When purchasing properties, how do you know when it’s time to engage the services of a conveyancer? In this episode, Louise Willows of Conveyancing One Pty Ltd shares her expertise and insights on conveyancing. We discuss the importance of conveyancers in property purchases, the challenges and options for purchasers on handling missed settlements, timeframes in reviewing contracts, and so much more.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The ideal client experience when engaging a conveyancer.
• The estimated time of reviewing and providing feedback on contracts.
• Ideal clients of a conveyancer - do you need one?
• Difference between joint tenants and tenants in common.
• Purchasing properties through SMSFs.
• Challenges and options for purchasers on missed settlements.
• What happens to missed settlements when it’s the bank’s and vendor’s faults.
• The 2 types of deposits and the mechanics behind them.

Links:

Conveyancing One Pty Ltd 

About Aaron:

Aaron-Christie David founded Atelier Wealth, a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors to make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years.

With over 10 years of financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron's decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth.

Connect with Aaron:

Visit the website: https://atelierwealth.com.au/

Follow the Australian Investment Property Podcast’s Official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/aupropertyinvestmentpodcast/

Follow Aaron on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/aaronchristiedavid

Follow Aaron on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronchristiedavid/

Subscribe to Atelier Wealth’s YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@atelierwealth_au

Having a beautiful outdoor space can often improve the vibe, look, and value of a property. In this episode, we talk to Greg Soster, owner of Outside Space - a landscape and design business, about this land component that often gets overlooked. We discuss the importance of getting the guidance of a landscaping professional, the benefits of having a beautiful outdoor space in your property, as well as plans and time frames for preparing landscaping for homes.

.In this episode:

• Greg shares his professional, personal and property journey.
• Learn more about the services of Outside Space.
• Common things that investors want for their green space.
• Plans for preparing gardens in time for selling the properties.
• His view on outdoor kitchens and water features.
• An overview of their ideal client briefing experience.
• Ideal time frames for working on gardens and how to make it work for you.
• The importance of getting the guidance of a landscaping professional.
• The benefits of having a beautiful outdoor space in your home.

Links:

• Outside Space Website
• Outside Space Facebook
• Outside Space Instagram

About Aaron:

Aaron-Christie David founded Atelier Wealth, a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors to make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years.

With over 10 years of financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron's decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth.

Connect with Aaron:

Visit the website: https://atelierwealth.com.au/

Follow the Australian Investment Property Podcast’s Official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/aupropertyinvestmentpodcast/

Follow Aaron on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/aaronchristiedavid

Follow Aaron on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronchristiedavid/

Subscribe to Atelier Wealth’s YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@atelierwealth_au

Are you curious why so many people are now looking to move to the Gold Coast? In today’s episode, Sam Gibson of Forming Futures gives us a sneak peek of what it’s like to work with a buyer’s agent like them in purchasing properties in the Gold Coast. Learn about on-market and off-market deals as well as tips for purchasing unseen sites and so much more. If you’re looking to invest in a property in the Gold Coast area, I recommend you listen to this episode to find out more.

.In this episode:

• The typical client experience working with Forming Futures.
• The driver of why people are moving to the Gold Coast.
• Learn about the convenience of working with a buyer’s agent.
• Sam shares his insights on on-market and off-market deals.
• Tips for purchasing sites unseen.
• Looking at the future of the Gold Coast.

Links:

• Forming Futures Website
• Sam Gibson LinkedIn

About Aaron:

Aaron-Christie David founded Atelier Wealth, a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors to make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years.

With over 10 years of financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron's decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth.

Connect with Aaron:

Visit the website: https://atelierwealth.com.au/

Follow the Australian Investment Property Podcast’s Official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/aupropertyinvestmentpodcast/

Follow Aaron on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/aaronchristiedavid

Follow Aaron on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronchristiedavid/

Subscribe to Atelier Wealth’s YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@atelierwealth_au

As parents, we want to invest for our kids but sometimes don’t know how to do it. In this episode, PJ Patterson joins us to share some tips and powerful strategies on how we can go about investing for our children’s futures. Not just that, we also touch on the power of SMSFs and how it can help you manage your money more successfully.

.In this episode:

• Why health should be your number 1 priority in life.
• PJ shares his professional, personal and property journey.
• How to get your kids to start investing.
• Tips for parents to plant financial seeds for their children.
• One powerful strategy you can use for purchasing a property via an SMSF.
• Benefits of investments on commercial properties versus residential properties.
• Reasons why an SMSF is a powerful way to manage your money.
• PJ’s top takeaways on investing for clients.

