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Join property investor John Pidgeon and independent buyer's advocate Emily Wallace as they explore all things property. Whether you're an aspiring investor, home buyer or simply have a keen interest in property, they're here to empower you with the knowledge you need to take the next step.


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Today's episode was a fan favourite so we're bringing it back! Should you buy a home to live in or an investment property first? This is such a common question and in this 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👉🏽 and Zoe and Tom's case studyNeed a property professional in your corner? Check out how Emily and John can help 👇Emily's website: https://emilywallace.com.auJohn's website: https://www.solverewealth.com.au/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 disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, mortgage broker Rachelle Kroon joins John to share three real-life property case studies: buying a first home, using equity for an investment, and upsizing into a dream home. She unpacks the numbers, the strategy, and the game-changing role of a good broker in navigating it all.Need a property professional in your corner? Check out how Emily and John can help 👇Emily's website: https://emilywallace.com.auJohn's website: https://www.solverewealth.com.au/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 disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In today's episode John chats with Jo Natoli who shares her insights from decades of experience as both a property manager and an investor. She offers her unique tips on selecting the right property manager, managing risk, and getting the most out of your investment. They touch on:👉🏾 Jo's journey into property👉🏽 things to look for in a good property manager👉🏿 self managing a property - yay or nay?👉🏻 property management fees👉 landlord insurance👉🏼 managing renovations through a property manager👉🏽 renting your property to friends or familyNeed a property professional in your corner? Check out how Emily and John can help 👇Emily's website: https://emilywallace.com.auJohn's website: https://www.solverewealth.com.au/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 disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In today's episode John and Emily answer some listener questions about:👉🏼 paying down the mortgage or buying another investment👉🏾 buying a property going through probate👉🏿 is it a bad idea to buy property now with prices at an all-time high?👉🏻 considerations for buying property in a SMSF👉 the outlook for property in 2025Check out John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future at sortyourpropertyout.comNeed a property professional in your corner? Check out how Emily and John can help 👇Emily's website: https://emilywallace.com.auJohn's website: https://www.solverewealth.com.au/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 disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In today's episode John and Emily dive into the hot topic of negative gearing: what it is, why it’s so polarising, and whether scrapping it could solve Australia’s housing crisis. The touch on:👉🏻 how negative gearing works and who it benefits👉 what scrapping it could mean for investors, renters and homeowners👉🏼 what happened in the 80s when it was temporarily removed👉🏽 why does property get preferential tax treatment?👉🏿 negative gearing on a property in a trustNeed a property professional in your corner? Check out how Emily and John can help 👇Emily's website: https://emilywallace.com.auJohn's website: https://www.solverewealth.com.au/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 disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In today's episode John and Emily answer a mixed bag of questions - touching on:👉🏻 is it worth styling your home before selling it?👉 considerations for servicing investment loans👉🏼 is it generally good to buy and sell in the same market?👉🏽 comparing houses vs units for capital growth👉🏾 and investing in commercial propertyNeed a property professional in your corner? Check out how Emily and John can help 👇Emily's website: https://emilywallace.com.auJohn's website: https://www.solverewealth.com.au/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 disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tayla is 27 and wants to know what it will take to purchase her first home on the NSW Central Coast. In this live clarity call, John Pidgeon from this is property and mortgage broker Genevieve Fordham from Sphere Home Loans help Tayla crunch the numbers to figure out what she can afford to buy as either a first home or investment property.Want clarity on your property situation? Book a clarity call with John hereCheck out John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future at sortyourpropertyout.comNeed a mortgage broker? Connect with the Sphere Home Loans team hereNeed a property professional in your corner? Check out how Emily and John can help 👇Emily's website: https://emilywallace.com.auJohn's website: https://www.solverewealth.com.au/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 disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A good building and pest report can save you from costly surprises before you purchase your new home. In this episode, Em chats with Phil Guildea from Buy Wise Inspections about the ins and outs of building and pest inspections, touching on how to choose a reliable inspector, the importance of thorough reports, defects and issues like mould, asbestos and restumping and why you should be wary of shiny new renovations. Need a property professional in your corner? Check out how Emily and John can help 👇Emily's website: https://emilywallace.com.auJohn's website: https://www.solverewealth.com.au/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 disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode John sits down with his wife, Amy Pidgeon, to talk about the journey of building their dream home. From the initial vision shaped by Amy’s lifelong passion for homes to navigating the challenges of custom builds, Amy unpacks the process of their knock-down rebuild experience. She shares the choices she made when it came to balancing aesthetics and practicality, making budget-conscious choices and some helpful tips for anyone considering building their dream home. The episode touches on:👉🏾 balancing trends with long-term appeal👉🏿 deciding to knock down and rebuild vs renovate existing👉🏻 make design choices around lifestyle vs resale value👉 choosing a team: why Amy went with a draftsperson over an architect👉🏼 handling budget constraints during the build👉🏽 prioritising structural quality over trendsNeed a property professional in your corner? Check out how Emily and John can help 👇Emily's website: https://emilywallace.com.auJohn's website: https://www.solverewealth.com.au/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 disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, John chats with Marcus Davidson, buyer's agent at Envisage Property. John and Marcus dive into the ins and outs of negotiating your next investment property—from understanding market trends and comparable sales to building rapport with agents and getting the best terms for your deal. Whether you're an experienced investor or a