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Join John Pidgeon — property investor, coach, buyers’ advocate and author — and Rachelle Kroon, mortgage broker, investor, and founder of Sphere Home Loans, as they dive into all things property. From buying your first home to building a portfolio, they share practical insights, expert advice, and real-world stories. With guests from every corner of the property space, John and Rachelle will help you take your next step with clarity and confidence.Formerly my millennial property. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

812 rising interest rates + is now the time to fix?

42 mins; March 31, 2026

811 a 10-year property case study on interest-only

25 mins; March 24, 2026

810 capital gains tax reform: proposed changes & who actually gets hit

43 mins; March 17, 2026

809 landlord mistakes, choosing a property manager & supporting DV survivors into rentals

44 mins; March 10, 2026

808 city unit vs regional house, buying IP without your partner, using equity, reno size + more

37 mins; March 03, 2026

807 being an ethical landlord, property strategy, upsize now or after kids & when to sell

38 mins; February 24, 2026

806 chatGPT advice, real investor returns & what drives capital growth with Luke Metcalfe

51 mins; February 17, 2026

805 our 2026 property predictions: interest rates, apartments, Brisbane & beyond

33 mins; February 10, 2026

804 investing in regional QLD: Sunshine Coast, Ipswich & where the next growth is

67 hours 46 mins; February 03, 2026

803 lending landscape: bank appetite, trust lending, self-employed, fixed vs variable + more with Joe Carroll

39 mins; January 27, 2026

802 from first home fail to 6 properties worth over $3m (Ryan's story)

53 mins; January 20, 2026

801 inside Australia’s real estate industry with Geoff Lucas (former CEO of McGrath and The Agency)

43 mins; January 13, 2026

this is property | property lending: redraw, valuations & bank changes

32 mins; January 06, 2026

this is property | property investing: location, equity & growth decisions

37 mins; December 30, 2025

750 from first home to five properties: Chris's investing journey

28 mins; December 23, 2025

749 investing in regional NSW: Tamworth, Orange & Dubbo

47 mins; December 16, 2025

748 APRA’s lending cap, major NSW & VIC zoning changes & the 2% shared equity scheme

43 mins; December 09, 2025

747 using a parental guarantee to get a better investment property at 23

20 mins; December 02, 2025

746 is it too late to buy? BA red flags, Victoria’s hot market + more

41 mins; November 25, 2025

745 backlash over boom bust episode, 90% no LMI lending, trust lending crackdown + more

46 mins; November 18, 2025

744 buying in the right location for capital growth with Luke Metcalfe

35 mins; November 11, 2025

743 turning home equity into your first investment (clarity call with John Pidgeon)

37 mins; November 04, 2025

742 how Meg built a 3-property portfolio worth $2.5M by 25

37 mins; October 28, 2025

741 partners who invest & manage money separately (David & Louise's story)

38 mins; October 21, 2025

740 using redraw to invest, 6-year CGT rule, repairs vs depreciation + more (Q&A with an accountant)

39 mins; October 14, 2025

739 the boom bust property cycle explained + where are we now?

52 mins; October 07, 2025

738 investing in regional VIC: Geelong, Bendigo & Shepparton

28 mins; September 30, 2025

bonus from FinCon: US vs Aussie property, 30 year fixed rates, rent to buy, taxes + more

24 mins; September 28, 2025

737 funding renovations, using equity to buy a 2nd IP, split loans, valuations + more

36 mins; September 23, 2025

736 public school catchments, property premiums & if they’re worth it

38 mins; September 16, 2025

735 First Home Guarantee fast-tracked, FOMO traps & buyer’s agent risks

32 mins; September 09, 2025

734 understanding the role of a seller’s agent with Veronica Morgan

26 mins; September 02, 2025

733 property structures explained: trusts, companies & super funds

50 mins; August 26, 2025

732 Alyce bought her third property by 28

21 mins; August 19, 2025

731 type vs location, sell or rent Brissy unit, mortgage or invest, servicing multiple loans + more

43 mins; August 12, 2025

730 love, property and prenups/BFAs (a chat with a family lawyer)

48 mins; August 05, 2025

729 flipping houses in the USA with Brandon Rickman (how it works, risks, financing + more)

54 mins; July 29, 2025

728 state-by-state tenancy law changes, rent caps, eviction rules + more

51 mins; July 22, 2025

727 where to invest for under $700k, when to sell, buying in Melbourne, using 100% equity + more

39 mins; July 15, 2025

726 building a $3m property portfolio in 4 years (Eloise & Liam's story)

46 mins; July 08, 2025

725 building a new home: what you need to know

32 mins; July 01, 2025

724 getting your partner on board with your financial journey

31 mins; June 24, 2025

723 interest rate reduction: what now for borrowers, buyers and the property market

34 mins; June 17, 2025

722 top tax tips for property investors (with an accountant)

39 mins; June 10, 2025

721 help! my property holding costs are hurting

36 mins; June 03, 2025

720 buying your first investment property (Q&A)

41 mins; May 27, 2025

719 election done, what’s next for property?

