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Episode 213 | Jane Slack-Smith – How to Adjust your Renovation Strategy for 2019?

By The Property Couch January 17, 2019 in Podcast

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Guess who’s back folks??!

… Our very dear friend, Australian Property Expert and THE person you want on your side if you’re planning on renovating for profit… Jane Slack-Smith, Founder of Your Property Success and The Ultimate Guide to Renovation!!!

Not only has Jane built an impressive multimillion dollar portfolio of her own, but also this ex-Explosive Engineer (she’s a very smart cookie) has been equally successful at transforming her own clients’ lives, particularly when it comes to property investment education and strategic renovation.

We’ll say it another way: there’s no one quite like Jane in our industry — she’s grounded in the foundations of property investment and she definitely knows her stuff.

And, yep, you might remember her from Episode 61 | Finding the right property education and renovation tips – Chat with Jane Slack-Smith.

So, let’s stick with the vibe of our Summer Series, and simply dive straight into it, shall we?

Here’s what you’ll learn in today’s show…

With the current market, should you “Buy, Renovate, Hold” or “Buy, Renovate, Sell”?
Why do you need to be aware of Capital Gains Tax if you’re renovating to sell?
Why does it matter WHEN you sell if you’re renovating to sell?
What might turn people off a property, but be a GREAT opportunity for a renovator?
Why is flipping a high-risk strategy in 2019?
How many suburbs get through Jane’s filters?
What is the crossover with mortgage broking and renovating?
How are people able to get the funding for renovations?
How did underwear almost get a loan declined? (Yes, really.)
What can you do to increase your borrowing capacity?
Where is the opportunity in the market right now?
What’s The Trident Strategy?
Why is cash flow more important than the balance sheet?
Will house prices go up in value if negative gearing is introduced?
Why will negative gearing be so challenging in the upcoming election?
Will scrapping negative gearing be recessionary?
What will get most expensive as a result?
How will this affect people who “flip” property?
What does Jane predict might happen to the property market in 2019?
How can you navigate through the uncertainty of the market?

Missed earlier episodes in The Summer Series?

Episode 204 |Peter Koulizos – What he’d like to do about Negative Gearing

Episode 205 | Expelled at 15 and 3 properties by 22 – Chat with Jack Henderson

Episode 206 | Nerida Conisbee – What’s Happening Around the Ground in the Australian Property Market?

Episode 207 | Pete Wargent – The Real Story Behind the Charts

Episode 208 | Tom Panos – Making MORE Money While You Sleep in 2019

Episode 209 | Veronica Morgan – From the coalface of the Sydney Property Market

Episode 210 | How to Recover from Making Every Mistake Possible in the Investing Game – Chat with John Hartill

Episode 211 | How to build a portfolio OUTSIDE the capital cities – Chat with Jill Stewart

Episode 212 | Stuart Wemyss – The Common Sense Approach to Superannuation, Royal Commission and Negative Gearing

P.S. Don’t forget,

DOWNLOAD our Free Binge Guide Here – The First 20 Episodes

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Ep 212 | Stuart Wemyss – The Common Sense Approach to Superannuation, Royal Commission and Negative Gearing

By The Property Couch January 15, 2019 in Podcast

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Our Summer Series is all about hearing from the heavy hitters in property investing so you can score the best investment tips in record time…

… and today is no different!

Joining us for his 3rd appearance on the Couch is Stuart Wemyss, Founder of ProSolution, an independent financial and mortgage broking firm! You might recognise his voice from Episode 81 | Does investing for the long term actually matter? and Episode 172 | The 5 Rules for Mastering the Game of Building Wealth where Stuart discussed the foundational rules of mastering the game of building wealth as outlined in his most recent book (and now best-seller), Investopoly.

In a nutshell: Stuart is a chartered accountant, independent financial advisor and mortgage broker with over 20 years’ experience.

And he’s here with the commonsense approach to help filter out the media noise so you can have a more level-headed approach in the current property and financial landscape!

Here’s The Common Sense Approach…

The 2018 Recap
What are the biggest challenges in the property investment industry?
What’s happening on the macro level?
What can happen with Off the Plan properties when finance tightens?
What were the two phases we saw unfold with the lending restrictions?
Why use a mortgage broker?
What components are more important than interest rates?
How will the Royal Commission affect the lending sector?
Will we have to start paying for mortgage broking services upfront?
What will happen if you have to pay for mortgage broking services?
How can you navigate the credit crunch in 2019?
Is there a conflict of interest when mortgage brokers get commission?
What is the history of mortgage broking?
Why don’t we pay for financial planners (insurances, shares, super etc.) up front?
Does Stuart think, “Will negative gearing be abolished?”
Is Stuart changing anything in his company with the proposed changes to negative gearing?
Why do opportunities exist in investing in flats in Melbourne?
What’s likely to happen to the recently built apartments in the city?
Are all industry superfunds good ones?
What should you look for in a superfund?
Are SMSF purchases about to become a thing of the past??

Missed earlier episodes in The Summer Series?

