The Double Shot: Recent Episodes
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 strategy.
They also both work for Custodian, a company founded by CEO and Author John Fitzgerald (Yes! they are related) – who also wrote best seller “7 Steps to Wealth”. At Custodian, we have been helping Australians from all walks of life on how to utilise their equity and savings and the power of compound growth, to secure their financial future, and repay their mortgage much faster in the process. Custodian was founded by author of best seller “7 Steps to Wealth”, to help thousands apply the strategy highlighted in the book. When it comes to Real Estate, you couldn’t pick a better channel.
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Is there a way to turn equity into cash flow? I've worked really hard to build up a little portfolio but the rent barely covers the mortgage repayments. How does one escape the asset rich cash poor trap?
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Why should we only be paying interest only on a home loan for an investment property?
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I have $500K debt in a Property. Should I pay it off or buy another property? Which is better?
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James and Mitch discuss:
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Cotality July figures
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Double deal of the week ($620m and $3.5bn)
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Holiday homes
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Buy/Sell and Stat Fact
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- If you have equity in your current house. What sort of income would you need to be on currently to be able to buy a second house with the equity?
- As first home buyer investment do i have to pay stamp duty ?
- What is your position on family trusts?
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James and Mitch discuss:
- STAT FACT to start the show
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Westfield sells half of Chermside, sum greater than the whole in Carlingford?
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Construction prices up but slowing
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Buy/Sell
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- If I only earn an average income, is it still realistic to build a property portfolio?
- Can I still get the First Home Owner Grant if I plan to rent the place out later?
- Can I still invest if I have no idea about the property market?
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Alex, James and Mitch discuss:
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Retirement trends
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NSW fast track house approvals
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Home values to income ratios around Australia
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Deal of the Week, Buy/Sell and Stat Fact
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- Can I still invest in property if I’m self-employed?
- How many properties do I need to retire comfortably on rental income?
- What kind of tenants do you usually get in house and land packages?
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Alex and James discuss:
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ChatGPT telltale signs
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Highest earners
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Who is borrowing money today?
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Land, apartment and townhouse supply levels
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Commercial property rents and whether it’s a good investment
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Buy/Sell, Stat Fact
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Rural NSW/towns 1 hour from Canberra - good or bad investment ?
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After this weeks RBA announcement can you see a 1% drop coming within 12 months?
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Are there any tax changes worth us being aware of going into the new tax year?
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Mitch and James discuss:
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RBA announcement
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1st anniversary of the housing accord - how did it go?
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Mitch's favourite deal of the week so far
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Buy/Sell and Stat Fact
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- Does buying with mates actually work or is that risky?
- Do I need an accountant or can I just figure it out as I go?
- What’s the biggest mistake athletes make when it comes to money?
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James and Mitch discuss:
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TV consumer data
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Show bag nostalgia
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EOFY property market recap
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New disclosure laws in QLD
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Top 5 sales of the year
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Buy/Sell and Stat Fact (land tax and stamp duty collections)
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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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Do you think the Queensland government's shared equity initiative is worth doing?
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Is the Adelaide market still a worthwhile investment?
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What’s better - one expensive investment property or two cheaper ones?
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Alex, Mitch & James discuss:
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Melbourne winters
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Most popular exercise and how it factors into investment decisions
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Deal of the week (is the sum of parts bigger than the whole?)
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Population figures out for 2024
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Buy/Sell (First Home Owner Grants, LA Lakers sale and land lease for under 55s)
Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au | alexf@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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Is being taxed on unrealised capital gains a real thing?
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Is it better to pay off my investment property faster or use that money to buy another one?
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What do banks look at when deciding if I can borrow for an investment property?
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All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accuracy of their information. Not for commercial use.
Mitch and James discuss:
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Undersupply from trade availability and what can be done.
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May housing data and vacancy rates.
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Biggest unit sale in QLD and who got the better deal?
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Buy/Sell
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Fitzy's listings
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- What’s the difference between positive and negative gearing, and which one’s better for me?
- How do I know if a house and land package is a good investment?
- Do I need to already own my own home before I can buy an investment property?
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Alex, Mitch and James discuss:
- GDP & what it means
- Most Valuable business in Australia
- Luxury Home Sales
- Storage Explosion
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I’m now 60 years old and wonder if it would still be possible to get an interest only loan?
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I read that labour are thinking of introducing restrictions on negative gearing - is that true and what impact will it have?
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I’m looking at an investment property in South East Queensland. I understand that area floods often - how do I know if this would impact my property?
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Mitch and James discuss:
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What wouldn't you buy online?
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Rich 250 unpacked.
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REA being investigated.
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House and rent values data for May.
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Buy/Sell.
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Stat Fact.
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Why is it beneficial to pay principal and interest off your place of residence as quick as possible?
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Is Victoria the best place to invest in property right now?
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Our 3 loans are coming off interest only in 2026 - do you think we should refinance to interest only or swap to principal and interest?
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James and Mitch discuss:
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Mitch MC duties.
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Phone apps and worst habits?
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Golden visas - what are they and do we like them?
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Property taxes state by state compared.
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Deal of the week - Rosehill race track.
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Buy/Sell
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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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How do you make land profitable?
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I’m cash-poor but asset-rich — how can I secure my next investment?
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I’m a single mother and recently changed jobs, but I still need an additional $20,000 in income to buy. How can I increase my borrowing capacity?
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Alex, James and Mitch discuss:
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The Shape debate continues...
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Average household size - where does Australia land in top 20?
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Wage data and RBA rate decision.
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Migrant data - how many Australians are born overseas and what is the significance of that data?
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Buy/Sell.
Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au | alexf@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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What's your view on fixing rates - should we do it now?
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Is the housing construction shortfall going to be impacted with rising immigration rates?
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Is it feasible to build a 4 bedroom shared home with self contained rooms (kitchen, living and bedroom in each room)
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James and Mitch discuss:- Mothers Day.- Man vs Gorilla.- Tariffs embargo. - Rentvesting boom?- Household spending data - what does it tell us?- Castle Group $119m purchase in Austral - we unpack the deal.- Buy/Sell.- Stat fact - when does the average property investor sell? Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au
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I’ve been told I have a borrowing capacity of $400,000 due to a $70,000 HECS debt. I also have $80,000 cash to put down — what should I do?
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How many investors own three or more investment properties?
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Would you buy an apartment today if you don’t have enough to purchase a house?
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All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accuracy of their information. Not for commercial use.
James and Alex discuss:- Alex new house - buying and selling experience.- Election result.- Corelogic April data - 4 months of in, what do we know.- Stockland, Australia's biggest developer, interesting quarter result insights.- Warren Buffett last shareholder meeting - how does the legend stack up statistically?- Buy/Sell.- Stat Fact. Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | alexf@jlf.com.au
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I am already 47 years old has 1 investment property. Annual income of $140000. With the current interest rates do you think I still have the chance to add another investment property?
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Do your experts allow for Land Tax costs (per states) in your/our strategy? As land values are only increasing.
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My valuation on my own home came in higher when I upgraded to an inspection - why is that?
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Mitch and James discuss:
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Weekend happenings.
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Feedback.
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Government tax collections up - how much tax does the average Aussie pay?
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Vacancy rate data out - what does it mean?
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Melbourne auction clearance data interesting.
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Buy/Sell.
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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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Is it better to do interest only or P&I (principal and interest) for investments?
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What is your opinion about investing in real estate with an SMSF (self managed super fund) ? Is it worth it considering the costs associated with SMSF + LRBA (Limited recourse borrowing arrangements)?
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Why is it not recommended to use the same bank for loans to multiple houses?
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James and Mitch discuss:
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Easter recap.
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Mitch descending on Melbourne.
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Unemployment rate and impact.
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Building commencements and what it means.
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Population – where will 3.6 million people be going?
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Buy/Sell.
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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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Is it better hold in super and salary sacrifice to avoid Capital Gains Tax?
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I have one child still in daycare, cost of daycare is means tested. Is there a way to get investment properties without the income from that investment going against your income?
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Whats the best way to purchase property if you own your own business/company? Is it harder to obtain finance from the banks?
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All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accuracy of their information. Not for commercial use.
James and Mitch discuss:
- The weekend that was: Masters, Adelaide tourism, election promises…
- First home buyer incentives – election 101.
- Interstate migration numbers out.
- The Oracle has spoken.
- 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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What incentives are there for landlords to invest in solar panels?
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If we stop full time work and stop paying any tax, does the depreciation schedule still help give you cash flow?
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What has changed in the last 2 years for you to be bullish on Melbourne?
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James and Mitch discuss:
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Aussie butchers win bronze!
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Mitch allowed 2nd of 3 golf chats for 2025.
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Trump’s tariffs.
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Household spending data.
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Housing approval data.
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What does it all mean for interest rates?
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Buy/Sell
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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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I’ve been looking at purchasing a dual occupancy (1 x 2 bedroom & 1 x 3 bedroom house on a block of land). The bank’s valuation came in under the purchase price — should I drop the property?
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With The Gabba being demolished — will that have a negative impact on property values in the area?
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My friend gave me advice that I should not, under any circumstances, build a 3 bedroom home. If I can afford to build a 4 bedroom home, should I spend the extra money?
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James and Mitch discuss:
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Brisbane Olympics.
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Recent study from big firm…
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QLD valuer general figures out.
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AVID buying AV Jennings.
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House prices in March.
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Buy/Sell.
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Who am I?
Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au
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Mitch and James back this week to discuss:
-Election / budget week is inescapable.
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Mitch's doppelganger.
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Overseas migration struggling to be contained.
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Budget takeaway – Help to Buy.
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Mortgage stress numbers from RBA.
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Buy/Sell.
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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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Are there ways that you can get more growth in your property than the overall market?
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Is the land (location) more important or a new build ?
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Can you explain how we get a tax benefit if our properties are positive cash flow?
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James Mitch discuss:
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Post-Alfred check in.
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Melbourne went off on the weekend.
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WA Election round up.
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Dutton pushing for WFH – what impact does it have on property?
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5 years on from Covid – property landscape before and after.
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Trump’s tariffs – what do they mean and impact?
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Buy/Sell
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Who am I?
Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au
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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, artificial intelligence, and urban density shifts—revealing what these changes mean for housing, jobs, and liveability.
What will Sydney and Melbourne looks like as 10 million people cities the size of London and Seoul?
Despite the challenges, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about Australia’s future. Tune in for a fascinating discussion on the forces shaping the nation and what they mean for investors, homeowners, and future generations.
Get in touch: jamesf@jlf.com.au
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Interest rates are still high - can we expect it to be reduced to 4% by the end of 2025?
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All of the properties near me are starting price 1.6 million, how can we afford this as an investment?
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What’s the best strategy to pay off home loan on PPOR?
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James and Mitch discuss:
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Tropical Cyclone Alfred
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NRL in Las Vegas: Is it worth the effort?
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New South Wales’ new rezoning laws: Westfield is quick to capitalise!
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CoreLogic data insights and the latest property trends
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Alex shares an interesting article on the 15% foreign resident capital gains withholding tax (FRCGW)
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Blackstone’s Stephen Schwarzman took home how much?!
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Buy/Sell
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Who Am I?
Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au
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James and Mitch discuss:
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Surfboard vs. bike sales?!
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The top six hobbies in your thirties
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Queensland waiving stamp duty for first-home buyers
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New South Wales rezoning laws—good news for landowners (sort of)
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Buy/Sell
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Who Am I?
Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au
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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, continuous feedback, and an unwavering commitment to growth.
In this episode, we dive into:
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How Joe started setting goals in high school and why that habit has been crucial to his success
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The power of feedback—why embracing it (without taking offense) can be a game-changer in wealth-building, career, and life
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Lessons from elite sport that apply to everyday success, whether in business, health, or relationships
Joe’s approach to personal growth is inspiring, and his story is proof that success isn’t just about talent—it’s about mindset. Tune in for an insightful chat, and if you enjoy this kind of episode, let us know—we just might do more of them!
Get in touch: jamesf@jlf.com.au
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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.
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What property profile is the "safe/best" to invest in? (2, 3 or 4 bedrooms)
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James and Mitch discuss:
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Where can you get the best coffee in Australia?
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RBA cuts rates (!)
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HECS debts being excluded from borrowing calculations.
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Insurer bashing – are they taking the mickey?
