Everything Property

In this episode, host David Hamilton breaks down the recent 2026-2027 federal budget from a property perspective to see who are the winners,, losers and how we can use it to our advantage as property investors!

Fact sheet for Discretionary trusts 30% minimum tax https://budget.gov.au/content/factsheets/download/tax-explainers-minimum-tax-discretionary-trusts.pdf

Fact sheet for Negative Gearing and Capital Gains
https://budget.gov.au/content/factsheets/download/tax-explainers-negative-gearing-capital-gains-tax.pdf

Looking to invest in property yourself? Why not join a team of 9 experts who have experience across 35,000 property transactions over a combined 135 years in the field. We've put together the Property Investment Course for people who want to learn how to buy and build a portfolio, without paying $25k for buyers agents. To learn more, checkout:
www.everythingproperty.au

Facebook: http://facebook.com/everythingproperty.au
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/everythingproperty
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/everythingproperty

Disclaimer: The topics, conversation, opinions and discussion provided in this episode  are general in nature. As a listener you should not take or use the information discussed as financial advice. Everything Property and its associates recommend that you always engage in independent financial advice before making any investment or purchasing decision.

In this episode, host David Hamilton is joined by Project Manager turned Property Developer Francisco Smout to talk about the building of one of Brisbane's most luxurious home developers.

In this chat, we discuss the following:

- How Francisco's background in valuation has served him well.
- Experiences and lessons from working across the world
- The early projects - what were they and how did they turn out.
- Why SMOUT is different to a lot of other development models
- The deals that put SMOUT on the map and allowed them to grow.
- The advice Francisco has from his time as a project manager and property developer for anyone looking to do something similar
- Much, much more!

If you want to check-out more of the work Francisco does, have a look here: https://www.smoutproperty.com.au/about

Looking to invest in property yourself? Why not join a team of 9 experts who have experience across 35,000 property transactions over a combined 135 years in the field. We've put together the Property Investment Course for people who want to learn how to buy and build a portfolio, without paying $25k for buyers agents. To learn more, checkout:
www.everythingproperty.au

Facebook: http://facebook.com/everythingproperty.au
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/everythingproperty
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/everythingproperty

Disclaimer: The topics, conversation, opinions and discussion provided in this episode  are general in nature. As a listener you should not take or use the information discussed as financial advice. Everything Property and its associates recommend that you always engage in independent financial advice before making any investment or purchasing decision.

In this episode, host David Hamilton addresses a recently asked question: I was  'Why don't you sell yourself'?
As a property investor as well a a developer with some stock coming to market - it sounds right on paper right? Cut the agent out of the 2% selling costs and put that onto of the profit margin.

But is it as easy as it sounds?
In this video I answer this question - watch it before you are selling an sort of PPR or investment - Please

Looking to invest in property yourself? Why not join a team of 9 experts who have experience across 35,000 property transactions over a combined 135 years in the field. We've put together the Property Investment Course for people who want to learn how to buy and build a portfolio, without paying $25k for buyers agents. To learn more, checkout:
www.everythingproperty.au

Facebook: http://facebook.com/everythingproperty.au
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/everythingproperty
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/everythingproperty

Disclaimer: The topics, conversation, opinions and discussion provided in this episode  are general in nature. As a listener you should not take or use the information discussed as financial advice. Everything Property and its associates recommend that you always engage in independent financial advice before making any investment or purchasing decision.

In this episode, host David Hamilton is joined by Mortgage Broker Son Pham from Rethink Financing who over the last 12 months, wrote more than One BILLION dollars in loans.

In this chat, we discuss the following:

- How Son's background in financial services has served him well.
- What it was like building Rethink Financing from the group up!
- Some of the best deals he's done when other brokers said 'it can't be done'
- son's personal investing journey and why he is currently pivoting his portfolio.
- The intricacies of lending, including SMSF's and Trusts.
- The policies and structures Son is seeing successful clients use
- Much, much more!

