Scouting Australia Podcast

The APS Round Table: Reviewing the Australian Property Market in 2023

Sammy Gordon is joined back in the studio by fan favourites Morgan, Jason, Luke, Liam and of course Jimmy "The Silver Dog" Ibrahim for the final episode of the year! The team are back to discuss the biggest things that happened in 2023 and our forecasts for the year ahead. Our brains trust deep dives into the year that was, and the year moving forward in the Australian property market. The APS All-Stars chat through the year in review, including the top 3 things that have impacted the economy over the last year, the trends in the building industry in 2023, a market and stock recap and the main themes we’ve heard during the year, plus a juicy Scouting Australia Podcast christmas present for you!School of Property is the ultimate education destination to master property investment, with a curriculum meticulously designed and crafted with both beginners and experts in mind. Whether you are a complete novice, or you’re ready to take things to the next level in your portfolio, this is the program for you! To find out more, head to www.schoolofproperty.com.au.If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy!
If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.au
Send us your questions to:
Instagram: @australianpropertyscout
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Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au
Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice.
Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369
 
Chapters:
(00:00) Welcome
(05:05) Luke Teeuwsen: The numbers
(07:55) Top 3 things that have impacted the economy
(15:55) Liam Correy: Building industry review
(25:02) Catch 22: labour shortage and red tape
(28:29) Granny flat updates
(40:43) Morgan Holmes: Market and stock recap
(45:17) Timing the market vs time in the market
(50:26) Importance of property maintenance: Effect on price point
(52:24) Jason Titus: Two main themes: interest rates and better deals
(57:54) Biggest losers v biggest winners 
(01:06:33) The Bull Shark: Median house price and rental crisis 
(01:14:18) Final Wrap: We are not theorists 
(01:18:52) Our Christmas present to you 

Q&A #11: Rising Markets, Investing Overseas and Prefab Grannies

Sam joins Jimmy in the studio to discuss our last big bank of questions sent in from throughout the year. This hot-seat style, snappy Q&A episode runs through a multitude of questions around investing overseas, when to know the point you should stop investing in a certain area and the pros and cons of prefab granny flats.School of Property is the ultimate education destination to master property investment, with a curriculum meticulously designed and crafted with both beginners and experts in mind. Whether you are a complete novice, or you’re ready to take things to the next level in your portfolio, this is the program for you! To find out more, head to www.schoolofproperty.com.au.If you loved this episode make sure you hit subscribe and please send it on to someone who would take some value. Make sure to give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy!If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.auSend us your questions to:
Instagram: @australianpropertyscout
Want to book a call with us:
Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au
Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice.
Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369
Chapters:
(00:00) Welcome
(01:09) Q1: Owner occupier on the GC: equity + next move
(05:36) Q2: How far can a rising market move before it’s too late to enter?
(07:43) Q3: Benefits of buying investment properties in a trust vs personal name
(11:21) Q4: What is your opinion on investing overseas?
(13:32) Q5: Would you ever install prefab granny flats on a property?
(17:10) Q6: How long should you rentvest for? And what goal should you set?
(22:17) Q7: What do you look for in an area for growth to invest in?
(27:42) Q8: Anon Smith: Is School of Property giving value to the people?
 

Sammy Gordon’s School of Property 🎓 The Ultimate Education Destination

It’s finally here… the HUGE announcement you’ve all been waiting for. Introducing… Sammy Gordon’s School of Property.Sammy Gordon’s School of Property helps new to the game or seasoned property investors create a strategic, bullet-proof and refined portfolio blueprint to succeed with current and cutting edge approaches working in the industry today.Sam joins Jimmy in the studio to break down exactly what is included, the curriculum outline and everything in between. It is the ultimate education destination to master property investment, with a curriculum meticulously designed and crafted with both beginners and experts in mind. Whether you are a complete novice, or you’re ready to take things to the next level in your portfolio, this is the program for you! To find out more, head to www.schoolofproperty.com.au.
If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy!If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.au
Send us your questions to:
Instagram: @australianpropertyscout
Want to book a call with us:
Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au
Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice.
Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369
Chapters:
(00:00) Welcome
(01:54) The Big Reveal
(05:15) Theory vs Experience
(09:54) Key question: What did you do before you started the business?
(13:30) Grow Your Knowledge Base
(14:30) Strategy Session on Steroids
(17:01) Think Bigger
(23:11) Course Outline
(27:18) The Trident Formula
(30:58) Finance Masterclass
(34:09) Structuring and Advanced Accounting
(36:31) Self Managed Super Funds
(42:29) Advanced Investor Strategies
(51:28) Real Deals – Sam’s Personal Portfolio
(54:22) Market Research
(55:48) ‘How To’ Module
(01:00:01) Bonus Content
(01:03:59) Scouting Australia Listener Bonus
(01:10:28) Final Words on a Silver Platter
 

How Long Do I Need to Rentvest Before I Can Buy My Primary Residence?