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Buy/Sell
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Who am I?
Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au
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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?
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Do you think the outcome of this years election will have a different impact on property markets depending on who gets in?
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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?
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James and Mitch discuss:
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Superbowl recap including half time show.
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Mitch and James questionable footwear decisions.
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How much do you need for retirement / financial independence?
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Australia’s most expensive home sale record broken!
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Discretionary spending data and what it means for next week’s rates decision.
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Buy/Sell
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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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What do you think about Dual Occupancy Homes?
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I have a 2 bedroom townhouse in Mascot, Sydney. Should I sell it and buy a house for long term investment?
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How can I increase our borrowing power for the same salary we make so we can buy more properties?
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James and Mitch back for 2025, discussing:
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Tourism numbers – which countries cracked the top 5?
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Inflation numbers out – what does it mean for interest rates going into 2025?
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House price and buyer/seller data unpacked – what and where the trends are.
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Bond data – “this is fascinating, but bear with me…”
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Buy/Sell
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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.
SHE IS BACK!
Mitch, James and Alex discuss:
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Did Alex listen to the pod during the year?
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Mitch held accountable.
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Biggest news items of 2024.
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Property market review 2024.
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Biggest property influencing news item of 2024.
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Buy/Sell
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Who am I? (Mitch does PB).
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With Bitcoin up 140% this year, clearly beating house prices, do you think this should be part of an investment strategy?
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Do you have any book gift ideas going into Christmas?
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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?
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All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accuracy of their information. Not for commercial use.
Mitch and James discuss:
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Weekend going ons – silly season in full swing.
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Go to option after a night out.
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GDP data out – implication on rates.
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Nappy Valley and Tombstone Towns – destinations for highest natural population growth.
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Building activity unpacked.
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Buy/Sell.
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Who am I – spotify wrap version.
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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?
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Are there still properties in the market that are positive geared to help with serviceability?
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I am wondering with the world tech changes to robotics/AI is property going to be declining in value due to mortgage fire sales? I think property in Sydney is starting to decrease in value (Taren Point prices have dropped, $100,000-200,000 in 6 weeks)
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Mitch and James discuss:
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Data Centres and their power usage.
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Tupperware news (!)
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APRA announcement on mortgage buffers.
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Help to Buy initiative released.
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Upgraders dominating housing market now.
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Buy/Sell
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Who am I?
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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?
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What are the critical steps to performing due diligence before purchasing a property?
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What lessons can be learned from failed real estate investments?
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James and Mitch discuss:
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Black Friday.
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Video calls on airplanes – good or bad?
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Noosa triathlon challenge thrown down.
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Buying off the plan – pro’s and con’s.
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Overseas property purchase data out – big drop! Why?
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Units growing faster than houses – why and where?
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Buy/Sell
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Who am I? (Mitch scores a PB)
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I need to know if property investment is worth if done oversees? For example, in UAE. How does it compare to investing in Australia?
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With Trump winning the presidency in the US, how do you see that affecting Australia markets?
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When are the best months to time your lease agreements to align with demand / supply cycles in each state?
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Mitch and James back after the week break to discuss:
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US election aftermath.
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Mike Tyson and Jake Paul on Netflix.
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Annual cash report from RBA has James excited.
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Net overseas migration numbers out – are we on target?
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Wage growth figures – what does it mean for rates?
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Buy or sell.
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Who am I?
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This week, we’re joined by Michael Matusik, a top Australian property market analyst and market/product advisor, to break down the forces shaping today’s housing market. We cover everything from the supply-demand crunch and rising prices to future investment opportunities. With Michael’s data-driven insights, discover how to navigate Australia’s evolving property landscape and uncover new wealth-building strategies. Don’t miss it!
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What is negative gearing?
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How can an investor build a diversified portfolio that balances risk and return?
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What's the one piece of advice seasoned investors wish they knew before buying their first property?
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James and Mitch discuss:
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US election nearly over…
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Has property investing peaked in Australia? Why?
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Latest inflation and Reserve Bank data.
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What will happen when interest rates come down? Domain has an interesting take on this.
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Buy or sell.
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Who am I?
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What are the signs that a property market is overheating, and how should investors respond?
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I have felt that house size and inclusions are becoming more influential in newer houses, more than land size. Do you see it this way?
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Should investors mix up their portfolios with both higher yield and higher capital growth properties to accommodate each other?
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James and Mitch discuss:
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Townsville debrief.
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QLD election done and decided.
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Young rich list – who made it and what do they do?
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APRA buffer wars.
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Melbourne planning department goes bang.
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Buy or sell.
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Who am I?
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Why don't governments/countries teach money to their citizens starting from primary school?
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I work fifo and pay 50k+ in tax, what are some ways i can reduce my tax? I have looked into salary sacrifice but cant with current employer - any other options?
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How do you manage your debt when you get to 2, 3 or 4 properties? I’d be concerned about the repayments and whether I could afford it.
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James and Mitch discuss:
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Big junket coming up – checked luggage or carry on?
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Report card feedback from James’ Mum.
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Nedd Brockmann amazing effort.
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Lowest births for 17 years – what does that mean and how do the States compare?
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Unemployment data for September – what does it mean for rates?
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Top professions for landlords – who comes out number 1 and who surprises?
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Buy/Sell
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Who am I?
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If I am not in a place where I have enough equity for an 80 or 90% LVR, would it be worth taking a risk going as high as 95%LVR to make sure I get in before the next year of massive growth?
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I saw on a business program that interest rates could rise with Japan's economy. Is that likely to happen here?
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I’ve got an older property in regional NSW that is costing me about $800/month to hold - should I sell and put the money into something else or hold it?
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James and Mitch discuss:- Review of the show while James was away.- Mitch big weekend in Melbourne.- James week off.- Negatives and positives on Melbourne press and data.- Report cards for the Councils?- Housing hits $11T.- Fitzys listings.- Buy or sell.- Who am I?Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au
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Do you recommend paying buyers agents for building your portfolio?
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When you’re looking for a location to invest in, how do you determine that it’s viable?
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How do you use your super to buy property?
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James takes a well deserved break, so Mitch and special guest Terry discuss:
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Terry’s journey over 30 year Real Estate career
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The lunch of the century and the bill that came with it
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Terry’s first property purchase in 1971 and what it’s worth today
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Knackers Words of wisdom
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Buy/Sell
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Who am I?
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If my increase of income doesn’t match the increases of repayments from buying more and more properties, how can I buy more properties?
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I am UK expat, where I have investment properties, the banks lend there based purely on rental serviceability. I found in Australia serviceability is based on your employment income... Am I missing something?
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As a first investment, I have been waiting for land to title for more than a year? is it worth it to continue waiting?
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James and Mitch discuss:
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AFL Grand Final weekend happenings.
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QLD election countdown is on.
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Negative gearing – lots of noise, what it means, will it happen, what happens if it does.
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Regional areas – developers going to the regions, does it stack up for investors and homeowners?
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September house price data out – movers, shakers, take aways.
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Buy or sell.
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Who am I?
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Is depreciating a home the same as a car or are they different?
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What is the evidence / rationale for assuming 8% capital growth per annum?
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What's your favourite book about real estate and wealth in general? (not you or your Uncle's book though)
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James and Mitch discuss:
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James stay at Scale residence – soap feedback.
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Sociopath on the loose – what does your chocolate choice say about you?
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Is work from home dead?
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USA drops rates 0.5%, RBA announcement, inflation data – what is means for us all.
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$100m sale in Toorak – worth it?
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Where did you make money on property this year?
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Buy/Sell
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Is property one your first home (that you live in) or is it your first investment?
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Can you reduce your tax on your primary home to pay off your mortgage without getting an investment property?
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I tried to negotiate a rate discount with my bank and they wouldn’t budge. Then went through all the process of refinancing and as the new lender requested discharge form they gave me the initial discount I was after plus $1000 cash back. Is there a better way to go about this without wasting so much time?
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Mitch and James discuss: - Kendrick and Drake post script.- First home buyers numbers on the climb. How do the Stayes stack up against each other with their offerings?- HIA home approval numbers - good news or not?- Population changes 2024 - where are they going and why?- Buy and Sell - aged care, presidents, regionals universities, cash and Nigel Satterley.- Who am I? Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au
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Do you think the Melbourne market will pick up?
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How much should property mangers generally receive each month?
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What effect will today's GPD figures have on interest rates?
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James and Mitch discuss:
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Paralympics and start of Spring.
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Insolvency data – biggest culprit goes to…?
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GDP data and the per capita recession.
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The job boom driven by public sector.
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What it all adds up to when it comes to interest rates.
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Buy/Sell.
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Who am I?
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Have we missed the boat buying in Sydney?
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How much deposit should I put down for $1.5-2m house? What’s the sweet spot?
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What is a good yield?
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James and Mitch talk:
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What can you do in 6 minutes? Get a loan?
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Rise of co living and build to rent
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Unemployment data unpacked - ABS say 4.2%, Roy Morgan say 9.7% -- why such a big gap? What's the right number?
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Buy or sell - has James lost touch?
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US politics
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Top searches domain real estate
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Multigenerational housing
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Cash refunds on airlines
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Should you ever buy a property sight unseen?
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How do you make sure you avoid the risk of property being vacant?
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What are the best practices for negotiating with sellers to secure a favourable deal?
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James and Mitch back to discuss:
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End of footy season normal.
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When was the last time you sprinted?
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UN Population Data – work population to peak in 2081 and declining birth rates.
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Stockland results unpacked – microcosm of Aus real estate market and insight.
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Charter Hall results unpacked – why share price is increasing despite property valuations dropping?
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NEW segment – buying or selling.
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Who am I?
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If you’ve just bought a property (own home) what’s the fastest way to get deposit together for a second property?
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Does flipping houses stack up as a viable investment option?
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What do you think the impact of a recession and/or ongoing global financial events will have on the property outlook for properties in Australia, particularly Melbourne?
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James and Mitch discuss:
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New Stadium for Brisbane back on again?
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Starbucks new WFH CEO.
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Sydney Metro opens, what it means for Sydney.
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Land prices and new home sales data.
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Big loss for Lend Lease… kind of…
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James Hardie result and comparison with latest data on construction costs.
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Best place to retire in Australia and why.
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Suncorp results – last one as a bank after selling to ANZ
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What factors should be considered when deciding between investing in metropolitan versus regional areas?
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Where can I get more information about the building code changes in relation to wider hallways?
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How can I identify an undervalued property in a competitive market?
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James and Mitch discuss:
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Olympics highlights.
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How much are Aussies leaving on the table with their savings accounts?
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How many million dollar suburbs are there in Australia?
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Fitzy’s listings double whammy – Corelogic and REA reporting results.
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Mirvac had a tough year… takeaways for commercial property investing.
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Vacancy data.
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Are rents still growing?
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Shared housing on the up (purely anecdotal!).
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How can I maximise rental income from my property?
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What impact does international investment have on the Australian property market?
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What strategies can investors employ to navigate and benefit from market corrections and downturns in the property cycle?
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Mitch and James discuss:
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Share market rout.
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Buffett dumping stock – Apple in particular.
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Counter cyclical buying – how, what, when and local application.
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House price data July.
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Inflation data July and impact on interest rates.
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Murray Bridge super city – good investment?
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Vale Terry Snow
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Could you please explain how 100% of the property can be depreciated? Plus, what does this mean in terms of tax and negative gearing?
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How do you monitor market cycles?
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To recap on an earlier statement, why does the average property investor sell in 6-7 years?
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Mitch and James discuss:
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Olympics highlights so far, plus why has Mitch got a black eye?
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REX into administration?
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NZ migration boom.
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NSW tenancy law changes and what it means.
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APRA buffers have been revisited – what was the outcome?
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Office vacancy rate data out – how each city compares.
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Where can you buy for under $600,000 in Australia today?
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Fitzy’s listings back!
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New building codes and the death clause.
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Where do you get the money from to have a positive (or at least break-even) cash flow? You need a deposit of at least 30%. Let’s say I have that 30%. It will take me 10 years to save for the next property.
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What kind of property (house, apartment or other) will yield the best rental income?
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Do you think the number of properties matters compared to the overall investment portfolio? I could have one house in Sydney with a $1 million debt, which will appreciate more than three units incurring the same debt elsewhere in Australia. Given that a house will appreciate more than units and has better tax depreciation, don’t you think the number of properties does not matter in the long run?
