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In this episode, mortgage broker Rachelle Kroon joins John to share three real-life property case studies: buying a first home, using equity for an investment, and upsizing into a dream home. She unpacks the numbers, the strategy, and the game-changing role of a good broker in navigating it all.Need a property professional in your corner? Check out how Emily and John can help 👇Emily's website: https://emilywallace.com.auJohn's website: https://www.solverewealth.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.

In today's episode John chats with Jo Natoli who shares her insights from decades of experience as both a property manager and an investor. She offers her unique tips on selecting the right property manager, managing risk, and getting the most out of your investment. They touch on:👉🏾 Jo's journey into property👉🏽 things to look for in a good property manager👉🏿 self managing a property - yay or nay?👉🏻 property management fees👉 landlord insurance👉🏼 managing renovations through a property manager👉🏽 renting your property to friends or familyNeed a property professional in your corner? Check out how Emily and John can help 👇Emily's website: https://emilywallace.com.auJohn's website: https://www.solverewealth.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.

In today's episode John and Emily answer some listener questions about:👉🏼 paying down the mortgage or buying another investment👉🏾 buying a property going through probate👉🏿 is it a bad idea to buy property now with prices at an all-time high?👉🏻 considerations for buying property in a SMSF👉 the outlook for property in 2025Check out John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future at sortyourpropertyout.comNeed a property professional in your corner? Check out how Emily and John can help 👇Emily's website: https://emilywallace.com.auJohn's website: https://www.solverewealth.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.

In today's episode John and Emily dive into the hot topic of negative gearing: what it is, why it’s so polarising, and whether scrapping it could solve Australia’s housing crisis. The touch on:👉🏻 how negative gearing works and who it benefits👉 what scrapping it could mean for investors, renters and homeowners👉🏼 what happened in the 80s when it was temporarily removed👉🏽 why does property get preferential tax treatment?👉🏿 negative gearing on a property in a trustNeed a property professional in your corner? Check out how Emily and John can help 👇Emily's website: https://emilywallace.com.auJohn's website: https://www.solverewealth.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.

In today's episode John and Emily answer a mixed bag of questions - touching on:👉🏻 is it worth styling your home before selling it?👉 considerations for servicing investment loans👉🏼 is it generally good to buy and sell in the same market?👉🏽 comparing houses vs units for capital growth👉🏾 and investing in commercial propertyNeed a property professional in your corner? Check out how Emily and John can help 👇Emily's website: https://emilywallace.com.auJohn's website: https://www.solverewealth.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.

Tayla is 27 and wants to know what it will take to purchase her first home on the NSW Central Coast. In this live clarity call, John Pidgeon from this is property and mortgage broker Genevieve Fordham from Sphere Home Loans help Tayla crunch the numbers to figure out what she can afford to buy as either a first home or investment property.Want clarity on your property situation? Book a clarity call with John hereCheck out John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future at sortyourpropertyout.comNeed a mortgage broker? Connect with the Sphere Home Loans team hereNeed a property professional in your corner? Check out how Emily and John can help 👇Emily's website: https://emilywallace.com.auJohn's website: https://www.solverewealth.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.

A good building and pest report can save you from costly surprises before you purchase your new home. In this episode, Em chats with Phil Guildea from Buy Wise Inspections about the ins and outs of building and pest inspections, touching on how to choose a reliable inspector, the importance of thorough reports, defects and issues like mould, asbestos and restumping and why you should be wary of shiny new renovations. Need a property professional in your corner? Check out how Emily and John can help 👇Emily's website: https://emilywallace.com.auJohn's website: https://www.solverewealth.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.

In this episode John sits down with his wife, Amy Pidgeon, to talk about the journey of building their dream home. From the initial vision shaped by Amy’s lifelong passion for homes to navigating the challenges of custom builds, Amy unpacks the process of their knock-down rebuild experience. She shares the choices she made when it came to balancing aesthetics and practicality, making budget-conscious choices and some helpful tips for anyone considering building their dream home. The episode touches on:👉🏾 balancing trends with long-term appeal👉🏿 deciding to knock down and rebuild vs renovate existing👉🏻 make design choices around lifestyle vs resale value👉 choosing a team: why Amy went with a draftsperson over an architect👉🏼 handling budget constraints during the build👉🏽 prioritising structural quality over trendsNeed a property professional in your corner? Check out how Emily and John can help 👇Emily's website: https://emilywallace.com.auJohn's website: https://www.solverewealth.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.