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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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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 835 property fear, shares vs property, single parent buying, selling your property + more
08/09/2026 | 39 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, John and Rach talk about:
👉🏼 the property market outlook for investors following the tax changes
👉🏽 how will the new way of negative gearing work
👉🏾 do I have to get my properties valued before 1 July 2027 and how do I do that?
👉🏿 what is selling the process and how much do I get after tax and expenses?
👉🏻 advice for single parents re-entering the property market
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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.834 how to buy your first home: what a buyer's agent wants you to know with Emily Wallace
01/09/2026 | 35 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
Long time listeners will recognise today's guest because Rach is joined by Emily Wallace - former host of This Is Property and director of Wallace Advocates in Melbourne, one of Australia's most trusted buyer's advocates for first and family home buyers. In this episode Em shares a ton of tips on buying your first home, touching on:
👉🏼 what to have in order before you start looking
👉🏽 what buyers think matters (but doesn't)
👉🏾 what buyers often miss that Em always looks for in a home
👉🏿 choosing the right location
👉🏻 managing emotions in the buying process
👉 when and how to negotiate
👉🏼 should you tell an agent your budget?
👉🏾 when to walk away
👉🏼 what does a buyers agent / advocate actually do?
👉 plus her final piece of advice for first home buyers
Em's website: https://wallaceadvocates.com.au/
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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
What if you could sell your home without paying thousands upfront just to test the market? John and Rach sit down with Geoff Lucas, ex-CEO of McGrath and The Agency, who's launching a new platform called Envelope to solve exactly that. After two decades and over $60 billion in residential transactions, Geoff noticed something: too many Aussies who should be selling aren't because the friction of doing so is just too high. In this episode they touch on:
👉🏼 the market right now & the opportunity for upsizers
👉🏽 the big problem in Aussie real estate
👉🏿 what Envelope actually is and how it works
👉 how it differs from For Sale By Owner
👉🏻 will it put buyers agents and vendor advocates out of business?
👉🏾 how the platform plans to support sellers
👉🏼 the percentage fee model
👉🏽 how Envelope provides a more flexible alternative for sellers
View the platform: https://envelope.com.au/
Listen to episode 801 inside Australia’s real estate industry with Geoff Lucas: Apple Podcast | Spotify
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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 832 downsizing strategy, bad property managers, turning your home into an investment + more
18/08/2026 | 31 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, John and Rachelle chat about:
👉🏼 whether a Tasmanian single parent should invest on the mainland
👉🏽 mortgage-free & downsizing in 10 years, should I buy the downsizer now and rent it out?
👉🏾 advice for buyers who are purchasing house and land packages
👉🏿 dealing with high property manager turnover
👉 a couple in their 20s planning to upsize in 5-10years and turn their existing home into an investment
John's services mentioned in the episode:
New Builds | Envisage Property
Envisage Property First Home Buyer Package
Building construction contract reviews: https://www.carnelianprojects.com.au/
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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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