The Follio Property Podcast

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Looking to build your portfolio: https://follio.com.au/contact-us/ ?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=contact+us&utm_id=Episode+60National Investment Report: https://441711975.hs-sites-ap1.com/follio-property-podcast-content-subscriber?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_id=Episode+60Most property investors will fail in 2026 - not because they lack capital, but because they are reading the wrong headlines. While the "Two powerhouse cities" of Sydney and Melbourne may begin to see an uncertain future, a massive divide is splitting the Australian market in two.In this episode of the Follio Property Podcast, Reece Beddall and Lachlan Delahunty dissect the "Two-Speed Economy" and expose why the major banks are consistently wrong about your portfolio. From $15 million losses in Rose Bay to why Perth and Darwin are "shooting the lights out," we cut through the media doom and gloom to show you where the smart money is actually moving.Whether you're a first-time investor paralysed by sentiment or a seasoned pro looking for the next capital growth play, this episode is a quarterly reality check on the Australian residential market.In this episode, we cover: ✅ The Two-Speed Economy: Why the gap between the "top end" and "bottom end" is shrinking for the first time since Covid. ✅ The ANZ Forecast Roast: Why the major banks were 74% wrong during the last cycle and why their 2026 predictions are "laughable." ✅ Blood in Sydney: Analyzing the 20-25% price drops and the $15M equity loss in Rose Bay. ✅ The "Winner’s Curse": The dangerous reality of buying Off-the-Plan in a rising interest rate environment. ✅ Lifestyle Markets in Crisis: Why Surfers Paradise and investor-dominated regionals are the first to get smashed. ✅ Lachlan’s "Bullshit" Call: Why the sub-$800k market is overinflated and where the real value exists right now. ✅ Recession Reality: Is this the "recession we need to have" to reset the Australian economy?💬 Lachlan Delahunty’s most powerful quote from this episode: "It’s never as bad as it’s made out to be, and it’s never as good as it’s made out to be. Remove the noise."🎙️ Hosts: Reece Beddall & Lachlan Delahunty — Founders of Folio Property.Key Podcast Themes- The Two-Speed Economy Divide- Bank Forecast Credibility- The Prestige Market Correction- Off-the-Plan Risk Management- The "Above-First-Home-Buyer" OpportunityEach week, Reece Beddall & Lachlan Delahunty break down the biggest conversations shaping Australian property. From market cycles to debt, strategy, data, and real-world insights, we make property simple, honest, and practical.📍Visit Our Website: https://follio.com.au/📩 Contact Us: [email protected]📲 Follow Us on Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/folliopropertypod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@folliopropertypod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Akt4N53zsb4ldzFNlTwad?si=AFEgYOAiSh2QGbK8AfFLywLachlan Delahunty: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lachlandelahunty/Reece Beddall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reece-beddall-294557b3/#WealthCreation #HowToMakeMoney #PersonalFinance #GlenJames #FollioPropertyPodcast #FinancialFreedom #PropertyInvestment #Superannuation #HowToGetRich #MoneyTips2026 #WealthBuildingStrategies #Investment #housingmarket #Australianhousingmarket #AussieMarket #AustralianPropertyMarketDisclaimer: This is for entertainment purposes - not financial advice. Speak to a qualified professional before making any financial or property decisionsTrack: MoodMode - Upbeat Hip Hop Boom Bap Background MusicMusic provided by MoodMode

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Most people never build real wealth, not because they're lazy, but because they've been lied to about how money actually works. Glen James breaks down the truth about wealth creation that the finance industry doesn't want you to know.
Glen James is one of Australia's most trusted voices in personal finance and the host of the Money Money Money podcast. In this episode, he joins us on the Follio Property Podcast to cut through the noise around how to make money, property investment in Australia, and what it actually takes to achieve financial freedom in 2026.
Whether you're trying to figure out how to get rich the right way, whether to invest in superannuation, ETFs, or property, or whether you've been paralyzed by information overload, this is the conversation that cuts straight to the fundamentals.
In this episode, we cover:✅ The #1 rule of wealth creation that nobody talks about (and it's brutally simple)✅ The real truth about property investment in Australia, is it still worth it in 2026?✅ Superannuation explained: why Australians are massively underutilizing their biggest tax-free wealth vehicle✅ When a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) makes sense, and when it's a trap✅ Why investing in shares is NOT as risky as you think (and the psychology behind fear)✅ The one thing wealth-building strategies always get wrong: tactics vs. strategy✅ Why Glen believes "it's not a cost of living crisis, it's a cost of spending crisis"
Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:30 Psychology of money: Real life vs. spreadsheets02:40 Your biggest asset is NOT your house (It's you)04:15 Investing in yourself: How to increase your income08:50 Australian property market 2026: Is it actually "cooked"?11:30 Managing mortgage stress and housing affordability14:10 Regional property alternatives vs. capital cities18:25 Superannuation Australia: The ultimate tax haven21:00 The truth about SMSF traps and over-complication23:45 ETF investing Australia: How to build a simple portfolio26:30 The "10% Spicy Rule" for high-risk investments28:15 How to handle stock market volatility without panic31:45 Avoiding high professional fees in financial services32:30 Financial strategy over emotion: The path to financial freedom
Glen James' most powerful quote from this episode: "Investing works. People don't."
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneypodcast.aus/About the Follio Property PodcastEach week, Reece Beddall & Lachlan Delahunty break down the biggest conversations shaping Australian property. From market cycles to debt, strategy, data, and real-world insights, we make property simple, honest, and practical.📍Visit Our Website: https://follio.com.au/📩 Contact Us: [email protected]📲 Follow Us on Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/folliopropertypod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@folliopropertypod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Akt4N53zsb4ldzFNlTwad?si=AFEgYOAiSh2QGbK8AfFLywLachlan Delahunty: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lachlandelahunty/Reece Beddall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reece-beddall-294557b3/#WealthCreation #HowToMakeMoney #PersonalFinance #GlenJames #FollioPropertyPodcast #FinancialFreedom #PropertyInvestment #Superannuation #HowToGetRich #MoneyTips2026 #WealthBuildingStrategies #InvestmentDisclaimer: This is for entertainment purposes - not financial advice. Speak to a qualified professional before making any financial or property decisions

