Australian Property Investment Podcast

👉 Whether you're a first home buyer or expanding your portfolio, Atelier Wealth can help. Book a discovery session with a mortgage broker here: https://calendly.com/atelier-wealth-discovery-team👉 For everything you need to know about getting a loan approved and buying a property, read the Happy Home Loan Handbook by Aaron Christie-David. Get a FREE chapter here: https://atelierwealth.com.au/the-happy-home-loan-handbook/What if the real reason most Australians never build wealth through property isn’t money, but mindset? In this powerful end-of-year episode, we unpack the habits, decisions, and strategies that separate successful investors from those who stay stuck on the sidelines.From overcoming fear and analysis paralysis to building a long-term strategy that actually works, this conversation dives deep into how to buy your first investment property in Australia and how to keep building momentum even when the market feels uncertain. We explore strategic mortgage structuring, market timing myths, and why waiting often costs more than taking imperfect action. If you want clarity, confidence, and a smarter approach to property investing in Australia, this episode is for you.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to buy your first investment property in Australia with confidenceThe mindset shifts that unlock long-term property wealthWhy strategy matters more than chasing the lowest interest rateHow Australians build multi-property portfolios over timeWhat today’s property market means for investors heading into 2026Key Moments:02:40 Is Australia still the best place to build wealth?04:55 Migrant mindset and opportunity08:00 The real cost of waiting too long11:45 What “strategic mortgage planning” means14:55 Why time matters more than money17:55 Are you chasing the wrong goals?21:03 Why accountability accelerates results24:00 Lowest rate vs borrowing power27:00 How brokers read the market early30:30 Bank vs non-bank lending explained33:42 Why great brokers find solutions36:45 Are you ready for 2026 wealth growth?41:18 What rising rents mean for buyers43:27 Why saving alone won’t keep up46:12 The risk high-income earners ignore52:20 End-of-year reflection for investorsAbout Aaron:Aaron-Christie David founded Atelier Wealth, a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors to make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years.With over 10 years of financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron's decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth.Connect with Aaron: Visit the website: https://atelierwealth.com.au/ Follow the Australian Investment Property Podcast’s Official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/aupropertyinvestmentpodcast/Follow Aaron on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaronchristiedavidFollow Aaron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronchristiedavid/Subscribe to Atelier Wealth’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@atelierwealth_au

👉 Whether you're a first home buyer or expanding your portfolio, Atelier Wealth can help. Book a discovery session with a mortgage broker here: https://calendly.com/atelier-wealth-discovery-team  👉 For everything you need to know about getting a loan approved and buying a property, read the Happy Home Loan Handbook by Aaron Christie-David. Get a FREE chapter here: https://atelierwealth.com.au/the-happy-home-loan-handbook/What if the only thing standing between you and your first investment property was fear? In part two of this powerful conversation, Australia’s leading property strategist Sam Gordon returns to unpack the mindset, mistakes, and momentum that separate successful investors from those who never take action.In this episode, we dive deep into the emotional and practical roadblocks that hold people back, from partner misalignment to analysis paralysis and how to finally move forward with confidence. Sam shares real stories, battle-tested strategies, and the same frameworks he’s used to help everyday Australians build multi-property portfolios.You’ll learn:How to buy your first investment property in Australia without getting stuckWhy 92% of investors never get past two properties and how to avoid itThe truth about choosing the right team (brokers, BAs, accountants)How couples can get aligned financially and invest as a united teamSmart strategies to scale your portfolio in 2025-2026If this episode helps you, hit Subscribe, drop a comment, and download our free investing resources.Key Moments:00:00 Why Most Investors Freeze03:05 Analysis Paralysis Explained06:36 Building Financial Trust as a Couple09:13 Why Financial Issues Break Couples12:10 The ‘Protective Partner’ Reaction15:16 Mindset Shifts That Changed Everything18:00 The Commercial Deal That Changed Her Mind21:05 Choosing the Right BA, Broker & Accountant24:22 What Real Team Alignment Looks Like27:17 Why Many Brokers Fail Future Investors30:13 Tight Lending = Opportunity for Pros33:12 Why Active Investors Win Long-Term36:01 Why SMSF Investing Is Set to Surge39:17 Rent vs Own: The Surprising Maths42:17 Lost Time = Lost Wealth46:00 How to Think 5 StepsAbout Aaron:Aaron-Christie David founded Atelier Wealth, a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors to make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years.With over 10 years of financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron's decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth.Connect with Aaron: Visit the website: https://atelierwealth.com.au/ Follow the Australian Investment Property Podcast’s Official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/aupropertyinvestmentpodcast/Follow Aaron on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaronchristiedavidFollow Aaron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronchristiedavid/Subscribe to Atelier Wealth’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@atelierwealth_au

