

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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Oct 10, 2023 • 27min
540 I've bought my first home, now what?
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 interested in 🎧 episode 502 - turning your PPOR into an investment property and upsizing!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 3, 2023 • 30min
539 how to get into the property market sooner
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 and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 26, 2023 • 37min
538 growth areas in the next 5 years
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.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.

Sep 19, 2023 • 34min
537 auction tactics, combining finances for a deposit, First Home Guarantee downsides + more
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 the kitchen or bathroom if you could only do one?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.

Sep 12, 2023 • 36min
536 property market update
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 check out our online courses, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 5, 2023 • 35min
535 an affordable mortgage, living off your property portfolio, good debt + more
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, 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.

Aug 29, 2023 • 39min
534 should I rentvest?
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 to research whether it's better to rent or buy in the area you want👉🏼 having financial buffers in placeWe 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.

Aug 22, 2023 • 34min
533 lifestyle luxuries vs owning a home
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 hereLearn more about Orange Sky 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.

Aug 15, 2023 • 42min
532 title insurance
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 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.

Aug 8, 2023 • 54min
531 live clarity call: planning to buy a first and family home
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 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.


