What Successful Property Investors Know That You Don’t Feat. Allan Mason
👉 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/ Meet Allan Mason: From Kerry Packer’s accountant to property investment powerhouseWhat if the key to financial freedom wasn’t luck but mindset? Allan Mason, Kerry Packer’s former accountant and the author of Retire Young, Make Lots of Money, and Pay Less Tax, joins the show to share decades of wisdom on how everyday Australians can build lasting wealth through smart investing, strategic tax planning, and decisive action.In this episode, we unpack the mindset and money moves that separate successful investors from those who stay stuck on the sidelines.You’ll learn:How to buy your first investment property in Australia the smart wayWhy paying off your home first might be the worst financial moveThe truth about tax planning and why “minimising” isn’t always winningHow to think like the wealthy and play the long-term game💬 Share your favourite takeaway in the comments, hit subscribe, and join the Property Accelerator community for more expert insights!Key Moments:00:00 Why You’ll Never Build Wealth Sitting Out01:02 Meet Allan Mason, Kerry Packer’s Accountant 04:10 Should You Pay Off Your Home First?07:05 Why You Must “Play the Game” to Win10:00 The Two Regrets Every Investor Has12:00 Why Property Builds More Wealth Than Anything14:10 How to Break Free from the Poverty Trap16:05 How $3M Became $15M19:50 How to Legally Pay Less Tax21:45 Why You Need a Proactive Accountant25:06 Allan’s Journey to Working with Kerry Packer28:15 Tax Accountant vs Wealth Builder30:00 Reduce Tax Using Smart Property Moves31:04 Why Tax Planning Timing Matters34:25 The Tax Perks of Investing in Super38:45 Why Allan Still Works After Success42:00 Why Impact Beats Profit46:16 Shift Your Mindset, Build WealthAbout 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
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What We Learned After 10 Years of Property Investing in Australia
👉 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 does it really take to build a thriving property portfolio and business from the ground up? In this episode, Bernadette and I pull back the curtain on our 10+ year journey, from our first home purchase to building a multi-property portfolio and award-winning mortgage business. Together, we share the wins, mistakes, and lessons that shaped our financial freedom and family life.You’ll learn:How we built our property portfolio from scratchThe biggest lessons from 10+ years in business and investingWhy taking action beats waiting for “the perfect time”How couples can balance different risk appetites when investingInsider tips on auctions, leveraging equity, and building wealth through property👉 Subscribe for weekly property investing insights, and drop a comment with your biggest property lesson.Key Moments:01:22 The Woman Behind the Brand03:55 How to Overcome Fear as a First-Time Buyer05:40 Our First “Bad” Property That Paid Off08:10 Lessons From a $350K Apartment10:52 Leaving Corporate to Build a Business13:00 How Spreadsheets Hold Investors Back14:50 Why We Chose Real Estate Every Time16:45 10 Years in Business and Money Lessons18:40 How Leaving Sydney Transformed Our Finances22:10 What We Learned From Our Buyer’s Agent24:40 Is the Market About to Boom?27:00 How a Put & Call Option Works29:20 How to Push Through Financial Stress31:00 Investing as a Couple Without Conflict34:00 The Truth About the Bank of Mum & Dad36:40 Run Your Finances Like a Business38:40 Best Books for Property Mindset41:40 The Truth About Broker Commissions43:40 How to Build a High-Performing Property TeamAbout 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
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Should You Buy Property Now or Wait? Here’s What 900+ Investors Had To Say
👉 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 the property market about to explode? Here’s what investors are really thinking.What if you could step inside the minds of Australia’s top property investors? In this episode, I sit down with Lachlan Vidler, Head of PIPA and Director of Atlas Property Group. Together, we unpack the latest Investor Sentiment Survey, which reveals what nearly 900 investors across the country are planning next.Lachlan explains why sentiment is shifting, which markets are heating up, and how rising holding costs are affecting portfolios right now. Importantly, we also discuss how policy changes could reshape the way investors borrow and grow. Whether you are buying your first investment property in Australia or expanding a portfolio, this episode delivers practical insights you can apply today.You’ll learn:Why 16.7% of investors sold in the past year (and what’s next)The #1 reason investors are planning to sell in 2025Where buyers are tipping the next hotspot will beHow policy changes are reshaping borrowing powerKey Moments:00:00 Why This Investor Sentiment Report Matters03:09 How a $10K Reno Can Boost Your Property Value06:09 How PIPA Lobbies Government & Raises Industry Standards08:34 What We Learned from Surveying Almost 900 Investors10:58 3 Reasons More Investors Are Selling14:48 How Holding Costs & Land Tax Quietly Cut Into Profits16:04 Why “Grip Strength” Is the #1 Skill for Property Investors18:05 53% Would Stop Investing if Negative Gearing Ends20:34 Why Paying More Tax Can Actually Mean You’re Winning22:27 Top Buying Locations vs. Future Hotspots25:18 Why 43% of Investors Go to Mortgage Brokers for Advice26:39 The Broker’s Role in Building or Blocking Your Portfolio28:47 What The New First Home Buyer Guarantee Means for Prices31:13 How Rate Cuts & Migration Will Supercharge Demand34:52 Why Meeting Housing Targets Won’t Fix the Supply Crisis36:20 The Power of Data & Industry CollaboratAbout 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
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Why The Housing Market Will Surge In The Next 12 Months & What To Do NOW!