If you want to check-out more of the work Son does, have a look here: https://www.rethinkfinancing.com.au/

Looking to invest in property yourself? Why not join a team of 9 experts who have experience across 35,000 property transactions over a combined 135 years in the field. We've put together the Property Investment Course for people who want to learn how to buy and build a portfolio, without paying $25k for buyers agents. To learn more, checkout:
www.everythingproperty.au

Facebook: http://facebook.com/everythingproperty.au
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/everythingproperty
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/everythingproperty

Disclaimer: The topics, conversation, opinions and discussion provided in this episode  are general in nature. As a listener you should not take or use the information discussed as financial advice. Everything Property and its associates recommend that you always engage in independent financial advice before making any investment or purchasing decision.

In this episode, host David Hamilton is joined by Property Investor and Developer Andrew Wright to share his phenomenal story of how he had to restart his property portfolio 3 times from scratch now building it up to $1.5m in gross rent.

In this chat, we discuss the following:

- What led to Andrew losing everything not once, but three times.
- How he transitioned careers and built everything to the beast it is today!
 - The biggest mistakes he has made and what he learnt, so you don't have to!
 - Andrew's views on cashflow vs capital growth.
 - The unique blueprint Andrew uses to find new deals.
 - The deals Andrew is making that are bringing in big cash.
 - Much, much more!

If you want to check-out more of the work Andrew does, have a look here: https://www.andrewwrightproperty.com.au/

Looking to invest in property yourself? Why not join a team of 9 experts who have experience across 35,000 property transactions over a combined 135 years in the field. We've put together the Property Investment Course for people who want to learn how to buy and build a portfolio, without paying $25k for buyers agents. To learn more, checkout:
www.everythingproperty.au

Facebook: http://facebook.com/everythingproperty.au
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/everythingproperty
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/everythingproperty

Disclaimer: The topics, conversation, opinions and discussion provided in this episode  are general in nature. As a listener you should not take or use the information discussed as financial advice. Everything Property and its associates recommend that you always engage in independent financial advice before making any investment or purchasing decision.

In this episode, host David Hamilton is joined by one of the leading Mortgage Brokers in Australia, recently placing in the top 3 of loans settled out of 10's of thousands of brokers, Chris Bates from Alcove

In this chat, we discuss the following:

- Chris' extensive background and how it's helped his business today
- Chris' experiences, lessons and advice for anyone in the property industry  
 - The biggest LIES you've been sold as a consumer in property and the mortgage broking space
 - The Alcove difference: How he stands out in a sea of 20,000+ brokers
 - Home owners, investors, government incentives - how it will impact YOU.
 - Where Chris see's the market moving in 2026 and beyond
 - Much, much more!

If you want to check-out more of the work Chris does, have a look here: https://www.alcove.com.au/

Looking to invest in property yourself? Why not join a team of 9 experts who have experience across 35,000 property transactions over a combined 135 years in the field. We've put together the Property Investment Course for people who want to learn how to buy and build a portfolio, without paying $25k for buyers agents. To learn more, checkout:
www.everythingproperty.au

Facebook: http://facebook.com/everythingproperty.au
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/everythingproperty
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/everythingproperty

Disclaimer: The topics, conversation, opinions and discussion provided in this episode  are general in nature. As a listener you should not take or use the information discussed as financial advice. Everything Property and its associates recommend that you always engage in independent financial advice before making any investment or purchasing decision.

In this episode, host David Hamilton is joined by NSW Planner Eli Gescheit to explore the opportunities and possibilities within the NSW planning system, particularly around Development Applications and getting them approved fast.

In this chat, we discuss the following:

- Eli's planning background and how it's helped his business today
 - From his experience working in Council's, what do assessment officers hate seeing
 - How to increase your chances of a smooth and quick DA approval process
 - What are you options if the approval process is taking forever
 - Costs involved: All costs associated with lodging a DA
 - The role of strategy and how it can come into play before you even submit
 - Much, much more!

If you want to check-out more of the work Eli does, have a look here: https://www.navonplanning.com.au/

Looking to invest in property yourself? Why not join a team of 9 experts who have experience across 35,000 property transactions over a combined 135 years in the field. We've put together the Property Investment Course for people who want to learn how to buy and build a portfolio, without paying $25k for buyers agents. To learn more, checkout:
www.everythingproperty.au

Facebook: http://facebook.com/everythingproperty.au
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/everythingproperty
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/everythingproperty

Disclaimer: The topics, conversation, opinions and discussion provided in this episode  are general in nature. As a listener you should not take or use the information discussed as financial advice. Everything Property and its associates recommend that you always engage in independent financial advice before making any investment or purchasing decision.

