#136: The Off-Farm Investment: How to Buy Property That Actually Builds Wealth with Scott McGeever, Buyer's Agent & Property Valuer

You know what makes a good farm. But would you know what makes a good investment property two hundred kilometres away? Building wealth off-farm takes more than finding a house in a good suburb. A property can look the part, fit the budget and still come with compromises you’ll pay for years later. In Episode 136 of The AgriCoach Wealth & Wisdom Podcast, Ben Law sits down with Scott McGeever, buyer’s agent and property valuer at Property Searchers. With around four decades in property and more than 2,000 transactions behind him, Scott brings an experienced eye to what makes a property worth buying—and what should make you walk away. This conversation is personal for Ben. He and his wife used Scott’s team themselves. Looking back, some of the most valuable advice they received was being told, “No, that’s not the property.” Together, they discuss the pressure that leads sensible buyers to compromise, the details a good postcode can hide, and why chasing a bargain can distract you from buying well. For farming families considering off-farm property investment, this is a practical conversation about making a significant decision with clearer criteria, better support and less emotion. Before you spend another weekend at open homes, have a listen. **About Property Searchers** Property Searchers helps buyers find, assess and purchase homes and investment properties. Scott McGeever brings a property valuer’s background and around four decades of experience to the business, with more than 2,000 transactions behind him. From setting a clear buying brief to researching properties, negotiating and coordinating the purchase through to settlement, the team helps buyers make informed decisions—including knowing when to walk away. Find out more at propertysearchers.com.au. If this podcast has ever added value to your farming business, we'd love for you to leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. https://pod.link/1598835360 \----------------------- Ben Law is a coach to some of Australia's most successful farming families. He was raised on the land — three generations of farming in his blood — and has spent almost 30 years and more than 40,000 hours alongside farming families, first as their financial adviser and now as their coach. Along the way he learned the truth nobody talks about: what makes or breaks a family legacy isn't the money — it's whether the family can communicate, get aligned, and prepare the next generation before succession arrives. That's what this podcast is about. Each fortnight Ben sits down with farming families, trusted advisers and industry experts to unpack how to build a family that thrives across generations — strong in business, strong in relationships, and set up to hand over the farm without losing each other. *Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast is general in nature and for education purposes only. It is not financial advice. It is not legal advice. No one should act on the information without appropriate specific advice for your particular circumstances. Ben Law is a former financial advisor but is no longer licensed and cannot and will not give you specific or personal advice in this podcast. The Financial Bloke Group Pty Ltd accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage occasioned by any person acting or refraining from action as a result of reliance on the information in this podcast.* ...