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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. Formerly my millennial property. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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649 real scenarios: first home buyer, using equity for investment & upsizing into dream home

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.au John'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.

35 min
10 DEC

648 tips for landlords from a property manager

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 family Need a property professional in your corner? Check out how Emily and John can help 👇 Emily's website: https://emilywallace.com.au John'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.

32 min
3 DEC

647 timing the market, 2025 property outlook, buying a property in probate + more

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 2025 Check out John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future at sortyourpropertyout.com Need a property professional in your corner? Check out how Emily and John can help 👇 Emily's website: https://emilywallace.com.au John'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.

36 min
26 NOV

646 negative gearing: will removing it help the housing crisis?

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 trust Need a property professional in your corner? Check out how Emily and John can help 👇 Emily's website: https://emilywallace.com.au John'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.

28 min
19 NOV

645 styling your home to sell, investment loans, commercial property, houses vs units + more

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 property Need a property professional in your corner? Check out how Emily and John can help 👇 Emily's website: https://emilywallace.com.au John'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.

42 min
12 NOV

644 buying my first home or investment property (clarity call with Tayla)

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 here Check out John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future at sortyourpropertyout.com Need a mortgage broker? Connect with the Sphere Home Loans team here Need a property professional in your corner? Check out how Emily and John can help 👇 Emily's website: https://emilywallace.com.au John'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.

38 min
5 NOV

643 building & pest inspections: what buyers need to know

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.au John'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.

39 min
29 OCT

642 building our dream home (John interview's his wife, Amy)

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 trends Need a property professional in your corner? Check out how Emily and John can help 👇 Emily's website: https://emilywallace.com.au John'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.

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Great show!

16 Mar

Sonsta_gram

Loved the latest episode Emily showcasing 4 different case studies. Loved hearing about real life scenarios. More please!
False dichotomy of increasing prices on shelters

7 Aug

WiseOwll

Investors tempering out of. Victoria due to new policies is not the issue here. I’m not sure why it’s always touted as such. Other states perhaps should follow suit. Housing prices continuing to increase without adequate policies to temper them is not helpful to the displaced, renters or home owners for shelter. For every house that’s not demanded by investors- it would likely benefit a home owner who used to rent due to soaring and unsustainable prices. Supply is not the issue if we manage demand type. Consider multiple home owners and short term leasing — an aging population of people living much longer and another boomer type population coming of age, then on top of that our record immigration - tax and funding on property as investment incentives, etc etc. list can go on before we even get to what’s sustainable . These are all stresses to be discussed instead of always focusing on prices and capital gains. Melbourne’s ever increasing rubbish along public roads, highways and spaces as an example— development need to also take stock of ongoing maintenance of infrastructure and surrounds. Otherwise livable cities will end up being dumps where everyone loses, but the most upper echelons.
Super helpful (and as a bonus, fun to listen to)!

16 Mar

Ellie CBR

Emily and John are great value and complement each other’s areas of expertise. I’ve found them very helpful on my first home buying journey. They often make me laugh.
The advice you *actually* need

10 Mar

Real Soup For The Real Soul

I am in the process of looking for my first home and am binge-listening to this show, as well as the “this is money” podcast. Both shows are equipping me with the details and confidence to engage the right people (brokers, agents etc.) to help me on my property journey. This is obviously an overwhelming process but understanding property jargon and saturating myself with the facts, anecdotes and tips shared by John and Emily is making things feel a little less scary. If you’re needing some property experts in your corner to lighten the mental load, I highly recommend this show 😊

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. Formerly my millennial property. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.