In this episode, host David Hamilton is joined by Queensland Land Subdivision Property Developer Carson Bolt to talk through an incredible journey of resilience and growth from cleaning carpets, to now over $100m in Live property deals.

In this chat, we discuss the following:

- What sparked Carson's transition into property.
 - His first few deals, how he sourced, funded them and how much he made.
 - His blueprint for JV partnerships and how he found his own.
 - Lessons, experience and how he finds new deals.
 - The Bottom Line: Inside live completed deals including all the numbers.
 - The value in land subdivisions, where he's developing next and their portfolio pipeline.
 - Much, much more!

If you want to check-out more of the work Carson does, have a look here: https://saltdevelopmentprojects.com.au/

Looking to invest in property yourself? Why not join a team of 9 experts who have experience across 35,000 property transactions over a combined 135 years in the field. We've put together the Property Investment Course for people who want to learn how to buy and build a portfolio, without paying $25k for buyers agents. To learn more, checkout:
www.everythingproperty.au

Facebook: http://facebook.com/everythingproperty.au
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/everythingproperty
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/everythingproperty

Disclaimer: The topics, conversation, opinions and discussion provided in this episode  are general in nature. As a listener you should not take or use the information discussed as financial advice. Everything Property and its associates recommend that you always engage in independent financial advice before making any investment or purchasing decision.

In this episode, host David Hamilton is joined by Real Estate Agent and social media personality Leonidas Proestos to talk about his rise to fame over the last few years showing the real side of real estate on social media.

In this chat, we discuss the following:

- The early childhood hobbies that set Leonidas up for a career in Real Estate
 - How to get traction as a young, inexperienced agent
 - The scripts Leon used when door knocking that worked
 - Process: The process he uses as a successful agent in todays world.
 - Memorable deals: His top deals for 10 years in real estate
 - How one door knock made him over $120,000 (The Blue House Effect)
 - Much, much more!

Thinking or buying or selling in the greater Penrith Area? You can contact Leonidas here: https://www.propertycentralpenrith.com.au/Leonidas-Proestos

Checkout his socials here: https://www.instagram.com/thenidastouch/

Looking to invest in property yourself? Why not join a team of 9 experts who have experience across 35,000 property transactions over a combined 135 years in the field. We've put together the Property Investment Course for people who want to learn how to buy and build a portfolio, without paying $25k for buyers agents. To learn more, checkout:
www.everythingproperty.au

Facebook: http://facebook.com/everythingproperty.au
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/everythingproperty
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/everythingproperty

Disclaimer: The topics, conversation, opinions and discussion provided in this episode  are general in nature. As a listener you should not take or use the information discussed as financial advice. Everything Property and its associates recommend that you always engage in independent financial advice before making any investment or purchasing decision.

In this episode, host David Hamilton is joined by Award Winning Residential Broker of the year for 2024/2025 and 2026 Tom Hawley from Azura Financial to discuss housing, lending, affordability, policy and building one of Australia's leading brokerages

In this chat, we discuss the following:

- How Tom and his Brother Ben started out and have built one of Australia's most successful brokerages
 - Government Policy and it's impact on housing
 - Tom's view on what we could do to address the housing crisis
 - Affordability: How can we address this collectively
 - How intelligent clients are pulling further ahead
 - The best moves to make if you're building or scaling a brokerage
 - Lending policies to make the most of in 2026
 - The real cause of the inequality in the Australian Property Market
 - Much, much more!

To speak with Tom and his team - head over to: https://azurafinancial.com.au/

Looking to invest in property yourself? Why not join a team of 9 experts who have experience across 35,000 property transactions over a combined 135 years in the field. We've put together the Property Investment Course for people who want to learn how to buy and build a portfolio, without paying $25k for buyers agents. To learn more, checkout:
www.everythingproperty.au

Facebook: http://facebook.com/everythingproperty.au
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/everythingproperty
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/everythingproperty

Disclaimer: The topics, conversation, opinions and discussion provided in this episode  are general in nature. As a listener you should not take or use the information discussed as financial advice. Everything Property and its associates recommend that you always engage in independent financial advice before making any investment or purchasing decision.