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this is property

John Pidgeon & Rachelle Kroon

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

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46:30

745 backlash over boom bust episode, 90% no LMI...

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2025/11/18

John and Rachelle unpack the latest lender policy shifts, UBank’s new 90% no-LMI offering plus listener feedback they received on a recent episode that sparked backlash. Glen James also drops in for a discussion around rentvesting.👉🏻 Macquarie bank pulls out of trust and company lending👉 Ubank offers 90% loans with no LMI👉🏼 discussing feedback on the boom bust property cycle episode👉🏽 Glen, Rach and John debate the rentvesting strategyThe boom bust property cycle episode:

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35:29

744 buying in the right location for capital growth...

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2025/11/11

In this episode John & Rachelle chat with Luke Metcalfe, founder of property data insights platform Microburbs, about the data points that matter when researching where to buy. They talk about:👉🏾 what Microburbs actually does & who it's for👉🏻 the most influential data point for choosing a location👉🏼 the post-covid shift to regions & satellite cities👉🏽 what to check first when researching a suburb👉 what gentrification really means for growth👉🏿 public housing thresholds and it's

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37:50

743 turning home equity into your first investment...

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2025/11/04

In this live clarity call, John chats with long-time listeners Kristyn and Brenton, two teachers from the Central Coast, who are thinking of using equity from their home to invest in property. If you're a first time investor today's episode is packed with actionable tips! John talks to them about:👉🏾 assessing their risk profiles and money mindset👉🏿 using home equity wisely👉🏻 debt recycling explained👉 setting clear investment goals👉🏼 balancing lifestyle with financial growth👉🏽 borrowing

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37:50

742 how Meg built a 3-property portfolio worth $2.5M...

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2025/10/28

In this anonymous listener story, “Meg” shares how she went from living at home and saving hard for her first deposit to building a $2.5M property portfolio by 25. She talks about:👉 buying her first place at 22 on the Gold Coast👉🏼 leveraging equity to buy again in Perth and the Central Coast (instead of saving cash)👉🏾 managing risk, buffers and surprise expenses👉🏿 splitting costs and mortgages in a relationship👉🏽 and her advice for first-time buyers in today’s marketMeg was initially going

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38:46

741 partners who invest & manage money separately...

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2025/10/21

In today's episode John interviews David and Louise* who manage their money and property investing separately. They talk about:👉🏻 their individual risk appetites👉 why they've chosen to keep things separate👉🏼 getting a BFA (binding financial agreement)👉🏿 the properties they have between them👉🏽 how they navigate shared expenses👉🏾 planning for retirement👉🏻 and their tips for listeners*Names changed for privacyWe're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is property:

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39:39

740 using redraw to invest, 6-year CGT rule, repairs...

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2025/10/14

In this Q&A episode, Rachelle sits down with return guest, accountant Leah Hall from Lift Accounting to unpack your burning tax and property questions:👉🏾 using redraw from your investment loan to buy ETFs👉🏿 how to document and reset the 6-year CGT rule👉🏻 claiming travel, tools & repairs for interstate properties👉 repairs vs improvements - what’s instantly deductible👉🏼 can you transfer loan splits to a new property after you sell?👉🏽 depreciation schedules, back-dating returns &

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52:41

739 the boom bust property cycle explained + where...

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2025/10/07

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

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28:30

738 investing in regional VIC: Geelong, Bendigo &...

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2025/09/30

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

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24:31

bonus from FinCon: US vs Aussie property, 30 year...

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2025/09/28

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:

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36:41

737 funding renovations, using equity to buy a 2nd...

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2025/09/23

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

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38:27

736 public school catchments, property premiums & if...

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2025/09/16

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

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32:41

735 First Home Guarantee fast-tracked, FOMO traps &...

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2025/09/09

The First Home Guarantee expansion has been brought forward to 1 Oct, sparking urgency in the property market. But should you rush in? Rachelle and John unpack what it means for the property market, the risks of buying just for the sake of it and why having and sticking to your strategy matters more than ever. They touch on:👉🏾 First Home Guarantee changes brought forward – what that means👉🏼 FOMO and rushing into the wrong property👉🏽 lessons from clients who lost money in hot markets👉 buyer’s

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26:44

734 understanding the role of a seller’s agent with...

