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Top Money Podcast – Episode Ranking | November 2019

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It’s been an amazing month folks and we cannot thank all of you enough for your continuous support. With the holiday season coming up, they will be lots of fun times ahead along with some additional spending activities! If you’re following Money SMARTS and have provision for it, that’s great! Have a great time ahead.

But if you’re not…. 

We’ve got a present for you! This festive season is usually the time when people tend to overspend on their credit card. We are not asking you to stop spending entirely but just make sure you’re spending within your means. That’s why we want to help you by offering a free e-copy of our best-seller book, Make Money Simple Again! Click here to choose your adventure and start reading it now.

Now, let’s get to the highlights! And remember, if you’re new to our podcast, make sure to listen to Episode 1 to Episode 20. They are the foundations and fundamentals that you need to know when it comes to property, finance and money management. Play it on 1.5x speed and you’ll catch up in no time!

 

p.s. Did you know we’re big on videos as well? Every week, we try to go LIVE on Facebook unpacking the fundamentals of finance, money management and property OR simply just to answer some of the great questions that we received from our community. If you’re interested, we’d love to connect with you on Facebook! Click here for more info.

p.p.s. And here are some of the Facebook LIVEs that we’ve done in the past. Enjoy! 🙂

 

 

258 | WARNING: The Unconscious Mental Triggers Property Spruikers Use To Trick You

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Property investors who get seduced into Off the Plan and house and land packages are often seduced through a marketing process that targets universal, emotionally-driven mental triggers.

And after heaps of folks wrote in about last week’s episode where we spoke of the perils of investing in these types of properties, we’ve decided that today we’re going to lift the lid on what exactly these mental triggers are. So people can spot the spruiker from miles away! Because there’s a VERY big difference between marketing for marketing’s sake… and simply being sold into buying dodgy advice & dud properties.

Full disclosure: you will notice that some of these we actually do ourselves… and, yes, we’re being very explicit in this. The reason why we use them is simple… these tactics get people to take action. But getting people to take action on something that will ultimately help them… versus taking advantage of human psychology so people buy an asset or invest in bad advice that only the Spruiker will profit from…... well…… it’s about time we even the playing field here, don’t you think?

And folks… Property Spruikers do NOT want you to know this stuff. Full stop.

… ‘cos once you learn this stuff… you won’t be tricked quite so easily!

 

Free Stuff mentioned…

 

The Unconscious Mental Triggers

  • 13:36 – Mental trigger #1
  • 16:25 – Mental trigger #2
  • 20:46 – Mental trigger #3
  • 22:45 – Mental trigger #4
  • 25:50 – Mental trigger #5
  • 27:05 – Mental trigger #6
  • 32:11 – Mental trigger #7
  • 39:51 – Mental trigger #8

 

 

 

Bonusisode – 7 reasons why most investors fail…

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If building a multi-million dollar property portfolio really only takes three or four properties …then why do most folk FAIL to buy one?

If only three or four properties — maybe five, if you’ve got a shorter time frame — is all it takes to achieve a passive income for life, why aren’t most investors achieving their dream lifestyle and financial goals then?

Why haven’t they got a successful multi-million dollar property portfolio???

Well, Ben and I nutted out these SEVEN reasons why this is so. And we went “Live” with these little-spoken truths!

Yep. We got serious…. even if our faces don’t show it 😉

Or click here to watch the video on Facebook.

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Bonusisode with Nerida – Is the oversupply in Sydney over?

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A couple of weeks ago we had our regular Monthly Wrap Up with Nerida Conisbee, Chief Economist for REA Group. There are some amazing contents in this LIVE so we thought… why not share it with our community? 

 

As well as getting a “wrap” of the property market for the month of October, you’ll also get some very interesting insights into our economy (incl. where it just might go from here!)
 
We discuss:
** Will the cash rate get to ZERO?
** Is the oversupply in Sydney over?
** What’s happening with “Rent Control”? (and what does this mean for investors?)
** What is Quantitative Easing?
** Are the things that got us through the GFC currently present?
 
