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this is property

By: John Pidgeon & Rachelle Kroon
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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.


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John Pidgeon & Rachelle Kroon
Economics Personal Finance
Episodes
  • 825 the truth about Airbnb as a property strategy
    Jun 30 2026

    Rachelle's book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property: https://amzn.to/4svhyoH

    John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future: https://amzn.to/45l7n9M


    Is your property Airbnb-worthy? John Pidgeon is joined by Sally Broad, co-founder of Airready, a short-term holiday rental management company based on Victoria's Surf Coast. They talk about:


    👉🏼 why Sally started the business

    👉🏽 how do you know if your property is Airbnb-ready?

    👉🏾 what impacts vacancy rates?

    👉🏿 how Sally scaled the business

    👉🏻 navigating local council

    👉 can any property become suitable for short stay holiday rental?

    👉🏼 Airready's fee structure

    👉🏽 the investor misconception about using an Airbnb property strategy

    👉🏾 where is the short-stay market heading?


    this is property is proudly brought to you by:

    Solvere Wealth: https://www.solverewealth.com.au

    Sphere Home Loans: https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au


    Join our Facebook community, Australian Property Chat: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2324273761134945/


    We're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisproperty

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    46 mins
  • 824 buying your first investment property with Glen James
    Jun 23 2026

    Rachelle's & Glen's book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property: https://amzn.to/4svhyoH

    John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future: https://amzn.to/45l7n9M


    This episode is for anyone considering buying their first property as an investment rather than a place to live, or if you already own your own home. Rachelle is joined by Glen James, host of money money money and co-author of their book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property available now. Rachelle & Glen chat about:


    👉🏼 when's the right time to buy an investment?

    👉🏽 is it still a good idea since the 2026 Federal Budget announced changes?

    👉🏾 where to buy

    👉🏿 performance growth

    👉🏽 negative gearing changes and managing losses

    👉🏻what to consider before buying a new build

    👉 managing the emotional and practical risks

    👉🏼 budgeting for costs - deposit, ongoing & maintenance

    👉🏽 interest only or principle & interest?

    👉🏾 using a buyer's agent - is it for you?

    👉🏿 selecting good tenants

    👉🏻 the very real disadvantage for solo buyers in this property climate


    this is property is proudly brought to you by:

    Solvere Wealth: https://www.solverewealth.com.au

    Sphere Home Loans: https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au


    Join our Facebook community, Australian Property Chat: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2324273761134945/



    We're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisproperty

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • 823 buying your first home to live in with Glen James
    Jun 16 2026

    Rachelle & Glen's book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property: https://amzn.to/4svhyoH


    In this deep dive for first home buyers, Rachelle and Glen James from money money money unpack their new book The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property, walking through the full property buying process step by step. They talk about:


    👉🏼 before you start looking

    👉🏽 property research

    👉🏾 making an offer & negotiating

    👉🏿 putting down a deposit and the cooling off period

    👉🏻 contracts & finance clauses

    👉 building & pest inspections

    👉🏼 the unconditional exchange

    👉🏽 pre-settlement inspection

    👉🏾 preparing for settlement day delays

    👉🏿 navigating the emotions of buying

    👉🏻 Govt schemes and incentives

    👉 does off market = red flag?


    this is property is proudly brought to you by:

    Solvere Wealth: https://www.solverewealth.com.au

    Sphere Home Loans: https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au


    Join our Facebook community, Australian Property Chat: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2324273761134945/


    We're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisproperty

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
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