EP: 2341•7 Feb 2026

Why They Bought Every Home One Street Apart (Accident or Strategy)⎟Ep. 2341

About this episode

How do you buy three homes before the age of 33 ... without getting everything right along the way?

In this Case Study Sunday, Ed and Andrew sit down with Alex and Ashley, a couple who are navigating off-the-plans builds, COVID buying pressure, flatmates, rising interest rates, and some painful property lessons along the way.

You’ll learn:

-How these investors bought 3 houses before the age of 33

-What really happened when they let their emotions take over

-How many houses will they have by 43?

This is a practical and honest case study for young couples wondering, “Is building a portfolio actually possible for us?”

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The Property Academy Podcast is for your general information. It’s not financial advice.

So the hosts aren’t telling you what to do with your own money. We’ve made every effort to make sure the information is accurate. But we occasionally get the odd fact wrong.

Make sure you do your own research or talk to a financial adviser before making any investment decisions.

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