Scouting Australia Podcast

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

Cross Securitising vs Equity Release w/ Luke Teeuwsen

The boys are back and this time they have brought the big guns back into the studio once again, in the form of APS Strategist Luke Teeuwsen. A question we are regularly asked both in strategy sessions and in the Q&A's is Cross Securitising vs Equity Release. Brokers too often take the easy path of crossing an investors portfolio, we're here to unpack what you should be doing and the pitfalls surrounding either of these options. 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

The APS Round Table: Dissecting Australia’s no.1 location for price and population growth!

Welcome back to another episode listeners, and this time we have something a little out of the box for you!    We have not 1 or 2 guests, but instead today we have 4 guests joining Sam and Jimmy in the studio.    Regular APS favourites Luke, Morgan, Jason and Liam all join the boys in the studio today for our very first APS Round Table discussion!   Dissecting the current market, talking trends and specifically what has unfolded over the last quarter and what it means for you as an investor. Explained simply and with some standard Scouting Australia banter thrown in for good measure!   And the real question, did Jimmy bring anything of value to the episode? ... we'll let you be the judge.  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

Q&A #9 - Timing your exit and introducing Mr Anon John!

Sammy "The Bull Shark" Gordon and Jimmy "The SIlver Dog aka Gandalf" Ibrahim are back to answer more of your burning questions in this months Q&A! From personal property questions to the introduction of the new Anon John and his baity questions designed just to fire Sammy up, there is plenty to unpack. Your quality questions have been banking up listeners so make sure you keep sending them in so the team can keep delivering and getting you all your burning property questions answered. 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

Should you develop in this market?

Off the back of last weeks episode and answering a regularly asked question, Sammy "The Bull Shark" Gordon and Jimmy "The SIlver Dog" Ibrahim decided to unpack another commonly requested topic that would be sent in weekly as well -  should you develop in this market?! We have our resident build expert Mr Liam Correy back in the studio with his 10+ years of wisdom in the building game in Australia to join the conversation and add some building expertise and perspective to this conversation. From build cost blowouts to managing teams, doing your Due Diligence (DD) and liquidated damages, the team dissects all these items to answer your question on developing in this market. 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