

this is property
John Pidgeon & Rachelle Kroon
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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Dec 19, 2023 • 38min
550 tips for buying property in 2024
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 12, 2023 • 35min
549 housing affordability & the 2023 property market in review
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 warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 5, 2023 • 33min
548 what I would tell my 18-year-old self about building a property portfolio
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 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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 28, 2023 • 26min
547 house sitting as a side hustle with Riley
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 sitsWe 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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 21, 2023 • 33min
546 turning a PPOR into an investment, equity or cash deposits, understanding auction reserves + more
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 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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 14, 2023 • 33min
545 should I buy an investment or owner occupier first?
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👉🏽 and Zoe and Tom's case studyWant to bounce your situation off John? Book a clarity call hereNeed a buyer's advocate? Check out Envisage PropertyWe 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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 7, 2023 • 33min
544 The Block 2023 unpacked
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 and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 2023 • 36min
543 battle-axe block pros & cons, shared equity schemes, using cash vs equity + more
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 strategyLooking for a buyer's advocate to help you purchase your first or family home in Melbourne? Get in touch with Emily & her team hereLooking for a buyer's advocate to help you purchase your investment? Get in touch with John & his team 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, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 24, 2023 • 38min
542 market cycles, housing affordability & success in business with Greg Paramor AO
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 transactions with the rise of tech👉🏼 Greg's tips for doing well in business👉🏽 and a community organisation supporting vulnerable youthLearn more about BackTrack 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, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17, 2023 • 43min
541 property market update, hotspots & forecasting the next 20 years with Tim Lawless
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! 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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