36 mins; May 20, 2025

718 upsizing & bridging loans: are they worth it??

39 mins; May 13, 2025

717 Q&A (sibling guarantee, type vs location, choosing the right street) + new host announcement!

33 mins; May 06, 2025

716 parental guarantee, 2 builds and a pivot to buy the dream home (case study)

32 mins; April 22, 2025

715 building a portfolio, duplexes & commercial property (Rachelle Kroon's story)

39 mins; April 15, 2025

714 Emily's biggest lessons about property (+ A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT)

34 mins; April 08, 2025

713 buy now or wait? choosing between a stepping stone or your dream home

32 mins; April 01, 2025

712 buying your next property, BA fees, are removalists worth it? + more

33 mins; March 25, 2025

711 getting your finance strategy right + two first home buyer case studies

38 mins; March 18, 2025

710 renovating for profit: where to spend and where to save

37 mins; March 11, 2025

709 property market update: auctions, interest rates and buyer trends

33 mins; March 04, 2025

708 what the rate cut means for buyers & investors + potential help debt changes

33 mins; February 25, 2025

707 property buying gone wrong + property coach red flags (Adam's story)

43 mins; February 18, 2025

706 buying property? don’t make these 6 common mistakes

27 mins; February 11, 2025

705 selling property? new ATO rule, upsizing trade-offs, insurance price hikes + more

39 mins; February 04, 2025

704 buying in bushfires and flood zones - should you be concerned?

28 mins; January 28, 2025

703 offset vs extra repayments, eco-friendly renovations, house vs townhouse + more

35 mins; January 21, 2025

702 investing in commercial property: risks, tips, and strategies

34 mins; January 14, 2025

701 increasing borrowing capacity, using equity vs cash, LMI waivers + more

40 mins; January 07, 2025

best of 2024: location is everything (fact or fiction?) + tips for finding a good location

32 mins; December 31, 2024

best of 2024: should I buy an investment or owner occupier first?

33 mins; December 24, 2024

649 real scenarios: first home buyer, using equity for investment & upsizing into dream home

35 mins; December 17, 2024

648 tips for landlords from a property manager

32 mins; December 10, 2024

647 timing the market, 2025 property outlook, buying a property in probate + more

35 mins; December 03, 2024

646 negative gearing: will removing it help the housing crisis?

27 mins; November 26, 2024

645 styling your home to sell, investment loans, commercial property, houses vs units + more

42 mins; November 19, 2024

644 buying my first home or investment property (clarity call with Tayla)

38 mins; November 12, 2024

643 building & pest inspections: what buyers need to know

38 mins; November 05, 2024

642 building our dream home (John interview's his wife, Amy)

43 mins; October 29, 2024

641 negotiating your next investment property

35 mins; October 22, 2024

640 the roadmap to buying a home

33 mins; October 15, 2024

639 Perth property: are prices still on the rise?

35 mins; October 08, 2024

638 buying new PPOR before selling the first, pre-approval before income drop, joint ventures & tax + more

35 mins; October 01, 2024

637 use equity from first home to invest or sell and upsize?

30 mins; September 24, 2024

636 upsizing, partner owns a PPOR, building & pest for strata, positive gearing + more

33 mins; September 17, 2024

635 property market & lending update, discretionary trusts and reverse mortgages

36 mins; September 10, 2024

634 selling & upsizing, housing affordability, moving interstate with young kids + more

38 mins; September 03, 2024

633 how Steph increased the value of her first home from $640k to $730k in 4 months

36 mins; August 27, 2024

632 all you need to know about depreciation

34 mins; August 20, 2024

631 home ownership, economy & recession, negative gearing + more with Mark Bouris

44 mins; August 13, 2024

630 housing market update

34 mins; August 06, 2024

629 tax deductions, buying direct from owner, making a low offer, is $100k enough to buy + more

28 mins; July 30, 2024

628 reimagining the Great Aussie Dream

26 mins; July 23, 2024

627 big reasons to consider a tiny home

33 mins; July 16, 2024

626 John & Emily debate: invest in regional house or city unit?

31 mins; July 09, 2024

625 becoming a rentvester in 2024

34 mins; July 02, 2024

624 lending landscape, interest rates, FHSS, buying property in a trust, BFAs + more (mortgage broker Q&A)

36 mins; June 25, 2024

623 common first home buyer mistakes to avoid

33 mins; June 18, 2024

622 location is everything (fact or fiction?) + tips for finding a good location

33 mins; June 11, 2024

621 are buyers advocates worth their fee?

40 mins; June 04, 2024

620 my property story: building a portfolio of 8 properties in 13 years

45 mins; May 28, 2024

619 how to buy your dream home (live recording)

38 mins; May 21, 2024

618 how property has changed over the last 35 years

34 mins; May 14, 2024

617 termites, granny flats, upsizing your home, drawing equity + more

35 mins; May 07, 2024

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