Reinvesting v's buying a primary residence: how long do I need invest in rental properties before I can buy my primary residence? We hear this incredibly common question both in our Discovery and Strategy calls, so why not jump in and unpack this popular debate for many Australians at all stages of their investment journey. Find out if you’re starting from scratch whether you should invest or purchase a primary residence first (hint: invest), the exact strategy, time frames and the step-by-step process to get you into your dream family home with an investment portfolio creating passive income that could pay for the mortgage. We have our resident fan favourite and APS Senior Buyers Agent Jason Titus, joining Sam and Jimmy back in the studio to discuss and dissect this topic. If you loved this episode please hit the subscribe button and send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.au Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369 (00:00) Welcome (02:26) When does the primary residence come in? (04:44) Jase’s investing journey  (07:42) What is the real reason for wanting a primary residence? (09:07) Is rent money, dead money? (15:53) I want to my own home because I’m sick of moving rentals (16:56) What are the indicators that show you’re not ready to buy a primary residence? (20:38) How long do you need to work to reach your goals?  (24:02) What do you NEED to buy to reach your goals? (28:18) So, how long should you rentvest for? (32:53) You can never go back and get growth (35:13) It doesn't matter where you’re starting from (38:58) Control where you want to be - be intentional (42:17) If you don’t know how, engage someone to guide you (44:52) Property is a long term game  (49:02) You can’t run faster than a ball  (52:16) What does year 7+ look like post primary residence? (57:44) You should always be thinking at least 1 property ahead

Superboom 💣 The Perfect Storm is coming for the Australian Property Market

Off the back of our hugely popular APS Round Table episode, we had lots of questions sent in asking us to explain in a little bit more detail the current landscape of the Australian housing market, and the impact that immigration is having on the housing shortage. We have our resident fan favourite and APS Strategist Luke Teeuwsen, joining Sam and Jimmy back in the studio to discuss and dissect the current environment which is turning out to be, the perfect storm for an upcoming SUPERBOOM 💣 Find out how you can get ahead of this housing superboom, why now is such an exciting time for investors and what you should look to include in your property portfolio over the coming years. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this one. If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.au If you're loving the ep please share to someone who could take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.au Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369 Chapters: (00:00) Welcome (03:01) Are we saying we should cut immigration? (05:39) The effects of a surging population (07:24) Housing market prior to COVID (11:35) Luke’s numbers - Population Growth (14:10) WWTBSD - What would the bull shark do? (18:00) Are we walking into a superboom? (22:21) These are not normal market conditions (24:10) What if interest rates get cut? (27:48) Taking advantage of the upcoming years (30:08) Affordable housing schemes (35:21) What action should you be taking? (hint: don’t wait) (37:24) Look at your portfolio from a macro perspective (41:53) Fundamentals are always important: right property, right market and right price 

How this Aussie Battler from Logan Built His 5 Property Portfolio at 25 Years of Age!

This week we have a very special guest and one of Australian Property Scout's "Young Gun" clients Ethan Kelly. Ethan aka "The Aussie Battler from Logan", has an impressive 5 property portfolio at just 25 years of age.  From being a menace to society growing up, Ethan talks about the importance of setting himself up for the future and how he ‘accidentally’ became a property investor at the young age of 19. In this exciting episode we can learn a lot from Ethan’s grit, determination and winning mentality through investing and his thirst for continual accumulation. One thing is very clear, Ethan is passionate about continuing to grow and his future in investing is certainly exciting. If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.au Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au   Chapters: (00:00) Welcome (00:52) Introducing Ethan Kelly (01:22) 25 Year old with 5 Properties (03:28) Accidentally Becoming a Property Investor (05:59) Why Did You Decide to Invest? (07:24) The First Purchase (10:03): LVR: Risk Rating (15:44) The Process of the Second Purchase (21:36) Swapping Tactics - The Start of Investing (24:20) Signing with ANOTHER Buyers Agency  (26:36) The Numbers for the Second Purchase  (29:45) The Switch to APS (31:11) Third Purchase: The First APS Purchase Stats (36:48) The Next Phase: Purchase 4 (38:49) Purchase 5 (Investment Property 4) - 2 Months In and Up $40k in Equity (41:40) Portfolio Value of over 2 million (44:29): Advice for Young People Starting In Your Position (49:22) Ethan’s End Goal - Keep Me Moving (51:26) Any Tips for Aspiring Investors?   Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

