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The Double Shot

James & Alex Fitzgerald

WHO ARE WE? ”Cousins, Real Estate Investors, Educators, Podcasts and one‘s even an Author!” Cousins Alex and James Fitzgerald, hosts of The Double Shot Podcast, are under 35yr property professionals who’ve collectively transacted over $500M of real estate and are investors themselves. Each week they digest the key headlines relevant to business and investing with a lean toward the millennial perspective and a focus on how Australians can most affectively use real estate as their key investment

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35:20

I’ll Take Your Word For It

The Double Shot ·

2025/03/19

James Mitch discuss: - Post-Alfred check in. - Melbourne went off on the weekend. - WA Election round up. - Dutton pushing for WFH – what impact does it have on property? - 5 years on from Covid – property landscape before and after. - Trump’s tariffs – what do they mean and impact? - Buy/Sell - Who am I? Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accuracy of their information. Not for commercial

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39:12

Australia’s Urban Evolution with Simon Kuestenmacher

The Double Shot ·

2025/03/12

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred has disrupted our regular programming, so we’re bringing you a timely and insightful conversation between James and a special guest. This week, The Demographics Group’s Simon Kuestenmacher unpacks the key trends shaping Australia’s cities, workforce, and population. We explore the role of migration in driving economic growth, how our biggest cities are evolving, and the infrastructure challenges of a growing nation. Simon also dives into the impact of remote work,

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06:52

Quickshots Q&A #183

The Double Shot ·

2025/03/06

- Interest rates are still high - can we expect it to be reduced to 4% by the end of 2025?- All of the properties near me are starting price 1.6 million, how can we afford this as an investment? - What’s the best strategy to pay off home loan on PPOR? Send us your questions: jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accuracy of their information. Not for commercial use.

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35:46

Can We Call Them That?

The Double Shot ·

2025/03/05

James and Mitch discuss: - Tropical Cyclone Alfred - NRL in Las Vegas: Is it worth the effort? - New South Wales’ new rezoning laws: Westfield is quick to capitalise! - CoreLogic data insights and the latest property trends - Alex shares an interesting article on the 15% foreign resident capital gains withholding tax (FRCGW) - Blackstone’s Stephen Schwarzman took home how much?! - Buy/Sell - Who Am I? Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au All views and opinions discussed are that

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35:15

Moving On Very Quickly

The Double Shot ·

2025/02/26

James and Mitch discuss:- Surfboard vs. bike sales?! - The top six hobbies in your thirties - Queensland waiving stamp duty for first-home buyers - New South Wales rezoning laws—good news for landowners (sort of) - Buy/Sell - Who Am I? Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accuracy of their information. Not for commercial use.

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01:05:38

The Success Mindset with NRL’s Joe Stimson

The Double Shot ·

2025/02/25

This week, we’re doing something a little different. James is joined by Joe Stimson, a professional rugby league player with over 100 NRL games under his belt, including stints with the Melbourne Storm, one of Australia’s most successful sporting organizations.Beyond his achievements on the field, Joe has built a strong foundation in personal finance and property investing as a client of Custodian. But what truly sets him apart is his high-performance mindset—one that’s driven by goal setting,

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05:22

Quickshots Q&A #182

The Double Shot ·

2025/02/20

- Do you take into consideration factors such as vacancy, maintenance and property manager fee's with the properties when calculating cash flow? - What are your thoughts on NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) investment properties? The yields look great on face value. - What property profile is the "safe/best" to invest in? (2, 3 or 4 bedrooms) Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or

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37:34

Down, Down, Down

The Double Shot ·

2025/02/20

James and Mitch discuss: - Where can you get the best coffee in Australia? - RBA cuts rates (!) - HECS debts being excluded from borrowing calculations. - Insurer bashing – are they taking the mickey? - Buy/Sell - Who am I? Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accuracy of their information. Not for commercial use.

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37:34

Down, Down, Down

The Double Shot ·

2025/02/19

James and Mitch discuss:- Where can you get the best coffee in Australia? - RBA cuts rates (!) - HECS debts being excluded from borrowing calculations. - Insurer bashing – are they taking the mickey? - Buy/Sell - Who am I? Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accuracy of their information. Not for commercial use.

