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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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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.831 is rentvesting dead? borrowing capacity case studies, lending landscape & what to do now
11/08/2026 | 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
One of the biggest questions John and Rach have been asked since the federal budget has been: is rentvesting dead? In today's episode they chat about:
👉🏼 how rentvesting has helped people get into the market who couldn't otherwise
👉 Rach's own rentvesting origin story
👉🏽 how the property landscape has changed for rentvestors
👉🏾 3 client case studies of investors whose borrowing capacity reduced and how they pivoted
👉🏿 why different lenders are giving very different answers
👉🏻 how negative gearing has changed
👉 whose impacted most
👉🏽 could the changes to negative gearing end up being reversed?
👉🏾 where to from here?
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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.830 SMSF lending change, missing out on properties, the forever home myth + more
04/08/2026 | 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 this episode John & Rach chat about:
👉🏼 the changes to SMSF lending from 10 August 2026 for residential property and who it impacts
👉🏽 a first home buyer who missed out a property they really wanted
👉🏾 what is 'gazumping' and Rach's lesson for buyers
👉🏿 is the term 'forever home' redundant?
👉🏻 when should someone use a buyer's agent?
👉 a quickfire Q&A
Learn more about John's first home buyer package: https://www.envisageproperty.com.au/
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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.829 buying & selling at the same time, serviced apartments, Defence housing + more
28/07/2026 | 50 mins.In this episode John answers your questions, touching on:
👉🏼 4 ways to buy and sell a house at the same time
👉🏽 investing in a serviced apartment yielding 7% - good or bad idea?
👉🏾 pros & cons of renting a house to Defence Housing Australia
👉🏿 when to sell vs hold forever
👉🏻 negotiating a price reduction after building & pest inspection
👉 how long does selling a property take?
👉🏼 should we knock down rebuild or sell and buy elsewhere?
👉🏽 my borrowing capacity is too low, wait for the market to cool or use shared equity scheme?
👉🏾 how do deductions work for investors who can't claim negative gearing?
👉🏿 John's thoughts on the regional market outlook
Links mentioned in the chat:
Clarity call with John: https://www.solverewealth.com.au/clarity-call-with-john-pidgeon
Envisage Property buyer's agent service: https://www.envisageproperty.com.au/
John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future: https://amzn.to/45l7n9M
Rachelle's book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property: https://amzn.to/4svhyoH
this is property is proudly brought to you by:
Solvere Wealth: https://www.solverewealth.com.au
Sphere Home Loans: https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au
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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.828 Ben Kingsley on negative gearing, his property origin story & bad buyers agents
21/07/2026 | 56 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 John chats with Ben Kingsley, co-founder of Empower Wealth and the Property Couch podcast for a wide-ranging conversation. They touch on:
👉🏼 the changes to negative gearing
👉🏽 Ben's property origin story
👉🏾 property behaviours and traits that make a successful investor
👉🏿 the Melbourne market
👉🏻 the fundamentals of what drives property values
👉 the rise of buyers agents & regional investors
👉🏼 should you buy new properties for the tax benefits?
👉🏽 Ben's caution to investors about getting bad property advice & guaranteed returns
this is property is proudly brought to you by:
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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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