Everything Property

Welcome back to the Australian Property Investing Podcast Everything Property with your host David Hamilton. On today's episode, Dean Bowen from DLB insurance joins us to chat about Home, Contents and Landlord insurance.- How Dean got into insurance as a career when he was young.- How he decided it was time to quit the corporate world and go all in on his own.- A breakdown of Home and Contents Insurance- A breakdown of Landlords Insurance- A breakdown of Contents Insurance and what's classified as 'contents'- How to check how much you should insure your home for- How do insurance brokers get paid- What happens to your insurance policy when an insurance company folds- Home Warranty Insurance: What is it,  who does it cover and who takes the policy out?- Can you claim defects?- Other insurance policies that builders and developers should be taking out.- Plus much, much more!To get in touch with Dean and his team, head over to:https://www.dlbinsurancerisk.com.au/OR email Dean at:dean@dlbinsurancerisk.com.auCheck to see how much your property should be insured for with this calculatorhttps://insurancecouncil.com.au/consumers/calculators/Don't forget to check out the summary post on our Instagram we just posted which covers what we discuss in this chat.Facebook: http://facebook.com/everythingproperty.auInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/everythingpropertyLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/everythingpropertyWebsite (Coming soon)Disclaimer: The topics, conversation, opinions and discussion provided in this episode  are general in nature. As a listener you should not take or use the information discussed as financial advice. Everything Property and its associates recommend that you always engage in independent financial advice before making any investment or purchasing decision.

Welcome back to the Australian Property Investing Podcast Everything Property with your host David Hamilton. On today's episode, Elie Sleiman joins us to chat about the three letters that can make property investors millionaires. On this episode, we discuss:- Elie's early career starting 26 years ago.- How Elie built an autonomous team of 45 who are passionate, responsible and are growing with the company- The 3 letter word - what is is and how it works- How Elie made $500k in 2 days- How Elie made $550k in 2 months on another deal- Tips, tricks and ways to get the most out of the three letter word and use it to your best advantage- Why construction costs have nearly doubled- How some of Elie's clients have made and saved big money- Plus much, much more!To get in touch with Elie and his team, head over to:https://www.es.au/contact-us/Don't forget to check out the summary post on our Instagram we just posted which covers what we discuss in this chat.Facebook: http://facebook.com/everythingproperty.auInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/everythingpropertyLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/everythingpropertyWebsite (Coming soon)Disclaimer: The topics, conversation, opinions and discussion provided in this episode  are general in nature. As a listener you should not take or use the information discussed as financial advice. Everything Property and its associates recommend that you always engage in independent financial advice before making any investment or purchasing decision.

Welcome back to the Australian Property Investing Podcast Everything Property with your host David Hamilton. On today's episode, Steve Palise joins us back on the show to discuss the Pro's and Con's of Commercial Property as an investing option. In this chat, we cover topics like:- Pro's of Commercial Property some of these include:Positive cash flow, net yields, tenants taking care of the dirty work.- Con's of Commercial Property some of these include: Big cash deposits needed up front, more things to go wrong and if you should be worried about vacancies.- We'd love to tell you them all, but you will have to listen and watch to find out!- We also cover value add strategies to dramatically increase capital growth- Sprinkle in crushing a few of the misconceptions and stereotypes that people often get wrong about Commercial Property- Plus much, much more!Don't forget to check out the summary post on our Instagram we just posted which covers what we discuss in this chat.Facebook: http://facebook.com/everythingproperty.auInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/everythingpropertyLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/everythingpropertyWebsite (Coming soon)Disclaimer: The topics, conversation, opinions and discussion provided in this episode  are general in nature. As a listener you should not take or use the information discussed as financial advice. Everything Property and its associates recommend that you always engage in independent financial advice before making any investment or purchasing decision.