first-timer, this episode is packed with insights to help you take action confidently.Need a buyer's agent in your corner? Check out how John and his team can help: www.envisageproperty.com.auWant to know more about John's 8 point investing strategy? Check out his book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your FutureWe 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 disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There's A LOT that goes into purchasing a home so if you're feeling overwhelmed with the idea or process of it - you're not alone! In today's episode Emily walks through the key stages of purchasing a home along with some tips and bits of advice from her experience as a professional buyer's advocate. Need a property professional in your corner? Check out how Emily and John can help 👇Emily's website: https://emilywallace.com.auJohn's website: https://www.solverewealth.com.au/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 disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In today’s episode, John chats with financial adviser Alex Luck from Everest Wealth about the Perth property market. They dive into whether the Perth market is still going strong, how the relationship between financial planners and buyer’s agents works, and what investors should consider when looking at Perth’s current real estate trends. They touch on:👉🏾 how Perth’s property market has evolved in the past few years👉🏼 why low supply and high demand are driving rapid sales👉🏻 what financial planners and buyer’s agents bring to the table👉 what investors should consider as Perth’s boom continues👉🏿 how rent and wage growth are impacting the marketLearn more about Everest Wealth: https://everestwealthgroup.com.auNeed a property professional in your corner? Check out how John & Emily can help 👇John's buyer's agent website: https://www.envisageproperty.com.auEmily's website: https://emilywallace.com.auWe 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 disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In today's episode John and Emily discuss property values around the country and which locations have seen better growth over the years, plus answer listener questions around:👉🏻 getting a pre-approval before or after an income drop👉 downsizing: things to consider if buying before you sell👉🏼 99-year leases - yes or no?👉🏽 struggling to part with the family home👉🏾 joint investment ownership and tax👉🏿 apartment investment property tips and considerationsNeed a property professional in your corner? Check out how Emily and John can help 👇Emily's website: https://emilywallace.com.auJohn's website: https://www.solverewealth.com.au/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 disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In today's episode Emily and John tackle a common homeowner question: should you use the equity in your current home to invest, or sell and upsize? They dive into the pros and cons, share strategies for building wealth, and offer advice for young families planning ahead. The episode touches on:👉🏾 use equity or sell: what’s the right move?👉🏿 saving for an upsize vs investing in property👉🏻 balancing wealth creation with lifestyle👉 why planning ahead is crucial when forming your property strategy👉🏼 the importance of knowing your risk tolerance👉🏽 how to make your current home work for longerNeed a sounding board for your property situation? Book a clarity call with John hereWe 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 disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today's Q&A episode is jam packed with some awesome questions from our community! John & Em chat about:👉🏿 some upsizing scenarios - using equity, buying new vs established and selling vs turning PPOR into an investment👉🏻 what does it mean to avoid overcapitalising?👉 property strategy when your partner owns a PPOR👉🏼 building and pest reports when buying in strata👉🏽 ownership structures to consider when you've maxed out lending in your own name👉🏿 pros and cons of setting up PAYG for investment property👉 pros and cons of having a positively geared property👉🏻 estimating an emergency fund for your investment propertyInterested in a clarity call with John? Book hereWe 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 disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mortgage broker Rachelle Kroon joins John in today's episode to unpack the current lending landscape and discuss two hot topics, discretionary trusts and reverse mortgages.Check out John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future: https://amzn.to/4d0ljduConnect with Rachelle and the team at Sphere Home Loans at: https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auWe 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 disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In today's community Q&A John and Emily chat about:👉🏻 selling to upsize and repurchase in the same market or stay put?👉 moving interstate to buy rural land & build with young kids in the mix👉🏿 housing supply and affordability👉🏽 the process for selling one property to purchase anotherWe 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 disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In today's episode Steph shares her inspiring story of purchasing her first home in Perth and how she grew its value by $90k in just 4 months. Like many first home buyers, Steph's ultimate goal is to purchase her forever home in her dream location so in this chat she shares the strategic steps she took to find a property that could grow in value over time and serve as a perfect stepping stone toward achieving that goal.Need clarity on your property situation? Book a clarity call with John hereWe 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 disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
If you own an investment property or plan to, you'll need a depreciation schedule to claim those sweet sweet tax deductions. In today's episode John chats with Mike Mortlock from MCG Quantity Surveyors to unpack what you need to know. They touch on:👉🏾 what is depreciation👉🏿 what does a quantity surveyor do👉🏻 how to get a depreciation schedule👉 2 main ways that a depreciation schedule is calculated👉🏼 does a quantity surveyor need to physically view your property?👉🏽 things to know around turning your PPOR into an investment👉🏻 do you need an updated schedule after making renovations or just receipts?To book a discounted depreciation schedule click here: https://bit.ly/3Az4RTRWe 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 disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In today's episode John chats with entrepreneur Mark Bouris who founded mortgage lending businesses Wizard Home Loans and Yellow Brick Road. Mark shares the story of starting Wizard Home Loans in the late 90s and answers questions from listeners around:👉🏾 negative gearing👉🏿 inheritance tax👉🏻 where the economy is headed👉 tips for first home buyers👉🏼 are units a good investment?👉🏿 and what's ahead for Mark🎧 Click here to listen to John's episode on Property Insights with Mark Bouris: Top 3 Risks of Property InvestingYou can listen to Property Insights with Mark Bouris on YouTube.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 disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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