AND, our regulars…
++ The MOST EXPENSIVE property sold in October
++ The most clicked on property going to AUCTION
++ The most clicked on property for SALE
++ The most clicked on property SOLD
 

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257 | The Exception To The Rule When It Comes To Off The Plan Properties & House And Land Packages

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Recently, ABC’s podcast The Money ran a very poignant episode on the financial risks of unregulated property investment advice (which we highly recommend you check out – details below folks)… which revealed the pitfalls of buying Off The Plan properties and getting snagged on the end of “one-stop-shop” spruiker seminars.

As well as interviewing two unlucky folks who learnt about investing in Off The Plan in the worst way possible, the episode also features a property ”sales person” … and the look from the other side… is… well… let’s just say we’ve got something to say about it!

‘Cos as you know folks, we hold a VERY strong view on these types of investments — and we’ve been very vocal about this since we first started croaking out this podcast — so why then … would we have an “an exception to the rule”???

Well… that’s where today’s episode comes in! ‘cos if you’re going to go there….. (and many of you STILL write to us about investing in Off the Plan properties AND House and Land packages.… then we want to make sure you stay FULLY informed.

AND we’re also going through a Q&A on this tackle this exact topic, so you might get the answer you happen to be pondering right now!

 

CLICK HERE to Listen to ABC’s The Money podcast episode — The financial risks of unregulated property investment advice

 

 

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The Questions…

Question from Brittany

Hey guys! Absolutely love your podcast. Wanted to share something I found. The offer is – buy an off the plan apartment, and get a free Mazda 2. Reeks of a buyer beware scam! Is this even legal? I have never seen anything quite like it and had to share it with you guys.

 

Question from Alana

I have been listening to your podcast, I have invested in a house and land package in Tarniet, I will be owner occupier . I will be investing with a friend, therefore half the debt will be mine we will be investing around 450,000 total. There are proposed schools next door and a shopping mall and train station going in. Everything in your podcast leads to don’t buy a house and land package… have I stuffed this up already?

 

Question from Juan — Is It ALWAYS A No To Buy Off The Plan?

Hi guys, First of all – thanks for your great material! It’s great, ‘specially for someone like me who is new to Australia, understanding the way everything works here is gold. I have heard most of your podcasts and also done some research online and I wanted to ask a question around Off-the-plan investments that I still can’t understand. Everywhere people say it’s a big NO-NO. I understand the risks involved (delays, not seeing the finished product beforehand etc) but my wife and I have found an OTP property in a suburb we like (Bentleigh, within the Mckinnon School zone) and we think it’s a good place to live. The developer has done at least 3 different developments in the area all of which we like the finishes and have built it in perfect timing. I wanted to ask why would this be considered a really poor investment? Are OTP properties definitely a NO? I understand the case of Docklands and closer to the city suburbs where you had thousands of developments which made the price go down but in Bentleigh I don’t think this is the case. I have subscribed to locationscore.com.au and the score is relatively well considering that I will live in this property and it’s within my budget. I just wanted to get a sense of your thoughts around this as I am a true follower of your words of wisdom. Hopefully you have some words for me. Thanks in advance and keep up the excellent work of empowering people like me with information. Juan

 

Question from Phoebe

Hi Property Couch,

I have a question for you. My partner and I recently signed a contract for a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment in Camp Hill, Brisbane. It is a brand new apartment building (small block – only 7 apartments). We plan on living in the apartment (for now but would like to rent it in the future – roughly 3-5 years time). The developer originally wanted $569k, dropped it down to $539k and we signed a contract for $529K. When applying for a home loan, the property was valued at the property $29,000 less than the purchase price. Their report considered market direction, volatility and segment conditions to be of medium to high risk. This is very concerning for us as first home buyers. We don’t know whether the banks are just being overly cautious. What are your thoughts on this? I know you mentioned in your very first podcast, if you are buying new, you are most likely paying too much. We think the apartment is really good quality and ticks a lot of our boxes. Help! Thanks for your time.

