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Jason Whitton
Looking for a daily update on creating the wealth of your dreams?
Do you want property investment explained in a simple language?
Do you want to learn it whilst sipping on your coffee?
Then you’re in the right place! Join me for a daily coffee and chat about all things wealth.
With a strong focus on real estate wealth, you’ll cut through the confusion and overwhelm that stops most people in their investment tracks.
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Risks and Opportunities in the Property Market
In today’s episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, we delve into the complexities of real estate investing amidst significant global wealth transfers and evolving market conditions. Our discussion highlights the key challenges such as election and policy changes, climate risks, and stringent compliance demands. We also explore exciting opportunities including the relaxation of regulations and the strategic diversification of property portfolios. Tune in to discover how you can navigate these waters to secure and grow your investments in a shifting landscape.
20:0122/08/2024
Determining the Rental Market Value of Your Investment Property
Dive into the latest Wealth Coffee Chat with Cass from Property Management Team where heunlock the secrets to mastering rental market values and optimising your property investments for maximum passive income. Discover how tools like CoreLogic, along with insights from SQM Research and realestate.com, can empower landlords to make informed decisions about rental prices and property management. Don't miss out on expert strategies for staying ahead in today’s dynamic real estate market! Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!
13:4121/08/2024
Building a Strong Wealth Team for Real Estate Investing
Join us in today’s Wealth Coffee Chat as we talk about the importance of having the right team when investing in real estate. Learn why you need experts like property advisors and financial planners on your side, and how regular catch-ups with them can help you stay on track with your goals. We’ll share simple strategies for picking your team and setting up your plans. Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!
23:1320/08/2024
The Power of Diversification in Real Estate Investing
Join Jason in today's Wealth Coffee Chat as he dives into the power of strategic diversification in real estate investing! Learn how diversifying across location, property type, and ownership structure can protect your portfolio, minimise expenses, and boost long-term gains. Plus, Jason breaks down the impact of land tax and varying growth rates across different cities and states. Don’t miss this insightful session on building wealth through smart property investment! Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!
17:1319/08/2024
How Can You Use Equity for Investment?
In this Finance Friday Wealth Coffee Chat, Cang discusses how to use existing equity in properties to build a property portfolio. He shares a client's success story of using equity to purchase a property and increase its value, resulting in access to additional equity and explains two scenarios for using the equity: using it as a deposit for an investment property or borrowing 90% of the equity to purchase multiple properties. Tune in and Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!
15:0316/08/2024
Australia's Largest Rent Decline Since COVID
Australia's largest rent decline since COVID is discussed in this Wealth Coffee Chats episode. The conversation explores the decline in asking rents in capital cities and the impact on renters and landlords. It also highlights the ongoing low vacancy rates and the competition in the rental market and emphasizes the importance of annual rent reviews and making informed decisions based on accurate information. Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!
11:5315/08/2024
How to Create Multiple Income Streams with Property Investing.
What is "income engine"? The concept of the "income engine," a comprehensive approach to building wealth through a diversified property portfolio. The income engine involves creating consistent weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly income streams by leveraging various types of investments, including residential and short-term rentals, joint ventures, and trading activities. With the support of a full-service team, investors can navigate the complexities of property investing, employing buy-and-hold strategies to grow equity and eventually convert it into higher-income opportunities.
20:4913/08/2024
Exploring Property Value Trends in Australian Cities
Lets explores the current state of property values in Australia and the factors that drive them, such as population, wages, and affordability. As Jason discusses the median house prices in different cities and how they may not align with population size and this conversation also touches on the potential for future growth in cities like Melbourne and Sydney, as well as the importance of rental yields.Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!
17:1712/08/2024
Maximising Borrowing and Managing Bad Debt
In this Finance Friday Wealth Coffee Chat, Cang discusses the importance of being 'bankable' and offers tips on how to assess and improve your financial position. He talks about negotiating interest rates, accessing equity, maximising borrowing, and managing bad debt. Cang also emphasizes the significance of checking your credit file and understanding your credit score. He addresses questions about why lenders are reluctant to reduce rates and the challenges of finance during separations. Lets hear from Cang and Let's wealth Coffee Chat!