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James and Mitch discuss:
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Bit going on this week – IT outages, US election, The Open, Tour de France & Olympics.
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New Super University coming to Adelaide.
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Office spaces are shrinking – where, why, what it means.
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Falling fertility rate and impact on our housing uses going forward.
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Lionel Messi Inter Miami deal unpacked.
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Jobs data released – implication on RBA and rates.
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When buying a property, how much land should I be looking for?
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Should I buy properties in multiple locations or convert 1 larger property into 5 townhouses?
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How do I invest when I’m struggling to pay my current mortgage?
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James and Mitch discuss:
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Huge weekend – sport, politics, unions and more.
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On Cloud shoe brand growing at a whopping 55%!
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What is the average home loan in Australia and how much does it differ State to State?
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Australians officially second wealthiest per capita.
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Fitzy’s listings back again.
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Sale making 50% profit in two years! Pro’s and con’s of selling own home.
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Pain and gain report digest.
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Do you think this is the right time to buy when the interest rate could rise?
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Should I sell my investment to reduce my own home debt?
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Should I use my redraw against my home loan for a deposit on an investment property or would I be better off with a new loan?
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Mitch and James discuss:
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Overseas political elections and what it all means
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House approvals data and the picture it paints
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Auction volumes showing some unusual trends for winter
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New segment (surprise)
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Foreign investors in Australia; who is buying, where and how many?
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Pop Quiz from Mitch to James
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NDIS housing in the spotlight – what are the pro’s and con’s?
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In the different markets - what would your purchase price vs. rents look like?
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What are the pros and cons of buying newer properties?
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How do you pick which bank to use?
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James and Mitch are back at it this week with big agenda:
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Tourism back with a bang in Australia, how much are people spending and where are they coming from?
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Latest inflation data and what it means for rates.
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Biggest fast food restaurants in Australia – who are the biggest?
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KFC releases some interesting numbers in context of inflation.
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House price data out for June – how did the financial year look against other assets?
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Listings data painting an interesting picture.
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14 year high achieved in terms of profit on home sales – where are the winners?
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NDIS, Pension and the big challenges for Government budgets.
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What are your thoughts on how much you should borrow for your first investment property as a proportion of your borrowing power?
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Why does property stand out over other investment options for you?
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How can you increase your borrowing capability without a significant pay rise?
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James and Mitch discuss:
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Verdict is in: doors, windows, surgeons and principals – who comes out on top?
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Boys unpack the Guzman y Gomez float drawing some interesting comparison to their target Maccas.
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The McDonalds property investment model is genius.
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Can house price increases last forever?
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Can the housing crisis last forever?
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RBA with an ‘uncomfortable hold’ – decision unpacked and explained.
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NSW State Budget unpacked.
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What are the thoughts on companies that install solar at no charge, but produce savings for tenants? Sounds like a good deal?
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With the coalition signaling a 25% reduction in migration if they take power, would you believe that would have an effect on property price growth?
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If Melbourne had high population growth, does that not mean it will push up the prices as demand increases?
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James and Mitch discuss the week that was, diving into:
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Gil McLachlan new CEO Tabcorp, unpacking what Tabcorp business is
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Population movements – interstate, overseas and what the implication is from an investment perspective
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Where are the jobs being created? Why is job data important?
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REVEALED: highest income earners in Australia, and highest proportion of property investors by profession
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Which properties are growing the fastest right now? Including a couple of markets growing by 19% and 14% in a quarter!
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Some listing and sales data that the boys found interesting
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My son is on minimum income I want to help him get into the property market. How can I help him purchase?
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I’m saving up to buy my first house. I don’t have enough to afford the house I want - should I wait and keep saving or look somewhere else?
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With all of the recent tax increases on land lords in Victoria, Do you still think this market is worth holding an investment property in?
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Mitch and James discuss…
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Weekend stay in brand new Melbourne hotel – property insights.
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NBA surging growth inside of Australia, business case behind it.
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Population numbers released.
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QLD Budget takeaways and impact for investors.
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Should the first homeowner grants be pegged to median house prices?
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GDP, Canada and Europe cutting rates – what does it mean for us?
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Numbers behind the numbers – smallest block in Chatswood Sydney sells, breaking it down.
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James and Mitch back this week to discuss:
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James Marathon over weekend and Mitch’s upcoming footy marathon.
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House price data out for May, unpack the numbers.
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Auction numbers giving off some interesting and surprising insights.
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House approvals vs house commencements: what’s the difference and why it matters.
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Some big sales - $30m and $80m respectively for unit and house.
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Minimum wage increase and impact it will or won’t have on investment landscape.
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Are you strictly always doing interest only loans or are there circumstances you would pay principal and interest?
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I understand you can depreciate the cost of the house but do you need to pay capital gains tax on the sale price less the depreciated house value?
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With inflation increasing to 3.6% this week do you think interest rates might now increase?
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This week James and Mitch cover:
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The demise of the corner pub or bar.
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What does your soap say about you?
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Latest retail and inflation data, what they mean for interest rates.
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New option for property buyers struggling for house deposit – Coposit.
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Sunset clauses unpacked – what they mean, are they good or bad, recent legislation changes.
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QLD budget and 50c fares for 6 months.
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Cost of living relief and potential impact on house prices and rents.
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How often would you touch base with your mortgage broker? I asked mine about my borrowing capacity a few months back and wondered if it might be too soon to follow up again!?
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Weighing up getting another property versus renovating one of our older properties to increase its rent and value. What would you recommend and why?
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I was offered by my bank to either get a desktop valuation or full inspection done on my property for purpose of refinance. What’s the difference and is one a better option than the other if I am wanting to get highest valuation possible?
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Mitch and James talk:
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US PGA and the mug shot.
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Federal Government debates around migration, housing an energy.
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AI (artificial intelligence) coming to bottle shops and business around Australia. What does it mean for the consumer?
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What is the economic benefit of migration?
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Population density around Australian cities versus other world cities.
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Unemployment data in April and implications on rates.
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Living Gems sale of 8 lifestyle communities to AVID for $285m – unpack the deal.
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What do you mean by 40 percent land content ?
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Where will all of these 900,000 people be living?
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Will multiple mortgages not stress families out as more houses means a higher mortgage?
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James and Mitch open up with some updates on Mitch sport team and how he is getting ahead of himself.
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Gamestop back in the news this week.
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The Australian Government budget and what it means for all of us.
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Government forecasts different to RBA – who’s right and what do we take away from this?
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The Cranbourne Golf Course sold! Guess how much?
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Would you invest in Melbourne?
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CoreLogic data on house listings and sales volumes city by city and what it means.
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How do we make sure that we don’t end up in a scenario where an investment property is empty? This would be my worst nightmare.
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What are your thoughts on commercial investing?
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What if you don't have $100,000 to get started - is there any other way to buy my first home?
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James and Mitch start the podcast with a small recap of Mitch’s wedding.
The boys then cover:
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QLD Govt $1,000 electricity cash back and its tie in to Olympics decision.
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April house price and rental numbers.
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RBA May announcement and what it means for interest rates moving forward.
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Bonza airline going bust – deep dive on how and the business case study it provides.
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WA and VIC governments taking totally different approaches to housing crisis.
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Australia’s biggest developer and their data on sentiment.
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APRA dropping lending buffers and the impact that could have on housing and buyers.
Closing out with James experience starting Baby Reindeer…
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What's the best advice to keep motivated to keep building for the future instead of the now?
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Do you always advise to purchase land in Metro over regional or coastal areas as some NSW Areas have gone up 20% over 12-24 months and Sydney is now so expensive for land?
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How do you reduce tax and remain cash flow positive?
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Is it too late to start given I am in my early 50s and have only 15 years until retirement?
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Mitch and James talk latest development in mortgage wars, new war breaking out between councils and state governments, whether it’s worth paying back HECS early with inflation so high, potential ban to non-compete clauses in Australia and the latest inflation numbers and what it means for interest rates.
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What are the laws in Queensland now regarding investment properties and land taxes? What is the limit before one gets taxed?
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How long before you would sell a property to avoid costly maintenance?
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I have 8 properties, loans approx. $6m, monthly repayment $50k/month, the bank can increase interest rates 13 times a year and I only can increase rent yearly. Hard to grow to next level - any suggestions?
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James and Mitch discuss surf park business model with news of Sydney surf park opening early next month, huge data dump with listings, sales, vacancy rates and asking rents, plus a deep dive on the airline loyalty programs and making sense of them from business and consumer perspective.
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- What can you do to grow your portfolio if you’re told you cannot borrow anymore?
- With rents and values going up is everyone jumping in to build new houses which will sort out the supply/demand imbalance?
- Should I sell my unit at a loss in Parramatta and invest in Perth?
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James and Mitch talk tricks to get more money out of the banks, new concept stay at nesters and what it means for housing needs, some recent data out of the USA and its impact on rates in Aus, the growing Guzman y Gomez and boys’ own preferences for take out, plus the impact a broker can have on our borrowing capacities.
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We are currently going through a boom. How does your strategy change / adapt if property prices are decreasing?
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How is risk managed with builders given the building industry has had insolvencies?
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Can you get interest only loans when you are over 60?
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James and Mitch discuss the craft beer exodus, auction numbers with an interesting case study local to Mitch, where the median house price is going in each capital city and why, plus a deep dive into the changes happening at Australia’s biggest airline Qantas.
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Is there a risk using a bank that isn’t governed by APRA?
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Do you target regional centres as well as capital cities for investment opportunities?
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Could the QLD market reach saturation for investing?
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Mitch and James discuss Australia’s fastest growing towns and cities, house price data for March, the areas where sellers are making profits (and not), McGrath going private and unpacking ‘the deal’, and finishing with some disturbing news for cash users around Australia!
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With the increase in interest rates for more than 12 months now - have we seen mortgage default rates increase?
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If you have paid off your house can you buy multiple properties based just on full equity?
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Books or podcasts for a long drive on the weekend?
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James and Mitch discuss the formula 1 and whether it succeeded from a business perspective, population growth debate and what it means for all of us, latest employment data, and what the “super prime” property market is and why it’s an interesting set of data for Australians. Enjoy!
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When is the best time to sell an investment property?
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What’s your view on the change in land tax applicable to Victoria and how does that change the way you see investment in that region?
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How important is diversification in a property investment portfolio, and what strategies do you recommend for achieving it?
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Mitch and James discuss the Brisbane Olympics state of play, second RBA announcement of 2024 and its implications, why we aren’t building enough homes and the impact that is having, where in Australia people love buying houses with cash, and a couple of interesting bits of data that caught our eye during the week.
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What is classified as a 'new' house?
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I am not too far off retirement age, is waiting for compound growth the best strategy when I have a lack of cash flow?
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Should we sell if the property is getting too old? (i.e built in 1975 in Brisbane) Or should we hold?
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Mitch and James talk auction results, agent price guide rules and behaviours, it feels like there is nothing on the market but is that the case? Plus land sales plummet in Victoria, mortgage hardship statistics, and Australia’s most expensive home build!
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If the value is in the land, why wouldn't we buy bigger blocks and subdivide later to get a better return?
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Does your borrowing capacity change whether purchase is for your own home or investment property?
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Don't you have to trade-off between cashflow and land content? Land content and tax deduction are also opposite trade-offs. What is the right balance?
James and Mitch discuss NRL in Vegas, house price data, housing approvals, all the data released recently (jobs, wages, GDP and inflation) and what it all means for interest rates, the half year results of Australia’s two biggest property companies, plus a piece of information that blew Mitch’s mind!
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Can you refinance and pull out equity to then put in your offset account and reduce your non deductible interest on your home loan?
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I’m considering two options - a smaller block close to the city or a larger block further away for the same price? What should I do?
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If we use our home equity, doesn't it increase the non tax deductible debt on our home?
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James and Mitch talk NRL Vegas experiment and financials, Suncorp and ANZ merger plus what it means for borrowers, some big property deals, commercial office vacancy rates and the latest unemployment data and its implications on the RBA cash rate. Plus Mitch found a way to get some golf talk sprinkled into the podcast, too.
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Is there a relationship between proximity to a beach and capital growth?