👉 Whether you're a first home buyer or expanding your portfolio, Atelier Wealth can help. Book a discovery session with a mortgage broker here: https://calendly.com/atelier-wealth-discovery-team  👉 For everything you need to know about getting a loan approved and buying a property, read the Happy Home Loan Handbook by Aaron Christie-David. Get a FREE chapter here: https://atelierwealth.com.au/the-happy-home-loan-handbook/What if the way you show up in life was the secret to building real wealth? In this episode, property strategist Sam Gordon reveals why the small habits you repeat daily determine whether you stay stuck or finally build the portfolio that can change your financial future.Sam joins me with his trademark intensity, breaking down the mindset, discipline, and strategy behind Australia’s most successful everyday investors. From high-income earners wondering how to buy your first investment property in Australia to battlers trying to escape the paycheck grind, Sam shares the honest truth about scaling a portfolio, killing the ego, and investing with conviction. This isn’t just about property, it’s about who you become while building it.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why “how you do anything is how you do everything” determines your wealthThe real reason most investors stay stuck at two propertiesHow high-income earners (Henry’s) can actually build wealthWhy rentvesting and selling the family home can fast-track your freedomHow to scale sustainably without burning outIf this episode fires you up, hit subscribe, drop a comment, and share this with someone who needs a reset.Key Moments:00:00 The Quote That Changes Everything01:30 Why Proximity Shapes Your Success04:05 Sam’s Childhood Lesson07:11 Training vs Game Day Lessons10:05 Why High Earners Still Feel Broke12:56 Why Most Aussies Stay Stuck at Two Properties16:22 Building Wealth on a Low Income19:21 The Truth About Henrys22:33 Rentvesting vs Buying a Home25:03 Lifestyle Creep Is Keeping You Broke28:38 Managing Negative Cashflow31:33 Switching From Growth to Cashflow34:43 Rewiring Old Property Beliefs37:36 Why 92% Get Stuck at Two PropertiesAbout Aaron:Aaron-Christie David founded Atelier Wealth, a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors to make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years.With over 10 years of financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron's decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth.Connect with Aaron: Visit the website: https://atelierwealth.com.au/ Follow the Australian Investment Property Podcast’s Official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/aupropertyinvestmentpodcast/Follow Aaron on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaronchristiedavidFollow Aaron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronchristiedavid/Subscribe to Atelier Wealth’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@atelierwealth_au