16:2809/08/2024
Smart Tax Planning for Property Investors: Strategies to Keep More of Your Profits
Jason's Live today highlights how different states have varying calculations for stamp duty, and how strategic property purchases—such as buying land or building in certain states—can reduce tax burdens. The host also explores methods to minimise capital gains tax, like owning property through a superannuation fund or trust, and the benefits of optimising PAYG variations and utilising offset accounts to decrease interest payments. Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!
22:1308/08/2024
Ensuring Compliance and Finding New Tenants in a Competitive Market
Cass shares a story about a tenant who decided to leave just seven days into a new tenancy. He discusses the challenges faced by the property manager in handling this situation and provides insights into how landlords can navigate similar scenarios. He also emphasizes the importance of clarifying the reasons behind the tenant's decision, ensuring compliance with minimum standards, and understanding how the property manager handles such situations. Let's Wealth Coffee Chat!
14:4807/08/2024
Australia's Economic Outlook and Interest Rate Projections
Join Sam today as he delves into the factors influencing the Reserve Bank of Australia's potential decision to either raise or hold interest rates. The discussion explores critical elements such as inflation, stock market performance, unemployment rates, and GDP growth. He also shares forecasts that the Reserve Bank will maintain current interest rates and explains the potential impacts on borrowers and individuals with debt. This episode offers valuable insights into the current economic climate and the significant role of interest rates. Let's Wealth Coffee Chat!
13:5206/08/2024
How to Prepare for You Loan Application
Join Cang today's Friday Finance Wealth Coffee Chat! He discusses the challenges of preparing for a loan application, specifically focusing on the banks' use of living expenses and the household expenditure measure (HEMS) as benchmarks. It highlights how HEMS can impact small business owners and individuals with investment properties. He also suggests getting a detailed breakdown of living expenses and a copy of the credit file to prepare for the loan application. Listen now!
11:0202/08/2024
Key Challenges and Strategies in Australia's Property and Construction Markets
Join Jason today as he discussed the Australian property market, highlighting recent records and challenges. He shared his experience investing in Melbourne, emphasising the importance of a long-term approach. Jason also touched the housing market, citing low supply, increasing population, and potential inflation impacting prices. There's so much more! Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!
15:2701/08/2024
5 Tips for Finding the Right Property Manager
In this conversation, Cass discusses five key tips for finding the right property manager. He emphasizes the importance of doing research, looking local but having a broad vision, ensuring portfolio transparency, considering leasing commitment, and understanding what the property manager actually does. He also highlights the misconception that the cheapest agent is always the best option, and encourages investors to prioritise trust, commitment, and care when choosing a property manager. Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!
15:2331/07/2024
Ensuring Your Assets Are Protected: Real Estate and Legal Preparedness
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 powers of attorney to manage financial and legal matters in cases of incapacitation or death. It covers the various types of powers of attorney, their importance, and how they vary by state and individual needs. This episode concludes with a reminder to take care of these important legal documents and seek professional advice if needed. Listen up and Let's Wealth Coffee Chat!
13:5530/07/2024
Tips for Budgeting and Loan Repayment Calculations
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 factors that determine borrowing capacity: affordability and security. He provides tips on budgeting, loan repayment calculations, and sequencing loans. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the importance of having a finance strategy and ongoing conversations with brokers. Hear more from him and Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!
12:5326/07/2024
Checking Valuations and Rents for Maximum Potential
The discussion covers the current state of the property market, the winners and underperformers, and the importance of checking valuations and rents. The forecast for the next three years suggests that Adelaide, Brisbane, and Perth will be the star performers in terms of capital growth. Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!
21:4125/07/2024
Selling a Property with a Fixed Lease: Strategies for Success
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 from property managers, investors, and landlords, he highlights the importance of strategic cooperation among all parties involved. He also provides valuable tips on how to enhance the property's appeal through effective presentation and potential rent reductions, all while ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Find out more! and Let's Wealth Coffee Chat!
15:5724/07/2024
Proposed Taxes on Superannuation: What You Need to Know
Real estate investing and superannuation are the two major places of wealth in Australia. The government is proposing new taxes and regulations that could impact these areas. From 2025, super funds with more than $3 million in wealth will attract extra tax. There is also a proposal to tax unrealised capital gains inside super. It is important to stay informed and have a team of experts to navigate these changes. Let's Wealth Coffee Chat!
