717 Q&A (sibling guarantee, type vs location, choosing the right street) + new host announcement!
Today, John officially welcomes mortgage broker Rachelle Kroon as a permanent host on this is property! She's the founder of Sphere Home Loans and has been a familiar voice on the show over the years, so if you guessed it might be her, nice work! She knows her stuff and fits right in. To kick things off, John and Rach dive into a Q&A covering:👉🏻 sibling or friend guarantees - are they even possible?👉🏼 location or property type - which is better?👉🏽 what makes a ‘good’ street when buying property?👉🏾 are there any legal issues around parental guarantees?👉🏿 I'm 52, should I use equity to invest in property or my super?👉 choosing the right tradies for the job👉🏼 how do I know if I should buy a forever home or stepping stone?Need clarity on your property situation? Book a clarity call with John Pidgeon: https://www.solverewealth.com.auNeed a mortgage broker? Check out Sphere Home Loans: https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au/We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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716 parental guarantee, 2 builds and a pivot to buy the dream home (case study)
In today’s episode Rach from Sphere Home Loans returns to share a real client case study about Nicole, a young woman who started her property journey solo and made some smart early moves. With the help of a parental guarantee, Nicole built a two property portfolio before meeting her partner. But when it came time to buy their dream home together, things got complicated.Need clarity on your property situation? Book a clarity call with John Pidgeon: https://www.solverewealth.com.auWe hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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715 building a portfolio, duplexes & commercial property (Rachelle Kroon's story)
In today’s episode, Rach Kroon from Sphere Home Loans joins John on the pod to share her personal property journey. From getting into the market at a young age to building a diverse portfolio with duplexes, rentvesting, parental guarantees and commercial property in super, Rach shares the strategies, mindset shifts and money lessons she learned along the way.Need clarity on your property situation? Book a clarity call with John Pidgeon: https://www.solverewealth.com.auWe hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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714 Emily's biggest lessons about property (+ A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT)
Emily shares the five biggest lessons she’s learned about property, the industry, and herself + a BIG announcement.We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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713 buy now or wait? choosing between a stepping stone or your dream home
In this episode John and Emily unpack one of the biggest property questions: should you stretch for your dream home now, or take the stepping stone approach? They explore how borrowing power, lifestyle goals, location, and long-term thinking all play a role in making the right call for your first purchase. The ep touches on:👉🏾 weighing up lifestyle vs long-term capital growth👉🏿 understanding how fast you might outgrow a stepping stone👉🏻 checking out your true borrowing comfort zone, not just your limit👉 renting or trialing the area before committing to buy👉🏼 getting clear on your goals (especially if buying with a partner)Need clarity on your property situation? Book a clarity call with John hereNeed a property professional in your corner? Check out how Emily and John can help 👇Emily's website: https://wallaceadvocates.com.au/John's website: https://www.solverewealth.com.au/We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.