
Australian Property Investor
Property Investory is a podcast bringing you the latest stories, life experiences and case studies from Australia’s most innovative people. Your host Tyrone Shum will begin to explore the daily lives, influences, and worst and best moments of his guests. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced investor, this podcast will bring you the latest stories, strategies, and case studies from Australia’s most innovative property experts such as Jan Somers, Steve McKnight, Cherie Barber, Margaret Lomas, John L Fitzgerald, Jane Slack-Smith, Chris Gray, John Lindeman and many others. Your host Tyrone Shum will begin to explore the daily lives, influences, and worst and best property investing moments of his guests. Then in a future podcast, you’ll be led step-by-step through each property investors’ unique strategy to success.Tune in at home or on the go via iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or through https://propertyinvestory.com/podcasts/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Feb 5, 2024 • 31min
From Plumbing Success to Punters Finance: Nick Hague’s transformation
After dedicating the majority of his life to running a highly successful plumbing business, Nick Hague has set aside the toolbox and has recently shifted his sole focus to the thrilling and dynamic realm of property development. In this episode, Hague takes us on a thrilling journey through his property development endeavours, starting with a collaborative effort on their initial property venture with a tradesman friend. His trajectory has led him to ascend to the role of Business Development Manager at Punters Finance, illustrating how his journey serves as a testament to both experience and an unbridled passion for helping others, propelling him to new heights in his professional pursuits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 1, 2024 • 57min
Jobless to Joyous - Dean Parker’s Winding Road to $10 Million
Dean Parker is the founder and managing director of full-service property company Your Style Homes. Also a licensed Real Estate Agent and fully-qualified IT analyst, Parker worked in the corporate world for the beginning stages of his career life for some of the biggest tech companies in the world. But something didn’t feel right. For all the work he did as an employee he had nothing to show for it. At rock-bottom, he was ready to change his life…through the vehicle of property. On this episode we’ll follow Parker’s journey navigating his desire for a better life with the real, everyday challenges he’s had to face over time. Listen to his transformation from beginner investor to entrepreneur and full-time developer with over 450 property transactions totalling over $160 million in value, including renovations, new property developments and a portfolio of investment properties. The best thing? Hear how with the right tools by your side, it’s possible for you to transform too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29, 2024 • 39min
Sunhoc Khou - The Balancing Act: How to Work Full-time and Develop Properties
Sunhoc Khou is a property developer and founder of HWD Homes. After studying for six years and establishing a career in accounting, Khou took an interest in property investment. With his brother by his side, he experimented in different types of property investment and landed on property development. In this episode, we’ll hear the details of Khou’s property development journey, including a repulsive renovation. As well as this, discover how to balance a full-time job with property development, the key to making at least $250,000 per deal and the dangers of having too much on your plate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 2024 • 25min
Rob Flux Talks About Taking the SMART Route and Eating An Elephant
Rob Flux is a property developer, educator, and mentor as well as founder of Australia’s largest property network group Property Developer Network. His personal and professional journeys have intertwined throughout the years, starting from purchasing his family home from his parents as a teenager to starting his thriving network group through a conversation with friends sharing their property experiencesIn this episode of our 'Investor vs. Developer' series, Flux follows up on our previous conversation with more effective mindset-building tips. He now lays down a bite-sized and S.M.A.R.T. process that will practically sharpen your strategy and help one overcome a seemingly formidable task of debunking personal limiting beliefs one step at a time. Plus, he gives timeless advice on using a reward system that works! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 22, 2024 • 49min
Evan Thornley Reveals the Principle of the '1% In 100' in Property
From Silicon Valley to Australia's real estate industry, LongView Executive Chair Evan Thornley has always had a good sense of where he wants to make a positive and lasting impact. With an extensive property investing career in Australia for over 30 years, he now posits the principle of the '1% of 100' and reveals how home buyers can make better returns on their property investment without the hassle that come with being a landlord. Plus, he dives deeper into the implications of this reality on the country's property investing space, and underscores how the value of the land comes into play in driving house prices in a predominantly capital-growth-oriented market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 18, 2024 • 22min
Jack Freestone: The Ultimate Listener’s Guide to Buying
We’re back with the founder of Buyers Collective Agency, Jack Freestone. The image of both experience and success, he gives listeners tons of important advice: the value of a strong portfolio, the importance of non-traditional renting like Airbnb, tips to navigate the market and more! Plus, he highlights the importance of persevering despite failure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 15, 2024 • 28min
Jack Freestone: From a London Cafe to One of Australia’s Leading Property Investors’
Founder of Buyers Collective Agency Jack Freestone is an inspiration. Running away to a share house due to the difficulty of his own home (which was struggling with divorce) at the young age of 17, Freestone reveals his unlikely journey of hardwork from nothing to a stellar portfolio and his very own company!Plus, he shares how his holidaying in South-East Asia led to his very own cafe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 11, 2024 • 47min
Ben Everingham’s Top 5 Investment Tips to Know by 31
Ben Everingham, founder of buyers agency Pumped on Property, shares his journey as a family man and investor. He discusses learning about property prices in primary school, an unusual uni pool party, and a crazy investment story involving detectives. He also shares his top 5 investment tips, including timing the market and focusing on properties with potential for improvement and above average rental returns.

Jan 8, 2024 • 49min
Levelling Up: Making $8 Million in One Unit Block With Walter Nanni
In this podcast, top buyers agent Walter Nanni shares his experiences in the real estate industry and the inspiration he gained from successful property investors. He discusses the transition to property investing, caution and strategy in property investment, the importance of mentors and financial stability, finding undervalued properties and building relationships with agents, the power of setting and reviewing goals, and the influence of classic books on property investing.

Dec 21, 2023 • 1h 10min
20 Questions: Pick Properties For Growth With Margaret Lomas
Margaret Lomas, author of eight bestselling property investing books and mentor to thousands of people around Australia, shares her journey to becoming a leading property expert. Topics include protecting clients from spruikers, her educational background, radio advertising turning into a profitable business, her investing strategy, and dedication to property development projects.