20:0923/07/2024
Property Pricing Trends: The True Value of Good Quality Apartments
The traditional understanding of property pricing has shifted, with units now being more expensive than houses in many areas. The cost of materials and construction has driven up the prices of apartments, making it difficult to find affordable options. However, good quality apartments in desirable locations still offer great value. On the other hand, houses and land are currently more cost-effective and provide opportunities for investors.Let's hear more from Jason, let's Wealth Coffee Chat!
16:2822/07/2024
Optimising Borrowing Capacity: The Importance of Your Credit File
In this conversation, Cang discusses the importance of understanding your credit file and the information it contains. He explains that your credit file is a document that lenders use to determine if you are worthy of lending money to. Cang also provides tips for managing off-the-plan property purchases and highlights the need for regular check-ins with your broker to reassess your borrowing capacity. Let's Wealth Coffee Chat!
17:0819/07/2024
The Importance of Asset Allocation in Real Estate Investing
Real estate investing can be time-consuming and stressful, but with the right strategies, it can be a valuable asset. Harry Triguboff, one of Australia's richest property investors, provides some lessons on building a successful property portfolio. Triguboff's portfolio is 66% residential real estate, with a focus on high-density apartments. He also accelerates his wealth by developing his own properties at wholesale prices, creating instant equity and higher rental yields. The lessons from Triguboff's portfolio include the importance of asset allocation, transforming residential properties into high-income assets, and continuously acquiring properties.Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat with Jason.
17:3718/07/2024
Protecting Your Investment: Managing Tenants Running Businesses from Rental Properties
Discover the crucial insights every landlord and investor needs to know about tenants running businesses from rental properties. Join Cass as he shares a compelling story of a client who faced this exact challenge. Learn about the legal implications, due diligence strategies, and proactive measures that can safeguard your property. This discussion is a must-read for anyone looking to avoid potential pitfalls and ensure the smooth operation of their rental investments.
15:4017/07/2024
Buy Well, Never Sell...But When Should You Actually Sell Your Property?
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 the top three reasons to consider a sale—from substandard properties to upgrading or shifting to tax-advantaged locations—and peppers his advice with real-life stories from his own experiences. Tune in as Jason inspires you to build and expand your wealth through strategic property retention!
19:0716/07/2024
When are interest rates going to fall?
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 can expect them and the impact any cuts (or hikes) are going to have on your ability to borrow from a broker. Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!
10:3612/07/2024
Where Do Facts and Politics Meet?
In this video WCC guest host and Director of Fenton Financial, Andy Fenton, walks us through the overwhelming political change being seen throughout the world and tries to find the middle ground between political structures and reality. Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!
30:5611/07/2024
Smart Strategies for Dealing with C-Grade Properties and Managers
In today's Wealth Coffee Chat, Cass from Property Management dives into the pitfalls of managing C-grade properties combined with C-grade property managers. Drawing from a real-life scenario, Cass highlights the importance of proactive maintenance, strategic renovations, and the critical role of experienced property managers in safeguarding your investment. Tune in and let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!
14:4310/07/2024
Inflation, Tax, and Superannuation: What You Need to Know
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, how inflation affects your tax payments, and the increase in the superannuation guarantee for salaried investors. He also discusses changes to concessional and non-concessional contributions, emphasizing the importance of effective tax management and maximising super contributions to minimise tax. Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!
28:3209/07/2024
Getting Your Planning Rhythm Set For 2025
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 planning times: January for goal setting, April for tax planning, July for investment reviews, and October for progress checks. Track your progress, adjust your strategies, and stay organised. Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!
28:0708/07/2024
Maximising Opportunities with the Home Guarantee Scheme
In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chat's Finance Friday, we delve into the new government initiatives designed to support first-time homebuyers and single parents through the Home Guarantee Scheme. Managing Director Cang from Positive Money sheds light on how banks assess loan applications, balancing between your income, expenses, and the value of your assets. This episode aims to provide valuable insights and answers to common questions about mortgage lending. Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!
06:5105/07/2024
The Four Quadrant Approach to Real Estate Investment
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 investment selection system, which includes capital preservation, growth, yield, and tax considerations. He also highlights the significance of growth in creating wealth through property and the role of yield and tax benefits in the investment selection process. Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!
20:2104/07/2024
National Vacancy Rates Hit a 10-Month High
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 increase in national vacancy rates and its impact on the rental market. Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!