👉 Whether you're a first home buyer or expanding your portfolio, Atelier Wealth can help. Book a discovery session with a mortgage broker here: https://calendly.com/atelier-wealth-discovery-team  👉 For everything you need to know about getting a loan approved and buying a property, read the Happy Home Loan Handbook by Aaron Christie-David. Get a FREE chapter here: https://atelierwealth.com.au/the-happy-home-loan-handbook/Is this really the bottom of the market or just the calm before the next surge?Today’s guest, Abdullah Nouh, believes the smart investors are already positioning themselves, and he breaks down exactly why. If you’ve been waiting to buy your first investment property in Australia or wondering how Melbourne, Perth, and Queensland will perform in 2025… this episode might change your strategy entirely.Abdullah reveals how he reads market sentiment, where he’s buying right now, and why quality beats quantity when building a scalable portfolio. From commercial property transitions to smart renovation plays, this one is packed with real strategies used on the ground right now.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to identify the bottom of the marketMelbourne vs Perth vs Queensland, 2025 outlookQuality vs quantity, the new rule for investorsWhen to move from residential into commercialHow smart investors scale from 1 to 5+ propertiesKey Moments:0:00 How Abdullah Picked the Bottom of the Market2:17 Signs the Market Is Entering a Growth Cycle5:12 Melbourne vs Perth vs Brisbane 7:45 Supply Risk: The Factor Most Investors Ignore10:11 Why Quantity Can Ruin Your Portfolio13:12 Who Actually Buys Granny Flats?16:49 What Makes a Hybrid Portfolio Work?20:02 Buying Commercial With Cash23:05 The Hidden Risk of Too Many Properties27:04 Growth vs Cashflow vs Development31:08 Should You Use Airbnb Or Avoid It Entirely?34:07 The Cornerstone Property Explained37:29 What Every Investor Regrets NOT Doing EarlierConnect with Abdullah Nouh:Website | LinkedIn | Instagram About Aaron:Aaron-Christie David founded Atelier Wealth, a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors to make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years.With over 10 years of financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron's decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth.Connect with Aaron: Visit the website: https://atelierwealth.com.au/ Follow the Australian Investment Property Podcast’s Official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/aupropertyinvestmentpodcast/Follow Aaron on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaronchristiedavidFollow Aaron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronchristiedavid/Subscribe to Atelier Wealth’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@atelierwealth_au

👉 Whether you're a first home buyer or expanding your portfolio, Atelier Wealth can help. Book a discovery session with a mortgage broker here: https://calendly.com/atelier-wealth-discovery-team  👉 For everything you need to know about getting a loan approved and buying a property, read the Happy Home Loan Handbook by Aaron Christie-David. Get a FREE chapter here: https://atelierwealth.com.au/the-happy-home-loan-handbook/Can a financial planner really change your property future? In this episode, we challenge the myths, fears, and fallacies stopping Australians from building real wealth, especially when cash flow feels tight and risk feels high.Today, I’m joined by Nazar Pochynok & Julien Renard, two of the sharpest financial planners in the game, to unpack the strategies behind how to buy your first investment property in Australia and hold it successfully long term. This isn’t theory… it’s real talk about money behaviours, income, tax, lifestyle planning, and building wealth with purpose.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why cash flow, not location, kills most portfoliosHow financial planners convert income + equity into predictable outcomesThe truth about the “150K passive income” fallacyProperty strategy vs. property product, why most people get it backwardsHow to protect your job, income & future lifestyleIf this episode hit home, subscribe, drop a comment, and share it with someone who needs it.Key Moments:00:00 Why Investors Panic About Cash Flow02:15 Broker vs Buyer’s Agent vs Planner05:40 Shares vs Property, What Works?08:35 Do You Earn Enough for a Planner?11:25 Who Controls Your Cash Flow?15:50 Why Buyer’s Agents Aren’t First20:10 Strategy Before Searching25:21 DIY vs Done-for-You Wealth30:01 The $150K Passive Income Myth33:15 Wealth With Purpose & Longevity36:43 Capital Growth vs Cash Flow41:22 Couples & Money Psychology45:16 Why Advice Comes After Mistakes50:02 What Financial Literacy Looks Like58:30 Should You DIY or Hire a Planner?01:00:09 Why Coaching Isn’t One-Size-Fits-AllAbout Aaron:Aaron-Christie David founded Atelier Wealth, a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors to make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years.With over 10 years of financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron's decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth.Connect with Aaron: Visit the website: https://atelierwealth.com.au/ Follow the Australian Investment Property Podcast’s Official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/aupropertyinvestmentpodcast/Follow Aaron on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaronchristiedavidFollow Aaron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronchristiedavid/Subscribe to Atelier Wealth’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@atelierwealth_au