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What impact will the Suncorp & ANZ merger have? Do you think it should have gone ahead?
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Is cashflow more important or capital growth?
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Mitch and James talk Mitch birthday celebrations with Mitch allowed 2 mins of clean air off the top, the streaming wars heating up and what it might mean for our budgets, what is going on with student migration numbers, Mitch’s big idea for housing affordability, Auctions big start to the year and rental data for the first month of 2024. Plus a few other bits and pieces.
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Lenders believe I won't be able to service my loan, how do I overcome this?
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Should I sell my existing investment properties to pay off my home loan and then start investing again?
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I am a business owner with multiple trusts. How can I leverage this to buy multiple properties?
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Something different this week. James shares with us an interview with Damien Hardwick and his main take aways from the interview.
Damien is a two time premiership player, three time premiership coach of the Richmond Tigers and current coach of the Gold Coast Suns. It doesn’t get much better in terms of a CV for a professional coach in Australian sport!
If you’re not into sport it won’t matter – you will get a HEAP out of this interview. James is currently up to four pages of notes himself...
Damien gives us an insight into the ‘performance mindset’. The power of goal setting and starting with the end in mind. What’s involved in building a strategy and process for achieving the success we desire. The role connection plays in success. Where to focus our time and energy in order to maximise our success.
Damien also shares the 5 things he does every day that set him up for victory – he calls them Dimma’s daily 5.
Enjoy!
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Pps James mentions a goal workbook for those interested – here it is: Bulletproof Investing
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With the talk surrounding stage 3 tax cuts - do you think they will scrap negative gearing for property investors?
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I’m looking to buy 2 properties. Should I buy them next to each other or in different locations?
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In light of the stage 3 tax cuts - will I be able to borrow more money without increasing my income?
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James and Mitch discuss the State/s with cheapest and most expensive price of beer these days, house prices and rental data for January 2024, the first RBA meeting of 2024, tips for picking the best builder and the demise of a retail icon.
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Is it better to save extra funds via an offset account or to pay directly off the home loan?
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Is it worth taking the risk when you are planning a family? Or is it better to wait?
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What are the top 3 areas for investment in the next 12 months?
James and Mitch back again to talk about everything except Golf this week. Albo’s tax changes and what it means for everyone, volatility in China and its impact on us here in Australia, and what performs better – affordable or premium property? Plus a few laughs along the way.
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If you borrow 100% of the property value is it still possible to be negatively geared and cashflow positive?
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What should we do if our investment property is not performing as expected in terms of capital growth?
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Is it possible to get positive cash flow from day 1 after settlement regardless of interest rate?
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James is joined by Mitch to discuss where they stand on the generosity scale, latest trend in the shared economy, how house prices finished 2023, the outlook for house prices and interest rates in 2024, builder concerns and some big news that landed to start the year.
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What are your property market predictions for 2024?
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I’m building a house and we’re using Caesarstone benchtops. What should we do in light of the ban you mentioned in this weeks episode?
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I live in Perth and noticed you guys mainly talk about East Coast property markets - what is the current state of play in Perth/Western Australia?
James and Mitch discuss biggest property deal of the year and its implications, latest employment data and what that means for interest rates going into 2024, reverse mortgages and a few other bits and pieces in the last episode of 2023.
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Our mortgage broker recently told us that banks are now looking more at income rather than the traditional equity approach. Have you seen the same and how does that impact the model?
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What does it mean to be financially independent? I hear that all the time but am not sure what it actually means?
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Any tips on some good investment and personal development books etc. that I could sink my teeth into over the Christmas break?
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This week we discuss big pay days for Chemist Warehouse amongst others, changes being made to migration, global migration trends, latest GDP results, Dan Murphy's investment strategy and the future of warehouses.
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I've got equity in my home, what is the best way to go about accessing it?
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Does depreciation affect your capital gains tax payment?
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What is the difference between prime cost and diminishing value method for depreciation?
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James is Han Solo this week with special cameo from producer JB. We talk Aus Post cancelling daily mail delivery, Australia’s new population projections, house price data, who is and isn’t lending money right now, and the RBA’s last decision of the year.
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What about Darwin as an investment proposition?
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Show I invest in high-value or low-value properties?
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Should I sell my 30-year-old property I bought a few years ago?
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James and Mitch discuss job applications, working from home, QLD doubling (!) first homeowners grant, a war brewing, spending habits and a few other bits and pieces.
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On Quickshots today Alex has the following questions for Todd Sloan from the Property & Pizza podcast:
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What are your habits?
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What are the four ingredients in your ‘property pizza’?
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Do you use a broker or a bank?
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Do you have any learning material recommendations for personal development and/or investing success?
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This week we interview Todd Sloan, founder of the Pizza & Property podcast. Todd has a really interesting story and journey when it comes to property investment. We unpack his strategy – totally different to our own – and focus on the good, bad and different when it comes to active investing and renovating houses. Todd has interviewed hundreds of property investors and professionals over the years so is also a wealth of knowledge on various different topics like finance, buying, selling, building, accounting, investing psychology, the list goes on. Enjoy!
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Whats is the minimum I could buy into the market for at the moment? Where would be the best area if I have a low budget?
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With interest rates high would you recommend an 80% or 90% LVR (loan to value ratio)?
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How do you get a bank valuation when not selling?
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Alex passes the pod baton to Mitch | RBA lifting interest rates | Commonwealth Bank mortgage book shrinking - which banks are up? | House prices & vacancy rates through October | Australians saving a record number of cash | Billions being spent on infrastructure in the country.
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If I was to invest in another property up to say $700k where should I invest?
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What is your strategy for being able to use the equity you have in your property, if the bank says you don't have the capacity / income to service the next loan?
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In four years my property has grown by $150,000 which is okay but the rent is crap on a 3.1% yield. Should I sell and reinvest?
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Stereosonic founder sells house in Toorak | Albo doin' Microsoft data deals | Migration & Student Visa Tsunami | Rough end to the financial year for builders, particularly Hutchinson
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What is the negative of collateralising with other property?
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I bought a property 3 years ago and it has done really well - growing in value. Should I hold onto it or sell? I feel there are other markets that will do better over the next few years.
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With all the fixed rates ending, are we seeing an increase in mortgage stress and forced sales?
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Cheeky expense claims | Auctions suggest still sellers market | Atlassian buys Loom | Granny Flatability around main capitals | Retail spend up noting true expenditure increase/decrease!
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Thoughts on WA HMO's? (House of Multiple Occupancy - up to 6 room rentals).
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If we have more properties we have to pay more land tax. How can we avoid this?
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How do you repeat over and over again when you’ve maxed out your borrowing capacity?
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Elons new biography | Converting office building to residential | JB's First Home Guarantee Scheme | Finally some good construction inflation news | Build Your Dreams!!!!
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A lot of experts warn off buying new build properties. What are your thoughts on that?
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Can you invest in property if you only work casually?
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What role does 'interest only loans' play in growing a portfolio?
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Solid auction clearance rates mid spring | Byron short term rental cap | Adelaide Gov by old Brewery site | Biggest Builers in Aus today | 99 Bikes
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What do i do if my bank valuation comes in short?
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Are investors still buying in QLD?
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Should we buy each property in separate trusts?
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Frydenberg lands on his feet | New VIC Housing push | MJ’s Nike revenue | Fixed rates at the Big 4
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How often do you get your properties valued?
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Why is Adelaide good for investment?
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Are dual occupancies positively geared?
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He’s written more loans than we’ve had double shots; Bernie, Head of Investloan Nationally, sits with Alex to speak candidly on recent changes to lending, what he’s surprised by, how to get the most out of your banks and whether or not banks give a toot about their clients anymore!
You can hit up Bernie directly on bernief@investloan.com.au
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What is your biggest do and don’t for property investment?
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Given the housing crisis are apartments just as compelling?
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Slab poured granny-flat or modular home?
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50 pounds per month to live in a skip bin & the tiny home phenomenon - the traditional granny flat compared to modular | Farewell notes from Philip Lowe now retired ex-governor of RBA | Rate city?!
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What is the minimum I need to invest in property today?
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Would you invest in farm land?
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How do I know when i’ll be able to buy again?
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Melbourne vibes immaculate | Cost of raising a child in Australia | Weekly Population Explosion | Job Vacancies by industry and state | Making sure your property insurance is spot on!
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Do I pay principle & interest or interest only on my investment properties when the gap is .6% less on P&I? The difference is an extra $200/month. I’ve already paid off my owner-occupier and I’m in the top tax rate.
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Will the lack of infrastructure in all capital cities be able to support the mass influx of immigrants and population growth?
Alex has returned and boy does she have a story for us! Why is Qantas in the bad books and Macquarie Bank in the good books? No siesta for Guzman y Gomez! AFR Property Summit, listings and housing supply updates.
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What’s the average build price per m2 in each city?
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Ive got limited borrowing capacity and I can only buy a block up to 300m2. Is that something that will grow in value?
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Do you think interest rates will go up or come down from here?
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James and honorary guest Mitch filling in for Alex while she is on annual leave (shock). Boys discuss house prices, rental data, artificial intelligence changing the world of property valuations, the housing crisis, cinemas making money and the fact it’s snowing money in Thredbo.
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What does the average Australian earn?
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How much does the average Australian owe on their home loan?
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Do you think interest rates will start coming down with unemployment having gone up recently? What do you think interest rates will be this time next year?
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Slightly more on the serious side of things we discuss what you need to consider financially when taking maternity or longer unpaid leave from work. Considering costs, potential or no income and then what you need to think about as a property owner before you go into leave without pay.
We have tried to be relatively surface level across this topic so if you want to do a deeper dive please feel free to reach out. It’s sometimes nice to be able to discuss outside your own friendship group 🙂
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How do you manage the risk of rising interest rates?
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Do you think its realistic that land sizes keep shrinking?
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Do you need to have a home now or are cash savings just as good to invest?
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Tik Tok Scams | Big Housing Push with an extra $3.5Billion from the Feds! | Temporary Visas screaming into the country | Spring is springing early!
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What type of property and land area is the 44% increase based on?
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What's your stance on rent capping across Australia?
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Pros and cons of buying new vs. established in a high interest rate environment?
Amazon new warehouse | CBA & Carsales Killin It | NIMBY Battle in Torquay | Building Approvals Down | Cushy Consequenceless jobs!
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I retire in 12 months. How can property investing work for me?
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Can you borrow against your home for stamp duty and other costs (in addition to the deposit itself)?
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My brother and I are looking at buying an investment. He has more borrowing power than me but we can both afford to buy on our own. Should we partner up?
Discussing life hacks! | Metricon raises prices for some | Biggest international searches for property in Aus | 45% rent increase?! | Suncorp bank merging with…
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How can I find positive cashflow properties in Queensland or Australia today?
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Purchase an old house with land size of 800sqm to demolish and build or a new house with 400sqm?
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Should we pay off our home loan and then start building our property portfolio?
Money talk with friends | VIC rent freeze | Takeaways from Julys house data | ACT proposed planning changes focusing on density - YIMBY! | James got a topic on his chest!
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I’m 24, live at home w parents paying $100/wk, earn $95K and my parents pushing me to pay down my investment property debt I owe $300K on . Should I pay down that debt whilst I don’t have many expenses?
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My 2.5% fixed rate comes off at end of this year, looks like will be 6.5%. I’m worried about making these repayments what should I do?
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Is solar financially viable for my investment property?
Producer JB’s penny pinching | Cinema making a comeback | Property with 500k profit over 9 months - sensational or sensationalised? | Mitch make his return to tell us why he’s taken on a home stay student
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I own my home outright but have no savings to put down a deposit to buy more properties, can I still build wealth?
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Any tips for breaking into this competitive market? We keep making offers but missing out.
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Recommended banks in relation to borrowing?
First jobs earning grown up money | Cash in todays world | Vacancy Rates June 2023 and asking rents | Another bank lowering buffer rate!
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Which state holds the most potential for real estate investment currently?
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Should I buy a property off the plan that will settle in 12-24 months?
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Is there a strategy to mitigate land tax?
Chocolate the new asset test | Year half-way checkpoint for asset classes and how Aussie housing compares | How our populations changed post Covid | The truth about how you’re going to feel as a property owner at some point.
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Upgrade my house or buy an investment, which one is right option?
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What are benefits of buying property under trust?
