Introduction: Welcome to our latest episode where we dive deep into the world of rental properties with Jeremy Bishop, the General Manager of OpenCorp Property Management. Join us as we explore crucial aspects of the rental market, including the often-discussed topic of rental yield, how to calculate it, and it's significance for investors. Show Highlights: Introduction to Jeremy Bishop: First-time guest Jeremy Bishop shares his insights on the rental market and the concept of rental yield. What is Rental Yield? Jeremy explains rental yield, its importance, and a simple formula to calculate ..read more

Today's discussion revolves around the role of property investment in planning for a prosperous retirement. We delve into various strategies and considerations essential for effective retirement planning, exploring the nuanced relationship between property and other asset classes. Comparison of Property and Shares Shares and property are compared in terms of total returns. Highlighting the benefits of leverage in property investment for retirement planning. Case Study: Leveraging Property for Retirement Example of leveraging property for retirement, with personal anecdotes. Illustration o ..read more

Imagine being able to go back 25 years and start your investment journey all over again. What would you do differently? That's the question we explore today with Matt Lewison, CEO of OpenCorp and Michael Beresford, Executive Director - Investment Services at OpenCorp.. Key Points: Initial Blunders and Misconceptions: Matt shares his early experiences in investing, highlighting his advantage of starting young without the fear of debt. However, as his portfolio grew, so did his apprehension towards borrowing. The Impact of Interest Rates: Matt reflects on the profound impact of interest rates o ..read more

Introduction: Hosts introduce the topic: Is property investing risky or safe? They tease that they will explore the risks associated with property investment and effective strategies for mitigating those risks. Opening Discussion: Opencorp Group CEO Matt Lewison, set the stage for the conversation. They establish that risk is inherent in any investment, including property. Matt emphasizes the importance of understanding and managing risks effectively to achieve maximum returns with minimal exposure. Identifying Risks in Property Investment: Matt discusses various risks associated with pro ..read more

Introduction Welcome to Brick to the future, your go-to source for property investment insights and strategies. In this episode, we'll delve into the ever-evolving property market and explore the factors driving property prices and investment trends. Join us as we dissect key market dynamics and debunk some common misconceptions.   Impact of COVID-19 on the Property Market Discussion of the unique challenges and opportunities presented by COVID-19. Emphasis on the accuracy of predictions made during the pandemic, with property prices dropping up to 30%. The role of media in shaping percep ..read more

Introduction: Welcome back to Brick to the Future Podcast. In today's episode, we're diving deep into the intricate landscape of property investment, featuring insights from our resident property investment expert, Michael 'Boz' Beresford, and the CEO of OpenCorp, Matthew Lewison.  As we approach the start of 2024 and set our sights on the ever-evolving property market, we've brought in the heavy-hitters to discuss the essential elements that will shape the landscape. Get ready to unravel the dynamics of supply, demand, affordability, and sentiment as we seek predictions and valuable insi ..read more

Join us in this episode as we delve into the essential elements of property investment with Michael ‘Boz’ Beresford from OpenCorp, our resident property investment expert, and Opencorp CEO, Matthew Lewison. In our last podcast, Michael Beresford explored the potential of using knowledge and equity from the first investment property to leap into subsequent properties without needing to save for additional deposits.  Podcast Discussion: Equity - How Does It Work? ·       0:38 - Boz (Matthew Lewison) and Michael delve into the topic of equity, its calculation, utilisatio ..read more

You're listening to Brick to the Future, the property investment show for everyday Australians., brought to you by OpenCorp. We cut through the white noise, so you can minimize risk and make smart informed investment decisions. If you're after tips and strategies while building a property portfolio that suits your lifestyle, you're in the right place. In this episode, which kicks off Season 4 of the podcast, OpenCorp's resident experts, Matt Lewison and Michael 'Boz' Beresford address the often-asked question: "How much do you need to get started with property investment?" More broadly, Matt ..read more

Cam McLellan joins OpenCorp CEO, Matt Lewison to run through the most common questions people ask them around Fears, Avoiding Mistakes & Lessons Learnt.  In this discussion, Cam and Matt touch on:  Buying close to home Self-managing tenants Buying at auction - competing to pay more than everybody else Asking a real estate agent or a buyers advocate for investment advice Over-capitalising - and how to avoid it Selling to realise profit, or to avoid a 'softer market' Failing to have a 'subject to finance clause’ Matt points out, that out of 10.5 million properties - what is the c ..read more

The second part of this series is all about the reasons why it makes financial sense to build a new property, rather than buying established. Cam introduces a foundational point: If you think about 2 properties, one new and one looking tired, the newer one will rent faster and for more each week. Cam and Matt discuss the following points: Repairs and maintenance - buying existing can cost thousands in hidden issues i.e painting over cracks to hide foundation issues Like new cars, new homes still require maintenance, but there are less risks of hidden major issues. If you are an owner builder ..read more