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840 upsizing in Sydney, should we build a duplex, commercial property & sell vs rent out old PPOR
13/10/2026 | 45 mins.Rachelle's book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property: https://amzn.to/4svhyoH
John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future: https://amzn.to/45l7n9M
In this Q&A, Rach and John chat about:
👉🏼 a couple seeking reassurance about whether to upsize
👉 should we build a duplex or buy more investment properties?
👉🏾 they want to keep their original PPOR when they upsize but what do the numbers say?
👉🏿 how does commercial property stack up as an investment following the Budget changes?
Listen to episode 838 on commercial property: Apple Podcast | Spotify
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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.839 property investor lending roundtable with two of Australia's top investor mortgage brokers
06/10/2026 | 1h 9 mins.Rachelle's book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property: https://amzn.to/4svhyoH
John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future: https://amzn.to/45l7n9M
In this episode Rach sits down with mortgage brokers, Aaron Christie-David from Atelier Wealth and host of the Built Different podcast and Katie Thomas from Focus Finance, who's also been named Australia's #1 residential broker. They chat about what's actually happening with investor lending right now, touching on:
👉🏼 the investor lending landscape right now and how it's changed
👉🏽 what's the outlook for commercial property?
👉🏾 should investors buy now or buy later?
👉🏿 what are sophisticated investors doing right now?
👉🏻 how Katie & Aaron work with clients on strategy and risk management
👉 what happens when serviceability becomes an issue?
👉🏼 can people still build the same portfolios today as they could 10 years ago?
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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.838 commercial property investing: yields, leases, risks & how to get started with Helen Tarrant
29/09/2026 | 53 mins.Rachelle's book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property: https://amzn.to/4svhyoH
John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future: https://amzn.to/45l7n9M
In today's episode Rach chats with Helen Tarrant, director of Unikorn Commercial Property, one of Australia's leading commercial buyer's agents. Helen has so much experience and knowledge having built a $30M portfolio and helped guide and educate Australians in their commercial property investing journey since 2016. Strap in because this episode is packed with insights and tips! They touch on:
👉🏼 Helen's story - from beauty therapist and law student to now
👉🏽 commercial vs residential - the key differences
👉🏾 types of commercial property and what Helen recommends for beginners
👉🏿 what's the outlook for commercial property in the next 5 years?
👉🏻 how commercial leases actually work
👉 buy a property tenanted or vacant?
👉🏼 average hold times and understanding your strategy
👉🏽 biggest commercial investor mistakes
👉🏾 how commercial lending works
Learn more about Unikorn: https://unikorn.com.au/
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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.837 investor lending, 40-year loan terms, changing property managers, selling to a developer + more
22/09/2026 | 37 mins.Rachelle's book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property: https://amzn.to/4svhyoH
John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future: https://amzn.to/45l7n9M
In today's episode John and Rach discuss:
👉🏼 40 year loan terms: banks are pivoting to find ways to improve investor lending
👉🏽 a practical example of how this changes an investor's borrowing power
👉🏾 how often should your property manager inspect your property?
👉🏿 when is it worth switching property manager and how to
👉🏻 how do banks assess genuine savings vs gifted deposit?
👉 a developer wants to buy my apartment, what should I consider?
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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.- Rachelle's book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property: https://amzn.to/4svhyoH
John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future: https://amzn.to/45l7n9M
A Sydney suburb has made headlines falling nearly $600,000 in a year according to the AFR. In this episode John chats with Vince Scully from Life Sherpa to unpack the data and context that isn't mentioned, leading into a wider chat about boom and busts cycles. They touch on:
👉🏼 what the headline doesn't tell us about the Sydney suburb that fell
👉🏽 understanding that there are markets within markets
👉🏾 what happens to property during a downturn?
👉🏿 is the 18.6 year cycle theory legit?
👉🏻 was it easier or harder to buy a house when interest rates were 17%?
👉 where does Vince see the unemployment rate and house prices going
👉🏽 tips for investors
👉🏾 will the property changes be reversed or are they here to stay?
Related episodes:
739 the boom bust property cycle explained + where are we now? Listen on Apple | Listen on Spotify
344 timing the market: Listen on Apple Podcast | Listen on Spotify
Book 15min free chat with John Pidgeon here: https://www.envisageproperty.com.au/free-consultation
Glen James' and Vince Scully's new book, 12 Months to Retire Right: https://link.amazon/B07u9ZQgE
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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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