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Does a Duplex qualify as a property with land?
Becoming a tyrant with James Fitzgerald! | First Home Buyer Choice scheme scrapped by NSW Gov | Things to consider when buying with mates or siblings | Age bracket spending more than inflation | Banks offering mortgage prison release.
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Should one buy multiple cheaper properties? Or one big property?
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What is the best way to assess likely rent return on a property I'm interested in buying?
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Residential or Commercial as an investment? Why?
Nonsensical perceptions of wealth; do you exclusively fly Qantas? You must be rich! | Do rate rises actually cause property prices to fall, what has the last 25 years of data shown us housing does when interest rates are up and down | Listings down, Investors selling slightly up!
- Would you be able to do this if mid 40s close to 50? Seeing as it's more difficult after 55yrs old.
- What's the percentage of positively geared properties at what percentage of deposit?
- I’m weary of investing outside of where I live - Sydney - how can I find property interstate without buyers’ agents? And if I am using a buyer’s agent how can I trust them? (Sorry not sorry)
Tax Tom Round III Just in time for EOFY! Why having an accountant who truly understands property is essential for building your portfolio | The most tax effective way to structure your equity loans when borrowing for investment property | When the best time is to sell your property for tax purposes | The tax implications of renting a granny flat on your owner occupier.
Tom Neilson: tom@crescentaccounts.com.au
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- How do tax benefits work if I live in a different state?
- Is it possible with only $50K cash flow to get into the property market?
- Is it a good idea to use the equity on your PPR and use it to buy investment property?
Weekly government rental assistance increased to allow for booming rents, WHO SAVED MORE since the Pandy; Renters or Owner Occupiers? Yes or No to buying your own home with only a 5% deposit, and cousins discuss what you do when the bank says 'no money honey'.
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Can we own two owner-occupied properties?
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I understand land in the form house or townhouse is better. However, what if you can't extend on the existing dwelling?
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How much capital do I need (minimum) to get my foot in the door with a property investment?
Cuzzys reflect on the all time great after school snacks, delve into what factors in our market and economy light a housing boom, and the hot topic of Victoria's new land tax scheme with Covid levys gets explained and maybe criticized amongst a housing crisis!
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Do you have to pay back claimed depreciation on a property when you sell it?
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How much would it cost to build a 2 bedroom granny flat?
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How do you manage capital gains tax?
Cousins share some ‘strange coinkydinks’ UNRELATED to most common mistakes made by first time property investors, why we aren’t crash hot on apartments (no hate, no hate), and cousins have a bit of a debate on cross collateralizing – what is it and should we do it?
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Why does Aus predominantly sign 12 month leases and not longer?
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Im wondering whether I get into my second investment property or if it's a better time to get my own property first?
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Should we fix our rates or leave as variable?
Some late commentary on the Federal Budget released a few weeks back, why you should never ‘wait and see’ in housing, especially today amongst high inflation and biggest housing crisis we’ve ever seen, and cousins share the Netflix story which is a great one to get us all going!
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– I’m about to go on maternity leave and my mortgage repayments have gone up significantly in the last 9 months! Is there anything I can do with my bank to reduce my payments?
– How do we break in to an unaffordable market? We are looking to buy at the moment but can only borrow up to $400,000 whereas most of the properties we want are $600,000+.
– I live on my own and am looking to buy. Should I buy a bigger house within my budget or a smaller and cheaper house that suits my needs right now?
Tax Tom is back!
The question we've both been asked a million times; Should I buy in a trust? Tom and Alex unpack when this is useful and what it means given their are some compromises! Understanding buying with another person and how the tax deductions can be split; also known as tenants in common. A few interesting bits for those who are making 'new money' via the C2C platforms and what you need to be aware of when it comes to tax!
Tom Neilson: tom@crescentaccounts.com.au
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Should I use a building broker?
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I see QLD have introduced a 12 month rental cap. What does it mean for property investors and tenants?
- At what stage do I need to inform existing tenants I’m going to build a granny flat in the backyard and how much concession should I give them?
The media and your friends at BBQ’s love to chatter about housing cycles, but what really are they and how do they work in Australia noting historical evidence? Do all cities cycle at different times or at the same time? Growth in the market over the last few months, and 3 reasons NOT to buy a property (because my friends, mother in laws cleaner said it was a good investment)!!
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- What do you think about fractional property investing - companies like BrickX and Bricklet?
- I've got some cash and wondering whether I should use it to buy an investment or pay down my home debt. What do you think is best?
– We just bought a new house and have the luxury of being able to turn our old house into an investment property. What would be the reasons for and against doing that?
Can somebody with an average wage REALLY accumulate multiple properties? We dissect with multiple clients we know who have DONE IT. Restructuring your portfolio to pay down your owner occupier debt, working towards a debt free home with your portfolio.
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Are we too old to invest at 56 and 58?
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I would like to know about equity - how much can be used?
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Why would I invest in a capital city when I can invest in a cheaper regional area?
Welcome to Australia! Insane migration numbers pushing Australia’s economy along with record figures from start of the 2023 financial year. Will the Olympics really book QLD or is this a false sales tactic used by real estate agents!? Common mistakes and things to be aware of it you’re going to do a ‘backyard subbie’ (subdivision).
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I didn't get a valuation on my land for one of my properties - how else could I get this information?
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How much should I increase my rentals? $50 p/wk or more?
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Can James elaborate more on why you have different building and landlord insurers?
Alex talk basics of Tax with Tom. Common mistakes people make, how we can minimise our tax, what the average person pays in tax, a few little tips and tricks.
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Should anyone be paying 7/8% IO rates at the moment?
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What difference do fixed rate loans make to my borrowing capacity?
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Are re-financing costs tax deductible?
Quitting your job to become a full time property investor, picking the right builder for your construction ventures and seriously WTF is LMI?
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Porter Davis just went broke:
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How do you avoid using a builder that could go broke?
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What do you do when your builder goes broke?
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What is the ripple on affect of your builder going broke?
Alex spins into some controversial yet true philosophies on interest rates. Using land tax thresholds to your advantage and the age old question; should I use equity or sell my property to buy again?
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Isn't it better to be buying positively geared property?
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How do you have positive cash flow and tax refund as well?
- Can you use super to buy an investment property?
Pro’s and con(s) of investing in a different state, how Granny Flats have officially been allowed as of right in Brisbane City Council, what the true criteria should be when it comes to picking the right property manager & how a shed in Sydney is renting for $1000 per month!
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Is buying off the plan risky because of the Sunset Clause?
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Are we at the bottom of the Sydney house market?
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Will the submarine announcement create investment opportunities?
James is like a bird! Loyal to your job, or leaving? How to begin the weigh up to a really hard choice. How land use and Lot sizes are changing around Australia. Some looming tax changes that are changing...buuuttt maybe we don’t all have to worry about them.
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- My property manager charges 8% of rent and a 2 week letting fee. Does that sound right?
- I keep losing out of rental applications because its so competitive. What do you think of these build to rent complexes that charge 20% above the private market?
- I'm building an investment property. Are interest and holding costs tax deductible?
We are nifty with streaming services, alas the operators are niftier! Networking; how to unlock it and why it can be so wonderful for your personal and professional life! Compound Growth; referred to as the 8th wonder of the world, so what is it? Saving for a deposit on a house; a few different ways you can do it or hustle for it.
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I already own two properties in QLD should I buy a third with the Olympics pending?
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Do I need landlord insurance?
- Just got my insurance premium and it increased by 20%.. any tips on what I should do?
The mini bar historically hits a soft spot within all of us – cousins discuss. What exactly is a bank valuation, what does it mean and how does it work/why is it relevant to my purchase? The newest and possibly smartest fad whilst you’re on holidays. Plus, the great debate; renovation vs build brand new cousins [sort of] go head to head!
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- My parents are keen to buy a property but cant borrow money.. They have asked if I want to come in on it with them. What's the best combined investment structure?
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Should I build a pool in my investment property?
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Can I re-finance my investment properties to pay down my owner occupier debt?
Shoes say a lot about people so who are Alex and James REALLY? Cousins talk holiday homes as investments and things to consider when contemplating, feasaibility of solar on an investment property and maybe even your own home – is it worth the fork out? And the Oracle speaks, well the cousins version of an Oracle anyway and that is Mr Harry Trigaboff.
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Thoughts on investing in NDIS for a self managed super fund?
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What is the right price to buy an investment property?
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I’ve got an unencumbered home in New Zealand and a home here in Australia that has a debt on it. My goal is to be debt free on my Australian home. Should I sell my New Zealand home to pay down my Australian home, when would be the best time to do that and should I renovate before selling?
Strangest thesis ever written, tips to negotiate the purchase of your own home, epic article about a block of land purchased in 1990 and sold recently outperforming the median house price and goal setting. Why it’s great an how we have done it before.
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Are capital city's better options than rural areas?
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What is best fixed rate or variable rate for investment property?
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Can I put a granny flat in my SE QLD property? It's circa 800m sq.
Chafe isn’t great and neither is picking a bank just because you’re loyal! We chat how to select the right bank, NSW introduction of stamp duty/land tax choice and how it stacks as a first home buyer and the heavily anticipated, highly sought-after cashflow part 2 - what is it and why is it relevant to my property?
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How do we cover loan repayments with such high interest rates that are still rising?
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Would Perth be a good place to invest in?
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Is it a good time to buy now in Brisbane or wait a few more months as prices could go down?
Most cringe teenage trends that keep us up at night, the madness that is finding a rental property as we experience record low vacancy rates and unpacking cash flow in property investing part uno!
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James and producer Nick unpack the RBA's first cash rate announcement of the year.Holiday spending, inflation data, and ways to protect yourself from rate increases, all in this bonus episode.
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Is it bad to have negative gearing?
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Moving out of an owner occupied property for good; is it best to sell or rent it out?
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Is a $60k car loan too much for a $80k/year income? How will it affect my future?
Cousins are back and hella excited for 2023. Offering a slightly different format in the weekly pod the cousins will still share their experiences through their investing and real estate journey. Kicking off with a bit of a 2022 asset year in review and a few budging tips to launch us into a frugal and savvy 2023!!
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- What are rates going to be this time next year?- How can I gee up my earnings over xmas?- How to I order a bank valuation without opening a new application to purchase?
Cousins compare their 2022 forecasts for rental and housing values from start of year to where we landed, Granny flats get a new name, auctions still fairly balanced - and James graces listeners with his xmas book recommendations.LAST POD OF THE YEAR SEE YOU IN 2023!Get in touch alexf@jlf.com.au | jamesf@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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How do I go about asking for a pay rise?
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Do you think digital currency will replace cash?
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With rents increasing rapidly, do units become more attractive?
Victorian Danslide, Visa delays, Qantas killin it, Gina Rineheart record profits, wages going up, Built to Rent necessity and NAB leads the way in servicing changes!
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How do you ensure rental increases across your properties?
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What's the hardest part about buying multiple properties?
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When do you guys (Alex & James), know it's time to buy again?
A million homes in 5 years! Migration numbers sky rocket last couple of months, vacancy rates crunch down even lower and which companies are lookin cushy in their half yearly forecasts!
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How often do I speak with my property manager and visit my property?
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Should I buy my owner occ in Sydney now, or when I was planning to in next year or so?
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Am I eligable for fed housing scheme if my spouse has used a first home grant already?
Alex learning a lot today. Some wildly impressive data on loans and the bank allegedly want to do deals with us mortals again! FX and Lyft being smashed, Alex gives James guilts with her passion project and we felt like saying 'No Sh!t when it was published that retired boomers are wealthier than the younger age bracket!
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Shoutout to Glenn from The Olive Grove Accounting !
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Should you sell an investment property to pay down a Principal Place of Residence?
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If I move out of my Principal Residence, do I have to inform the bank?
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What is the new first home buyer scheme Labor Fed Gov are bringing out?
Blue Zones, an embaressing amount of empty bedrooms, what inflation and high interest meant for property from 1970 to 2000, drive in movie gold mines, Lang Walker ends a cracking year for his business and portfolio and James does a bit of data nit-picking!
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Which capital city/states are at the bottom of the property clock/where should I invest?
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What if I get into the market at the wrong time/what can I do?
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Is there an ideal LVR or debt-to-income ratio?