Welcome back to the Australian Property Investing Podcast Everything Property with your host David Hamilton. On today's episode, we sit down with Builder Sam Lambert from HS Building to talk all things small scale residential building. As there seems to be a builder going into administration every other week, is it still safe to build? In this chat, we cover topics like:- Sam's story from dropping out of high school early to pursue his trade, to launching his own business.- What's caused so many builders to go into administration.- Building contracts, what are the different types being used today and how do they differ?- Cost saving tips to reduce the price of construction.- Sam's insight and tips to ensure a smooth, successful project.- Building duration, how this varies depending on the builder and size project.- The end goal for HS Building and future project pipeline- Construction costs in 2024, what are they and how do they differ?- Plus much more!To speak with Sam and his team, or to see more of their work, head over to:https://www.hsbuilding.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/hs.building/Don't forget to check out the summary post on our Instagram we just posted which covers what we discuss in this chat.Facebook: http://facebook.com/everythingproperty.auInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/everythingpropertyLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/everythingpropertyWebsite (Coming soon)Disclaimer: The topics, conversation, opinions and discussion provided in this episode  are general in nature. As a listener you should not take or use the information discussed as financial advice. Everything Property and its associates recommend that you always engage in independent financial advice before making any investment or purchasing decision.

Welcome back to the Australian Property Investing Podcast Everything Property with your host David Hamilton. On today's episode, we are joined by one of Australia's best property auctioneers - Damien Cooley to see how we can win at auction. In this episode we discuss:- Damien's early days as a boarding student at St Gregory's College.- His transition into his first ever real estate gig.- The little tips and tricks Damien used to land auction gigs and build his network.- How he started Cooley Auctions, which as a business has now conducted over 75,000 auctions.- His rise and success on Channel 9's Television show - The Block.- The format, rules and regulations for a property auction.- Strategies that Damien has seen as effective in an auction.- Different ways bidders try to win an auction.- Ineffective strategies that don't work with experienced auctioneers.- Some awesome stories from his time in the field.- The most expensive property auction Damien has ever done- Much, much more!To speak with Damien and his team, or to see more of their work, head over to: https://www.cooley.com.au/Don't forget to check out the summary post on our Instagram we just posted which covers what we discuss in this chat.Facebook: http://facebook.com/everythingproperty.auInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/everythingpropertyLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/everythingpropertyWebsite (Coming soon)Disclaimer: The topics, conversation, opinions and discussion provided in this episode  are general in nature. As a listener you should not take or use the information discussed as financial advice. Everything Property and its associates recommend that you always engage in independent financial advice before making any investment or purchasing decision.

Welcome back to the Australian Property Investing Podcast Everything Property with your host David Hamilton. On today's episode, we sit down with Property Lawyer Renee Roumanos to discuss the nuances and differences of buying property in each different state. As property investors we need to embrace borderless investing, so this episode acts as a great starter to bringing you up to speed, we cover:- Who prepares the contracts of sale in each state? - What are vendors and sellers required to disclose on the contract across each state?- Settlement: What states you can and can't afford to miss this deadline!- Cooling off periods: How long and the terms and conditions associated with them.- Insurance requirements: When do you technically need to take our property insurance? As this varies state to state.- Off the plan contracts and what you need to look for!- Contracts terms that builders and developers use that could catch you out- Sunset Clauses- Plus much more!To speak with Renee and her team, or to see more of their work, head over to:https://www.https://www.reneeroumanos.com.au/Or send Renee an email at renee@reneeroumanos.com.auDon't forget to check out the summary post on our Instagram we just posted which covers what we discuss in this chat.Facebook: http://facebook.com/everythingproperty.auInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/everythingpropertyLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/everythingpropertyWebsite (Coming soon)Disclaimer: The topics, conversation, opinions and discussion provided in this episode  are general in nature. As a listener you should not take or use the information discussed as financial advice. Everything Property and its associates recommend that you always engage in independent financial advice before making any investment or purchasing decision.