Links:

Keystone Financial Website

PJ Patterson LinkedIn

About Aaron:

Aaron-Christie David founded Atelier Wealth, a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors to make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years.

With over 10 years of financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron's decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth.

Connect with Aaron:

Visit the website: https://atelierwealth.com.au/

Follow the Australian Investment Property Podcast’s Official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/aupropertyinvestmentpodcast/

Follow Aaron on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/aaronchristiedavid

Follow Aaron on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronchristiedavid/

Subscribe to Atelier Wealth’s YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@atelierwealth_au

Do you have insurance? While some people see the importance of getting insurance, other people wait until something happens before they do. In this episode Craig Bigelow explains the 4 types of personal insurances, why we need it and why you need to think about getting one now. Also watch out for Craig’s freebie insurance calculator and his guide on the 29 common mistakes to avoid when getting insurance.

In this episode:

• Craig’s story of how he came into the insurance industry.
• Learning more about his personal, professional, and property experience.
• 4 personal insurances - what they are and why you need it.
• Reasons why you need to start thinking about insurance right now.
• Tips on how to know how much insurance you need.
• Knowing when to reach out to an insurance specialist when purchasing a property.
• Learning what is covered in your Superannuation and what is not.
• Getting claims from your insurance.

Links:

Craig Bigelow Insurance Calculator and 29 Mistakes Guide

Craig Bigelow YouTube

About Aaron:

Aaron-Christie David founded Atelier Wealth, a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors to make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years.

With over 10 years of financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron's decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth.

Connect with Aaron:

Visit the website: https://atelierwealth.com.au/

Follow the Australian Investment Property Podcast’s Official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/aupropertyinvestmentpodcast/

Follow Aaron on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/aaronchristiedavid

Follow Aaron on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronchristiedavid/

Subscribe to Atelier Wealth’s YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@atelierwealth_au

Do you really need to insure your property? In this episode, Mitch Van Reyk, Insurance Broker and Director of Vantage Insurance Solutions talks to us about the importance of property insurance. While insurance coverage may be different from state to state, there are some general things that we need to know and understand about it - and this is what Mitch talks about in this insightful episode.

In this episode:

• Mitch shares his personal, professional, and property background.
• Understanding the role of an insurance broker.
• Why is insurance important for properties?
• Issues that may come up in instances of underinsurance.
• Differences of and insurance coverages for tenant damage and wear and tear.
• Remunerations for insurance brokers.
• Understanding the differences of insurance coverages in different states.
• Learning from past mistakes made on insurance claims.
• The value of working with property managers.

Links:

Mitch Van Reyk LinkedIn

About Aaron:

Aaron-Christie David founded Atelier Wealth, a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors to make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years.

With over 10 years of financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron's decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth.

Connect with Aaron:

Visit the website: https://atelierwealth.com.au/

Follow the Australian Investment Property Podcast’s Official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/aupropertyinvestmentpodcast/

Follow Aaron on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/aaronchristiedavid

Follow Aaron on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronchristiedavid/

Subscribe to Atelier Wealth’s YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@atelierwealth_au

Looking to purchase a property? This episode will help you decide why you need to consider Byron Bay for your next property investment. Amanda Gould of HighSpec Properties joins us today to talk about how and why Byron Bay has been the hottest market in Australia. Also, watch out for her list of upcoming markets in Australia and her projections for long-term property growth.

In this episode:

• Amanda shares her personal and professional background.
• How she helps clients as a buyers’ agent and how her business has evolved over the last couple of years.
• The reason why Byron Bay has been the hottest market in Australia.
• The advantage of expanding her business in Byron Bay.
• Looking at up and coming areas in Australia.
• Her projections on the long term growth in properties.
• The property market’s resilience.

Links:

HighSpec Properties Website

About Aaron:

Aaron-Christie David founded Atelier Wealth, a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors to make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years.

With over 10 years of financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron's decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth.

