Finance This, Property That
Finance This, Property That is your go-to podcast for expert insights and advice on building wealth through property investment.
Hosted by, Dion Fernandes, a seasoned finance professional with over 13 years of experience, each episode delves into the intricacies of property purchasing, offering valuable tips and strategies for those looking to create wealth through real estate.
From basic questions to advanced technicalities, Dion brings on trusted advisors and specialists in their fields to provide listeners with practical knowledge and actionable steps.
Whether you're a first-time buyer, a seasoned investor or simply looking to expand your property portfolio, Finance This, Property That is here to empower and educate you every step of the way.
Episodes
61 episodes
Episode 61: Strategic Property Buying in a Tight Market
In this value-packed episode of Finance This Property That, mortgage strategist Dion Fernandez is joined by returning guest Jono from The Buyer Squad for a deep dive into the realities of property buying in a tightening Australian market—especi...
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Episode 60: Niching for Impact: Building a Mortgage Business That Lasts with Sam Panetta
In this high-energy and insight-packed episode of Finance This Property That, host Dion Fernandez is joined by special guest Sam Panetta – mortgage industry veteran and founder of The Broker Coach. Together, they dive deep into the power of nic...
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Episode 60
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Episode 59 Why Valuers Are Killing Your Property Deals – And How to Respond
In this insightful episode, mortgage planner and finance strategist Dion Fernandez unpacks a frustrating reality in the property investment world: how inconsistent and conservative property valuations can derail your finance strategy. Drawing f...
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Episode 58 The Loan Journey: From Application to Post-Settlement Support (Part 2)
In this highly anticipated follow-up episode, Dion Fernandez, mortgage planner and finance strategist, walks listeners through the full journey of a property loan—from the moment the strategy is approved to well beyond settlement. This episode ...
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Episode 58
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Episode 57 What Really Happens When You Apply for a Loan (Part 1)
In this foundational episode of a two-part series, Dion Fernandez—mortgage planner, finance strategist, and Broker of the Year nominee—pulls back the curtain on what actually happens when you apply for a loan with his team. Far from just collec...
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Episode 57
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Episode 56 The 3-Step Framework for Strategic Property Finance
In this short but powerful episode, mortgage planner and finance strategist Dion Fernandez breaks down the 3-Step Framework he uses with clients to build serious property portfolios—without chasing low interest rates at the expense of ...
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Episode 56
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Episode 55: Should You Use Your SMSF to Buy Property?
In this episode of Finance This Property That, mortgage planner and finance strategist Dion Fernandez tackles one of the most common questions he receives: Should you use your SMSF (Self-Managed Super Fund) to buy property?
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Episode 54: Is Commercial Property Right for You? Smart Lending Strategies for Serious Investors
In this episode of Finance This Property That, host Dion Fernandez dives deep into the world of commercial property lending—an increasingly popular path for seasoned investors and self-employed borrowers ready to expand beyond r...
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Episode 54
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Episode 53: How to Build a Property Portfolio Without Running Out of Borrowing Power
In this high-value episode, mortgage planner and finance strategist Dion Fernandez reveals the lending strategies that allow property investors to scale beyond one or two properties—without hitting a borrowing power wall. Whether you’re a time-...
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Episode 52: Bridging Loans, Market Wins & Strategic Moves with the Emerge Team
In this dynamic and insightful panel episode, Dion Fernandez is joined by team members Adam and Simon from Emerge Finance to unpack the increasingly relevant topic of bridging finance. Whether you're an upgrader, downsizer, or navigating...
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Episode 52
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Episode 51: Trust Lending: How the Wealthy Buy Without Killing Their Borrowing Capacity
🎧 Episode SynopsisIn this episode, mortgage planner and finance strategist Dion Fernandez unpacks the powerful strategy of trust lending—a financial tool often used by wealthy investors to protect assets, optimize tax outcomes, an...
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Episode 50 : New Seller Disclosure Laws in QLD: What You Need to Know
In this milestone 50th episode of Finance This Property, That, host Dion Fernandez welcomes back his very first guest, Natalie Smith from JHK Legal, to unpack major legislative changes impacting Queensland's property market. From Augus...
