739 the boom bust property cycle explained + where are we now?
Is there really a way to time the market? In this episode of John and Rach are joined by Darren Wilson from Property Share Market Economics to chat about the 18.6 year real estate cycle. They discuss:👉🏾 Darren's background👉🏿 what the 18.6 real estate cycle is👉🏻 the four phases of the cycle👉 where are we in the cycle right now?👉🏼 should we expect a downturn from 2027?👉🏾 signs that the market is changing👉🏿 how can this be used to inform our investing strategy?👉🏻 tip for a investor preparing for a change in the cycle👉 recommended reads to learn moreLearn more about Property Share Market Economics here: https://propertysharemarketeconomics.com/📘 Books mentioned 👇One Hundred Years of Land Values in Chicago by Homer Hoyt: https://amzn.to/3CjnlD1The Secret Life of Real Estate and Banking by Phillip Anderson: https://amzn.to/3ICnqLlBoom Bust: House Prices, Banking and the Depression of 2010 by Fred Harrison: https://amzn.to/4o3ADvKThe Secret Wealth Advantage: How You Can Profit from the Economy's Hidden Cycle by Akhil Patel: https://amzn.to/46OiE5cListen to our episode with Cathy Stacey from 2021 here: Listen on Apple Podcast | Listen on SpotifyWe're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisispropertyNeed clarity on your property situation? Book a clarity call with John Pidgeon: https://www.solverewealth.com.auRachelle 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.
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738 investing in regional VIC: Geelong, Bendigo & Shepparton
Kicking off our investor location series, Rachelle Kroon chats with Envisage Property buyer’s agent Kimberley Gelhar who specialises in regional Victoria. They discuss:👉🏻 a day in the life of a buyer's agent👉 why invest in regional VIC?👉🏼 Geelong snapshot👉🏽 VIC land tax👉🏾 Shepparton snapshot & $420k buyer case study👉🏿 Bendigo snapshot👉🏻 Bendigo $530k buyer case study👉 market shifts in the last 12 months👉🏼 Envisage Property's two-step process: strategy & sourcing👉🏽 buying in hot markets & avoiding overpayingEnvisage Property: https://www.envisageproperty.com.au/We're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisispropertyNeed clarity on your property situation? Book a clarity call with John Pidgeon: https://www.solverewealth.com.auRachelle 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.
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bonus from FinCon: US vs Aussie property, 30 year fixed rates, rent to buy, taxes + more
Rach and John are coming to you from FinCon in Portland, Oregon. After three days surrounded by finance content creators, they swap notes on how the American property scene stacks up against Australia’s, touching on:👉🏻 how 30-year 2% fixed loans affect how Americans buy, sell & move👉 cost of living & attitudes towards home ownership👉🏼 rent to buy schemes & private lending👉🏽 property taxes & state taxesWe're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisispropertyNeed clarity on your property situation? Book a clarity call with John Pidgeon: https://www.solverewealth.com.auRachelle 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.
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737 funding renovations, using equity to buy a 2nd IP, split loans, valuations + more
Rach and John dig into some listener questions about:👉🏾 funding renovations - cash, equity or future-value valuations👉🏻 what if investors with 2+ properties had to sell👉 converting non-tax deductible debt into tax deductible & loan splits👉🏼 using equity to buy another investment property👉🏽 debt recycling & selling a property that has split loans attached👉🏻 how accurate is Commbank's Home Hub property valuation?👉🏾 use interest-only IP loans to smash PPOR mortgage faster?Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thisispropertyNeed clarity on your property situation? Book a clarity call with John Pidgeon: https://www.solverewealth.com.auRachelle 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.
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736 public school catchments, property premiums & if they’re worth it
In this episode John and Rachelle are joined by Eliza Owen, Head of Research at Cotality, to unpack how public school zones influence property values. They discuss Cotality's report on house values inside vs outside of Australia's top public school catchments and whether paying extra to be in-zone really makes sense for families and investors.👉🏾 school catchment premiums vs long-term capital growth growth👉🏿 which school catchment had a $1.3M price difference👉🏻 inside vs outside catchment growth comparisons over 15 years👉 the link between school reputation and suburb growth👉🏼 how much should school zones play into an investor's strategy?👉🏽 school zone premiums vs private school fees👉🏾 2025 market commentary and consumer sentiment👉🏻 quickfire investor Q&A with ElizaRead the Cotality report here: https://www.cotality.com/au/insights/articles/families-pay-six-figure-premiums-to-secure-homes-in-top-public-school-catchment-zonesWe're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisispropertyNeed clarity on your property situation? Book a clarity call with John Pidgeon: https://www.solverewealth.com.auRachelle 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.
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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