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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.


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Episodes
  • 718 upsizing & bridging loans: are they worth it??
    May 13 2025

    In this episode, John and Rach break down the three main options for upsizing your home. They also cover the emotional and financial realities of upsizing, why bridging loans get a bad rap, and how to test if you’re really ready for a bigger mortgage. Using real client stories, they unpack:


    👉🏾 selling before you buy

    👉🏻 buying before you sell (with or without a bridging loan)

    👉🏼 negotiating a simultaneous settlement


    Need clarity on your property situation? Book a clarity call with John Pidgeon: https://www.solverewealth.com.au

    Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au/


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    39 mins
  • 717 Q&A (sibling guarantee, type vs location, choosing the right street) + new host announcement!
    May 6 2025

    Today, John officially welcomes his new co-host, Rachelle Kroon from Sphere Home Loans! She's been a familiar voice on the show over the years, so if you guessed it might be her, nice work! She knows her stuff and fits right in. To kick things off, John and Rach dive into a Q&A covering:


    👉🏻 sibling or friend guarantees - are they even possible?

    👉🏼 location or property type - which is better?

    👉🏽 what makes a ‘good’ street when buying property?

    👉🏾 are there any legal issues around parental guarantees?

    👉🏿 I'm 52, should I use equity to invest in property or my super?

    👉 choosing the right tradies for the job

    👉🏼 how do I know if I should buy a forever home or stepping stone?


    Need clarity on your property situation? Book a clarity call with John Pidgeon: https://www.solverewealth.com.au

    Need a mortgage broker? Check out Sphere Home Loans: https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au/


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    To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.

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    34 mins
  • 716 parental guarantee, 2 builds and a pivot to buy the dream home (case study)
    Apr 22 2025

    In today’s episode Rach from Sphere Home Loans returns to share a real client case study about Nicole, a young woman who started her property journey solo and made some smart early moves. With the help of a parental guarantee, Nicole built a two property portfolio before meeting her partner. But when it came time to buy their dream home together, things got complicated.


    Need clarity on your property situation? Book a clarity call with John Pidgeon: https://www.solverewealth.com.au


    We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.


    To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.

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    32 mins

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Easy to listen to, learning so much

I started listening to this off the back of Glen James’s book sort your money out.
I am just beginning my journey and this has been fantastic. Lots of relevant information and easy to digest. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience with us.

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