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EPISODE 49: Private Lending: When Speed Beats Price
In this solo episode, mortgage planner and finance expert Dion Fernandez delves into the world of private lending, explaining why it's not just an alternative but often a strategic tool for developers, investors, and business owne...
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Episode 49
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Episode 48: How Self-Employed Professionals Can Get Lenders to Say "Yes"
In this episode of Finance This Property, That, mortgage planner Dion Fernandez dives deep into one of the most misunderstood areas of lending: how self-employed professionals can improve their chances of securing finance. Drawing on 1...
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Episode 48
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Episode 47: Cyber Insurance & Business Continuity with Lachlan Hastings | Austbrokers Countrywide
Episode Synopsis: In this eye-opening episode, Dion Fernandez welcomes Lachlan Hastings from Austbrokers Countrywide to demystify a topic that’s become mission-critical for businesses of all sizes—cyber insurance. With ...
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Episode 46: Smarter Debt Structuring for Time-Poor Professionals
Episode Synopsis:In this solo episode of Finance This Property, That, host Dion Fernandez explores the power of smart debt structuring. Speaking directly to high-income, time-poor professionals, Dion explains why aggressively paying ...
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Episode 46
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Episode 45: From Borrowing Boosts to Bridging Loans: The Finance Panel Returns! - Emerge finance
In this episode of Finance This Property That, host Dion Fernandez reunites with the expert panel—Adam, Simon, and Roddy—for a packed discussion on game-changing financial strategies, recent lending policy updates, and behind-the-scene...
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Episode 45
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55:37
Episode 44: Why Your Bank Might Be Holding You Back (And How to Move Forward)
🎙️ Episode Synopsis:In this solo episode of Finance This, Property That, mortgage planner and finance expert Dion Fernandez shares a behind-the-scenes look at how two high-income professionals—a doctor and an engineer—bro...
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Episode 44
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Episode 43:How Time-Poor Professionals Can Build Wealth Through Property with Rich Harvey
Scaling Smart: How Time-Poor Professionals Can Build Wealth Through Property with Rich Harvey🎙 Podcast: Finance This Property That 🎤 Host: Dion Fernandez ⏱ Duration: 42 minutes🎯 Episode...
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Episode 42: Why Good Businesses Struggle to Borrow – Strategic Lending for Business Owners
In this insightful episode, mortgage planner and finance expert Dion Fernandez is joined by Paul from Mentors Group to uncover why even profitable businesses struggle to secure finance. Together, they break down the often-mi...
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Episode 42
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Episode 41: Strategy, Equity & Execution: The Power Trio in Property Investment"
In this compelling episode of Finance This Property, That, mortgage planner Dion Fernandez welcomes back returning guest Chris McNulty, Director and Head Buyer’s Agent at Lucid Property Investments. Together, they dissect three o...
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Episode 41
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Episode 40: How Buyer’s Agents Help Time-Poor Professionals Buy Smarter – With Jessica Giandomenico from Vesta
🔍 Episode Synopsis:In this episode of Finance This Property That, mortgage planner Dion Fernandez chats with Jessica Giandomenico, founder of Vesta Buyers Agents, about how a buyer’s agent can transform the ...
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Episode 39 - Cracking the First Home Market: Strategies, Challenges & Government Incentives
In this insightful and energetic episode of Finance This Property That, host Dion Fernandez welcomes back Luke and introduces Gem from Lucid Property Investments to dive deep into the current landscape for first home buyers in Australi...
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Episode 39
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Episode 38 - Unlocking Off-Market Property Deals & Smart Buying Strategies with Rich Harvey
🎯 Episode Synopsis:In this power-packed episode of Finance This Property That, host Dion Fernandez sits down with Rich Harvey, veteran buyer’s agent and founder of Propertybuyer.com.au, for an eye-opening conversation on ...
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Episode 38
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Episode 37 - SMSF Lending, Diversification Troy from Willow Wealth
🎙️ Episode SynopsisIn this episode of Finance This, Property That, host Dion Fernandez sits down with Troy from Willow Wealth Partners to explore the strategic use of Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) in property in...
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Episode 37
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