Wealth Coffee Chats

5 Tips for Finding the Right Property Manager

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Cass discusses five key tips for finding the right property manager. He emphasizes the importance of doing research, looking loc...

Ensuring Your Assets Are Protected: Real Estate and Legal Preparedness

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you understand what happens to your assets if and when you're not here anymore? This discussion highlights the significance of having a will and po...

Tips for Budgeting and Loan Repayment Calculations

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Friday Finance with Cang! Join Cang as he discusses how much you can borrow when approaching brokers for a loan. He also explains that there are two f...

Checking Valuations and Rents for Maximum Potential

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The discussion covers the current state of the property market, the winners and underperformers, and the importance of checking valuations and rents. ...

Selling a Property with a Fixed Lease: Strategies for Success

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chat, Cass delves into the intricacies of selling a property that has a fixed lease in place. Drawing on insights fro...

Proposed Taxes on Superannuation: What You Need to Know

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Real estate investing and superannuation are the two major places of wealth in Australia. The government is proposing new taxes and regulations that c...

Property Pricing Trends: The True Value of Good Quality Apartments

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The traditional understanding of property pricing has shifted, with units now being more expensive than houses in many areas. The cost of materials an...

Optimising Borrowing Capacity: The Importance of Your Credit File

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Cang discusses the importance of understanding your credit file and the information it contains. He explains that your credit fi...

The Importance of Asset Allocation in Real Estate Investing

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Real estate investing can be time-consuming and stressful, but with the right strategies, it can be a valuable asset. Harry Triguboff, one of Australi...

Protecting Your Investment: Managing Tenants Running Businesses from Rental Properties

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the crucial insights every landlord and investor needs to know about tenants running businesses from rental properties. Join Cass as he share...

Buy Well, Never Sell...But When Should You Actually Sell Your Property?

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s Wealth Coffee Chat, Jason dives into the art of savvy property investment, urging listeners to think twice before selling. He breaks down...

When are interest rates going to fall?

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this edition of Finance Friday, Cang Dang from Positive Money walks us through the expected announcements from the RBA regarding rate cuts, when we...

Where Do Facts and Politics Meet?

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this video WCC guest host and Director of Fenton Financial, Andy Fenton, walks us through the overwhelming political change being seen throughout t...

Smart Strategies for Dealing with C-Grade Properties and Managers

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's Wealth Coffee Chat, Cass from Property Management dives into the pitfalls of managing C-grade properties combined with C-grade property man...

Inflation, Tax, and Superannuation: What You Need to Know

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, Andy Fenton dives into the latest changes in tax rates and superannuation. He breaks down the new tax brackets...

Getting Your Planning Rhythm Set For 2025

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listen up folks! Join Andy Fenton as he shares essential planning and goal-setting tips for wealth and property success. Learn about the four key plan...

Maximising Opportunities with the Home Guarantee Scheme

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chat's Finance Friday, we delve into the new government initiatives designed to support first-time homebuyers and sin...

The Four Quadrant Approach to Real Estate Investment

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's Live, let's hear from Sam Saggers on the concept of investment selection in real estate. He introduces his four quadrant property investmen...

National Vacancy Rates Hit a 10-Month High

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Despite the increase, the rental market remains strong with low vacancy rates in most capital cities. Let's hear from Cass as he discusses the increas...

Mastering Tax Planning: Effective Strategies to Minimise Payments

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Andy Fenton as he discusses tax planning strategies and ways to minimise tax payments. He introduces the concept of using structures such as pers...

How To ask the Right Questions About Loan Structures

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s Wealth Coffee Chat, we have Damien, a mortgage broker from Positive Money. He discusses the importance of having the right loan structure...

Property Management: Lessons Learned and Takeaways from the Property Summit

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s Wealth Coffee Chat, Cass shares some important lessons from the Property Summit. He talks about how crucial it is to have a great team an...

Lessons From Buying a $13,000,000 Property Portfolio in 3 Days

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jason as he shares key lessons from a property game event. The winners of the game had clear numbers, focused on A-class deals, maximized their i...

Boost Your Borrowing Power Through Refinancing

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Refinancing is a powerful tool to increase your borrowing power and achieve your financial goals. In this episode, we delve into the key reasons for r...

Routine Property Inspections - Why and When We Should Have Them.

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Routine inspections are an absolutely critical part of your journey as investors; are their faults that could cause harm to your tenants or to your in...

Houses May Be Unattainable for Investors in 10 Years. Don’t Miss the Boat.

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this video Jason Whitton walks us through some new data that was released by Oxford Research that shows that house construction, over units, is not...

Local Councilor Proposes Plan to Double Rates for Landlords. It Won’t Fix Anything.

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A quick update today from Jason Whitton, walking us through a local Melbourne council’s proposal to double the rates for properties that are not PPR...

