Episodes
This week, Sam and Jimmy are joined in the studio by APS Portfolio Strategist Luke Teeuwen and senior buyers agent Jason Titus for an in-depth discussion on rentvesting and it's impact on building an investment property portfolio.Together, they break down what rentvesting truly means, why all four of them use this strategy, and the key factors to consider before buying a primary place of residence (PPOR). They cover the many benefits rentvesting offers — from improving your borrowing power...
Published 11/03/24
Welcome back to the APS News Bulletin, your source for the latest updates and insights from the Australian property market. Join Sammy Gordon, as he breaks down this week's most pressing updates and announcements along with his expert analysis to keep you informed and on top of news.
In this week's episode, Sammy reports and discusses whether this surprisingly affordable capital city is poised for growth??
Final tickets are available to the Australian Property Scout Summit on Sunday,...
Published 10/31/24
In this week's episode, Sam Gordon is joined by co-host Jimmy Ibrahim and APS strategist Luke Teeuwsen for a deep dive into whether investors should let government policy dictate their property investment strategy. From banking shifts to proposed tax changes, the team explores how to stay informed about policy shifts without letting them derail your portfolio and investing decisions.
They break down the crucial difference between proposed and implemented changes, emphasising why sticking to...
Published 10/27/24
Welcome back to the APS News Bulletin, your source for the latest updates and insights from the Australian property market. Join Sammy Gordon, as he breaks down this week's most pressing updates and announcements along with his expert analysis to keep you informed and on top of news.
In this week's episode, Sammy reports and discusses:
Rent Cap Decision Made for QLD
35% of Home Loans Now for Which Surprising Segment of the Market
Strictly limited tickets are available to the Australian...
Published 10/23/24
Sam Gordon and Jimmy Ibrahim sit down this week with Bailey, an inspirational 25 year old that has grinded hard over the past 12 months to purchase 3 investment properties, creating $480k in equity starting with a $60k deposit. Bailey started as a labourer at 17 and spent years working hard in construction; and like many young people blowing money on fun — like jet skis, partying and drinking. But with no clear financial goal in mind, Bailey was on the path many young Australians find...
Published 10/20/24
Welcome back to the APS News Bulletin, your source for the latest updates and insights from the Australian property market. Join Sammy Gordon, as he breaks down this week's most pressing updates and announcements along with his expert analysis to keep you informed and on top of news.
In this week's episode, Sammy reports and discusses:
Crazy Housing Market Stat Revealed
Unpacking the September Quarter Data
Strictly limited tickets are available to the Australian Property Scout Summit...
Published 10/17/24
Back by popular demand we have our 2nd episode in the myth-busting series! Sam and Jimmy are joined in the studio by APS seniors buyers agent Jason Titus and APS Strategists Naaman Ward and Luke Teeuwsen. This week, they’re diving deep into the question: Can you still build a massive property portfolio in today’s market? With our panel’s diverse range of portfolios built over different timeframes, they’re more than ready to break down this topic and separate fact from fiction.If you haven’t...
Published 10/13/24
Welcome back to the APS News Bulletin, your source for the latest updates and insights from the Australian property market. Join Sammy Gordon, as he breaks down this week's most pressing updates and announcements along with his expert analysis to keep you informed and on top of news.
In this week's episode, Sammy reports and discusses:
Is the End of the Rental Boom in Sight?
1 in 3 Borrowers Needing Multiple Pre-Approvals
Strictly limited tickets are available to the Australian Property...
Published 10/09/24
In this week’s juicy episode, Sam Gordon is joined by his co-host Jimmy Ibrahim to breakdown and dive into the specifics and details of School of Property Bootcamp and The APS Summit held on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th November. The boys discuss the breakdown of the sessions across the weekend along with exactly what you can expect; including mentoring client updates, off-the-cuff strategy sessions, SMSF unleashed and valuing like a pro with our APS valuer.
Apart from the obvious value in...
Published 10/06/24
Welcome back to the APS News Bulletin, your source for the latest updates and insights from the Australian property market. Join Sammy Gordon, as he breaks down this week's most pressing updates and announcements along with his expert analysis to keep you informed and on top of news.
In this week's episode, Sammy reports and discusses:
URGENT UPDATE: Will Scrapping Negative Gearing Kill the Housing Market?!
Strictly limited tickets are available to the Australian Property Scout Summit on...
Published 10/02/24
In this much-anticipated episode, Sam Gordon and Jimmy Ibrahim sit down with APS’ senior buyers agents Morgan Holmes and Jason Titus to deep dive into the reasons why you should or shouldn’t use a buyers agent. One of the most important caveats in this discussion is the difference in the caliber of buyers agents in the market today.They explore the principles that drive successful buyer-agent relationships, the importance of proven track records, and the deep market insights that only come...
Published 09/29/24
Welcome back to the APS News Bulletin, your source for the latest updates and insights from the Australian property market. Join Sammy Gordon and Tim Lawless, Head of Research at CoreLogic, as they break down the latest Interest Rate Announcement. Strictly limited tickets are available to the Australian Property Scout Summit on Sunday, November 17th at The Star in Sydney. You will leave with actionable steps, expert inspiration and direction to level up your property investing game, along...