James is joined by producer Nick for his debut. James and Nick talk rates decision, retail spending, house prices, rents and supply challenges in Australia. Plus cash flow hacks sprinkled throughout.
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Is WFH (Work From Home) now a permanent thing / has it affected housing/property?
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Do you think interest rates could reach 15% again, as they did in the 80’s?
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Can you buy a property using your superannuation / do you recommend it?
James learning from Europe; inflation and denisty! Lendlease heavy focus on Bluechip status of Build To Rent properties, Labor abolish stage 3 tax cuts, more affordable markets soaring particularly in Adelaide and Perth and James in awe of the crazy end of year profits reported by Chemist Warehouse!
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Joel Petty, one of the great young legends around our office comes on Quickshots as a first hand experience First Home Buyer. Joelys key takeaway? You'll have to listen to find out!
A cringeworthy reflection on the best iced coffees, a proud moment for Nedd Brockmann, NSW land tax option, bulk visa applications backlog cleared, WFH future.
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- Should I sell my city apartment now it's costing me too much?
- Is Melbourne a good long-term investment?
- How to I get my property back to Interest Only so I can free up my cashflow?
Chinese imports to Australia breaking records, chess champions in dissaray, 3D printing homes, the real story behind empty homes in census and Schmitty not fussed on communal Tesla's.
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- In this rate environment can you still hustle the bank to drop your interest rate?
- Is the affordability issue exaserbated by investors?
- Is there ready available blocks of land now the market is falling off a cliff?
Huge QLD Land tax headline, house prices chilling out not only according to data but some of the key researchers in Aus. Shock factor sales despite the doom and gloom headlines and of course the RBA rate decision this week.
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- My great tenants who've been in for 6 years and never paid late are coming up for a new lease and the market is about $50 higher than what I'm charging them, what should I do?
- If I upgrade my homes (buy a bigger house), should I keep my previous home as an investment?
- Do you pay stamp duty when you sell a property?
Cousins stoked with the media output this week. Granny flats to the rescue, Patagonia founder gives away his business, how the high, middle and lower ends of the market stack up against one another and cousins eye caught on a new business called Brickfloor.
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How do I ask for a raise? I am kind of scared.
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Do you have to be a high income earner to invest in property?
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Is Brisbane a good place to invest?
Savings deposit rates, Uber 'employment' figures, Unemployment goes UP 10 basis points, VIC political face off with Suburban Rail Loop, Gold Coast expecting population explosion and Aussies who think they'll move overseas in the next 12 months!
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- How high can rates go before it affects the economy?
- Why is GDP important and how does it play into property?
- Why do banks offer better rates for new customers?
Cousins talk Alex honeymoon reflections, new PM and monarch in the same week (!?), interest rates, and the pros and cons of NDIS housing.
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Does is cost money to refinance your home loan?
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Is it possible to extend your interest only period?
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What is Real estates biggest change in the last 40 years?
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Am I better off buying a 300m2 block or 400m2 block?
James and Mitch discuss the weekend of footy, what age of the population is growing fastest and why it’s worth knowing, house price and rental data recently release, the “skills summit” takeaways, migration increases and which politicians own the most property!?
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Does a landlord/owner need to wait for a lease to end before raising rent?
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What are your thoughts on buying in the Ardeer/Sunshine/Deer Park region?
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Should I use realestate.com to find out if I’m paying market value?
Cousins talk career as a social media influencer, most recent building collapse and lessons, companies doing well and others not, the first time ever we have seen one specific statistic and the rental crisis and proposed rent freezes.
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Is it good to buy property in a down market?
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I have a debt free block of land, should I price a build now or wait till next year?
Cousins talk big boys deals that have taken place last 2 weeks amongst massive residential sales to huge billion dollar company buyouts and even rejections! Buffet doubles down spending more than ever before. Cousins also rehash updated vacancy rates and explain what it means for residential housing and tenants.
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If you have 10 properties and they're all cashflow positive, what is stopping you from buying again?
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How do I manage a property in another state?
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How do I actually 'revalue' my home?
Alex reports back from NYC, US inflation, airline shananigans, REA had a record year, where first time investors like to try their luck, how employees are trying to win back some office workers, CBA making huge profits and highest earners in Aus!
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I heard Dan Andrews wants to change the legislation and increase capital gains tax what do yo know about this?
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Where is Hobart when it comes to price increases?
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Is it better to pay a little extra in interest and have an offset account or pay less in interest with no offset and give you more cash flow?
Schmitty on a Double Shot hotstreak much like the 2022 Commonwealth games upsets.Crown Casino Opening but not to everyone!? Deep dive into capital City Property Cycle positions and media conspiracy theories.
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Is land tax applicable if you own land in different entities and companies?
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What proportion of the retired population have adequate super? (enough to not rely on the working population)
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When will the short supply of housing in South East QLD catch up with demand?
Little Apple is in the big Apple this week so Mitch steps up. We discuss house price and rental data, inflation in Aus and around the World, RBA interest rate announcement, rough run for Canva and some other tech darlings (but not all!) and some not so fortunate rankings for Australian airports..!
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- How do the new QLD Land Tax Laws work and what does it mean?
- When do I take my equity out to buy again?
- Do we think interest rates are just going to keep going up?
Our man Frydenberg locks down a new gig post Treasuring the nation, CEO's getting the highest salaries, huge developer shelves a $500M job, JB HiFi post screaming profits, and Chalmers talks how migration caps could be lifted.
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Will buying near Housing Commission affect long-term growth?
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Can I use equity to pay my home mortgage?
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Do lenders take potential rent as an income to repay the debt?
Where do Millionaires Migrate to, Out of 500 superannuation funds, only 3 made money last financial year (?!??!) Unemployment hits 3.5% and in the words of James 'if you want a job today, you've got one!' Why Jobs are still an important numbers for us to look at when we assess high growth land, and BNPL to be newly treated as credit.
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Is it better to pay out your home mortgage first or keep the mortgage and buy more property?
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Should I invest in a dual occupancy, two different apartments or two different homes?
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How fast are portfolios typically grown/5-10 year plans?
Mortgage Choice survey a little shocking, ABS Land Data, Choosing Land Tax over Stamp Duty upfronts, factory homes, massive Villawood deals and WTF Virgin and Qantas record delays and cancellations!!!
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- Can I use equity from a property under construction?
- I'm struggling to buy a house it's still so competative but everybody is saying housing is coming off - why am I still finding it so hard?
- Will construction go down in price?
Mitch & Alex host with a swift dial in of James at home with spicy cough! Bit of Cencus data to unpack on who we are as a nation alongside some new housing initiatives with private organisations. Some solid YTD numbers for the capital cities and each respective investment vehicles!
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- What is a good yield?
- What is Stamp Duty $ and why do we pay it?
- What WFH expenses can we claim on tax?
The Oracle, Harry Trigaboff, goes big! The key issues with employment today, how regions are screaming at Airbnb owners, weird JK Rowling prank and auctions changing slightly as sellers more to a private sale method.
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- Do you allow pets in your investment properties?
- When are we getting these migration numbers you keep talking about?
- How often do you receive your rent on an investment?
Cousins get carried away with Topgun. 4 Day work week trial, US & UK economy comparisons, NSW Stamp Duty changes, more interest on our savings, $10 Trillion Aussie Housing, QLD Gov commit to a bucketload of affordable and social housing in their pipeline and a little peep at industrial world.
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- How many Australians actually own an investment property?
- Are shares or property better when applying compound growth?
- Where is a better investment, Brisbane or Adelaide?
Gee, the sharemarket taking a bit of a plunge YTD we breakdown who and what. What is the buyer, renter and mortgage split with housing in Australia? Cousins dissect some inflation per usual but also discuss how rents are going up so much when the population growth has been so stagnent the last few years.
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- What insurance do I need as an owner occ on my property?
- How can my parents help me buy a house if they own theirs debt free?
- Should I refinance/shop my interest rates before my variable rate goes up?
Cousins hit right between the eyes addressing RBA right off the cuff, Alex favourite app Milkrun, how Aussies are saving really well, the billionaires Twitter tiff and how much tax Australians pay compared to the rest of the world!
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- Pay LMI or save for longer?
- What will rates be at the end of this year?
- Should I still try to negotiate in this market when buying property or is it too risky?
June fever baby! Cousins discus a lot of random stuff, builders going broke, US Inflation, rental rises last 5 years, buyer activity and James strangely excited about baby formula.
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Long-term effect of using 50k super to buy property instead of keeping it?
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How can I get positive cashflow from an investment property?
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Is Sydney still a good location to invest?
What's a Teal!? Housing policy with new gov, greenfield land market, Warren Buffet money moves, a bit of affordabiltty chat, and record unemployment levels not seen since 1974.
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- What is cross-collateralisation?
- Should I lock in my rates?
- Is there a maximum of how many properties I can borrow to buy on? Is there a maximum debt I can have?
Alex's pour over coffee, hybrid workers now called TWaTs, cousins look forward to the election being behind us, Australian Residential Real Estate report biggest asset in Australia by a country mile, Liberal release their housing schemes 6 days out from election, MoneySmart (run by Gov) tell us what we need to be rich in retirement! Australia a wealthy country per capital, 12th biggest economy in world. New lender specifically to help bank of Mum and Dad 2Be discussed!
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- Do I need to know my credit score?
- What can I claim on tax with my investment properties?
- Can the banks in Australia take my money if they go into liquidation?
Our loyalty to the big 4 banks, Australia's biggest construction companies, James comes to the party with a fun fact and alongside a small rate increase, banks jack up their deposit rates nearly 2 percent!
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- With increased rents, my property is no longer giving me a tax deductions, what can I do to start saving tax again? - Should I be fixing my home loan rate today? - Will the Labor Party's proposed home buyer scheme affect the market and is it a good deal for the buyer?
Schmitty gets the call up! New govt home buyer scheme partners upto 30%, inflation, top industries for empoyee's ready to throw in the towel, interest rates, & CBA offering savings for eco-friendly homes
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- What kind of properties can I buy in my SMSF?
- Do I have to split half my fencing with my neighbour?
- What can I do to pay down more of my own home debt to soften the blow of any interest rate rises?
Twitter takeover, how FHB's are paying the same or LESS on their mortgage than they were their rents, and how the population trajectory is looking for 2054 with some standout changes in the main cities across Aus!
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Which fed government is better for housing?
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How can the Palmer United Party be offering 3% interest rates for 5 years?
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How much can non-residents borrow to buy in Aus?
The great demographic reshuffle! Cousins look at population movement through regions and cities over the last year with some surprising popluation increases throughout! First Home Buyer caps have lifted - most by $100k, one city by $250k!
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What's your take on interest rates rising 4 times before the end of the year?
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Why is my own home bad debt?
Australians feeling spendy as we enter one of the hottest travel weekends in our history this Easter, whilst we also have amazing spending habits with record offset against our loans! Alex shares her newest election gag she learnt at Melbourne Comedy Fest and cousins discuss why auction volumes just experienced last weekend were highest for the year so far.
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News galore! Alex gets duked by Mum on April Fools, rents are going crazy but some markets renters win! House price data out, some funky SMSF data, James digs out job vacancy data!
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How do I buy without any cash or equity?
How did COVID-19 effect property in Australia?
What pricepoint do I need to buy to get good yields?
Alex shocked at a 'small increase' in rents, James mini dissect of the 2022 Rich List, the anticipated numbers of the Budget to be released and the retail ressurection!
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How many times can you use equity?
How and why would property prices keep increasing?
How do you know if you're overpaying in this market?
Snott rockets , fun facts, SA election results, Russia's interest bill is due, somebody fell asleep on the keyboard on a Sydney purchase, a recommendation has been made for First Home Buyers and the FinFluencers are being warned!
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Q: What is a sunset clause, what does it mean as a buyer?
Q: My interest rate has ended it fixed term, what should I do now?
Q: How often should I contact my property manager?
James joins Alex in the Melbourne studio! Cousins are wondering how they’ve caught some election fever with SA, VIC and Federal all in the firing iron. More $3M+ homes sold than ever, land sales at all time high and pop quiz galore.
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Will floods affect growth of effected areas?
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Best to use 10% or 20% deposit to buy property?
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How can I make more money?
