In this episode of Dreams to Realty, host Sage Godrei sits down with Simon Thomas, founder of Coast Property Buyers, to explore his 20-year journey as a property buyers agent on the Sunshine Coast, QLD. With deep regional expertise, Simon delves into the evolution of property types and block sizes from the 1970s, highlighting the contrasts between coastal views and the hinterland's sub-tropical charm. Sharing insights from his Northern NSW roots, Simon reveals the types of clients he services and how he's built his company over two decades, gaining his clients some excellent property investment portfolios.

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In this episode, we dive into the world of self-managed super funds (SMSFs) as a wealth creation mechanism with our esteemed guest, Natalia Clack, Director of Easy Super and an award-winning accountant and superannuation specialist.

Natalia sheds light on the critical aspects of managing your own superannuation fund, emphasising the importance of compliance, especially when engaging in high-risk strategies. She stresses that before setting up an SMSF, individuals should have their risk appetite and financial goals thoroughly assessed to ensure this option aligns with their needs and capabilities.

A key focus of the discussion is on the ability of SMSF holders to borrow funds through Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements (LRBAs). Natalia explains this complex yet potentially powerful strategy, breaking down what it means for both lenders and borrowers. She outlines the opportunities this presents for expanding investment portfolios within superannuation, while also highlighting the associated risks and compliance requirements.

Throughout the podcast, Natalia's expertise shines as she provides valuable insights into the intricacies of SMSFs, offering listeners a comprehensive understanding of how these funds can be leveraged as a wealth creation tool when managed correctly and responsibly.

This episode serves as an essential guide for anyone considering an SMSF or looking to optimize their existing fund, providing expert advice on navigating the complexities of self-managed superannuation in Australia.

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Sage a reporter and researcher, discusses the importance of self-development, clear-thinking, due-diligence and an ability to make short term sacrifices when thinking of entering the property market for the first time. Tony Van de Kerkhof is the Co-Director of property brokerage firm based in Melbourne The Finance Family.

He shares his insights about helping people break into the Melbourne housing market with property in the $700-800k range. He also shares his insights on the benefits of the recent 2024 federal budget and how to avoid mortgage distress.

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Sage a researcher and reporter spoke to the knowledgable Tyron Brown quantity surveyor and CEO of Washington Brown. Tyron shares insights from decades of experience in the construction industry consulting for blue-chip companies like Meriton Group.

Tyron shares his insights on capital gains tax and negative gearing. Including how he thinks the banks are making it difficult for construction companies with rigid fixed-price contracts during tumultuous economic conditions due to the pandemic effect.

Tyron sheds light on how inflation is measured when calculating depreciation and talks about the working parts to implementing the negative gearing strategy.

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Sage a researcher and reporter shares insights from a Senior Policy Advisor at the Business Council of Co-ops and Mutuals Australia. The benefits of the housing co-op model is discussed and Linda shares insights from her experience living in a housing co-op in Tasmania and researching them globally.

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Sage a researcher and reporter discusses the Australian property market and the factors that are having the strongest impact at the beginning of 2024.

In this episode Susan Farquhar the Managing Director at Calla Property shares insights regarding the APRA serviceability assessment, interest rates, growth rate between units and houses plus much more. Susan has had decades of experience in the Australian housing market and is an open-minded speaker who is interested in housing as a basic need as well as it's prospects as an asset for investment.

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Sage a reporter and researcher talks to Susan Farquhar the MD at Calla Property.

Susan shares her insights on the economic factors that influenced the Australian housing market in 2023 in this informative end of year wrap-up episode.

They discuss pertinent issues regarding a shift to more local manufacturing, the importance of a more equitable society with a focus on wages growth, the greater value for money that can be achieved when looking at housing markets near QLD's Sunshine Coast. Susan shares a positive outlook for the 2024 Australian housing market with market trends proving to be clearly post-pandemic.

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Sage a researcher and reporter discusses the evolving market dynamics in Australia's robust property market with expert Julian Khursigara. Julian talks about his role as a buyer's advocate and they touch on Housing affordability, RBA monetary policy and progressive housing policy that could be factors shaping 2024's market dynamics. 

Today's podcast episode also looks at current trends in the property market based on Julian Khursigara's expert opinion from the business deals he is processing through his property business at present.

Julian is a buyer's agent and the co-founder of ⁠https://searchpartyproperty.com.au/⁠

Julian shares his insight on the gentrification of some of Sydney's most popular suburbs having grown-up in Sydney's north-western suburbs in the 1970's. Julian shares his perspective on the Australian cities that he considers "hot markets" at present.

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