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John Pidgeon & Rachelle Kroon
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    842 upsizing in a down market: bridging loans, deposit bonds & simultaneous settlements (part 2)

    27/10/2026 | 43 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

    John and Rach are back with part two of upsizing in a down market, working through your questions on how to buy and sell at the same time. In this episode they touch on:

    👉 what a sunset clause is and when it could work for you or against you
    👉🏼 bridging loans and the risks to consider
    👉🏽 holding two mortgages or renting short term while you sell?
    👉🏾 buy first, sell first, hold both or use bridging finance?
    👉🏿 how a deposit bond works, and the risk most people misunderstand
    👉🏻 how a simultaneous settlement gets pulled off
    👉 keeping your old home as an investment when you upsize

    Listen: 718 upsizing & bridging loans: are they worth it??? Apple Podcasts | Spotify

    this is property is proudly brought to you by:
    Envisage Property Buyers Agent: https://www.envisageproperty.com.au/buyersagent
    Envisage Property Vendor's Advocate: https://www.envisageproperty.com.au/vendors-advocate-service
    Sphere Home Loans: https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au

    Join our Facebook community, Australian Property Chat: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2324273761134945/

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    841 upsizing in a down market: the maths, the psychology & should you sell first? (part 1)

    20/10/2026 | 40 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

    We're doing a 2-part series on upsizing and answering your questions! In this episode, Rach and John chat about:

    👉🏼 what is considered a down market?
    👉🏽 the risks of buying before you sell
    👉🏿 should I sell my home and buy acreage and build?
    👉🏻 when is a property too large and detrimental to resale value?
    👉 how to make a competitive offer without overpaying
    👉🏼 navigating the psychology of selling "at a loss"
    👉🏽 Rach and John's top tips

    this is property is proudly brought to you by:
    Envisage Property Buyers Agent: https://www.envisageproperty.com.au/buyersagent
    Envisage Property Vendor's Advocate: https://www.envisageproperty.com.au/vendors-advocate-service
    Sphere Home Loans: https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au
    Join our Facebook community, Australian Property Chat: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2324273761134945/

    We're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisproperty
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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

    this is property is proudly brought to you by:
    Envisage Property Buyers Agent: https://www.envisageproperty.com.au/buyersagent
    Envisage Property Vendor's Advocate: https://www.envisageproperty.com.au/vendors-advocate-service
    Sphere Home Loans: https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au
    Join our Facebook community, Australian Property Chat: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2324273761134945/

    We're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisproperty
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    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?

    Connect with Katie & Aaron below:
    Katie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/katie_focusfinance/
    Aaron's IG: https://www.instagram.com/aaronc_d/?hl=en

    this is property is proudly brought to you by:
    Envisage Property Buyers Agent: https://www.envisageproperty.com.au/buyersagent
    Envisage Property Vendor's Advocate: https://www.envisageproperty.com.au/vendors-advocate-service
    Sphere Home Loans: https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au

    Join our Facebook community, Australian Property Chat: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2324273761134945/

    We're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisproperty
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    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/

    this is property is proudly brought to you by:
    Envisage Property Buyers Agent: https://www.envisageproperty.com.au/buyersagent
    Envisage Property Vendor's Advocate: https://www.envisageproperty.com.au/vendors-advocate-service
    Sphere Home Loans: https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au
    Join our Facebook community, Australian Property Chat: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2324273761134945/

    We're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisproperty
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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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