Property Podcast

At the age of 22, Darryl Simms dove head-first into the property investment world with no idea what to expect. After a fire burned down half of his first property and troubles arose with his insurance company, things didn’t seem to be going well for Simms at all on the investment side. However 25 years later, Simms is now the founder of Latte Property and his day-to-day life is filled with client enquiries and ongoing investment plans.Tune into this episode and find out how Simms did a full 180 with his first investment property, what inspired him to get into property investment at such a young age and how he plans on continuing his road to success.

From an assistant accountant to the CEO of one of the world’s top 95 franchise in the world, Wallis has seen it all. With such valuable experience in both business-running and property investing, Wallis shares with us his life story and what exactly has enabled him to obtain success in the construction industry.Listen to this episode of Property Investory to learn the nitty gritty of franchising, what it means to have a good work ethic, and lessons Wallis himself has learned throughout his property investment journey.

As the first person in his family to enter university, Darren Standish always had a passion for learning. Having gained interest in property investment, Standish was quick to buy his first property, going “over the top” and subdividing the land into 10 separate units, just before the GFC.In this podcast, discover how Standish was able to overcome the devastation of the GFC, his strategy to minimising mistakes when taking on development projects, and how he used his experiences to build the foundations of his advisory business; Property Prosperity.

Dan Lazar is the co-founder and CEO of HeroX, a property development firm in Melbourne. Originally hailing from Romania, Lazar first planned on becoming a professional tennis player, but when that didn’t pan out, he realised property— and Australia— was where he wanted to be.In this episode Lazar describes his childhood growing up in Eastern Europe, where he became the vice national tennis champion of Romania. He takes us on a journey across oceans and tennis courts, detailing how he met his mentor-to-be when he didn’t even realise who he was, the decision his parents made that turned out to be for the best, and the pitch that eventually landed him on Shark Tank Romania.

INVIDA Owner Ian Ugarte’s approach focuses on what people actually need and afford, not what’s been built for decades. Since acting on the bold idea of developing co-living properties in 2009, he has been driven by a deep sense of purpose and keen insight on the Australian market. Speaking about homelessness, offering perspectives on creating lasting, impactful solutions for the people involved, as well as outlining how they are producing ‘one million new front doors by 2027’, he doesn’t hold off on the facts but says it like it is.

Not only impacting over 230,000 people with his masterclasses in the last 10 years but also sparking a change in Australia with co-living properties since 2009, Ian Ugarte, the owner of INVIDA and founder of the company IAN UGARTE (formerly known as Small is the New Big) has become a formidable force in the property space. With a heart wired for purpose, he blends grit with vision—building more than just properties, but possibilities for people. Thus, igniting a shift in how Australians can think about space, affordability, and investment strategy, he doesn’t just follow trends—he creates and reshapes them.

Daniel Nesseim is the founder of financial concierge company, Accord Partners. His company helps their clients manage their finances and then invest it in the smartest way possible. They help you come up with a plan and provide strategies so that your money is well protected.Come with us as we delve into Daniel Nesseim’s journey from Egypt to the United Kingdom and eventually to Australia, his early studies in engineering, why he chose to dive into property rather than the share market, the amazing story of his first investment property and much much more!

As a full time property investor and creator of Australia’s only property education system, the First Home Buyer Buddy, Daniel Baxter has truly seen the ins and outs of the property investment industry learning a number of key lessons along the way. Join us in this episode of Property Investory where Baxter will share what he’s learnt through his experiences since entering the property investment world. He will be delving into both his best and worst moments in the buying and maintenance of property as well as what he wished he knew before going into business with his family.

Dale Gilham of financial services company, Wealth Within, wears many hats - the investor, fund manager, educator, entrepreneur and author will talk about his philosophy on property investing, his setbacks and successes and how your state of mind can impact your situation.Also find out from Gilham how to set and forget to keep the emotion out of property, how he set out to achieve his goal of becoming a millionaire through continually learning more and what he has gleaned from property expert Michael Yardney via his mentorship.