P.S. Don’t forget,

DOWNLOAD our Free Binge Guide Here – The First 20 Episodes

This 80-odd page document is the vault containing all the foundational tips and insights you need to be a successful investor.
Want a Free Copy of The Golden Highlights? You can get it here.

Episode 209 | Veronica Morgan – From the Coalface of the Sydney Property Market

By The Property Couch January 3, 2019 in Podcast

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With 2019 officially off the ground, we thought we’d organise a reunion with our good friend “Ronnie”… A.K.A the one and only Veronica Morgan, who is ABSOLUTELY qualified to give you the heads up on how to find an investment grade asset in this Buyer’s Market!

( Shhhh… don’t tell her we called her “Ronnie” here 😉 )

Folks, if you’ve been listening to us for a little while now, it’ll come as no surprise that Veronica Morgan was Bryce’s co-host back in the days of Location, Location, Location Australia and Relocation, Relocation on Foxtel’s Lifestyle Channel! Yep, you might have heard her previous eps on the Couch — Episode 76 | Building a property portfolio after the boom and Episode 161 | How to Buy Property Like a Pro!

But this (and the friendly banter) is only half of the reason we love listening to what Veronica has to say about the Aus. Property Market — put simply: she’s an ace Buyers Agent on the grounds in the Sydney market!! Which makes total sense as the Founder and Principal of Good Deeds Property Buyers, a Buyers Agency specialising in the Sydney market! Plus, Veronica’s also a QPIA, a clever property investor and key note speaker and industry writer!

Oh, and a little birdie told us she has her OWN property podcast, The Elephant in the Room, which see co-hosts with Chris Bates!

So if someone knows the Sydney market, it’s Veronica!

Before we crack open the can of gold, just a quick shout out that Bryce’s brand new show Escape from the City AIRS TONIGHT!! So if you’re around, flick on ABC at 7:30PM!!

What’s in store today??

What are the biggest observations of 2018, particularly in the Sydney market?
What “carnage” has occurred in the Sydney market?
Are there still quality properties available in Sydney?
What are we seeing with Off the Plan properties?
At the peak of FOMO, what was happening at auctions?
How is this different now?
How can you tell if a real estate agent is happy about the price paid for a property?
Why has “PND” made it a lot harder to do a comparative price check?
What tips can help you with this?
Why might property undersell?
Do real estate agents get scared in a changing market?
How can a buyer use this to their advantage?
Why might a property undersell?
What real estate tactics are used to get MORE for a property?
How can you outsmart a real estate agent?
What happened to the couple in Balmain who sold their property in 2 years?
Why is a Buyers Agent so valuable in a buyer’s market?
What does Veronica think about the proposed Negative Gearing changes?
What will negative gearing do to house prices?
How much does a self-retired retiree save the government?
Why are owner-occupiers also affected by lending restrictions?
What will happen to investor lending?
When do you need to start preparing for a home loan?
Where’s the opportunity in 2019?

Missed our earlier episodes in The Summer Series?

DOWNLOAD our Free Binge Guide Here – The First 20 Episodes

This 80-odd page document is the vault containing all the foundational tips and insights you need to be a successful investor.
Want a Free Copy of The Golden Highlights? You can get it here.

Episode 208 | Tom Panos – Making MORE Money While You Sleep in 2019

By The Property Couch January 1, 2019 in Podcast

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Happy New Year Folks!!

And what better way to kick off the FIRST DAY of 2019 than with a brand new episode on our Summer Series??!! Not to mention, we’re also dropping the secret of how YOU can make more money in this year!

To help us welcome in your year of wealth is Tom Panos, Real estate coach, trainer and Founder of Real Esta te Gym who has been an active property investor for the past 25 years!

If you missed his earlier episode on the Couch — Episode 120 | Secret to Making Money While You Sleep —then it might pay to know that Tom’s also the co-host of the Million Dollar Agent podcast, Real Estate Advertising Director for News Corp and is one of Sydney’s leading Real Estate Auctioneers, as well as being a sought-after keynote for the Real Estate industry.

Oh, and just to add a bit more icing to the cake, Tom wakes up at 5am just so he can bring his best to life every single day. (With the shadow of New Year’s Eve still under most of our eyes, the discipline of this might feel MUCH more real, huh??)

In a nutshell: Tom knows his stuff. And he knows how to be the best at it.

So if you’re feeling a bit fragile today, all good, chuck in your headphones (maybe grab a glass of water on your way through), and just chill out. We’ve done the hard work for you 😉

What can you expect to learn?

What’s Tom’s conclusion of the property market in 2018?
What happened to property investors during this time?
And what happened to the prized, investment grade assets? Why?
How much of a price correction in house prices have we seen in Sydney?
Why have we seen a ‘manufactured correction’?
What makes up the “5 ticks” of recognising a good property?
What is highlighted perhaps now more than ever?
What takes a property from “average” to “red hot”?
What will buyers ALWAYS compete for?
Where are the opportunities to invest in 2019?
What opportunities exist in Sydney?
Have we hit the bottom of the Sydney market?
Why is this a GREAT TIME if you’re a first home buyer, upgrader or investor?
How can you maximise these opportunities?
Why can understanding human behaviour help an investor?
How can you understand scarcity in property investment?
What does Tom look for in houses?
Are there benefits to investing in a block of units, instead of just one?
What do you need to keep in mind about the unit market?
What happens in the property market when there’s an election period?
Why shouldn’t you hold off buying?
Is it a good idea to buy after Australia Day?
When should you buy?
Realistically, how can you find the bottom of the market???
What’s Tom’s advice to family and friends during this time?
What does he think of negative gearing?