Is frothy the new term coined by economists or does oldmate have his mind on where he'd rather be! Listings absolutely sky rocket which means great things for those looking to finally buy! What's the Reserve Bank got to say amongst all this madness of inflation and Russia/Ukraine?
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Q: How is the flood going to impact prices in Goodna and affected areas?
Q: Is it surprising that the median price in Perth is lower than Adelaide?
Q: Do you think there is potential for subdivision of a Mudgeeraba 650m2 block in the future?
Mitch is back as guest this week, joining James to discuss: Floods and wars – what is going on. Probuild the latest builder to fall – how can you avoid and minimise the risk of your builder going broke. House prices continue to rise, but not in all markets, and rental numbers giving interesting insight. FrontYa – new business solving the deposit challenge, plus a solution the boys have come up with themselves. Public company updates – shopping centres, developers and builder – what we can learn from their results.
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Buy and Flip or Buy and Hold better strategy in todays market?
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Is depreciation that benefitial when it comes off our capital gains tax?
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I have received a significant inheritance, but have a low income. Can I still buy a property and what is the smartest and most successful way I can invest my inheritance using property?
A spooky date this week amongst the international 'floodgates' opening back up, how we will see record inheritance money between now and 2050, Seek job ads on the UP, more VIC housing taxes that have the industry up in arms and possible solutions for the government to help first home buyers into the market.
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Q: My townhouse construction is 5 months delayed, should I be worried?
Q: Is stamp duty claimable on my tax?
Lessons from the Tinder Swindler, ANZ surprise us (pleasantly), settlements hit whopper numbers and an interesting outcome for Body Fit training in court with F45!
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Are you guys laughing at the fact Crypto has dropped 30% in the last 3 months?
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I can only afford $300K so have to look regional towns, where should I look at buying?
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If established property is cheaper why would I choose to build new instead?
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What exactly is inflation and how does it impact me?
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Giving the Winter Olympics gold and bronze gals the clout that they deserve collecting Australia 2 medals in one day at the Beijing Winter Olympics! Bali's open, Fiji's open and Perth.... well that's still not open! Why is inflation getting so much attention in todays media and what does it mean? RBA's most recent notes still comforting us for low rates, foreign buyer demand is surprisingly lower than it seems and KGF to your door in a record 2.47 seconds?
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Q: I've been unsuccessful in buying a home in Brisbane, should I hang up the boots and try again in 6 months when the market chills out? Q: Are interest rates going up and should I fix in? Q: After buying property 3/4/5 won't I eventually hit my ceiling not being able to borrow any more?
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International champions and local champions. How'd the entirety of 2021 wrap up? What bets are we putting down for rents and house prices for 2022, and only great news to report on the jobs front! Plus, flying taxi's ???
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Q: Is travelling to see my investment property still tax deductible? Q: I'm looking at refinancing, should I fix my rates for 2 or 3 years? Q: Have you got any holiday reads to recommend?
Cousins reflect on the year that was! 2021... We thought it was quiet but upon reflection it was HUGE. From the double digit housing market growth, to the Tokyo Olympics and Brisbane's 2032 Olympic selection, we really do need a drink and a break!
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Q: I've double my money in crypto over the last 3 years, what are your thoughts on crypto and does it fit your strategy?
Q: Upon finding out my QLD property's LVR is now 55%, how do I access $15,000 for a renovation?
Q: What are you doing to give back this Christmas?
Q: Is Christmas Holidays a good time or bad time to buy property? Is it quieter or more competitive?
0:16 Alex returns to defend last weeks pot shots. 01:05 Flying Interstate did Alex pass the test? 02:25 Is Adelaide a new trend? 04:09 Mitch gets a podcast review 05:12 Did James maintain his T Swift Super Fan Status 08:10 Average Unpaid overtime 10:10 Secret Home Builder Scheme 14:36 Awesome New House Price Data 21:24 What is really causing the rental boom and shortage? 24:57 Aussies paying the most tax world wide?
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Q: How far out from registration do you think is ok to contract on land? I'm looking at Sept 2022 Q: I'm renting and the property was just sold, the new owners are trying to put up the rent by $100pw, what can I do? Q: I'm trying to buy today, is there anything I can do to give myself a better chance other than offering more money?
0:36 TJ pulling strings to get Mitch back on the air while Alex in Adelaide. 02:55 Only 24 sleeps to Xmas and preparation for the podcast. 08:17 Wages and house prices running at different paces, what that means going forward. 11:25 Doomsdayers at it again with CBA forecasting 10% drop in house prices, boys talk about the merits and possibility of that. 15:20 Borders opening up internationally and what that means for Australian economy. 21:15 APRA changes and what it means for interest rates and borrowers. 26:26 Builder happenings and how it relates to Mitch’s pocket money…
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Q: I don't see how you can own 3 - 5 properties if you are earning $80,000 per year, how can it be done?
Q: What do I do if my property has gone down in value?
Q: I'm finally ready to buy but scared in case this is the peak of the market, how do I safeguard myself?
Alex real world invisibility cloak, whilst her life has now been divided into 2 parts. Cousins tackle head on the big Australian builder going into receivership, how it happens and how you could possibly safeguard yourself. Auctions are still soaking up strong clearance despite what the papers will tell you, Big Australia opening back up soon to bring much needed skilled migrants back and Aussie celebs big real estate transactions, one without so much as a toilet in it for $8M - what the!?!
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Q: How do I establish the value of my property? Q: How would someone identify a good growth corridor? Q: Is it a good time to fix interest rates?
Cousins discuss a cautionary tale of a burned QLD couple, James breaks out the flair on the weekend, how often should you catch up with your broker and which banks have raked in the dosh this year.
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Q: The property market is inflated due to Chinese investment. What if they withdraw?
Q: Do you have strategies to reduce Capital Gains Tax?
Q: Is it better/easier to build real estate portfolio or real commercial portfolio?
Q: Is it realistic to continue investing in Sydney with rising prices?
META the new Facebook, Alex Christmases all come early, greenfield Lot sale numbers in last 12 months off the charts near new records but with supply still urgent, new dwelling approvals still above 5 year average, we talk the fad of Crypto with the younger generations (and invite any experts to come on and educate us!) CBA goes Crypto friendly and investor loans are up.
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Q: When they say the bubble is going to burst in real estate, what does that exactly mean?
Q: View on fully owned apartment ~ keep as rental or sell? Based inner city Brisbane
Q: Do you need to own your own home to be able to do investments?
Q: If I don't have a mortgage on my own home am I better to have principal and interest on an investment property?
James still in Halloween costume, Singapore and NZ travel bubble open up, we hear about James most immediate comparable sale (his next door neighbour) going to auction last weekend proving yet again the Brisbane market amidst it's 10 year boom, all median capital cities are up and even rents continue to soar YoY. South East Queensland experiencing extreme shortage of land supply.
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Q: What are your thoughts on property near main roads or powerlines?
Q: What is my net investment income?
Q: I've just come into an inheritance, want to buy property outright, should I look at high income property?
Alex's market place deal struggles, lots of 'Net Zero' chit chat in the media, the big land developers buying up hard and fast, biggest gap on record between units and houses in the capital cities and we talk direct correlation between job vacancies and migration visa's!
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Q: Do you guys have any other little money tricks n hacks?
Q: Why is Australia going through a boom if we have no migration and people are out of jobs?
Q: Why did James buy QLD heavy with his investments, but Alex is more diversified in her portfolio? What's the play behind each of your decisions?
Australia FLUSH with Avocadoes, VIC coming out of lockdown, QLD has just woken up to the fact they're amidst a property BOOM., Dominic Perrottet getting NSW to bring out the Dom and open up the floodgates, property sector has had 3% wage growth, Aussies $100B more cashed up than since pre-COVID.
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Q: With borders re-opening what does that mean for property? Help or hurt?
Q: How do I negatively gear a property, but then be positively geared?
Q: You say apartments don't grow but my friend just sold hers for $150K more than what she paid 7 years ago?
Alex slightly frazzled holding fort whilst James returns from a weeks holidays. Good news stories in each Alex and James streets! Australian property hits $9T total value, just 5 months after hitting $8T. In dollar value, what does the buffer rate increase actually mean? $40.5M sale in VIC comes in hot at second highest ever.
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Q: Do you use high interest savings accounts? Is there any point in them today?
Q: Any tips for Auctions over zoom?
Q: Should I buy closer to the beach for better capital growth?
Mitch and Alex discuss ratio changes on the horizon, home owners making huge profits, September house price data. Mitch shares why Hungry Jacks have gone chips in, November international travel excitement and we talk opportunities in SA and QLD markets.
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Q: What is RentVesting?
Q: Do I need a Will just because I own property?
Q: What is more important cashflow or growth?
Victoria's weirdest week ever lived! Sentiment in the market picking back up alongside spring vibes and Melbourne's inspections back open. The banks outspoken in saying there may need to be some prudential regulations to cool down housing despite them being beneficiaries of a soaring market. More suburbs on the new Million dollar median house price list and school zones MASSIVELY outperforming.
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Q: I don’t' understand why the median house price is important? Why wouldn’t we talk about the average?
Q: If I am paying heaps of tax and I want to use property to pay less aren’t I better off buying something negatively geared than positively?
Q: What are the advantages of investing with a company like you guys, I feel like I’m just spending more money for something I can do myself after listening to your podcast?
Record sales volume, nuclear submarines, Canva gone troppo, and suburbs hitting that $2M median mark!
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Q: How can I save faster to get a property, I don't have parents or family that can help me?
Q: I'm comfortable buying $500k property, where should I be buyin?
Q: You two talk about property all the time, what do you guys actually own?
James talks Stone and Wood buy out and lessons to take away, cousins bite back at affordability trolls on our socials, and spring deals are just beginning to heat up.
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Q: How do I pay my mortgage off faster?
Q: I know what equity is and I know that one of why properties has it, but how do I use it?
Q: Should I use Self Managed Superfunds (SMSF) to buy property?
What a re-leaf it's finally Spring! House Price Data surprised us all with its trend continueing upwards through August, Harvey Norman posts record year with their profits nearly double, but interestingly their property portfolio contributing nearly half of that. Is the sexy Airbnb in Noosa as profitable as it seems on face value? Wanna know how CBA saved $192M? Listen to this ep! James on 7News here https://www.facebook.com/7NEWSSC/videos/411556360391967
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Q: Do you have any tips when buying property an an auction?
Q: How do I go about increasing my rent without scaring off my tenant?
Q: Auction clearance rates in Melbourne are below 50%, is this an indication of the market cooling?
Most demand jobs in Australia as we move forward with different skills and emerging new jobs, Alex excited about Australia's biggest infrastructure project ever undertaken, Logan the drone capital of Australian delivery services, Westpac's bid to get more business offering 1.99% variable rates and Qantas excite us with hopeful pitches of international travel from December this year!
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Q: My parents have significant equity in their home, how can they use that to help me purchase a property?
Q: How do I get a correct bank valuation for my home as banks seem to undervalue often?
Alex gets James thoughts on Afterpay when it comes to financial control and spending habits.
Alex's lockdown hacks lead us to worry about her sanity after 200+ days in lockdown, Qantas confirm 'no jab - no job' policy, a HUGE year for free to air and streamed TV as well as residential land developers. Aussies maximising their owner occupier equity, Adelaide greenfield market still steaming and the same city could boast leading Australia in mRNA.
Cousins debate a critical Australian biscuit debate; The Shape Debate. New Home Sales low but off the back of extremely high numbers, alongside 1.4 properties selling for ever 1 listed across the nation!
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National Disability Insurance Scheme: - What is it? - What Are The Yields? - How Much More To Build? - What are the pro's & con's ?
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Q: If I move out of my home and rent will the banks consider my home I as a home debt?
Q: Does the usability of a block of land affect its square meter value are you more interested in the land size?
Q: You talk about getting interest only loans all the time, but what if I cant?
Gina Rinehart mining gold medals, the RBA revise their outlooks, sensational sales in Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne complimenting this unreal market, and cousins try to get their brains around what ETFs are and why millennials are looking to them as low risk investments.
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Q: How long the interest rates will remain like this, do you think we will see negative interest rates?
Q: What happens if the economy crashes due to COVID and lockdowns and we buy now? Is it worth waiting to see what happens before jumping into the market?
Q: Do you predict a change in demand due to COVID, is it true that people are leaving the main cities to live more rural or regional?
