The 'this is property' episodes I still send to clients - John Pidgeon

We've recorded more than 800 episodes of this is property now. Most weeks I don't stop to think about that - you record, you release, you move on to the next one.

But every so often an episode sticks. Someone emails about it two years later. I find myself sending the link to a client before our first call. It becomes one of the ones I'd actually keep.

Here are five of them, in no particular order.

Ep 501 - [property vs shares: 10 reasons why you should invest in property]

Ten reasons, laid out side by side. Here's the small disclaimer: this one's a few years old, and the tax settings in particular have moved since the 2026 budget. But the bulk of it still holds, and the way to think about the decision hasn't changed at all.

Listen → Ep 501

Ep 531 - [live clarity call: planning to buy a first and family home]

Joel and Naomi have a goal to buy a first and family home in Gympie in the next 3-4 years. In this live clarity call I walk them through some of their options!

Listen → Ep 531

Ep 538 - [growth areas in the next five years]

If you're wanting some ideas for where you should look as a buyer, this ep is for you. I share some of the key factors that go into identifying a hot spot and some of the regions around Australia that are worth considering in the coming years.

Listen → Ep 538

Ep 548 - [what I would tell my 18 year old self about building a property portfolio]

I reflect on the decisions I made whilst building my property portfolio, including the things he felt he did right and the things he would've done differently if he had his time again.John shares 10 pieces of advice he would give his 18 year old self.

Listen → Ep 548

Ep 631 - [home ownership, economy, recession, negative gearing + with mark bouris]

I chat with entrepreneur Mark Bouris who founded mortgage lending businesses Wizard Home Loans and Yellow Brick Road. Mark shares the story of starting Wizard Home Loans in the late 90s and answers listener questions.

Listen → Ep 631

You'll find all five, plus the full back catalogue, here:

https://www.envisageproperty.com.au/property-podcast

And if one of them gets you thinking about your own next move - that's the part we help with at Envisage Property. A free 15-minute Buy with Confidence call, no pitch, just a straight read on where you're at and to answer any questions you may have about the buyers agent service.

Note: This email and the episodes linked contain general information only. It doesn't take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs, and it isn't personal financial advice.