Published 09/24/24
This week’s episode is an interesting one. Sam, Jimmy and Luke are joined in the studio by the infamous Anon Don from the Anon Society. All the way from Loftus NSW, Anon is here to personally ask the questions from his community and maybe rile up the boys a little while he’s at it. Tune in to hear key opportunities presenting themselves in the current market, the biggest mistake we see as people scale their portfolio and what to keep in mind if you’re investing with others.Strictly limited...
Published 09/22/24
Welcome back to the APS News Bulletin, your source for the latest updates and insights from the Australian property market. Join Sammy Gordon, as he breaks down this week's most pressing updates and announcements along with his expert analysis to keep you informed and on top of news.
In this week's episode, Sammy reports and discusses:
4 Interest Rate Cuts Predicted in the Next 12 Months
Arrears Jump with NAB Customers
Strictly limited tickets are available to the Australian Property...
Published 09/18/24
Sam Gordon is in the studio this week to break down the largest portfolio investor story to date. Australian Property Scout clients Kuz and V join Sam to dissect and share their incredibly impressive story, both starting from humble beginnings and grinding to purchase their first investment properties separately before joining forces. This story truly shows how grit and determination, education and sharing a joint passion can propell you to achieving incredible things. Kuz and V are so...
Published 09/15/24
Welcome back to the APS News Bulletin, your source for the latest updates and insights from the Australian property market. Join Sammy Gordon, as he breaks down this week's most pressing updates and announcements along with his expert analysis to keep you informed and on top of news.
In this week's episode, Sammy reports and discusses:
Foreign Demand for Aussie Property Running Hot
South Australia selects five-firm consortium to finish ‘largest infrastructure project’
Strictly limited...
Published 09/11/24
In this week’s episode, Sam Gordon is joined back in the studio by fan favourites' Jason Titus, APS Economist and Strategist Lukey Teeuwsen along with Jimmy "The Silver Dog" Ibrahim for the inaugural episode in the mythbusting series. First up, the boys are discussing “The Property Bubble”, whether this has any merit in the Australian property market and the impacts APRA, infrastructure, migration and market growth have here.If you haven’t listened yet, you can find Ella’s incredible investor...
Published 09/08/24
Welcome back to the APS News Bulletin, your source for the latest updates and insights from the Australian property market. Join Sammy Gordon and Liam Correy, as they break down this week's most pressing updates and announcements along with his expert analysis to keep you informed and on top of news.
In this week's episode, Sammy and Liam discuss:
Review to hammer out apprenticeship problem
Building industry faces labour shortages and drops in apprenticeships
Nimbys v Yimbys: the affluent...
Published 09/04/24
Sam Gordon is joined in the studio by his co-host Jimmy Ibrahim and this week’s special guest, Brendan Geoghegan. Brendan began his property journey at the young age of 19, purchasing his first property with his wife. With a background as a carpenter and later working in an educational role for a property developer, Brendan’s knowledge and exposure to developments and subdivisions grew inspiring them to take the plunge into property development. Tune in to discover how this experienced block...
Published 09/01/24
Welcome back to the APS News Bulletin, your source for the latest updates and insights from the Australian property market. Join Sammy Gordon, as he breaks down this week's most pressing updates and announcements along with his expert analysis to keep you informed and on top of news.
In this week's episode, Sammy reports and discusses:
5 factors to consider before refinancing a mortgage
‘Risks elevated’: APRA holds banks’ mortgage rate buffer at 3pc
Last bank standing: CBA clings to...
Published 08/28/24
Sam Gordon welcomes into the studio this week, fan favourite Jason Titus along with his co-host Jimmy Ibrahim to discuss whether you should use a guarantor loan. Jason explains his own experience with using a guarantor loan, the pros and cons, along with how this can be approached and spoken about with someone that may be able to provide this for you. Tune in to understand what a guarantor loan is, become more educated and informed to start the conversation if this is something that could be...
Published 08/25/24
Welcome back to the APS News Bulletin, your source for the latest updates and insights from the Australian property market. Join Sammy Gordon and Mike Mortlock, as they break down whether NOW is the time to enter the Melbourne property market.
If you'd like to find out more information on Mike's research, you can find it here: https://www.mcgqs.com.au/research/
Strictly limited tickets are available to the Australian Property Scout Summit on Sunday, November 17th at The Star in Sydney. You...
Published 08/21/24
Sam Gordon is joined in the studio for this week's investor episode by Australian Property Scout client, Ella. Ella has built a staggering $800k in equity, from a property portfolio with a huge total value of $2.4m having only put in around $85k of her own cash. This impressive 24 year old is the definition of perseverance and grit, having overcome and taken on multiple hurdles along her journey. If you're wanting to start investing, or are looking for some motivation to keep pushing towards...
Published 08/18/24
Welcome back to the APS News Bulletin, your source for the latest updates and insights from the Australian property market. Join Sammy Gordon, as he breaks down this week's most pressing updates and announcements along with his expert analysis to keep you informed and on top of news.
In this week's episode, Sammy reports and discusses:
What Could Another Rate Rise Do To The Australian Housing Market?!
Super contributions increased from $27.5k to $30k
Strictly limited tickets are available...
Published 08/14/24