 

 

 

 

 

(Video Series) The Money Saving Hacks Series

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Throughout the 200+ episodes that we’ve done in this show, we’ve discussed money management many times. In our own Money SMARTS System, we could not emphasize more on the importance of having a deep understanding of your cashflow position, setting up your 7-Day Float, setting up your direct debit and much more. It’s pretty obvious that we’re passionate about money management and this is not unique to us. Other experts such as Paul Clitheroe and Effie Zahos, have also shared their money management tips and their episodes are often being referred to as one of our very best!

But we still often get asked on the mechanics of the Money SMARTS and more of the money saving hacks that we’ve shared. How does it really work? How can we set it up? Do banks really offer these structures?

So… that is why, Bryce has decided to record this Video series to help explain some of the Money Saving Hacks that the Banks don’t want you to know about. There will be heaps of illustration and resource materials shared in this video series that can help you implement some of the hacks right away!

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RBA November 2019 – Signs that the Economy may be on the Up?

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After three cuts this year alone, will we be expecting a fourth cut? It’s the first Tuesday of the month folks which means the Reserve Bank of Australia has just released their official cash rate!

And it looks like there are a bit more positivity coming into the economy! Here’s what Ben will be unpacking in this month’s session:

  • What’s happening in the US and the Fed Reserve?
  • Update on the US-China Trade Deal and how it’ll impact the rest of the world
  • The IMF Global Forecast for 2020
  • Where is Australia’s inflation trend going and where does the RBA wants it to be
  • Newest update from CoreLogic Housing Market Index
  • How’s the construction activities performing and will this improve the housing market?
  • Are there any positive bounce in consumer spending and sentiment following the tax incentives?

 

 

 

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256 | From Gold Mine To Fool’s Gold: How This Property Investor Nearly Lost It All During The WA Mining Boom! – Chat with Rick Hockey

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Some investors learn things the hard way. And today’s guest Rick Hockey — property investor AND real estate agent specialising in The Pilbara region in far north Western Australia — is, unfortunately, one of these folks.

In this episode you’re about to get a completely raw look at what it was like to be INSIDE the mining boom that hung a lot of property investor’s out to dry. And you’re going to hear it from someone who was right in the thick of it, and did TWO things during this time…

(1) INVESTED in the WA property boom, and

(2) SOLD REAL ESTATE before, during and after the boom!

Here’s the story… back in 1980, Rick Hockey and his wife Bev made Port Hedland, a dusty but dynamic little town exporting some seriously big volumes of minerals all over the world… their home. And things were good. Really good, actually. Especially when Rick made the shift to working in real estate and then the mining scene boomed to deliver some of the highest rental returns we’ve ever seen — and people from all walks of life were practically climbing over each other to call a basic 4 bedroom house in regional Western Australia theirs. And why was everyone keen to jump in? Well, that simple property in the middle of not-a-whole-lot would put $3,000 PER WEEK in their bank!

And Rick, like many of the locals, invested in these properties too. Lots of them. And life was passive cashflow rolling in (literally hundreds and hundreds of thousands each year), selling million dollar houses, releasing equity and buying again, and again, and again. Everyone thought the mining boom, and these crazy returns would never end.

But then the huge orange trucks stopped turning up. And almost overnight, it seemed all of the tradies with their fat wallets did too. The price of iron ore plummeted. And, just like that, everything changed…

 

ABOUT RICK HOCKEY

Rick Hockey is an award winning real estate agent specialising in The Pilbara region in north Western Australia — Port Hedland, South Headland and the Marble Bar area. He’s a Senior Sales Consultant at Hedland First National and has a THREE DECADE connection with Hedland’s property market.  As a proven real estate consultant, he has developed from Rookie to Diamond Achiever and a Top Salesperson with more than 50 industry awards to date. Rick and his wife Bev made Port Hedland home in 1980 loving the opportunities, lifestyle and raising their 3 children there.