11:4903/07/2024
Mastering Tax Planning: Effective Strategies to Minimise Payments
Join Andy Fenton as he discusses tax planning strategies and ways to minimise tax payments. He introduces the concept of using structures such as personal superannuation and investment companies to reduce tax liabilities. Andy explains the current tax rates and how they have changed over time. Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!
23:1302/07/2024
How To ask the Right Questions About Loan Structures
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 with your current lender. Join him to learn how to ask the right questions and seek a second opinion to ensure you have the right loan structure for your current and future needs. Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!
12:3328/06/2024
Property Management: Lessons Learned and Takeaways from the Property Summit
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 and a top property manager to help tackle challenges and succeed in property investing. Cashflow flywheel? What is this? Why it’s important to understand and improve these areas to increase cashflow and property value. Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!
15:0426/06/2024
Lessons From Buying a $13,000,000 Property Portfolio in 3 Days
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 investments, maintained a winning mindset, and sought help from a six-star team. These strategies are not only effective in the game but also applicable to real-life property investing to achieve long-term success.
20:2025/06/2024
Boost Your Borrowing Power Through Refinancing
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 refinancing: resetting the loan term, consolidating debt, accessing equity for investment properties, and paying off the home loan faster. Cang shares practical insights on how borrowers can increase their borrowing amount and reduce interest payments through refinancing. Don't miss out on these valuable tips and the chance to ask your questions in the chat. Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!
08:2120/06/2024
Routine Property Inspections - Why and When We Should Have Them.
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 income? Are you maintaining minimum compliance standards? The only way you’ll know is with a regular inspection. But what are they and how often should we do them? Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!
17:5019/06/2024
Houses May Be Unattainable for Investors in 10 Years. Don’t Miss the Boat.
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 meeting supply demands. Will Australians start turning away from houses and rent more units? Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!
20:5518/06/2024
Local Councilor Proposes Plan to Double Rates for Landlords. It Won’t Fix Anything.
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’s. Will it work? Definitely not. It doesn’t address Australia’s supply issue. Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!
10:4217/06/2024
Do You Feel Like You Are Stuck in Your 30 Year Home Loan? You’re Not.
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 where a client was able to find finance on her dream home with only 2 days lead time, and why her story is important for people that feel like they’re locked into their 30 year mortgage. Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!
08:1514/06/2024
Australia’s Property Growth Is Out of Control. What Does That Mean for Investors?
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 the next 5 years. What does this mean for the people that are sitting around waiting for interest rates to change? Are they going to miss out? Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!
19:5013/06/2024
Victoria Is Proposing New Rental Reforms. What Are They?
Following on from QLD’s latest rental reforms, Victoria are now proposing a new set of standards for landlords to follow regarding energy conservation. How will this affect investors? Are there any considerations to take into account? Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!
14:0312/06/2024
How Much Money Should Property Investors Set aside as a Buffer?
Buffers, war-chests, safety cash, grab bags; whatever you call them, buffers are essential for investors when it comes to unlocking their full potential. How much money should you have set aside at any one time if you’re an investor? Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!
12:1711/06/2024
Fast Loan Refinancing: Fact or Fiction?
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 to keep you locked in for 30 years. In this video Brad Tefft from Positive Money walks us through the concept of FAST REFINANCING. What is it and how fast could it possibly be? Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!
14:1807/06/2024
Will the RBA Put the Interest Rates Up?
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? More importantly, what will this mean for property investors? Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!
16:1106/06/2024
The 3 Steps Investors Need to Follow to Find the Perfect Tenant
Finding a tenant for your property requires a lot of work; understanding their requirements, providing access to affordable rent and the additional investment of money into your property are all the cornerstones of a good landlord/tenant relationship. In this video Cass Sjostedt from R&W Plus walks us through his 3 step formula for finding the perfect tenant and creating better relationships with the community. Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!
14:0605/06/2024
For Business Owners and Investors, These 3 Things Guarantee Wealth.
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 about what your exit plan looks like? Are you confident your business is structured correctly? No? If not, in this video both Jason Whitton and Andy Fenton will walk you through the 3 pillars of of wealth, how they apply to your business owners and what you can do to start making your business assets more future proof.
23:3004/06/2024
Planning Your Exit: What Happens When You’re Done Investing?
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 15 years building your portfolio, now what? In this video Jason Whitton explains the most IMPORTANT part of your investment journey, what happens when you get to the end of it. What does it look like? Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!
21:3403/06/2024