode-169-the-wealthy-gardeners-life-lessons-on-prosperity-with-john-soforic/ and ) Access John Soforic’s books & resources on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B07JG7L511) Get your Strategic Portfolio Plan and our help with Buying Your Next Perth Property  (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/invest-in-perth-property/) Get email updates about suburb intelligence reports and exclusive invites to our webinars, events, and workshops. Join (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/join) Join the Perth Property Investment Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/perthpropertyinvestors) Join Jarrad Mahon’s Property Investor Update (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/join) For more info on our award-winning and highly rated Property Management services that give you guaranteed peace of mind (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/perth-property-management-specialists/) For more info on how our Property Sales services can ensure you get the best selling price while handling all the stress for you (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/selling-your-perth-property/) - Connect with Perth Property Insider: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgT9-gB6RS69xSgc8J9KrOw  https://www.facebook.com/investorsedge See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most investors quit right before compounding starts to work. The first 10 years of investing can feel slow… and that’s completely normal. In this episode, I sit down with financial adviser and Investopoly podcast host Stuart Wemyss to break down how wealth is actually built over time. We talk about:• Why early progress often comes from your contributions, not returns • Why chasing shiny opportunities destroys long-term wealth• The 3-part wealth equation that drives extraordinary results If you feel like you're doing the right things but progress feels slow, this conversation is a powerful reminder to stay patient and play the long game. 🚀 Let’s go inside!   Resource Links: Get your Strategic Portfolio Plan and our help with Buying Your Next Perth Property  (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/invest-in-perth-property/) Get email updates about suburb intelligence reports and exclusive invites to our webinars, events, and workshops. Join (investorsedge.com.au/join) Join the Perth Property Investment Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/perthpropertyinvestors) Join Jarrad Mahon’s Property Investor Update (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/join) For more info on our award-winning and highly rated Property Management services that give you guaranteed peace of mind (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/perth-property-management-specialists/) For more info on how our Property Sales services can ensure you get the best selling price while handling all the stress for you (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/selling-your-perth-property/)   Episode Highlights: Intro [00:00] Challenges of Investment Noise [01:38] Importance of Discipline and Evidence-Based Investing [03:13] Personal Experience with Financial Advice [03:47] Warren Buffett’s Rule for Protecting Wealth [05:55] Understanding the Wealth Equation and Surplus Cash Flow [08:26] Systemisation and Automation of Cash Flow [16:23] Investment Efficiency and Choosing the Right Asset Classes [18:52] Behavioural Finance and Emotional Drivers in Investing [26:54] Speculation Versus True Investing [29:33] Final Thoughts on Time, Compounding, and Long-Term Wealth [35:55] Thank you for tuning in! If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast.   About the Guest:Stuart Wemyss is a qualified chartered accountant, independent financial adviser, and mortgage broker with over 20 years of experience in financial services. He is the founder of ProSolution Private Clients, an award-winning boutique financial advisory firm established in 2002 that specialises in property investment advice and mortgage broking. Stuart is a successful property investor and author of two books on property investment, including the bestseller Investopoly. He is known for providing holistic, trustworthy, and independent advice, regularly sharing his expertise through media appearances, podcasts, and educational content to help clients achieve successful property investment outcomes. Based in Melbourne, Stuart combines his professional expertise with a commitment to empowering investors with unbiased information   Connect with Stuart: Investopoly Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/@investopolypodcast/podcasts)  ProSolution Private Office (https://prosolution.com.au/)  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuartwemyss/ X: https://x.com/stuartwemyss?lang=en   Connect with Perth Property Insider: Subscribe on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@InvestorsedgeAu Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/investorsedge See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.