Do You Feel Like You Are Stuck in Your 30 Year Home Loan? You’re Not.

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Finance Friday and today we’re joined by Positive Money’s Lending Specialist, Cang Dang. In this video Cang walks us through a situation wh...

Australia’s Property Growth Is Out of Control. What Does That Mean for Investors?

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this video Jason Whitton explains the concept of “Up and to the right”, that is, the projected growth of property values and rental income over...

Victoria Is Proposing New Rental Reforms. What Are They?

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Following on from QLD’s latest rental reforms, Victoria are now proposing a new set of standards for landlords to follow regarding energy conservati...

How Much Money Should Property Investors Set aside as a Buffer?

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Buffers, war-chests, safety cash, grab bags; whatever you call them, buffers are essential for investors when it comes to unlocking their full potenti...

Fast Loan Refinancing: Fact or Fiction?

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When was the last time your bank called you to talk about finding better loan terms? Never. In the end they make refinancing intentionally difficult t...

Will the RBA Put the Interest Rates Up?

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this video Jason Whitton asks a very simple question, a question all of Australia has on its lips right now: will the RBA put the interest rates up...

The 3 Steps Investors Need to Follow to Find the Perfect Tenant

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Finding a tenant for your property requires a lot of work; understanding their requirements, providing access to affordable rent and the additional in...

For Business Owners and Investors, These 3 Things Guarantee Wealth.

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Wealth Coffee Chats! In this episode we’re going to deviate slightly and talk about business; are you a business owner? Have you thought ...

Planning Your Exit: What Happens When You’re Done Investing?

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lifestyle, retirement, exit, stop working, whatever you want to call it; what is it that happens at the end of your investment cycle? You’ve spent 1...

Parent Power: Using Family Guarantees to Secure Your First Home

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s dive into the concept of ‘The Bank of Mum and Dad’! What is the criteria for these kinds of loans? Are they more common than we think and ...

Even the Most Conservative Property Valuers Predict Prices Will Rise. It’s Time to Invest

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this video Jason Whitton breaks down the importance of perspective when it comes to valuing property; a property valuer can tell you a value based...

There Are 3 Major Changes Coming for Qld Property Investors.

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are 3 significant changes to property management that are going into effect this week in Queensland; Rent bidding is being removed, the amount o...

Items Missing Out of the Federal Budget That Investors Need to Know

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a shortened Wealth Coffee Chat this morning, Jason Whitton is joined by financial and business strategist Andy Fenton, who is here to respond direc...

Transform Your Future: These Are the Secrets to a Mortgage Free Life

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s not uncommon for the majority of us to not pay attention to our home loans - over the course of 30 years you could end up paying hundreds of th...

Delivery of Houses Is Down 50%. Investors Are Primed to Make a Lot of Money

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

According to new research by the UDIA, in most major Australian cities the long term delivery of new properties is down by as much as 50%. But what do...

Vacancy Rates Are Low and Rents Are High. Should I Self Manage My Properties?

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Historically low vacancy rates for Australian properties and booming rent has created a whole new economy of bad-faith actors that are scamming honest...

How Do You Double the Value of Your Property Portfolio?

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Wealth Coffee Chats! In this video Jason Whitton walks us through the concept of “Flight to Quality”, a fundamental concept in pro...

Population Growth Isn’t the Issue. Australia Has a Housing Supply Crisis

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Wealth Coffee Chats! In this video, a direct response to the Australian Federal Government’s 2024/25 budget, Jason Whitton walks us ...

What Loan Options Are Available for Small Business Owners?

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Finance Fridays with Brad Tefft, Senior Mortgage Broker for Positive Money. What happens if you’re a small business owner and you want le...

This Is the Proven, Predictable System of Generating Wealth Through Property Investing.

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a story as old as time: use your investments to boost tax deductions that will generate even more wealth over time. In this video Jason Whitton...

Here Is How Much Money You’ll Save by Choosing a Higher Rated Property Manager

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Not all Property Managers are created equal; in this video Cass Sjostedt from R&W Plus walks us through the numbers involved with property managem...

These 4 Strategies Could Level up Your Property Investment Income

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this video Jason Whitton from Positive Real Estate introduces us to the 4 (or 5) WOWs, or Weapons of Wealth, that property investors can employ rig...

There’s a New Tax on Superannuation and Everyone Is Asleep at the Wheel. What Is It?

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a new proposal for a tax on superannuation and everyone is asleep at the wheel. In this video Jason Whitton walks us through the proposed ch...

Equity or Deposit Bonds? How Property Investors Can Leverage Bonds to Invest

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Financial Fridays at Wealth Coffee Chats. In this video Brad Tefft, Senior Broker at Positive Money, speaks with Niraj Singh of Deposi...

