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

By The Property Couch January 8, 2019 in Podcast, Real life stories

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Folks, our Summer Series continues with ANOTHER ripper guest! And not only is today’s guest a very special TPC listener (!!) but also…. he is a REAL LIFE INVESTOR!

But there’s a problem…

John Hartill has learnt a lot of things the hard way. Unfortunately, he made mistakes along the way that, if we’re being completely honest, have cost him a small fortune. Over his property investment journey (expanding a couple of decades now) John has been spruiked to, sold to and, sadly, bought really bad properties.

The fact is… He’s tried every property investment strategy under the sun — buying house and land packages, developing property, renovating, investing in positively geared property — you name it folks!

And as a result, John’s had to learn the true cost of holding property and what’s at stake if you get your advice for free, buy Off the Plan or jump in without the correct education to support you.

And he’s here to share his personal story so that YOU can avoid making the same mistakes.

Here’s the gold…

How did John get into property in the first place?
What was the first mistake he made?
And how much is that property worth now?
What interest was John paying on his loan for his first property?
How was his cash flow management affected?
Could he continue investing while also being self-employed?
Why is location so important in investing in property?
What were the costs of selling property?
What were to costs of holding onto poor performing property?
What Spruiker tactics were used on John?
What would John do differently?
How is his portfolio performing now?
Is he using the Money SMARTS system?
When does he want to retire?
In all likelihood, was John’s profit a real one or a “paper profit”? Why?
What were the other property investment mistakes John made?
How can you fix bad property investment decisions?
Why isn’t free advice a good idea??

Missed our earlier episodes in The Summer Series?

P.S. Don’t forget,

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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.
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Your Binge Guide to the Foundations of Property, Finance and Money Management

By The Property Couch November 29, 2018 in Free Resources

It’s FINALLY here! Now we know that it’s getting harder and harder to catch up to all our episodes. That is why we’ve prepared this Cheatsheet to our First 20 Episodes of the podcast because these episodes are all about the foundation of property, finance and money management. In other words, it’s alright if you skip some of the podcast but not these ones! 🙂

So what are you waiting for? Fill in the form below and we’ll email it to you right away.

What to expect in this 90-pages long Cheatsheet?

The Foundational Knowledge in each of the First 20 Episodes
The Absolute GOLD that you should not miss out on!
Short snippets of quotes from Bryce and Ben that makes all the difference
Links to all the Free Resources that they mention in those episodes
Additional bonuses that will help you in understanding the Fundamentals more!
And of course… Charts and graphs that you can’t find on the podcast!

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Achieving your Great Australian Dream on Weekend Property, Today Show!

By The Property Couch October 22, 2018 in Free Resources

This time on the Today’s Show, Weekend Property, Bryce and Ben chat with Peter Stefanovic and Deborah Knight on suburbs

Hope you enjoy this segment! If you’d like to learn more about affordability and achieving your Great Australian Dream, here are some helpful episodes! >>

And there are heaps of other free resources on our website. We update them every week so make sure you check them out before you go. 🙂

Any questions or suggestions for new topics? Just send them in to info@thepropertycouch.com.au or fill in the form below and we’ll chat about it at our future Q&A episodes.

Episode 180 | Building A Portfolio in a Changing Market – LIVE Q & A in Melbourne

By The Property Couch July 12, 2018 in Podcast, Q&A

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The Australian property market collapsing. Housing market under the pump. Melbourne’s property downfall. House sales hit new low…

… folks, with headlines like these, we may as well call it a day, bid you farewell in a foreign language like old times, and exchange the ol’ investor returns for an earlier-than-planned retirement!

Wait, why would we say such a thing?

Well, you might’ve noticed — the market’s corrected and it’s making a LOT of folks out there nervous! And why shouldn’t it?

You don’t want to fork out the big bucks (probably the most you’ve ever spent) on a property that’s going to end in little-to-no return come market crash, right? Not to mention, you don’t want this said “investment” to wind up in an economic tsunami, which by the way, WILL happen when life follows the fate of a catchy news headline.

So… is that what’s really what’s happening here? Is the market seriously “bottoming out”… because, as far as we see it folks, we’re sitting pretty happy where we are!

BUT for the record folks, there ARE things you need to keep in mind come a market correction (whether you’re a current investor or just getting started)… so, what do you need to know?

We shared all of the exclusive hacks and current market news in our Melbourne LIVE Podcast last week… and we’re bringing the love to you right now!

Before we get into what you can expect out of today’s show, just a few quick shout-outs…

Are you coming to see us at the Melbourne Property Buyer’s Expo??

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Yep, if you want to learn heaps more about property investing, meet us and leave your wallet at home (in other words: spend ZERO money)… you should come and see us at the Melbourne Property Buyers Expo!

Saturday, 12:30 PM – Ben on How to achieve financial peace with five properties or less!
Saturday, 2:30 PM – The Property Couch with Greville Prabst, Executive Chairman of WBP Property Group and Judge on Nine Network’s The Block.
Sunday, 10:00 AM – Special Length Masterclass – Ben and Bryce with Special Guest to talk about Buying your First Home / Investment Property
Sunday, 12:30 PM – Bryce on 7 Ways to Build a Property Portfolio in a Changing Market
>> Learn more about each of the session here!

And…

Property Investors Council of Australia (PICA) is COMING TO YOU. Well, provided you live in Melbourne or Sydney! Meet and Greet includes a Q&A Session followed by a brief networking session. And old mate (and Chair of PICA) Ben Kingsley will be hosting!

Meet and Greet Sydney
Thursday 12 July 6:45PM – 8:30PM
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Meet and Greet Melbourne
Thursday 19 July 6:00PM – 8:00PM
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BACK TO TODAY’S SHOW… What’s behind the headlines??

Why should you be concerned about changes to negative gearing?
Is the Melbourne property market about to “collapse”?
Which suburbs in Melbourne are looking to be “overcooked”?
The East verse The West debate — which one is the investment-grade suburb?
How can you be more socially responsible when you invest in property?
What’s the property market outlook moving forward?
What dictates property prices, and how can you hunt this out?
Should you stay in a property that’s under-performing?
What do WE look for in an investment-grade asset?
What’s happening with the slowing of the market?
Why is close to the CBD often a good idea?
Should you feel uncertain about the property market?
How do you find capital growth?
What’s happening in the Inner West?
What are the fundamentals you need to keep coming back to?

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

Folks, our Summer Series continues with ANOTHER ripper guest! And not only is today’s guest a very special TPC listener (!!) but also…. he is a REAL LIFE INVESTOR!

Here’s the gold…

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…

Your Binge Guide to the Foundations of Property, Finance and Money Management

What to expect in this 90-pages long Cheatsheet?

Achieving your Great Australian Dream on Weekend Property, Today Show!

Episode 180 | Building A Portfolio in a Changing Market – LIVE Q & A in Melbourne

Are you coming to see us at the Melbourne Property Buyer’s Expo??

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