Welcome back to the Australian Property Investing Podcast Everything Property with your host David Hamilton. On today's episode, we sit down with Mortgage Broker Aidan Hartley. I've been following his work for a while now and I'm seriously impressed with the value he provides as well as a few of the things he's managed with property at such a young age, we discuss:- How Aidan managed to pay off his mortgage in 7 years.- What role the offset account plays in relation to your home loan.- Buying an investment property first vs your PPR (Primary Place of Residence).- The difference in borrowing when buying an investment vs your own home.- The role of rentvesting vs paying a mortgage.- Why you shouldn't pick a home loan based purely off the interest rate.- Tips to take 10 YEAR off your mortgage repayments!!!!- Plus much more!To speak with Aidan and his team, or to see more of their work, head over to:https://www.blueowlfinance.com.au/Don't forget to check out the summary post on our Instagram we just posted which covers what we discuss in this chat.Facebook: http://facebook.com/everythingproperty.auInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/everythingpropertyLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/everythingpropertyWebsite (Coming soon)Disclaimer: The topics, conversation, opinions and discussion provided in this episode  are general in nature. As a listener you should not take or use the information discussed as financial advice. Everything Property and its associates recommend that you always engage in independent financial advice before making any investment or purchasing decision.

This week on the Australian Property Investing Podcast Everything Property, our host David Hamilton sits down with Wally Gebrael of GrannyFlat Solutions to discuss EVERYTHING to do with Granny Flats, including but definitely not limited to:- Who are the people buying and building Granny Flats- How long do they take to design and get approved- How long does it take to build (This one will surprise you!)- How much do they cost?- What consultants are needed?- Things that will make your build more expensive- The SECRET to building a Granny Flat on a block smaller that 450sqm (NSW)- What is a 'Studio' and how you can have both!- Tiny Homes - Wally and the teams newest business venture- How you can BOOST cashflow, by having a tiny home that needs NO council approval.Much, much more!To speak with Wally and his team, or to see more of their work, head over to:https://grannyflatsolutions.com.au/Don't forget to check out the summary post on our Instagram we just posted which covers what we discuss in this chat.Facebook: http://facebook.com/everythingproperty.auInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/everythingpropertyLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/everythingpropertyWebsite (Coming soon)Disclaimer: The topics, conversation, opinions and discussion provided in this episode  are general in nature. As a listener you should not take or use the information discussed as financial advice. Everything Property and its associates recommend that you always engage in independent financial advice before making any investment or purchasing decision.

Welcome back to one of Australia's fastest growing property investing podcasts - Everything Property.A few months ago,  I came across Sarah Elkordi and her business and it was nothing like I had ever seen before, so I reached out and asked her to come on the podcast and talk a little bit more about what she does.The Rent Fairy is one of Australia's leading tenant's agents that helps renters secure their dream rental accommodation by reviewing and assisting in the application prep, communicating with the agent, inspecting the property and all things in between. In this chat we discover:- Sarah's learnings from 9 years of property management.- How she managed to start the business as a single mother from her parents dining room table.- What is a tenant's agent and how The Rent Fairy Works.- Tips, tricks and inside knowledge on the leasing process and how YOU can get your dream rental application accepted.- The business model, a breakdown of the in's and out's of the business.- How Sarah has scaled this business to Australia wide and what the future goals are.- Where Sarah wants to take The Rent Fairy next.- Your rights as a tenant.- The horror stories and bad side of renting.- Plus a WHOLE lot more!To contact Sarah and her team, check out https://www.therentfairy.com.au/Don't forget to check out the summary post on our Instagram we just posted which covers what we discuss in this chat.Facebook: http://facebook.com/everythingproperty.auInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/everythingpropertyLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/everythingpropertyWebsite (Coming soon)Disclaimer: The topics, conversation, opinions and discussion provided in this episode  are general in nature. As a listener you should not take or use the information discussed as financial advice. Everything Property and its associates recommend that you always engage in independent financial advice before making any investment or purchasing decision. 