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06:27

Quickshots Q&A #181

The Double Shot ·

2025/02/13

- At the moment I can purchase a small block of land with a terrace house on it. Am I better to wait and purchase a bigger block with a traditional house on it?- Do you think the outcome of this years election will have a different impact on property markets depending on who gets in? - Can you weigh up the risk and reward of selling a property under the PPR 6-year rule to avoid capital gains tax and reinvest, versus holding onto it? Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au All views

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35:44

East Brisbane Shoe Stealer

The Double Shot ·

2025/02/12

James and Mitch discuss:- Superbowl recap including half time show. - Mitch and James questionable footwear decisions. - How much do you need for retirement / financial independence? - Australia’s most expensive home sale record broken! - Discretionary spending data and what it means for next week’s rates decision. - Buy/Sell - Who am I? Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accuracy of

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07:24

Quickshots Q&A #180

The Double Shot ·

2025/02/06

- What do you think about Dual Occupancy Homes?- I have a 2 bedroom townhouse in Mascot, Sydney. Should I sell it and buy a house for long term investment? - How can I increase our borrowing power for the same salary we make so we can buy more properties? Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accuracy of their information. Not for commercial use.

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35:35

Seventy-Seven

The Double Shot ·

2025/02/05

James and Mitch back for 2025, discussing: - Tourism numbers – which countries cracked the top 5? - Inflation numbers out – what does it mean for interest rates going into 2025? - House price and buyer/seller data unpacked – what and where the trends are. - Bond data – “this is fascinating, but bear with me…” - Buy/Sell - Who am I? Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accuracy of their

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40:09

2024 In Review

The Double Shot ·

2024/12/18

SHE IS BACK!Mitch, James and Alex discuss: - Did Alex listen to the pod during the year? - Mitch held accountable. - Biggest news items of 2024. - Property market review 2024. - Biggest property influencing news item of 2024. - Buy/Sell - Who am I? (Mitch does PB). Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accuracy of their information. Not for commercial use.

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07:08

Quickshots Q&A #179

The Double Shot ·

2024/12/12

- With Bitcoin up 140% this year, clearly beating house prices, do you think this should be part of an investment strategy?- Do you have any book gift ideas going into Christmas? - I’m assessing property investment opportunities at the moment - should I stop and revisit in the new year given the market isn't very active over Christmas? Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accuracy of

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35:30

Nappies and Tombstones

The Double Shot ·

2024/12/11

Mitch and James discuss:- Weekend going ons – silly season in full swing. - Go to option after a night out. - GDP data out – implication on rates. - Nappy Valley and Tombstone Towns – destinations for highest natural population growth. - Building activity unpacked. - Buy/Sell. - Who am I – spotify wrap version. Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accuracy of their information. Not for

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07:41

Quickshots Q&A #178

The Double Shot ·

2024/12/05

- We have 3 investment properties originally set up as 80/20 ownership between my wife and myself. 80% me as I am/was the higher income earner. My wife has now retired from the workforce and is on an allocated pension. How difficult would it be to transfer ownership 100% to my name to continue to reap the tax advantages or would the legal costs outweigh the tax benefits?- Are there still properties in the market that are positive geared to help with serviceability? - I am wondering with the world

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35:14

Big Dickles

The Double Shot ·

2024/12/04

Mitch and James discuss:- Data Centres and their power usage. - Tupperware news (!) - APRA announcement on mortgage buffers. - Help to Buy initiative released. - Upgraders dominating housing market now. - Buy/Sell - Who am I? Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accuracy of their information. Not for commercial use.

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06:20

Quickshots Q&A #177

The Double Shot ·

2024/11/28

- If you buy a huge block of land with an old house. Is it easy to get a loan, so you can demolish and build 3 houses?- What are the critical steps to performing due diligence before purchasing a property? - What lessons can be learned from failed real estate investments? Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accuracy of their information. Not for commercial use.

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33:51

A Whole Suburb

The Double Shot ·

2024/11/27

James and Mitch discuss:- Black Friday. - Video calls on airplanes – good or bad? - Noosa triathlon challenge thrown down. - Buying off the plan – pro’s and con’s. - Overseas property purchase data out – big drop! Why? - Units growing faster than houses – why and where? - Buy/Sell - Who am I? (Mitch scores a PB) Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accuracy of their information. Not for

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