Connect with Aaron:

Visit the website: https://atelierwealth.com.au/

Follow the Australian Investment Property Podcast’s Official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/aupropertyinvestmentpodcast/

Follow Aaron on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/aaronchristiedavid

Follow Aaron on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronchristiedavid/

Subscribe to Atelier Wealth’s YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@atelierwealth_au

To become a property developer, you need many professional business partners to help you succeed. A lawyer like Craig Reeve from Reeve Law, is one of the most important ones you’ll need beside you. If you are wanting to become a property developer or are a new player in the industry, my chat with Craig will help you understand what you need to know from a legal perspective when it comes to property development. We discuss top things you need to consider to consider, why you need to have feasibility studies, council approvals, tips, tricks, and so much more.

In this episode:

• Things you need to know before considering property development.
• Partners you need to have when developing properties.
• Craig explains the wait times for councils to approve your projects.
• How feasibility studies can help you project additional fees and expenses.
• The process of handling disapprovals from the council.
• Looking at successful projects and how they look like.
• Tips and tricks for new players in property development.
• Areas where lawyers can help you in the process of developing properties.
• Things to watch out for when purchasing units.
• The recourse of working with bad builders in the industry.
• Advice for people who will go through pre-settlement inspections.

Links:

Reeve Law Website

Craig Reeve LinkedIn

About Aaron:

Aaron-Christie David founded Atelier Wealth, a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors to make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years.

With over 10 years of financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron's decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth.

Connect with Aaron:

Visit the website: https://atelierwealth.com.au/

Follow the Australian Investment Property Podcast’s Official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/aupropertyinvestmentpodcast/

Follow Aaron on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/aaronchristiedavid

Follow Aaron on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronchristiedavid/

Subscribe to Atelier Wealth’s YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@atelierwealth_au

Did you know that you can use Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSF) in purchasing properties? Ben Walker from Inspire Accountants joins us today to share his expertise on SMSFs and how it relates to purchasing and investing in properties. Understand what an SMSF is, know the benefits of having your own SMSF, find out common mistakes people encounter, and familiarize yourself with the dos and don’ts for properties and SMSFs in this episode.

In this episode:

• Ben shares his background on his personal life, property perspective, and professional life.
• Understanding what a self-managed superfund is.
• How much you should have in a self-managed superfund balance.
• Common scenarios with clients when buying properties through their SMSF.
• The pros and cons of having your own SMSF.
• Common mistakes people make regarding their SMSFs.
• The difference between buying existing versus new properties.
• Do’s and Don’ts for properties and SMSFs.

Links:

Inspire CA

Ben Walker LinkedIn

About Aaron:

Aaron-Christie David founded Atelier Wealth, a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors to make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years.

With over 10 years of financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron's decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth.

Connect with Aaron:

Visit the website: https://atelierwealth.com.au/

Follow the Australian Investment Property Podcast’s Official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/aupropertyinvestmentpodcast/

Follow Aaron on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/aaronchristiedavid

Follow Aaron on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronchristiedavid/

Subscribe to Atelier Wealth’s YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@atelierwealth_au

What’s the difference between having a buyers agent that isn’t a local in the area you’re looking at versus someone who is? Purchasing a property is a big decision to make and we don’t want to loosely make decisions without knowing all the details about the property and, of course, its location. In this episode, Matt Sharp, a buyers’ agent and founder of Sharp Property Buyers, shares with us the benefits of having a buyers’ agent who knows the ins and outs of the area you’re investing in. Join us as we talk about gentrification, off-market properties, tips for investing and so much more.

In this episode:

• Matt tells us about his personal and professional journey and how he became interested to work in the property industry.
• Matt shares the evolution and changes in the Central Coast.
• Looking at gentrification when investing.
• How Matt can help potential investors in buying properties as a local buyers’ agent.
• His thoughts around purchasing off-market properties.
• Reasons buyers agents are passing on properties.
• What made the Central Coast one of the most popular and attractive areas for investors.
• Tips for investor game plans from Matt.
• Matt shares what he has learned about loan structuring and purchasing homes from the investments he has made before.

Links:

Sharp Property Buyers

Matt Sharp LinkedIn

About Aaron:

Aaron-Christie David founded Atelier Wealth, a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors to make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years.

With over 10 years of financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron's decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth.

Connect with Aaron:

Visit the website: https://atelierwealth.com.au/

Follow the Australian Investment Property Podcast’s Official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/aupropertyinvestmentpodcast/

Follow Aaron on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/aaronchristiedavid

Follow Aaron on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronchristiedavid/

Subscribe to Atelier Wealth’s YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@atelierwealth_au