How Do You Create 3 Income Streams From Your Investment Properties

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this incredibly in-depth episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, our host Jason Whitton explains the often overlooked concept of Equity Arbitrage - a simpl...

How Entry Condition Reports Can Save You Thousands of Dollars

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While it may seem mundane to some, an ECR (Entry Condition Report) is one the most important tools in a property manager’s toolkit. In this video R&...

The Next Property Boom Is Here and the Wealthy Will Get Wealthier. How Do You Jump Aboard?

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whether we know it or not, Australia’s housing supply issues have created an entirely new property market unto themselves; Supply, a rising populati...

So What Exactly Is Commercial Lending?

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Not all mortgage brokers are the same, many do not service lending for commercial properties because of the perceived complexities involved. But, is i...

Paying No Tax on Your Property Investments. Let’s Talk About It

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

They say there are 2 things in life that are certain; death and taxes. But what if that statement was only HALF right? In this video Jason Whitton exp...

How to Avoid Having a Vacant Property in a Really Strong Market

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Property Management Wednesdays. In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, Property Management lead Cass Sjostedt from R&W Plus walks us t...

These 4 Things Will Generate You Property Wealth Over the Next 30 Years (What Are They?)

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Australia is on the precipice of a massive real estate boom, but only if investors are resourceful enough to see what’s coming at them down the road...

Housing Supply Is a Disaster in Australia. But There Are Opportunities for Investors.

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

According to new data, the supply of new housing in Australia will remain at record lows until the end of the decade. A dwindling building industry, s...

Refinance Roulette: Do You Refinance Your Property Now or When Rates Drop?

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this video, Senior Mortgage Broker and refinance expert Brad Tefft walks through the questions that a lot of homeowners and property investors are ...

How to Find the Perfect Tenant for Your Rental Properties in Today’s Market

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While it might be easy to just grab the first applicant you come across, in this video Cass Sjostedt from R&W Plus shows us exactly why doing due ...

Why You Need to Take Advantage of the Property Market’s Current Condition (The Difference Between “Forever and for Now”)

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While there’s a lot of fear mongering around the health of the Australian property market, some of those short term concerns are actually opportunit...

Why Are You Getting Turned down for Loans? Tips to Make Sure You Get Finance

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why does each bank in Australia look at you differently? In this video Positive Money Senior Mortgage Broker Brad Tefft walks us through the specific ...

How to Make Instant Equity Out of the Property Market’s Uncertainty

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Right now in Australia there is a lot of fiction being created around the state of the property market and the uncertainty that thrives within it. In ...

Stage 2 Rental Reforms Are Coming: How Will It Affect Property Investors?

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Queensland, stage 2 rental reforms are right around the corner; what does this mean if you’re a property investor? What ARE stage 2 reforms? In t...

Where Should I Invest? In Capital Cities or in Regional Property?

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What’s best? Well it depends on what you’re looking for. In this video Jason Whitton walks us through the pros and cons of investing in regional A...

I Want to Invest in Property Developments for Big Returns. How Do I Do That?

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For most property investors, a buy and hold strategy is the safest way to earn passive income from your investment assets. However, for investors that...

Using Your Superannuation to Buy Property: How Does an Smsf Work?

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do if lenders look you over and tell you that you don’t have a lot of borrowing capacity? What can you leverage? Are you locked out of t...

Millennials Control the Future of Real Estate - Are We All Screwed?

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wealth Coffee Chats welcomes along Sam Saggers, Director at Positive Real Estate and head of property research for the Positive Group. In this video S...

These Are the 3 Things You Need to Maximise the Value of Your Rent.

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Being a great landlord and working alongside potential tenants to fill your properties can sometimes be an artform. In this video, Cass Sjostedt walks...

3 Crazy Record Breaking Numbers Every Property Investor Needs to Know.

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to property in Australia, the future is looking interesting. Despite the challenges around affordability, there are 3 crazy record break...

10 Reasons Why You Need to Buy Property Right Now or Miss Out

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Between supply issues, low vacancy rates, a rising population and large infrastructure projects moving skilled workers away from property construction...

How to Choose the Perfect Mortgage Broker (Not All Brokers Are Made the Same).

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brad Tefft, head lending specialist at Positive Money returns to Wealth Coffee Chats this morning with some incredible information for property invest...

This Is the Winning Formula for Creating Wealth From Property Investing.

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Whitton is back on board today and in this video he’s stepping new and seasoned property investors through the tried and true formula for gene...

How One Mistake Cost This Property Owner $18K (What Was It?)

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wealth Coffee Chats welcomes back Cass Sjostedt, head of Property Management for R&W Plus. In this video Cass walks property owners through the pi...

Pay off Your Home in Under 10 Years and Save $400K in Interest

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this video Jason Whitton explains how with some simple, and FREE, changes to your mortgage strategy, you can pay off your home loan faster and star...