Understanding Investor Behaviours w/ ”Magic Mike” Mortlock

Back for round 2, we have the very special “Magic Mike” Mortlock in the studio to run through his impressive data set on understanding investor behaviours. The depth and breadth of the data that Mike and his team at MCG Quantity Surveyors collect means that Mike is truly the expert in this field, so who else would we get back on, other than our fan favourite Mike. Sam and Mike dissect the intriguing data ranging from how far people are investing from where they live, the effects COVID and beyond have had on locations that investors are purchasing, buyer activity in 2023 and so much more. You can’t find this investor behaviour data anywhere else. If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.au   Chapters: (00:00) Welcome (00:52) What Are The Biggest Observations Mike Has Seen? (04:45) How Far Do People Invest From Where They Live? (06:24) COVID caused Distance of Where People Live + Invest to Double (10:02) Why Distances Are Continually Increasing (11:41) WA Investment Numbers Up By 22.49% (14:18) QLD Land Tax Hit  (17:18) Affordability is Key When Looking At Investment Properties (19:09) Buyer Activity in 2023 (22:30) Migration Push and High Build Prices (24:47) New vs Established Properties  (27:12) Approval Process for Granny Flats in Vic to be Improved (31:34) Political Debate: Value of Investors   Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369  

Q&A #10 - Can you keep borrowing purely from cash flow + the “Bully Shark” uncaged

Sammy "The Bully Shark" Gordon and Jimmy "The Silver Dog aka Gandalf" Ibrahim are back to answer more of your hot property questions in this month's Q&A! From complex personal portfolio scenario questions, the ability to continue borrowing on passive rental income, to the feisty question of the notorious Anon Don and his baity questions designed to fire the 'Bully Shark Sammy' up, there is plenty to unpack. Our listener questions have been banking up quickly, so make sure you keep sending them in so the team can keep delivering and getting all your intricate investment questions answered. If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.au If you're loving the ep please share to someone who could take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.au](mailto:apsteam@australianproperty)   (00:00) Welcome (01:09) Question 1: Top Property Investment Strategy Resources  (08:04) Engage Someone and Leverage Their Expertise (09:38) Question 2: Should You Use All Available Usable Equity To Purchase? (12:01) The Process of Stripping Equity to Leverage Your Portfolio (17:01) Question 3: Negotiating on Building & Pest (19:23) Importance of Relationships While Negotiating (22:05) Question 4: Can You Continue To Borrow Purely from Cash Flow (25:55) Why Your Portfolio Stage and Strategy Matters (27:47) Question 5: Complex Personal Portfolio Advice  (34:09) 10-15 Years To Retirement - Action Steps (37:49) Risky SMSF Spruikers (43:07) What Can You Achieve in 15 Years? (45:12) Question 6: Are Property Investors Contributing to the Housing Crisis? (50:03) Spoiler: Property Investors Are Relieving the Housing Crisis   **Send us your questions to:** Instagram: @australianpropertyscout **Want to book a call with us:** Website: [https://australianpropertyscout.com.au](https://australianpropertyscout.com.a/) Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

Should you invest in a high interest rate environment?

Off the back of a huge run with interest rates over the last 18 months, a question asked regularly is "Should I wait for interest rates to come back down"? Or "should I invest in this high interest rate environment".      So the boys are back, and Sam and Jimmy are ready to unpack this regularly asked question of the Scouting Australia Podcast Team!   Chapters: (00:00) Welcome   (01:43) Pausing of Interest Rates   (06:40) How Do Higher Interest Rates Affect House Prices?   (10:02) Shifting in Market Stock Coming into Spring   (11:45) What are the Main Drivers That are Affecting Pricing?   (16:10) What Will Happen Once Interest Rates Pull Back?   (20:32) If You're Not Investing in Property, What Else Are You Doing?   (22:13) How to Prepare For Any Market Conditions   (25:06) Education and Experience is Key   (28:16) Play The Hand You're Dealt   (31:11) Moral of the Story: Ongoing Accumulation   (34:07) Don't Listen to Anyone, Who Hasn't Done What You Want to do   (36:40) $300k purchase vs $600k purchase   (43:32) Property Bug     If you're loving the ep please share to someone who could take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.au Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

Depreciation Masterclass w/ ”Magic Mike” Mortlock

In the studio today is our resident depreciation expert and all round good bloke "Magic Mike" Mortlock. Mike brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from over 20 years in the depreciation game. Deprecation! What is it, why should you care and should you invest in a "Depreciation Report" for your investment property? Mike is here to unpack what it's all about and to run through some scenarios to get your head around it all. If you're loving the ep please share to someone who could take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.au Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369