Podcast: Urban Property Investor

The Urban Property Investor podcast with host Sam Saggers brings together the latest news, strategies and ideas to help grow your personal wealth from investing in real estate. With a major premise to help you join the 1% of people who achieve financial independence, Sam Saggers advocates ways to replace your income, invest in property and retire rich using trends that form part of the urban landscape.

UPI 237: Recycling Your Borrowing Power

Do you struggle with lending? This episode discusses the challenges of capital deployment in real estate investment, emphasizing the importance of having a clear strategy and understanding various investment structures, including trusts.    Learn the necessity of leveraging capital growth and rental growth plans to build a successful property portfolio, while also addressing the complexities…

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UPI 236: Hunting Hidden Real Estate Hotspots

Get your portfolios ready because in this episode of the Urban Property Investor, we go value hunting in real estate. Focusing on identifying undervalued markets, we uncover the hidden gems of 2025 showing off where to put your money.    We go through the principles of pricing power parity and lifestyle geo arbitrage. As a…

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UPI 235: 2025 Market Update

This week on the Urban Property Investor, we give you some real estate resolutions as we discuss the 2025 market outlook for real estate in Australia. If you’re looking to kick goals in 2025 this one is for you!   Exploring various predictions from banks, valuers, and economic research firms, highlighting the differences in market…

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UPI 234: 9 Economic Risks in 2025

What are the economic risks facing Australia in 2025? From affordability challenges, all the way to the impact of Trump’s policies. China’s trading and economic slowdown, what does this mean for Australia’s biggest trade partner?    As a part of real estate resolutions we see the importance of population growth and the potential for economic…

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UPI 233: 2024 in Review & What’s Next for 2025

Have you made your resolutions for 2025? To kick off the new year we talk through some real estate learnings from 2024, and reflect on the market trends and how to carry these learnings into 2025 as real estate resolutions.   From discussing the impact of migration on housing supply, to presenting the Golden Gopnik…

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UPI 232: The Urban Property Investor Xmas Edition

In this Christmas special episode of the Urban Property Investor, we talk about the importance of family connections, reflection, and embracing the present moment.    As a part of Real Estate Resolutions we explain how the little things you think won’t affect your investing journey, like the value of hearing family stories, the significance of…

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UPI 231: Creating Your Own Equity From Real Estate

This week we focus on strategies for creating equity, understanding market dynamics, and the importance of design in property value. The significance of investment-grade properties, and the advantages of off-the-plan investments are critical when building your portfolio.    From various strategies for investing in real estate, focusing on pre-construction properties, renovation techniques, and building for…

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UPI 230: Blind Spots in Investing

In this episode, we dive into the various biases that affect real estate investors. We discuss how personal biases, social media influences, and emotional responses can lead to poor investment decisions. Understand the importance of navigating these biases, such as anchoring bias, confirmation bias, and herd mentality.    As a property investor you have to…

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UPI 229: How The Next Growth Cycle Will Be Driven

In this episode of the Urban Property Investor, we dive into the upcoming growth cycle in real estate, uncovering the importance of understanding economic cycles, urbanisation, and demographic changes.  From the impact of technology and climate change, to the intergenerational wealth transfer on the real estate market. We also address the challenges of housing affordability…

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UPI 228: Die With Zero From Property Investing

This week we discuss the philosophy of ‘Die With Zero’ by Bill Perkins. Showcasing the importance of timing experiences in life, the balance between wealth and living fully, and the need to create lasting memories.    We may be here to create wealth through property but don’t let it intervene in what brings you joy…

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