Missed our earlier episodes in The Summer Series?

DOWNLOAD our Free Binge Guide Here – The First 20 Episodes

This 80-odd page document is the vault containing all the foundational tips and insights you need to be a successful investor.
Want a Free Copy of The Golden Highlights? You can get it here.

Episode 202 | We warned you to Prepare for Winter… Did You?

By The Property Couch December 13, 2018 in Podcast

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Over 2 ½ years ago, waaay back on Episode 66, we warned you that Winter Was Coming…

The question is folks… did you prepare?

We really hope you did. Because if you caught ABC’s three-part 7:30 Report this week or you read the OECD Housing Report that came out on Monday, then you’ll know that the Australian housing market isn’t the flavour of the month at the moment.

We’ve all seen that the property market come off its peak, and this, combined with the credit crunch following APRA’s lending restrictions and the Banking Royal Commission, as well as the proposed changes to Negative Gearing and Capital Gains Tax has spread a ripple right across market sentiment.

In other words, you could say… Winter is here.

So, today we’re diving into what’s unfolding with housing prices and what we’re likely to see happen in the property market from here. To help with this, we’re revisiting what we discussed 2 ½ years ago — Episode 066 | Winter is coming and the air will be colder up high.

And folks, the similarities between what we said then to what we’re seeing now just might shock you! Those who acted early and pulled out the umbrella won’t be surprised.

BUT the real question is: what does all this mean for you and the future of investing in property?

Or do you simply want a straight answer to “What the heck is going on in the property market right now?”

We’ve got you covered.

Here’s the wild ride you’re in for…

What exactly was portrayed in these reports?
What’s the catalyst behind the downturn?
What property type is most affected?
What did Ben say back in 2016 in Episode 66 in about this?
Who will be affected now that Winter is here?
What is the mean property price in relation to the average income?
What did we say would like happen to sentiment two and a half years ago?
What had we predicted about the “paper wins” of Off the Plan properties?
Will this spread to the broader economy?
How can you navigate the credit crunch?
How long can we expect this to last?
What’re the ramifications of a “building boom”?
Will we see the “longest housing downturn?” in Australian history?
Why is Negative Gearing NOT a good idea right now?
What about the “R” word — Recession? Why is this a real possibility?
What creates a technical recession?
What’s generational wealth?
Is The Great Australian Dream just that… a dream?
Is it a time to be fearful or a time of opportunity?
How can you future-proof your portfolio in a changing market?
What will happen to The Wealth Effect?
What does Tim Lawless have to say about the Property Market?

The REPORTS and Media mentioned…

OECD House Price Report

ABC’s 7:30 Report – Latest figures from CoreLogic

And ABC’s 7:30 three-part video series…

House of Cards Part 1

House of Cards Part 2

House of Cards Part 3

P.S. It ALWAYS comes down to the fundamentals!!!

DOWNLOAD our Free Binge Guide Here – The First 20 Episodes

This 80-odd page document is the vault containing all the foundational tips and insights you need to be a successful investor.
Want a Free Copy of The Golden Highlights? You can get it here.

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Episode 213 | Jane Slack-Smith – How to Adjust your Renovation Strategy for 2019?

Missed earlier episodes in The Summer Series?

DOWNLOAD our Free Binge Guide Here – The First 20 Episodes

Ep 212 | Stuart Wemyss – The Common Sense Approach to Superannuation, Royal Commission and Negative Gearing

Our Summer Series is all about hearing from the heavy hitters in property investing so you can score the best investment tips in record time…

Missed earlier episodes in The Summer Series?

DOWNLOAD our Free Binge Guide Here – The First 20 Episodes

Episode 209 | Veronica Morgan – From the Coalface of the Sydney Property Market

With 2019 officially off the ground, we thought we’d organise a reunion with our good friend “Ronnie”… A.K.A the one and only Veronica Morgan, who is ABSOLUTELY qualified to give you the heads up on how to find an investment grade asset in this Buyer’s Market!

Before we crack open the can of gold, just a quick shout out that Bryce’s brand new show Escape from the City AIRS TONIGHT!! So if you’re around, flick on ABC at 7:30PM!!

What’s in store today??

Missed our earlier episodes in The Summer Series?

DOWNLOAD our Free Binge Guide Here – The First 20 Episodes

Episode 208 | Tom Panos – Making MORE Money While You Sleep in 2019

Happy New Year Folks!!

Missed our earlier episodes in The Summer Series?

DOWNLOAD our Free Binge Guide Here – The First 20 Episodes

Episode 202 | We warned you to Prepare for Winter… Did You?

Over 2 ½ years ago, waaay back on Episode 66, we warned you that Winter Was Coming…

Here’s the wild ride you’re in for…

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