Buying Property With Friends | No BS With Birchy | EP 216
Release Date: 11/19/2025
No BS With Birchy
In this episode, Nathan tackles a contested topic of discussion in the property world, buying property with friends. Nathan outlines some of the (little) pros and (many) cons of purchasing with another party and what it can mean for your future. Nathan details some common scenarios and highlights what can go wrong, very quickly. An important episode you'll want on your ilst for the week! 00:00 - Introduction 00:22 - A friend, sibling, partner ‘others’ 02:00 - “Big, big, big problem…” 02:52 - The risks far outweigh the benefits 03:43 - The sibling scenario 05:02 - The parent &...
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In this episode, Nathan shares timely reminders about capitalizing on the end-of-year quiet period in property investing. From getting finance-ready and positioning yourself with agents, to conducting your annual portfolio review and planning for 2026, Nathan reveals why December and January consistently deliver some of the best deals. Tune in and discover how to turn the holiday season into your competitive advantage. Show Notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:45 - Getting ready for the end of the year 01:25 - The market can dry out 02:15 - Negotiation leverage and opportunities 03:12 - Getting...
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In this episode, Nathan reinforces some timely reminders of just how easy it can be to fall off the path to success in property investing and some of the common reasons why investors fail. From vital roadmaps and sustainable strategies to open-ended market mindsets, it’s all covered in this latest episode. Tune in and get ready to feel inspired & reaffirmed on your property journey. 00:40 - Markets go up, markets go down. Get in the mindset. 03:10 - Who’s losing out when we constantly buy for less than the previous owner? 04:52 - The 90’s with no internet, no data - this is...
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In this episode, Nathan dives into the success theme of acquisition and how it plays such a major factor in the growth of any property portfolio (and it’s survival). Nathan explores how today’s debt is tomorrow’s devalued currency and his take on the notion of ‘playing the game’. There are plenty of wisdom pieces in this ep, it’s one you won’t want to skip this week! 00:25 - What makes Birchy sad 01:50 - Billionaire by 40? Addition into strategy 02:42 - Birchy’s advice to get started 03:29 - The start of hyper inflation - news article 06:36 - The only thing that...
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In this episode, Nathan talks about how buyer’s agents have become a big part of the property world and what that means for investors today. He breaks down how data in real estate can be manipulated, why it’s important to understand the real numbers behind the market, and how migration is driving demand across Australia. Show Notes: 00:14 - The explosion of the buyers' agent industry 01:25 - The AI data-driven analysis tool scam 02:51 - Data manipulation - how it can happen 05:46 - Buying bank repo deals and what data showed vs reality 07:33 - Looking for market inconsistencies and...
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In this episode, Nathan is joined by Wayne Murray from the B.Invested Investor Relations team as he shares how it was actually his kids that kickstarted his property portfolio journey! After acquiring 4 additional properties in just 9 months, Wayne shares the lessons learnt along the way, his portfolio goals and how he literally does exactly what he does for his clients, for his own family. You’ll want to tune into this episode! 00:40 - Wayne’s Role at B.Invested 02:13 - Changing beliefs around property 04:09 - Wayne’s property rundown - 4 properties in 9 months 08:44 - You want to find...
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In this episode, Nathan breaks down the age-old property topic of negative gearing. Forget avocados on toast, baby boomers and the blame game, this episode explores in detail the issues surrounding negative gearing and just what's really happening under it's facade. Who benefits and who's disadvantaged? Listen in to find out. 00:30 - Avocado on toast & baby boomers 01:42 - Imagine paying your boss for you to work? 02:20 - Buying a property to 03:29 - What would happen if negative gearing got scrapped? 05:05 - Rental Crisis media example - Everybody’s Home 06:44 - 1, 2, 3 - the...
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In this episode, Nathan talks about a passionate topic of his that's not quite property, but more so financial freedom and the benefits of exiting the 'matrix'. From the 'big wake up' to the future of regional communities - Nathan shares some of his key turning points about not relying on the system and truly creating his own life, his way. A very interesting listen that's sure to inspire you in your everyday life. Are you ready to think about exiting the matrix? 01:20 - Corona - Did it start the big wake up? 02:38 - Patterns of colonisation - something to think about 06:15 -...
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In this episode, Nathan tackles one of the more neglected topics of planning for your family after your death. If you're working hard to build a portfolio, you also need to consider a disaster plan for your assets after you pass. Whether you have a Will or not, Nathan shares some valuable examples, scenarios and thought-provoking pieces to help you understand the complexities when assets are left behind and the importance of playing for your family beyond your lifetime. 00:40 - Mark Ferguson’s death - a lesson 01:51 - The notion of a disaster plan 02:40 - If you don’t have a...
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In this episode, Nathan takes us through his upcoming predicion of what he's calling 'The New Wave', and the impact immigration will have on creating the next big property boom. Whether you're working on entering the market soon, or are an avid investor, Nathan details the importance of factoring in The New Wave into your property planning. An episode you won't want to miss. 01:55 - Changes to current housing policy 02:45 - Nathan breaks down ‘The New Wave’ that’s coming 03:59 - Increased permanent residencies & citizenships - what it means 06:17 - What do we expect to...
info_outlineIn this episode, Nathan tackles a contested topic of discussion in the property world, buying property with friends. Nathan outlines some of the (little) pros and (many) cons of purchasing with another party and what it can mean for your future. Nathan details some common scenarios and highlights what can go wrong, very quickly. An important episode you'll want on your ilst for the week!
00:00 - Introduction
00:22 - A friend, sibling, partner ‘others’
02:00 - “Big, big, big problem…”
02:52 - The risks far outweigh the benefits
03:43 - The sibling scenario
05:02 - The parent & child scenario
05:58 - The spouse scenario
08:00 - New elements create new blurred lines in friendships
08:32 - Birchy’s ‘5 Year’ lens - thinking ahead, not right now
09:50 - If you had to, you need a professional legal agreement
10:40 - Guarantor - another level of complexity
11:32 - Exit strategies are key to mitigate risks
12:32 - WWBD in 2025 (What would Birchy do?)
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