Today’s episode is all about what the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, Phillip Lowe has called ‘superstar cities’ – Sydney and Melbourne.
What is it about these two cities that give them ‘superstar’ status, drawing international attention and capital growth acclaim?
Listen as David Johnston, Cate Bakos and Peter Koulizos take you through the reasons why Sydney and Melbourne are leaders in median capital growth, why diversification is still a critical factor in your property strategy and how property selection can put you a cut above the rest.

Did you know that purchasing three homes and selling your first two over your property journey can equate to a financial loss of 10% of your lifetime earnings?

You work too hard to throw away that kind of money!

In episode 37, we discuss “Needing to sell property too soon” – No. 7 of the top 7 Critical Mistakes.

Listen as David Johnston, Cate Bakos and Peter Koulizos take you through the causes that trigger a premature decision to sell, how you can maximise your ability to hold property and how selling properties can impact your bottom line during the ‘flexibility stage of life’.

It’s time to play a game of “which would you rather?”

An investment property with a great floor plan and a daggy fit-out or a freshly renovated dwelling with living areas located in places that make you scratch your head?

A location under a flight path but close to the CBD, or away from a flight path, but further away from the city?

In episode 36, we discuss “Buying the wrong property and/or the wrong location” No.6 of the top 7 Critical Mistakes.

Listen as David Johnston, Cate Bakos and Peter Koulizos take you through what exactly is a ‘wrong’ location and property, tips that will help you spot a winning location, pocket, street and property, and many of the key questions to ask yourself about what you’re willing to compromise on. Because unfortunately, compromise is inevitable. No properties will rate as a 100/100.

Give me one dollar and I’ll give you 35 cents back. Doesn’t sound like a great deal does it? In fact, it sounds like you’ve been cheated.  
Yet property spruikers will point to tax deductions as a reason to invest. In their property. That they are trying to sell you. Which they make a margin on. At your expense. The ability to claim a tax deduction is certainly a benefit, but it should never be the primary reason for investing. And it definitely does NOT mean that the property you are purchasing is a quality investment.
 
In episode 32, we discuss “Misunderstanding what makes a good property investment” – #2 of the top 7 Critical Mistakes. Listen as David Johnston, Cate Bakos and Peter Koulizos take you through examples of the wrong reasons behind why some people invest in property.