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2025/09/02

Selling property isn’t always straightforward and that’s where a seller’s agent (or vendor advocate) can step in. In this episode, John and Rach chat with Veronica Morgan about what a seller’s agent does, how they differ from real estate agents, and why they can be a game-changer for vendors. Veronica is a buyers agent, co-host of The Elephant in the Room podcast, and founder of Good Deeds Property Buyers, with over 25 years’ experience in real estate and has in recent years expanded her business to

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50:18

733 property structures explained: trusts, companies...

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2025/08/26

Most people buy property in their own name, but other structures might suit your strategy. In this episode Rach is joined again by Leah Hall from Lift Accounting for a deep dive into the pros and cons of holding property in discretionary (family) trusts, unit trusts, companies, and self-managed super funds. They cover:👉🏾 discretionary (family) trusts explained👉🏿 unit trusts and when they’re useful👉🏻 pros & cons of buying property in a company👉 self-managed super funds: rules, risks &

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21:16

732 Alyce bought her third property by 28

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2025/08/19

In today’s episode, Rach chats with Alyce Lewis about her unique and inspiring journey into home ownership and building a property portfolio. By 28, she’d bought her first home, upsized to a dream lifestyle property with her partner, and added an investment to the mix. Alyce’s story shows how compromise, strategy and a dash of boldness can fast-track your goals. Alyce shares:👉🏾 why her first home was not what she had planned👉🏿 turning a starter home into an investment👉🏻 selling two properties

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43:32

731 type vs location, sell or rent Brissy unit,...

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2025/08/12

In today's Q&A John and Rach tackle some great questions around: 👉🏾 property type vs location for wealth creation👉🏿 sell or rent out my Brissy apartment?👉🏻 invest in property or pay off the mortgage?👉 invest in third investment property or shares?👉🏼 how do people fund and service multiple properties?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:

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48:10

730 love, property and prenups/BFAs (a chat with a...

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2025/08/05

When love and money mix, things can get messy especially if you're not prepared. In this episode, family lawyer and mediator Kate O’Grady joins Rachelle to unpack how to protect your property and finances in a relationship. They cover:👉🏿 the best time to seek advice from a family lawyer👉 what to document before moving in together👉🏽 conversations that are good to have early in your relationship👉🏾 who binding financial agreements may suit👉🏿 why BFAs they aren't always airtight👉🏽 what

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54:37

729 flipping houses in the USA with Brandon Rickman...

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2025/07/29

In today's episode John and Rach chat with Brandon Rickman aka The Flip Genius about what it’s really like flipping houses in the US. With 25 years of experience and over 500 flips under his belt, Brandon breaks down how he finds deals, funds renovations, and builds wealth in a market that operates very differently to ours. They chat about:👉🏾 how flipping works in the US (and why it’s more common)👉🏿 the 3-step method: find, fund, flip👉🏻 how 12–14% interest rates still make sense for flippers👉

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51:50

728 state-by-state tenancy law changes, rent caps,...

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2025/07/22

In today's episode John and Rachelle break down the latest tenancy law changes across every Aussie state and territory. Staying across these updates is crucial, whether you're a tenant or landlord!Support adults and kids impacted by domestic violence: https://www.friendswithdignity.org.au/📘 Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/resources#booksBook a clarity call with John Pidgeon or learn more about his BA service: https://www.envisageproperty.com.au/Need a

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39:49

727 where to invest for under $700k, when to sell,...

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2025/07/15

We asked what you wanted to know and you delivered. John and Rachelle answer your questions:👉🏾 why don’t some banks pass on rate cuts?👉🏿 can you use 100% equity to purchase an investment? 👉🏻 are there still neutrally and positively geared properties in this market?👉 how much growth is enough to consider selling a property?👉🏼 apartment vs townhouse in Sydney for PPOR👉🏽 regional locations to purchase an investment for $450-700k?👉🏾 borrowing 100% for a new PPOR - good or bad?👉🏿

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