Welcome back to one of the fastest growing Australian Property Podcasts - Everything Property!On this Episode we sit down with Scott O'Neill from Rethink Investing to discuss everything Commercial Property Investing. Scott has built a personal portfolio of over $75 million dollars as well as purchasing over $4 BILLION worth of commercial real estate for his clients.In this episode we discuss the following:- The different types of Commercial Property.- The Common Myths associated with Commercial Property like Vacancies and Capital Growth.- What type of Commercial property Scott likes for himself and his clients.- How capital growth is calculated and strategies to increase this.- Lease structuring.- Tips and secrets from Scott's experiences in the field.- Loan and lending requirements.- How much do you ACTUALLY need to purchase a commercial property.- Plus much more!To contact Scott and his team, head over to: https://www.rethinkinvesting.com.au/ to learn more!Don't forget to check out the summary post on out Instagram we just posted which covers what we discuss in this chat.Facebook: http://facebook.com/everythingproperty.auInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/everythingpropertyLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/everythingpropertyWebsite (Coming soon)Disclaimer: The topics, conversation, opinions and discussion provided in this episode  are general in nature. As a listener you should not take or use the information discussed as financial advice. Everything Property and its associates recommend that you always engage in independent financial advice before making any investment or purchasing decision. 

Welcome back to the Australian Property Investing Podcast Everything Property.This week, we welcome to the show Lindsay Kelly. Mr. Kelly is responsible for creating the first non-for-profit SDA organisation since it was announced by the NDIS.Lindsay is one of the most trusted advisors in the affordable/aged care and SDA space and talks to us on this episode about:- How SDA investing works- The difference between SDA/NDIS - The different levels of SDA- How funding works for an SDA investment- The pro's and cons of investing in SDA- Who is the IDEAL investor to complete one of these projects?- The common mistakes many novice investors make in SDA investments- Who the top team members are you need on your side.- Tips, tricks and insights from an industry expert who has helped develop over $30 million worth of Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)If you have any further questions, queries or want to get in touch with Lindsay, you can email him at lindsay.kelly@pdhomes.au Don't forget to check out the summary post on out Instagram we just posted which covers what we discuss in this chat.Facebook: http://facebook.com/everythingproperty.auInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/everythingpropertyLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/everythingpropertyWebsite (Coming soon)Disclaimer: The topics, conversation, opinions and discussion provided in this episode  are general in nature. As a listener you should not take or use the information discussed as financial advice. Everything Property and its associates recommend that you always engage in independent financial advice before making any investment or purchasing decision. 

Welcome back to one of the fastest growing australian property investing podcasts - Everything Property.On this weeks episode we sit down with Nick Wilcox to discuss how someone may buy property in their Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF) as well as the story of Nick's unique property journey. In this episode we cover:- How Nick built a 14 property portfolio- How many properties he now owns and his plans for the future.- Nick's career progression from the banks to private lending- What types of properties his clients buy in their SMSF's- How much money is needed upfront to buy in a SMSF?- What size deposit is needed?- What asset type can you purchase in a SMSF?- What is the typical interest rate for a SMSF loan- The relationship between LVR's and interest rates- What banks lend for SMSF purchases- How SMSF serviceability is calculated- What happens when you sell a property in your SMSF?- The multiple exit strategies available to investors who purchase in SMSF's.Plus much more!Don't forget to check out the summary post on out Instagram we just posted which covers what we discuss in this chat.Facebook: http://facebook.com/everythingproperty.auInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/everythingpropertyLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/everythingpropertyWebsite (Coming soon)Disclaimer: The topics, conversation, opinions and discussion provided in this episode  are general in nature. As a listener you should not take or use the information discussed as financial advice. Everything Property and its associates recommend that you always engage in independent financial advice before making any investment or purchasing decision. 