Afterpays huge $39B acquisition by Square talk of the financial world, SCOMO outlined stages to open internation borders, ATO gives Schmitty a warning.
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Q: Where in Australia can you possibly buy with $50-100k deposit?
Q: How do I make a start in the property market, is Medium Density zoned property a good idea?
Q: There seems to be a shortage of trades for new builds how long do expect a new build to take these days?
Q: You guys always talk about ‘new’ do you mean those cookie cutter development suburbs?
All things Olympics as Tokyo excitement is high and Aussies nabbing Golds alongside the official confirmation Brisbane is host of 2032 Olympics which will yield a huge economic injection to the city and country! Deals happening around Aus and Aussies more cashed up than ever. New 'Rent to Own' concept, how does it work and is it better than buying?
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Q: How do you not pay $100-200k too much when trying to get into the market? Q: We own a block in the outer suburbs and were planning on selling, on your advice should we build on it and rent it instead? Q: With interest only loans, what's the exit strategy, do you eventually sell or hold forever? Q: My investment property has gone up $200k in the last twelve months, do I sell it and buy two other properties in different markets?
WD40 Sales up with profits tripling for the year, cousins digest new employment data as it was overshadowed by lockdowns, and NZ property tax law changes possibly flowing to more Kiwi's buying Aussie property.
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Q: What about regional area's for investment? Q: Is it a mistake to have my properties with different lenders? Q: How do you draw down the equity, do you have to refinance? Q: Do you upgrade my PPR or do I invest?
Insane global sporting week all round, Phil Lowe talks about the Labour Market as we move forward to stronger unemployment and low interest rate territory. James digests the most simple way to look at housing affordability in todays numbers.
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Q: How many property investors are there in QLD? Q: Is the housing market in Brisbane overheated?
High achievers all around, Producer Nick now a Dad and James given huge spread in The Australian - but does it count? New Gov Super app to compare your super returns, House Price Data for June showing massive double digits across the Year to Date, and offset accounts a really winner for Aussies saving us billions in interest per year.
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Q: Should I use a tax variation for my IP deductions? Q: What are the most common deductions that most people don’t claim, for property and just generally? Q: What’s the benefit of depreciating property if you have to pay capital gains on that amount later? Q: What’s your best tax time tip?
James has had a big few weeks launching his book & Alex generally excitable over EOFY Tax Time. Cousins digest million dollar suburbs in further detail, shocked they've taken interest in the SA budget and how our average client gets nearly 5 times more tax back than the average Australian!
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Ranjith Is it a good idea to buy untitled land in newer estates?
Joji What's the back up plan if jobs or circumstances change while owning a property portfolio?
Mohsen Can a self managed superannuation fund work in the property market the same way as normal investment?
James How long is the maximum term of a rental lease?
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Market continues to shift upwards and 218 more suburbs through Australia hit the million dollar club - Producer Nick has a bee in his bonnet about the data on deposit saving! CBA start to tighten their servicing calcs and Brisbane rental vacancy super low with rents increasing!
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Alex claps back! Daily Mail article fuels fire to investigate 'Bank of Mum & Dad' (BOMD) surprising statistics, $29M ticket to space for 10 minutes, Auctions still buzzing, flipping property is it all it's cooked up to be?
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Emmanuel I’ve got heaps of equity. How can I increase my cash flow? Akshay Impact of decreasing immigration on future house prices? Shveta Is it a good idea to buy commercial property in a multi-storey building?
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Special Guest and high flying Gold Coast commercial agent, Adam Grbcic, joins us on the Double Shot. How does Commercial Real Estate differ from residential. The team weigh up risks vs reward, borrowing ability, entry price, and overall investment performance.
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Edward I keep missing out because I don't have borrowing capacity. What do I do other than waiting a few years until the debt has gone down a bit? Trent What is it that will change with rental returns?
James What does it cost per sq metre to build a house these days?
Lonnie Do you have any Bulletproof Investing books that you are giving away James?
Employment looking good, Harry Trigaboff shares his wisdom, and Bernard Salt shares some interesting thought on our need for international skilled migrants.
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Deanna How can you get a 100% loan and not put your family home on the line? Adam Buying new currently means very small land near capital cities. How do you buy new AND maximise your land bank? Melvin How do we determine growth? I thought bank valuation can be quite conservative Mr Dakarai How do you identify cash flow positive locations?
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Cousins quickly breakdown what this years Federal Budget means for investors and the country. We'll be back next week answering your questions!
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They say property grows by 8% per year, but some years it only grows by 3%, why does this happen?
The Boom can’t last forever, can it? Won’t it get unaffordable?
Should I pay principle and interest on my investment being that rates are so low?
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Buddies talk Coles and Woolies indicator as great investment place, buying property 5 years ago compared to today, and houses leading the growth charge as April still reports property trending upwards.
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Apartment in great area or house & land as the better investment? Do I buy an investment property or owner occupier as my first purchase? Is now a bad time to buy because prices are so high?
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Mitch, AKA Schmitty joins Alex whilst James is on his honeymoon! Mitch being the ever-dedicated QLD'er talks QLD Olympics, Brisbane record low vacancy rates and how he got sucked into being a Dollarmite as a youngster!
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When you talk about cashflow, is that just the rent? What is land content? Special Q from an old school legend shoutout to Luke Eastwell! How do I research to buy a property interstate?
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James is off the market and no ones too worried about it. Which industries are growing and set to grow more? Homebuilder timeframe extensions and budget blown out of the water.
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The longest Quickshot yet, Alex interviews Senior Broker and Coffee Connoisseur, George Antonas. What he's learnt writing $1 Billion worth of loans, the secret to making a good coffee and his tribulations of buying an owner occupier in Sydney.
How the Trans-Tasman bubble is a significant contributor to both the Australian and New Zealand economies and migration patterns, How HomeBuilder has hugely knocked on into the massive construction industry, Job Vacancies surprisingly at an all time high (i.e. employers looking but not securing employees!) and some chit chat on our ability to all have 3 kinds of key incomes throughout our lives!
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Are Investors driving up the market today? Is now a good time to buy in a hot market, I don't want to over-pay? Should I pay Principal & Interest or Interest Only on my investment property?
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Median House Price data release - music to our ears! Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide not far off double digit year on year growth! Massive deals happening all throughout Melbourne to the tune of some $18 Billion smackos. Are Harvey Norman definitely in the home appliances business with a $3B property portfolio? REA Acquires Mortgage Choice to dominate the 'all things' housing market... inteerressttinnggg.
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House prices are still going UP, cousins digest this MoM data, why we are seeing this increase and how it could play out for the year! Huge Deal in VIC's Point Cook recently transacted, Melbourne record record high auction numbers and APRA have chipped in their two cents on house prices.
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What is an offset account? What is the difference between 'Tenants in Common' and 'Joint Tenants', and what are they?
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Cousins talk why RBA aren't worried about rising house prices, sales volume still high whilst agents wrestle for listings , why Alex still excited about Adelaide.
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Brendon Don’t Interest only loans have a 5year limit? How do you hold on for 10years if that’s the case?
David With Westpac reducing 2 year fixed P & I home loans to 1.79% today, is the time right to lock in a proportion of our home loan?
Paul When will be the peak of market in Brisbane/Gold Coast? Is it still 2025?
Matthew Do you see APRA relaxing their strict borrowing criteria from 2019? We are having trouble with getting interest only loans, especially with the Big Four.
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Happy 1 Year of Double Shot podcast shenanigans and real estate with the cousins! Land sales at staggering levels for 2020 land reports, the gap of property ownership between men and women. Cousins dissect the $500M land sale discussed last week showing a return over 26 years of ownership.
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Australia has vast amounts of land and is not that densely populated, how long do you think this boom will last for? Do you think Australian Govt will do anything to increase the population growth?
What caused the prices to go up during the past 12 months
While the property price continues going up (rent does not go up much), how can I continue to buy more and more new house + land that is suitable to build wealth?
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Cousins talk, International Women's Day, workforce changes 2020, Alex sounding more like Darren Lockyer after best friends wedding, WHY the RBA insist on interest rates staying low till end 2024 and how Aussies are sitting on more cash than ever!
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House prices highest recorded month on month growth in 17 years, RBA again confirms low interest rates till end of 2024, $3B masterplan community launched in Adelaide in the last week and some sound advice from the worlds most successful and wise investor, Warren Buffet.
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How do you see the end of jobkeeper and the mortgage holiday affecting the property market?
Why do you recommend investing in capital cities over regional areas?
How does land tax work with multiple investment properties?
How do we manage interest rate increases on a property portfolio?
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The Double Shot Podcast, bringing you Real Estate and Business news in a relaxed and fun way, with a lot of banter between cousins James & Alex Fitzgerald.
Are we referring to James future kids names or jobs and deals!! Cousins unpack Facebook storm in teacup, Elon Musk Twittersphere influence and JAY Z sells champagne biz. Unemployment drops again showing just on 29,000 new jobs being created end of January 2021. Slingshot in full force + $22.2M holiday home sales.
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Where to find cashflow positive property in Melbourne? If wealth was a pie chart , what percentage should property take up? If you don't count the booms doesn't property only grow's by 2-5%?
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Cousins are met with, well, cousins! Brett & Justin Joffe from What The Flux Podcast join The Double Shot to talk all things Flux; their 5 minute bite sized daily news podcast and app growing at exponential rates aiming to start with the basics of financial literacy for the millennial generation. Cousins talk what it's really like fuelling a start-up, where their motivation to educate financial literacy stems from and ALL the cousins share what they believe to be their best money habit.
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Alex discovered new app ClubHouse, James posts an ode to Turkish Delight on Valentines Day. Vaccine rollout phases announced which is HUGE as we move forward in 2021. Cousins discuss Airbnb as extra income on face value VS reality - we want to hear from you if you are Airbnb'ing part of your own home with success! HomeBuilder applications at 81,917 end of January, Tim Gurner breaks into the GC market for his net big venture and it seems Adelaide are experiencing a baby boom!?
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Could the bubble burst when Interest rates normalise or unemployment increases? Does being cashflow positive depending on LVR? Should I blow my budget when trying to invest?
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Cousins are excited and fully kitted out in studios this week, Alex wants to brag about her friends buying and selling properties, James more interested in migration numbers and how Auction clearance rates are only getting stronger by the week! Meanwhile capital city offices only slowly dragging their feet back into the office.
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Cousins start a new mini series answering your questions, check it out!
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Alex suggests iconic song for James wedding, Auction Clearance rates hitting 81.1% nationally (wowza!), January house price data absolutely soaring and RBA talk low interest rates till end of 2024 - yeah baby!
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Alex sick the day after Australia Day? Whiskers all over that Dr's note. Home Builder incentive EOY stats are in, which state used it most? Mitch & James talk overseas buyer demand, jobs lost during COVID recovering, a couple interesting deals and a billionaires recommendation.
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Cousins are back, Alex sneaks in PumpUp Song (Kingpin, RL Grime), and cousins chew the fat on end of 2020 data showing surprisingly strong year and even more surprisingly a strong forecast for 2021 by the data guys. Also some massive acquisitions up for sale meaning a possibly huge Q1 of 2021. Watch this space!
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The cousins reveal their Spotify top hits of 2020 & Alex gets pranked. Aus recession is officially over, rental prices on the move and we finish 2020 with some reflection and Christmas recommendations. Share with your friends and let us know what you want more of in 2021.
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James on the Christmas Playlist Nov. 30th with not a minute to spare. Everything going KABOOM in the best possible way from House Prices in every capital city, to HomeBuilder being extended and Housing approvals the highest level in 21 years. NSW & VIC both introducing concessions no stamp duty. Now, a better time than any to break into the market.
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Borders opening left and right this week in lead up to Christmas travel announcements, SA extends their HomeBuilder site start dates, NAB the newest bank to renege their doom and gloom outlooks and despite all odds, September and October 2020 showed wage growth. James asks if Bitcoin really worth it as it nearly reaches an all time high this week!
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Alex gives BG an honourable mention, banks negative housing articles removed from the net and replaced with positive! New right wing tech in the US, RBA now forecasting a rapid rebound and 3 new vaccine breakthrough's. Adelaide spotlight, Infrastructure Bonanza, and to Fix or not to Fix? It's a BIG EP!