 

THE “YOU CAN’T MISS THIS” MOMENTS

  • 09:00 – How did Rick pivot into property?
  • 11:53 – When did he start investing?
  • 15:20 – The Property Spruikers
  • 17:40 – What did he friend say that hinted at what was to come?
  • 18:30 – What was it like to SELL property during the mining boom?
  • 20:46 – How did they value property during the boom?
  • 23:20 – When the peak starts dropping…
  • 28:02 – Being a real estate agent during the bust
  • 30:50 – How many properties did Rick own & WHEN did he deciding to sell?
  • 35:50 – What was the price of property PRE-boom?
  • 36:56 – What was the of property DURING the boom?
  • 37:36 – What was the price like POST-boom?
  • 46:33 – Now that the market’s recovering, is it time to invest now?
  • 51:36 – Who should invest in mining towns?

 

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255 | How Australia’s Best Property Investors Think, Act and Invest

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Have you ever wondered how you stack up against Australia’s most astute property investors?

It’s human nature to want to know how you compare against others… even more so when these folks have something in common with you… and ESPECIALLY if they possess a trait you admire AND have achieved something you yourself are aiming for!

So, guess what? Today we’re unpacking what some of Australia’s best and most experienced property investors are…

1.      Currently thinking

2.      Currently doing

3.      Currently approaching their investment strategy!

And to do all this, we’re drilling down to the exact answers given on the most recent Property Investment Professionals of Australia’s (PIPA) Property Investment Sentiment Survey 2019! This reveals the mood, confidence and key trends of existing and aspiring property investors all across the country.

The question is… how do you compare???

 

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Today’s insights…

 

 

 

 

254 | NRL Star Unpacks His Money and Property Story – Chat with Matt Srama

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Top athletes often have a big spike in their income over their lifetime. That is, at the top of their game they’re looking at earning some serious coin… but beyond that… their income can plummet right down, sometimes to ground zero. And things get a bit tricky if the skills they possess aren’t necessarily transferable to the workforce too!

So, folks, what we want to tackle in today’s episode is this… how does a top athlete — or anyone on a fluctuating income for that matter — juggle a small window of time where they’ve got access to more cash than they’ll potentially earn in the future?? How can they maximise this so they can set themselves up BEYOND their time in sport?

Here to help us answer this question, and unpack his money and property story, is someone who has been there, done that… Matt Srama!!!

For those playing at home who might not be familiar with who Matt Srama is… he’s a professional NRL rugby league player for the Gold Coast Titans who had to park his career at the ripe young age of 26 due to injury. Meaning… after a solid career in the NRL, he’s personally experienced with what it’s like to be back “in the real world”! And he’s going to share A LOT of this gold with you today… and folks… you’ll see why what he’s learnt has set him up to work in a development role for the Gold Coast Titans, where now he helps other young players navigate this space!

Oh, and if you’re one of our folks who… ahh… aren’t particularly chuffed with our footy banter… …then you can breathe a sigh of relief!! Because we promise this ep is NOT just sports talk! There’s some pearls of wisdom in here that we can ALL learn from and apply in our own lives 😉

Pssst… and, yep, we got a new intro!!!

 

Folks, we’re doing Relay For Life!!

On October 26th our office is donning our runners and active gear (let’s be honest… ol’ mate Kingsley will probably where his black and white stripes) to participate in Relay For Life to help raise much needed funds for Cancer Council!!

Our goal is to crack $5,000 so we can help fund ground-breaking research into new and better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer! So if you’d like to chip in — even if it’s just a couple of bucks — we’d love it if you could donate to our team here.

 

Resources Mentioned in today’s ep…

PICA’s Meet Up with Greville Pabst – happening on 31/10 in Docklands, VIC

Your Free Book —> Make Money Simple Again – (yep, it’s free and we encourage you to share the link www.makemoneysimpleagain.com.au to your friends, family and everyone in your network!)

 

The Top Five Standouts in today’s chat

  • A NRL Star’s Humble Money Upbringing & How It All Began
  • What’s Life As An Elite Athlete Like… And How Much Do They Get Paid?
  • How To Not Let Money Get To Your Head!
  • What To Do If You’re Earning Good $$$ Now, But You Know It Won’t Last
  • Matt Srama’s Property Story

 

 

 

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