Welcome Back to Everything Property.On this weeks episode, we sit down with Chris Gray, author of The Effortless Empire where we discuss how to build a property portfolio on a high income, which involves negatively geared property located in blue chip areas.We also cover some really interesting topics that will CHALLENGE how you think and speak about property, some points on property I know you'll like include:- How Chris bought his first property- What car Chris had bought when he quit his fulltime job - Tips and tricks on scaling a negatively geared portfolio - Why you need to look at property like a business- The numbers and what you need to know - What is classified a 'high' income and who is this strategy suited to- Rentvesting and Negative Gearing Explained- How important mindset and finding a partner with a similar vision was to building his portfolio- How many cars Chris has in his collection+ A whole lot more!Don't forget to check out the summary post on out Instagram we just posted which covers what we discuss in this chat.Facebook: http://facebook.com/everythingproperty.auInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/everythingpropertyLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/everythingpropertyWebsite (Coming soon)Disclaimer: The topics, conversation, opinions and discussion provided in this episode  are general in nature. As a listener you should not take or use the information discussed as financial advice. Everything Property and its associates recommend that you always engage in independent financial advice before making any investment or purchasing decision. 

Welcome back to the Everything Property Podcast.On this weeks episode we talk to YouTube sensation Ravi Sharma about how you can build a property portfolio in 2024 with the current lending environment (6% interest rates) inflation and property prices.In this chat we cover some topics like:- Ravi's career progression out of high school.- Ravi's first property purchase and how he managed to scale.- The current size and net worth of Ravi's property portfolio.- Where to start when building a property portfolio.- Ravi's tips and tricks to scaling and preserving borrow capacity.- A different mindset to consider when approaching property.- Buffers - how much you should keep in place per property.Plus a whole heap of useful information for anyone aspiring to build a property portfolio!Checkout some of Ravi's YouTube content at the below link:https://www.youtube.com/@PersonalFinancewithRaviSharmaDon't forget to check out the summary post on out Instagram we just posted which covers what we discuss in this chat.Facebook: http://facebook.com/everythingproperty.auInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/everythingpropertyLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/everythingpropertyWebsite (Coming soon)Disclaimer: The topics, conversation, opinions and discussion provided in this episode  are general in nature. As a listener you should not take or use the information discussed as financial advice. Everything Property and its associates recommend that you always engage in independent financial advice before making any investment or purchasing decision. 

Hi Team,Today's episode is a short introduction into the third foundation of the Everything Property Podcast - Investing strategies. In this episode we recap on how we got here, the first two foundations, what's to come and a few of the ideas and episodes I've lined up for this very special foundation topic, something I'm so excited to share with you all.Remember, this is a two way conversation and is designed to help YOU the audience. So if there is a topic or guest you want on the podcast, head over to our Instagram page and let us know!Don't forget to check out the summary post on out Instagram we just posted which covers what episodes related to each foundation!Facebook: http://facebook.com/everythingproperty.auInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/everythingpropertyLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/everythingpropertyWebsite (Coming soon)

Welcome back to the Everything Property Podcast!Today we sit down with Steve Palise from Palise Property to chat all things career, travel and commercial property. During this chat we discuss the following:- How Steve started his career in Engineering and why he transitioned across to property.- Steve's first ever deal, the numbers behind it and how much he made!- His currently portfolio size and value.- How many properties he purchased for clients.- How Steve was able to scale his business to 15 staff all from working from the UK.- How and when to transition into commercial property.- How you can get a 95% loan for a commercial property!- The most important values for him and his staff at Palise Property.- Why Steve moved back to Australia.- Plus heaps more!Don't forget to check out the summary post on our Instagram.Facebook: http://facebook.com/everythingproperty.auInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/everythingpropertyLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/everythingpropertyWebsite (Coming soon)Disclaimer: The topics, conversation, opinions and discussion provided in this episode  are general in nature. As a listener you should not take or use the information discussed as financial advice. Everything Property and its associates recommend that you always engage in independent financial advice before making any investment or purchasing decision. 

