Australian Property Investor

If grit and determination could be personified, they would come in the form of Braydon Birch. The construction worker, buyer’s advocate, and co-director of Hirch Property Group could easily have skated through life and watched opportunities fly by, but he grabbed every one he could— and then some. Growing up disadvantaged instilled a strong sense of determination in him to overcome the obstacles he faced and achieve success, motivating him to create a better life for himself and break the cycle of poverty.In this episode he divulges all about his younger years growing up in Melbourne’s east, where skate parks and shopping centre car parks took precedence over school. However, he caught himself from slipping into a downward spiral, and explains just how he did so to become the company founder and property investor he is today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Belinda Smith is the director of Renovate and Real Estate, a company that has the goal to help people reach financial independence through property investing and renovations. Growing up, Smith saw a disparity between herself and her peers, so financial security was a big goal for her. Combine this goal with her love for creativity, and renovating properties was a natural career for her.In this episode, Smith will share the risky details of being a police officer in the 80s’. As well as this, she will delve into her passion for renovations and the story of how she made $40,000 in only one day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ashish Malhotra is a buyer’s agent who arrived in Australia from India less than a decade ago. After landing here at the tail end of 2014, he bought his first Australian property sight unseen— and once his sights were set, he never looked back. With each investment performing better than the last, it’s safe to say Australia really is the lucky country.In this episode Malhotra shares stories of growing up in his clean and green city near the Pakistan border, where his childhood was never boring. He delves into how he became an entrepreneur without even realising it— and how despite some embarrassments along the way, he learnt a lot of lessons on his metaphorical and physical journeys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anthony Spagnolo is not only the principal of property advisory business Agenzia Property, he is also a qualified accountant, licensed real estate agent, builder and mortgage broker and is an active property investor and developer. Join us in this episode of Property Investory to hear how Spagnolo made the jump from accountancy to the property and development space and how he continues to gain valuable experience, as well as adding to his skillset by diving into a variety of projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Property Investory we speak with Andrew David Courtney, founder of Plenitude Wealth. Coming from a place of poverty, Courtney knew he wanted a different life for his family. After studying a Masters of Commerce, he discovered that even his peers had a huge missing piece in their financial knowledge: property. Filling this gap as a mortgage broker, buyers agent and licenced financial advisor, all in one, Courtney now is equipped to help everyone get finance fit ! But his story isn’t quite that simple. His journey spans countries and takes us from the basketball court to the boadroom, from tents to terminals. All in the name of financial freedom.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amir Ishak is a well-travelled property tax expert. In this episode he takes us on a journey through the Middle East and Europe. Explore the new and exciting atmosphere and lifestyle of Dubai, as Ishak explains what life and the property market is like there. He also talks fondly of his time in the UK, and the US, teaching our audience how he managed to travel with only $500. We then discuss the lowest point in his property ventures, when he lost 50% of his assets and was waking up in a panic every night, and the moment he decided to move to Australia. Join us on this exciting adventure with Amir Ishak.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan Castorina, a full-time property developer in Brisbane, shares his remarkable journey from being a pilot to property magnate. He reflects on his first investment in Lakemba, his dynamic life in real estate, and how childhood experiences shaped his career. Alan discusses the shift from renovations to subdivisions, revealing the intricate process of navigating council approvals. He emphasizes the importance of preparation, a supportive team, and how reading inspires personal growth, leading him to seize opportunities in the property market.

Alex Jeloudev is many things— a dedicated social worker, husband, and now property investor as well. Keep an eye on his name as it’s one you’ll soon be hearing a lot of! Jeloudev has already made his mark on the disability and senior social work areas, and is keen to load up his plate with more of what brings him happiness. Next on his list is fulfilling his dream of entering the property investment world. In this episode Jeloudev shares why he put it off for so long, and how putting himself in his clients’ shoes— along with one other big change— gave him the push he needed to get going. Despite some stumbles along the way, the path led him to a particular buyer’s agent who took him under his wing and helped him to fly high. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam McKinnon is a geologist by day and property investor by night. As a manager of a public junior ASX company, he’s worked his way up and loves the view from where he is. After dedicating years of his life to the study of Earth sciences, he plans to keep digging for gold both literally and figuratively, searching for copper in the ground and golden property nuggets above it.In this episode we dig into his background to unearth just how geology and property aren’t so dissimilar after all. He shares his thoughts on the green revolution and the part he plays in it, the fascinating facts behind mining for minerals, and how his foray into property was the natural step for him to take at this point in his life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plunging into the property game at age 23, Collyer Property Investments Director Aidan Collyer has since then harnessed the power of positive cashflow and unlocked the benefits and the unique value that house-and-land deals bring to the table. Now with 11 years of real estate experience, he unboxes his investing know-how, reveals how he hits all the targets not only for himself but also for his clients, and shares how he tackles all the ups and downs in his own property investing journey. No matter the time, no matter the day, he unquestionably embodies the very picture of intentional productivity and persistent hard work that result in booming property success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.