Scouting Australia Podcast

The Power of Off-Market Deals

Such a huge buzz word in the game of investing and buyers agents is "Off Market Deals".    Are they really that great though or is it a buzz word for buyers agents to hook in the unwary?   In this episode of the Scouting Australia Podcast, Sammy "The Bullshark" Gordon and Jimmy "The Silver Dog" Ibrahim are joined by two heavy hitters straight from the APS barracks! None other than Miss Morgan Holmes and Jason Titus, two of APS's very own senior buyers agents, on air to talk about off market deals.    Everything from: - Are they all they are stacked up to be? - What percentage of APS deals are off market? - How to discern if an off market property is actually a deal? - plus much, much more!   Tune in to get a deep insight into the way APS works and what they look for as a buyers agency!   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.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

Q&A #7

Today we're back in the shark cage with Sammy "The Bull Shark" Gordon and Jimmy "The Silver Dog" Ibrahim to ask all the questions you want answered about investing.  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.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

Why are stock levels so tight?!

In the shark cage this week the boys discuss property stock levels in Australia right now, which are currently at record low levels.    We ask all the hard questions and give some deep answers as the boys are joined once more by APS Senior Strategist and Property Economist Luke Teeuwsen to dissect the issue.    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.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

Shark Bites - EOFY Recap

It's been a wild start to 2023 and the full financial year saw some crazy things happen.    Tune in to this week's Shark Bites ep with Sammy Gordon as he picks through the ridiculous amount of data and info the team (Sammy, Jimmy, Luke and Morgan) dissected on the full length episode.    Listen in to make sure you didn't miss anything!  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.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  

End of Financial Year Wrap up

It has been a wild and wooly start to the year, and we're only 6 months into 2023! June 30 however marks the end of the financial year and Sammy "The Bull Shark" Gordon and Jimmy "The Silver Dog" Ibrahim are back in the studio and this time they've brought friends!   Here to unpack the ep in full are big Lukey Teeuwsen (APS Senior Strategist) and the lovely miss Morgan Holmes (APS Senior Buyers Agent and GM) to help unpack what's transpired over the past 12 months and dissect it all. Plus discuss what might be in store for the next 12 months.    It's been a crazy ride but there have been some epic wins and plenty to talk about!  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.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  

Shark Bites - Top Tips for Tax Time

We were a bit late to the party but Sammy has chopped down the full length ep into some consumable bite size pieces with all the key takeaways from this weeks "Top Tips for Tax Time" ep.    Listen in to make sure you didn't miss anything!  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.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

Top Tips for Tax Time

It's that time of year again folks! Sammy "The Bull Shark" Gordon and Jimmy "The Silver Dog" Ibrahim are back and this time live in the new studio!    They are here to help you get ready for tax time and maximise both your deductions and get you prepared to head into the new financial year.     Strap yourself in for some EOFY Tax Time gold.   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.a... Scouting Australia Podcast' is a production by 'Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd' with all ownership rights by Australian Property Scout. Privileged or confidential information may be contained in this communication. The content displayed on the website, podcast, and blog is the intellectual property of Australian Property Scout. You may not reuse, republish, or reprint such content without our written consent. We do not accept liability for any loss or damage in people's property portfolios and all advice given within this podcast is general advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 2023 6885 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

Shark Bites - When is it too late to invest?!

The full-length episode hit most of you pretty hard. So our Bull Shark teacher Sammy Gordon is here to deliver the biggest bites from that episode for you to take action on and learn from. Guys, if you got motivation from this episode to get out there and make an active change in your investing situation, perhaps others in your circle will too. Send this episode on, let's grow this community. Bite #1: Missed market cycles - [00:50] Bite #2: If you're in your 50's or 60's - [01:12] Bonus Bite: We all wish we had done Bite #3: You have no excuses - [01:55] Bite #4: Personal reflection from Sam - [02:08] Bonus Bite: Don't not, pull the trigger   Bite #5: Don't want to live frugally - [04:08] Bite #6: Retirement age options - [04:54] The Whole Bite - [06:27] 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

When Is It Too Late To Invest In Property

You're going to need a defibrillator for this episode folks cause this one hits close to home. This is a topic you'll take tremendous value from as the Bull Shark Sammy Gordon and Silver dog Jimmy Ibrahim tackle the agenda of whether it is ever “too late to invest”. Something that consciously affects us all regardless of our age bracket. If you’ve ever wondered if you’re too old to invest or have heard others talk about this, then you need to tune into this episode because the Bull Shark is going to share his food for thought and provide you with his case studies on how he'd do it if it was him. Intro's that stick - [00:14] Is it too late to invest - [01:00] -Don't wallow in doubt Draw a line in the sand - [04:41] -It's all rubbish Stories with Sam - [06:16] - Property is not a quick fix - Missed opportunities How soon do you want to retire? - [09:36] - What people at 50 can do - Asset-rich or cashflow Here's another case study - [11:58] Jimmy somehow remembers something Sam said - [14:20] Here's a little something you can tell your folks - [16:57] Youngens, take note of your super contributions - [18:31] Do you believe in Financial Planning? - [21:17] Be realistic with what you're chasing - [24:54] The strategy we adopt - [25:53] Fear & risk - [28:05] For the people who don't own PPOR scenario - [32:00] Sam's conservative approach - [35:00] Sam's aggressive unstoppable approach - [37:32] There is no golden ticket [39:09] Don't reinvent the wheel - [42:20] Don't talk yourself out of it - [45:28] 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

Q&A#6 - Interest Rate Hikes & The Drivers of Property Booms

Ladies and Gentlemen it's that time of the month again when the Bull Shark Sammy Gordon & the Silver Dog Jimmy Ibrahim answer your questions! And hooly dooley are we punctual today. You can learn a lot in this episode as we discuss the advancements of the most recent interest rate hikes along with some awesome in-depth case study questions on selling properties & power struggles. The recent interest rate hike - [01:36] What does this migration mean for Australia - [05:42] Stock levels are tight because - [08:14] Jimmy stealing the audience's questions - should I wait?- [09:27] Question 1 - Sean - You don't want a power struggle - [11:56] Question 2 - Thomas - Case study [14:55] Paint a picture - [20:58] Question 3 - Jeffy - Drivers of property price booms [22:01] Question 4 - Callum - Thow a bit of Burleigh in first & why have you only sold 2 properties - [26:27] Question 5 - Jack - Discounts for first-time clients - [31:22] Comment from Paul & Mandy - [33:28] 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