FAQ Series

Have a question about investing? Ask Luke Harris.

Each month we like to present a dedicated FAQ episode where we take questions from our listeners and put them to our resident expert, Luke Harris. With more than two decades of residential and commercial investment experience under his belt, Luke has seen the best and worst of the property market.

Have a question you want answered? Let us know on the link below.

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Unlock The Power of Effective Networking

  • podcast
  • 27th Sep
  • 36 mins

Networking is an incredibly powerful tool for business owners and professionals to further their careers, make valuable connections and better serve their clients. This week I'm joined by Steven Quan and Kirrily Graham who go over their strategies for building relationships and maximising your ROI from time spent at networking events. We discuss what to do when you first enter a room, how to make a lasting impression and many other little-known networking strategies to get ahead, no matter what industry in.

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The Risks and Rewards of Commercial Property with Luke Harris

  • podcast
  • 20th Sep
  • 37 mins

Does commercial really come with higher yields? At what stage of your investing should you be before you consider commercial? How can business owners use commercial property to supercharge their growth? What are the best commercial property strategies that can take your portfolio to the next level? Luke Harris - The CEO of The Property Mentors and author of both Property Fit and Let's Get Real answers these questions and more while shedding light on the often overlooked risks of investing in commercial property.

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Advanced Property Investing with Herman Benade

  • podcast
  • 13th Sep
  • 35 mins

Are you looking to take your portfolio to the next level? Property expert and mentor team director at The Property Mentors Herman Benade discusses some of the more advanced property strategies and outlines the risks associated with them. We discuss developments, short stay, renovations, subdivisions and commercial property as well as what you need to make them work.

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The power of pushing through procrastination with Steven Quan

  • podcast
  • 6th Sep
  • 38 mins

In today's episode I am joined by Steven Quan, who talks about the importance of starting early when it comes to any kind of investment. Steven shares his experiences of 10 years as a real estate agent in Melbourne and provides practical tips and mindset tweaks to make your first steps towards investing in property, including understanding the market, researching potential opportunities, and getting the right advice from the right people. Steven also tackles one of the most common mindsets that prevent would-be investors taking on the market and why it’s important to overcome procrastination now rather than later.

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You insure your car, so why wouldn't you insure your life? A guide to life insurance and income protection with James Milic.

  • podcast
  • 31st Aug
  • 33 mins

When we talk about insurance a lot of people know who their car insurance or health insurance is with, they probably also have a fairly good idea what they are covered for. Life insurance, disability insurance and income protection are often neglected. You possibly have these insurance policies in your super account and didn’t even know they were there, let alone if they will properly cover you if you need them. Today I am joined by James Milic, a Financial Advisor with Index Wealth who specialises in personal risk and insurance.

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Asset Protection Blueprint: Demystifying Estate Planning with Steph Chafer

  • podcast
  • 23rd Aug
  • 22 mins

With over 20 years experience helping clients safeguard their hard earned assets at Nevett Ford Lawyers, Steph Chafer joins me for an important conversation around how investors should go about planning their will and estate. From navigating legal complexities to creating an air-tight estate plan, Steph reveals essential strategies to empower you to take charge of your family's financial future.