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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.


Formerly my millennial property.

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John Pidgeon & Rachelle Kroon
Economics Personal Finance
Episodes
  • 815 buying property in your SMSF: setup, tax benefits, key rules & common pitfalls
    Apr 21 2026

    In today's episode, Leah Hall from Lift Accounting is back on the show to help unpack all things property & self-managed super funds (SMSF). Rachelle and Leah chat about:


    👉🏼 what is an SMSF and how does it work?

    👉🏽 how does SMSF differ from an industry super fund

    👉🏾 why buy property in super?

    👉🏿 what's required to start an SMSF

    👉🏻 who shouldn’t setup an SMSF

    👉 how to actually buy a property in your super

    👉🏼 property rules within SMSF

    👉🏽 business owner purchasing their business premises in SMSF

    👉🏾 the tax-free benefit in retirement

    👉🏼 common mistakes to avoid when buying property in SMSF


    Leah's website: https://liftaccounting.au/


    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/


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    45 mins
  • 814 Mitch has 3 properties & no borrowing power, what to focus on next? (clarity call with John Pidgeon)
    Apr 14 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


    This episode was originally recorded for the money money money show. In this live clarity call, John Pidgeon chats with Mitch who is feeling stuck and unsure on how to move his property portfolio forward. They unpack:


    👉🏼 Mitch’s roadblock

    👉🏽 his businesses

    👉🏿 long term lifestyle, property and business goals

    👉 cashflow and expense management

    👉🏻 the lending reality as a new business owner

    👉🏾 clarifying focus & building income first, then investing

    👉🏼 Mitch's property portfolio

    👉🏿 John's 4 pillars of wealth creation

    👉 action steps


    Interested in a clarity call with John? Book here: https://www.solverewealth.com.au/clarity-call-with-john-pidgeon/


    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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    53 mins
  • 813 this investor built huge equity with 3 properties over 10 years
    Apr 7 2026

    What happens when someone takes action, keeps it simple and sticks with property for the long game? In this episode, John shares the real story of a client and friend who built around $1.3 million in equity across three investment properties in under a decade without chasing flashy strategies or taking wild risks. They unpack:


    👉🏼 the client's initial starting point

    👉🏽 the first investment in Brisbane in 2016

    👉🏾 the second investment on the Gold coast in 2018

    👉🏿 the third investment in Bendigo in 2019

    👉🏻 financial position then vs now

    👉 their total cash contribution across the portfolio

    👉🏼 what's next for the client

    👉🏽 key takeaways for listeners


    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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    34 mins
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