👉 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/The Australian property market will never be the same. Here’s what to do next.What if the biggest property boom since COVID is already here? In this episode of the Australian Property Investment Podcast, I reveal why the next 6–12 months could be your best chance to buy and what to do right now to avoid getting left behind.The market is moving fast, banks are slow, and competition is fierce. I’ll show you how to get clarity, build the right team, and play offence with confidence so you can grow your portfolio.Here’s what you’ll learn:How to buy your first investment property in Australia with confidenceThe 3 biggest roadblocks to building wealth (and how to fix them)Why speed and preparation matter more than ever in 2025Practical steps to unlock equity, boost borrowing power, and protect cash flowKey Moments:00:00 Why the Property Market Will Never Be the Same01:05 Why Pre-Approvals Are Failing03:01 First Home Buyer Grants Will Be Even Harder04:36 Why Property Investing Is a Team Sport05:36 The 3 Big Problems Every Investor Must Solve08:21 How to Boost Borrowing Capacity11:33 Should You Buy in a Trust or SMSF?12:41 The Right Way to Unlock Equity and Deposits15:34 The Secret to Managing Cash Flow17:00 The Sleep-at-Night Factor18:00 The #1 Thing Couples Must Do Before Buying Property19:12 HENRYs – High Earners, Not Rich Yet20:42 The Ultimate Hedge Against Job Loss21:36 Self-Employed? Why Now Is the Best Time to Borrow22:38 How Banks Are Making It Easier for Business Owners23:40 The “Best Seat in the House”24:39 How to Move Fast and Beat the Competition at Auction25:07 5 Quick Actions to Take Before Buying Your Next Property27:08 Building Intergenerational Wealth Through PropertyAbout 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
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Land Tax for Property Investors: What It Means for Your Portfolio and How to Plan Ahead
👉 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/If you’ve ever been stung by a surprise land tax invoice, you’re not alone. In this episode, we sit down with Vishal Sharma, a land tax authority from Revenue NSW, to break down how land tax really works, when you must pay it, and the rookie mistakes that cost investors thousands.Here’s what you’ll take away:Understand land tax. What it is, how it’s calculated, and when it kicks inThresholds & structures explained. Trusts, joint ownership, and company purchases made simpleAvoid rookie mistakes. Stop getting caught off guard by hidden costsPlan with confidence. Practical strategies to factor land tax into your next property purchaseIf you’re serious about building a high-performance property portfolio, this episode is essential listening before you buy your next property.💡Subscribe for weekly property strategies, share this episode with a fellow investor, and check The Happy Home Loan Handbook to plan your next move! Key Moments:00:00 The “Silent Tax” No One Warned You About02:11 The Common Land Tax Shock Moment07:07 Why Vishal Cares About Educating Investors11:26 What Happens If Your Tenant Won’t Move Out?16:55 When Paying Stamp Duty Might Make You More Money18:19 Land Tax Explained And How It’s Calculated20:50 Victoria’s $50K Threshold24:46 The Real Goal of Property Investing27:32 Why Your Goals Should Drive Your Structure31:47 When Buying Separately Can Save You Thousands36:21 Unit Trusts vs Family Trusts: Which Gets a Threshold39:43 Why You Need a Property-Savvy Accountant41:46 Residential vs Commercial: What’s Exempt From Land Tax44:19 Airbnb & Renting Out Your Home48:12 Why Buying Under a Family Trust Could Cost You Thousands52:09 How to Get Good Property Advice That Matches Your Goals54:28 First Home Buyer Schemes and the 2025 Market SurgeAbout 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
Investing in property can be incredibly rewarding and our aim with the Australian Property Podcast is to provide answers to frequently asked questions. Our guests are experts in their industry and we’re picking their brains to tackle the issues that investors encounter when growing their property portfolio. Too often investors are confused and overwhelmed with conflicting information – we want our conversations to educate investors and to see you build a quality property portfolio.
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