This Is the Secret to Boosting the Growth Rate of Your Investment Property.

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this video Jason Whitton walks through the data that accurately predicts the growth of each property market in every Australian capital city, and h...

Vacancy Rates Will Halve and Rents Will Increase (Where Is the Property Market Heading)

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wealth Coffee Chats welcomes back Cass Sjostedt, head of Property Management for R&W Plus. In this video Cass walks us through the forecast for re...

Student Housing Is Short 7K Rooms - Here’s the Opportunity for Property Investors.

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

According to TFR, Australia has predicted a shortfall of 7k rooms to cover Australia’s students. Is there an opportunity here for property investors...

When Do You Refinance Your Home Loan? You’re Not Stuck With Your Current Lender.

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When do you know it’s time to refinance your loan? What is the role a broker plays in your investment strategy? Great questions. In this video Bradl...

Keep You Safe, Make You Wealthy. What Does That Mean for Property Owners?

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Introducing Cass Sjostedt, General Manager of R&W Plus Property Management. In this video Cass walks us through the current state of Australian re...

Working With These 6 Professionals Will Improve Your Property Investment Success.

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Super successful long term property investment isn’t a get rich quick scheme - it requires patience, planning and outside help with a dedicated team...

Is Brisbane a Good Place to Invest? House Prices Just Hit 800K.

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this video Jason Whitton walks us through the massive changes happening in Queensland that are driving up property values there; a huge building bo...

When Will Interest Rates Drop Here’s What Will Happen When They Do.

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here Jason Whitton explains the causal effects of rising interest rates and the highlights the huge gap between where Australia’s housing industry i...

Here’s How to Work Out How Many Properties You Need to Own to Earn 100K Income.

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this video Jason Whitton explains how to “Find your number”; that is, how many properties do you need to own to start generating regular, posit...

How to Make 100K in Passive Income (Or More) Through Property Investment.

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Who wants 100k in passive income, or more? How many properties will that take? What sort of return are you expecting? Great questions. In this video J...

How Do I Continue Buying Investment Properties? (Turning One Property Into Many)

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do I keep buying investment properties? It’s simple, increase a bit of this and reduce a bit of that. In this video Jason Whitton explains how b...

If You Earn More Than $250K Your Tax Can Double

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A quick update from Jason Whitton this morning hot on the heels of the Positive Mentor Exit Plan live event. If your income and concessional super con...

Commercial Real Estate Has the Highest Vacancy Rate Since 1996.

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Right now in Australia commercial real estate is facing a massive challenge; what to do in the face of rising vacancy rates and falling commercial val...

It’s Happening: The Largest Ever Gap Between Income and House Prices

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Right now we’re seeing the largest gap between income and house prices in Australian history. In this video, Jason Whitton explains why the rise of ...

The Media Suggests That Investors Are Fleeing Melbourne | Separating Fact From Fiction

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Examining today’s news, Jason Whitton examines the claim that Sydney’s property market is booming, while investors are fleeing Melbourne in droves...

Australia’s Population Hits 27 Million 18 Years Early (How Immigration Is Great for Investors)

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Australia’s population has just ticked over to 27 million 18 years early; largely driven off the back of record immigration or students and skilled ...

Australia’s Historically Low Property Vacancy Rates | What Does This Mean for Investors?

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Australia’s rental vacancy rate is the lowest it’s ever been in the country’s history; what’s in store for investors? In this episode Jason Wh...

This Is the 1 Thing That All Investors Need to Master to Succeed in the Property Game.

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Jason Whitton today is Joe Pane, an emotional fitness expert that is dedicated to providing property investors with the support they need to e...

Here’s How Property Owners Add Value to Their Property (How to Be a Better Landlord)

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re a property investor, acquiring properties is only the first step in the process to building long lasting, regular passive income through r...

The 4 Capital Growth Drivers That Can Make Property Investors Wealthy.

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Location, the ever changing market, the strength of your property deal and human behaviours are all key factors in driving wealth for property investo...

The 4 Things You Must Master to Build Your Property Portfolio | Goals, Strategy, Tactics and Structure.

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is it that you want from property investing? Don’t overthink it. For most of us it’s the ability to generate passive income alongside our reg...

Some types of debt can be good | How property investors spot the difference

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this video Jason Whitton walks us through the different types of debt that you, as investors, will likely have to deal with - Not all debt is creat...

The Long Term Property Strategies That May Help You Pay No Tax.

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As part of Jason Whitton’s ongoing series on the basics of property investing, today he is looking at the four kinds of taxes that every investor MU...

Not All Assets Are Created Equal | How to Leverage One Asset to Purchase Another

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Income, Growth, Taxes and Leverage are the cornerstones of a successful property investment strategy. In this video Jason Whitton explains how success...