this is property

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.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    this is property | property investing: location, equity & growth decisions

    Today's episode is a mix of this is property clips exploring how property investors make decisions about location, equity and portfolio growth. Topics include: 👉🏿 investment property choice: Sydney vs. regional? (clip from ep731) 👉🏻 claiming travel, tools & repairs for interstate properties as tax deductions (clip from ep740) 👉 pay off my property or use equity and invest now? (clip from ep731) 👉🏼 using equity to buy another investment property (clip from ep737) 👉🏽 what data says about choosing location: post-covid shifts & satellite cities (clip from ep 744) Have a question for John and Rachelle? Connect with Rachelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachellekroon_money/ or post in our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m3.podcast We're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisproperty Need clarity on your property situation? Book a clarity call with John Pidgeon: https://www.solverewealth.com.au Rachelle Kroon is the director and founder of Sphere Home Loans, which sponsors this podcast. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.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.

    37 min
  2. 16/12/2025

    749 investing in regional NSW: Tamworth, Orange & Dubbo

    Investor activity is surging in regional New South Wales, and buyer’s agent Marcus Davidson joins Rachelle to break down where the opportunities and risks really are. They talk about: 👉🏾 how regional markets differ from capital cities 👉 investor profiles that Marcus works with 👉🏻 areas that Marcus buys in and why 👉🏽 Tamworth deep dive - blue chip areas, price points 👉🏿 what type of property performs best in Regional NSW 👉🏼 risks of buying in regional towns 👉🏾 Marcus's 3-5 year outlook for regional NSW 👉 infrastructure growth 👉🏽 some case studies 👉🏼 where Marcus wouldn’t invest, underrated areas, due diligence tips, red flags Have a question for John and Rachelle? Connect with Rachelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachellekroon_money/ or post in our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m3.podcast We're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisproperty Need clarity on your property situation? Book a clarity call with John Pidgeon: https://www.solverewealth.com.au Rachelle Kroon is the director and founder of Sphere Home Loans, which sponsors this podcast. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.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.

    48 min
  3. 09/12/2025

    748 APRA’s lending cap, major NSW & VIC zoning changes & the 2% shared equity scheme

    John and Rach break down three huge property changes hitting the headlines: APRA’s new lending cap coming february 2026, NSW & VIC’s town-centre zoning reforms and the national rollout of the 2% shared-equity scheme. 👉🏾 what APRA’s DTI cap actually is and who it affects 👉🏿 what's causing prices to continue going upward 👉🏻 tips for investors amidst the changes 👉 the winners and losers of NSW/VIC town-centre upzoning changes 👉🏼 2% shared-equity scheme explained + pros and cons 👉🏽 a warning about gap finance 👉🏾 use the shared equity scheme vs live or invest regionally Check out where rezoning is happening in NSW here: https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/ Have a question for John and Rachelle? Connect with Rachelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachellekroon_money/ or post in our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m3.podcast We're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisproperty Need clarity on your property situation? Book a clarity call with John Pidgeon: https://www.solverewealth.com.au Needing a buyer's agent. Check out John's team at https://www.envisageproperty.com.au/ Rachelle Kroon is the director and founder of Sphere Home Loans, which sponsors this podcast. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.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.

    43 min
  4. 02/12/2025

    747 using a parental guarantee to get a better investment property at 23

    At 23, Dan* bought his first property as an investment with a combination of hard work, strategy and support from his parents. In today's episode Dan joins Rachelle to share the steps he took to do that, touching on: 👉 the early money habits he established after reading The Barefoot Investor at 15 👉🏼 his saving and investing journey and how he saved that deposit 👉🏽 seeing a mortgage broker and deciding whether to buy to live in vs buy to invest 👉🏾 asking his parents for a parental guarantee to buy a better asset 👉🏿 the type of property, purchase price and location he bought 👉🏻 why he used a BA 👉 the challenges he faced 👉🏼 and his tip for anyone wanting to get into the market *Name changed for privacy Have a question for John and Rachelle? Connect with Rachelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachellekroon_money/ or post in our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m3.podcast We're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisproperty Need clarity on your property situation? Book a clarity call with John Pidgeon: https://www.solverewealth.com.au Rachelle Kroon is the director and founder of Sphere Home Loans, which sponsors this podcast. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.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.

    20 min
  5. 25/11/2025

    746 is it too late to buy? BA red flags, Victoria’s hot market + more

    John and Rachelle answer your questions! 👉 renovate home or buy an investment first? 👉🏼 what type of valuation should I get? 👉🏽 what to ask a buyers agent before you commit 👉🏾 is it a good idea to buy an investment property with cash? 👉🏿 best structure to buy a working farm 👉🏻 have I missed the boat to buy my first IP? 👉 what’s happening in Melbourne property market sub 1M 👉🏼 how much do you need to buy an IP? 👉🏽 how has the FHB scheme affected markets? 👉🏾 how to buy second IP without cash 👉🏿 paying off loans, selling and exit strategies Have a question for John and Rachelle? Connect with Rachelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachellekroon_money/ or post in our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m3.podcast We're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisproperty Need clarity on your property situation? Book a clarity call with John Pidgeon: https://www.solverewealth.com.au Rachelle Kroon is the director and founder of Sphere Home Loans, which sponsors this podcast. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.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.

    41 min
  6. 18/11/2025

    745 backlash over boom bust episode, 90% no LMI lending, trust lending crackdown + more

    John and Rachelle unpack the latest lender policy shifts, UBank’s new 90% no-LMI offering plus listener feedback they received on a recent episode that sparked backlash. Glen James also drops in for a discussion around rentvesting. 👉🏻 Macquarie bank pulls out of trust and company lending 👉 Ubank offers 90% loans with no LMI 👉🏼 discussing feedback on the boom bust property cycle episode 👉🏽 Glen, Rach and John debate the rentvesting strategy The boom bust property cycle episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/61ldDLT57VZCRSKaJ55J8i?si=5a4d2331b87b4ac5 Have a question for John and Rachelle? Connect with Rachelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachellekroon_money/ or post in our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m3.podcast We're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisproperty Need clarity on your property situation? Book a clarity call with John Pidgeon: https://www.solverewealth.com.au Rachelle Kroon is the director and founder of Sphere Home Loans, which sponsors this podcast. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.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.

    47 min
  7. 11/11/2025

    744 buying in the right location for capital growth with Luke Metcalfe

    In this episode John & Rachelle chat with Luke Metcalfe, founder of property data insights platform Microburbs, about the data points that matter when researching where to buy. They talk about: 👉🏾 what Microburbs actually does & who it's for 👉🏻 the most influential data point for choosing a location 👉🏼 the post-covid shift to regions & satellite cities 👉🏽 what to check first when researching a suburb 👉 what gentrification really means for growth 👉🏿 public housing thresholds and it's impact on capital growth 👉🏾 top 3 mistakes investors make when choosing location 👉🏼 supply & demand as the core drivers of growth 👉🏻 how the Microburbs platform is improving 👉 where Luke would invest right now Check out Microburbs here: https://www.microburbs.com.au/ Have a question for John and Rachelle? Connect with Rachelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachellekroon_money/ or post in our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m3.podcast We're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisproperty Need clarity on your property situation? Book a clarity call with John Pidgeon: https://www.solverewealth.com.au Rachelle Kroon is the director and founder of Sphere Home Loans, which sponsors this podcast. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.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

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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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