This week on the Everything Property podcast with your host David Hamilton, we're joined by Strata expert Susan Hancock to discuss and breakdown all things related to strata, body corps, capital works and all things in-between.During this episode, we cover off the following:- What buildings require strata- How a body corp and a strata commitee works- How important voting and attendance is at body corp meetings- Capital works (sinking funds) and how they are calculated- Administration funds and how they are calculated- How to check the building you're buying into has been managed correctly- Red and green flags to look out for- How special levies are created and what contributes to them- How strata rates are calculated and what contributes to them- Plus so much more (I really learnt alot from this one!)Don't forget to check out the summary post on our Instagram.Facebook: http://facebook.com/everythingproperty.auInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/everythingpropertyLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/everythingpropertyWebsite (Coming soon)Disclaimer: The topics, conversation, opinions and discussion provided in this episode  are general in nature. As a listener you should not take or use the information discussed as financial advice. Everything Property and its associates recommend that you always engage in independent financial advice before making any investment or purchasing decision. 

Welcome Back to the Everything Property Podcast.Todays episode is a special one. I met Matt 9 years ago when he was only 14 years old, both working a weekend job for extra money. I was super impressed by Matt's work ethic and his attitude given his age.Fast forward 8 years later, at the ripe old age of just 22 - Matt bought his first home.During this chat, we discuss the following about Matt and his journey:- What he did to save so much money by the time he was 22 years old.- Career progression and why he chose to change trades- How much he earnt/saved in different periods of his career- How his parents impacted his journey- His goal and how he worked towards it- Matt's advice for any young people thinking about doing the same thing- Matt's BIGGEST regret, that you could learn from also!- Plans for the future ahead- Plus much more!Don't forget to check out the summary post on our Instagram.Facebook: facebook.com/everythingproperty.auInstagram: www.instagram.com/everythingpropertyLinkedIn: linkedin.com/everythingpropertyWebsite (Coming soon)Disclaimer: The topics, conversation, opinions and discussion provided in this episode  are general in nature. As a listener you should not take or use the information discussed as financial advice. Everything Property and its associates recommend that you always engage in independent financial advice before making any investment or purchasing decision. 

Welcome back to the Everything Property Podcast with your host David Hamilton.As we are approaching the end of year, we thought we would put together the Top 10 biggest lessons/learning/tips and tricks since starting the podcast back in March as well as some learnings from David's personal investing journey.As much as we'd love to detail 1 - 10 in the episode description, you're going to have to listen to this episode to get the secret sauce!Don't forget to check out the summary post on our Instagram.Facebook: facebook.com/everythingproperty.auInstagram: www.instagram.com/everythingpropertyLinkedIn: linkedin.com/everythingpropertyWebsite (Coming soon)Disclaimer: The topics, conversation, opinions and discussion provided in this episode  are general in nature. As a listener you should not take or use the information discussed as financial advice. Everything Property and its associates recommend that you always engage in independent financial advice before making any investment or purchasing decision. 

On this weeks episode of the Everything Property Podcast with your host David Hamilton, we review the newly revised and updated version of the book 'Rethink Property Investing' By Scott and Mina O'Neill.In this 12 minute summary you'll learn the following:- Who's this book good for? [Best Audience]- Structure of the book, including length, section, topics covered- The parts that I personally really enjoyed about this book- What I learnt from this book [Even from following Scott's content for years and reading the first version]- A CRUCIAL bit of advice to keep in mind next time you want to enter a negotiation- Some things to keep in mind when you're reading this bookPlus much more!Don't forget to check out the summary post on our Instagram.Facebook: facebook.com/everythingproperty.auInstagram: www.instagram.com/everythingpropertyLinkedIn: linkedin.com/everythingpropertyWebsite (Coming soon)Disclaimer: The topics, conversation, opinions and discussion provided in this episode  are general in nature. As a listener you should not take or use the information discussed as financial advice. Everything Property and its associates recommend that you always engage in independent financial advice before making any investment or purchasing decision.