

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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Mar 21, 2023 • 32min
511 the homelessness & housing crisis: where there's hope + how you can help
Housing affordability is affecting thousands across the country, over 120,000 of which are homeless. One organisation that's on the ground affecting change is the Avalon Centre in Melbourne and today we're chatting with Founder and President Deborah Holmes about the work that they're doing and how you can also help. Learn ways that you can help alleviate homelessness at https://avaloncentre.org.au/🏡 Join the mmm facebook group🏡 Quick links to John and Emily’s online courses and $20 off The Glen James Spending Planmy millennial property is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14, 2023 • 34min
510 how does paying your deposit work, pre-auction offer tips, buying in flood zones + more
We're answering a stack of great questions on the show today, covering lots around home buying and value adding renovations. In this episode John and Emily cover:👉🏻 when buying a home, what costs are payable when?👉 when do mortgage repayments start after purchase?👉🏼 informing your mortgage broker about dependents👉🏽 sell or hold a poor performing property👉🏾 can parents guarantee your loan with a block of land or incomplete build?👉🏿 resources and tools for keeping up with market trends👉 when might an agent accept a pre auction offer and tips for putting one in?👉🏼 tips for mentally prepare to buy a home👉🏽 is buying flood-prone land a no go?👉🏾 what are some good ways to increase value on your property? Take a listen to 312 renovation ins + outs!👉🏿 how does A/C affect property value and rental yield?🏡 Join the mmm facebook group🏡 Quick links to John and Emily’s online courses and $20 off The Glen James Spending Planmy millennial property is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mar 7, 2023 • 32min
509 development and town planning essentials
If you're planning a knock down rebuild, sub division, granny flat or other type of development project then this episode is for you. Today we're chatting with town planner Lauren Power from Perception Planning about the process of getting approval for what you want to do. Check out John's Property Masterclass here: https://www.solvereacademy.com/courses/advanced-property-masterclassNSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer: https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/spatialviewer🏡 Join the mmm facebook group🏡 Quick links to John and Emily’s online courses and $20 off The Glen James Spending Planmy millennial property is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 28, 2023 • 33min
508 property market update + rent or buy right now, interest rates, inflation & more
People who weren't looking to buy are now considering it with the current state of the market. John and Em talk about renting vs buying and a high level view of what's happening in the property market. 🏡 Join the mmm facebook group🏡 Quick links to John and Emily’s online courses and $20 off The Glen James Spending Planmy millennial property is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 21, 2023 • 54min
507 from reno regret + a difficult sale to buying as a single mum (Emily’s story)
It's been awhile since we've had a listener story - a big shoutout to Emily for jumping onto the show! In this episode Emily shares about her property journey which touches on:👉🏻 apartment living👉 converting her PPOR into an investment👉🏼 buying with a partner and solo👉🏽 renovating👉🏾 preparing a property for a quick sale👉🏿 and buying at auction🏡 Join the mmm facebook group🏡 Quick links to John and Emily’s online courses and $20 off The Glen James Spending Planmy millennial property is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 14, 2023 • 32min
506 buying your next place, refinancing when self employed, securing mortgages over 40 + more
In today's q&a John is joined by guest mortgage broker Rachelle Kroon from Sphere Home Loans who is answering your questions from the Facebook group. John and Rachelle cover lots more questions on episode 606b of my millennial money so head on over and check it out! Today's episode covers:👉🏾 how do you prepare to buy your next property?👉🏼 refinancing after becoming self employed👉🏽 can you be approved for a mortgage that goes past retirement age?👉🏻 is there any benefit to keeping a loan open?👉 do loan schemes affect your ability to rent the property out?🏡 Join the mmm facebook group🏡 Quick links to John and Emily’s online courses and $20 off The Glen James Spending Planmy millennial property is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 7, 2023 • 36min
505 pursuing financial independence through property & investing (my late mum's story)
Pete's mum pursued financial freedom while raising him as a single mother and she's been a big inspiration to his investing journey. Pete jumped on the show to share her inspiring story.🏡 Join the mmm facebook group🏡 Quick links to John and Emily’s online courses and $20 off The Glen James Spending Planmy millennial property is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 31, 2023 • 55min
504 attending an auction? listen to this!
Attending an auction? This episode is for you! Auctioneer Andy Reid answers your burning questions and shares some helpful tips and insights for buyers touching on:👉🏾 the vendor bid👉🏿 going to auction vs private sale👉 tips and strategies👉🏼 when a property gets 'passed in' at the auction👉🏽 how hard nose bidding can work against you👉🏿 how does someone become an auctioneer?👉🏾 and Andy reflects on his most difficult auction Andy's IG: https://www.instagram.com/andyreidcoaching🏡 Join the mmm facebook group🏡 Quick links to John and Emily’s online courses and $20 off The Glen James Spending Planmy millennial property is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 24, 2023 • 35min
503 the ins and outs for buying property in 2023
Planning to buy property this year? Em shares her ins and outs list. Changing your limit in an auction? ❌ Not this year! Here's what's gotta stay and what's gotta go.Check out episode 431 for tips for getting into your first home sooner.Want to hear more about protecting your assets? Glen interviews family lawyers on episode 529b on my millennial money.Get in touch with John here if you're interested in a clarity call🏡 Join the mmm facebook group🏡 Quick links to John and Emily’s online courses and $20 off The Glen James Spending Planmy millennial property is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 17, 2023 • 34min
502 turning your PPOR into an investment property and upsizing
There are a number of reasons why you might want to turn your PPOR into an investment property, like if you decide to buy another property. John and Em discuss selling vs converting your home into an investment property including some practical considerations when you decide to convert such as finance structure, compliance & maintenance, preparing to lease and more. John's property analyser calculator🏡 Join the mmm facebook group🏡 Quick links to John and Emily’s online courses and $20 off The Glen James Spending Planmy millennial property is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