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Is your property portfolio actually working for you or silently bleeding returns?

In this episode of the Follio Property Podcast, Reece Beddall and Lachlan Delahunty reveal why 60-70% of Australian investor portfolios they review have capital sitting in the wrong assets or the wrong locations and most owners have no idea.

With Westpac flagging three more back-to-back rate rises and real headwinds building for the Australian property market in 2026, the investors who thrive won't be the ones who buy more they'll be the ones who optimise what they already own.

And then there's the CGT reform that's quietly reshaping investor decision-making. Is the proposed cut from 50% to 33% a reason to hold or the signal to act? The answer might surprise you.

If you're sitting on one, two, or three investment properties and wondering whether you're truly getting the most out of them, this episode gives you the exact checklist to find out.
We discuss:
Why the 2026 Australian property market demands a proactive investor mindset
Westpac's interest rate predictions and how rising rates are reshaping portfolio decisions
The 60-70% problem: How to know if your capital is sitting in the wrong place
The full portfolio review framework: goals, credit, asset quality, and location
C vs D-grade assets: when to hold and when to sell during the FOMO phase
Rental income optimisation, why your property manager may be costing you thousands
Highest and best use analysis: adding bedrooms, ancillary accommodation, and cosmetic renovations
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
08:15 The "Soft Landing" Debate
01:00 Proactive vs. Passive Property Management
02:40 Goal Setting & Benchmarking
03:15 The "Game of Debt"
04:45 Identifying "C and D" Class Assets
06:50 Selling in the "FOMO Phase"
15:30 Manufacturing Equity
05:15 Capital City Cycles
22:10 The Perth Property Market Surge
29:45 Proposed CGT Reforms

About the Follio Property Podcast Each week, Reece Beddall & Lachlan Delahunty break down the biggest conversations shaping Australian property. From market cycles to debt, strategy, data, and real-world insights, we make property simple, honest, and practical.

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Fear is expensive. So is buying at the wrong time. Find out exactly where the Australian property market is headed before everyone else does.Something is deeply wrong with the Australian property market and the government has been banking on you not noticing.In this episode, we expose the mechanics behind what may be the most dangerous and deliberately engineered housing market crash setup in Australian history. How did real estate in Australia become a government-backed scheme designed to enrich insiders while locking out everyday Australians? Why are first-home buyers being handed false hope while the structural rot gets worse? And what does the Australia property market 2026 outlook actually look like once you strip away the political spin? The data is damning. The timeline is tightening. And what happens next will affect every renter, buyer, and investor in this country.
Key Points discussed in this episode:✅ The "Govt Ponzi" explained, how Australian property investment policy has been engineered to inflate values indefinitely at the public's expense✅ The role of negative gearing Australia in fuelling the bubble, who it protects and who it destroys✅ Why the housing affordability crisis is not an accident, it's a feature, not a bug, of current policy design✅ Hard data on housing affordability in Australia: what the real numbers say vs. what the government reports✅ Why first home buyer Australia grants and schemes are accelerating the problem, not solving it✅ The warning signs pointing toward an Australian real estate crash and the institutions quietly positioning for it✅ Property investment Australia in 2026: who's still buying, who's exiting, and what that tells you✅ The Australian real estate 2026 forecast no mainstream outlet wants to publish
Timestamps:00:00 The "Big Australia" Ponzi Scheme03:35 Why Immigration is Propping Up a "False Economy"07:46 Why New Zealand and Canada Markets Crashed08:52 Potential Policy Changes: CGT & Negative Gearing11:29 The Housing Target Trap: Why 1.2M Homes is "Fanciful"13:28 The Canadian Solution: Putting on the Migration Handbrake15:00 Why the Housing Shortage is Basic Math24:58 Norway vs. Australia: How to Manage National Wealth28:23 Final Thoughts: Navigating the 18-Month Horizon
🔔 Subscribe for weekly Australian property investing insights, market analysis, and high-profile guests that cut through the noise.Follow Leith Van Onselen:YouTube:  @Leithvo  Business: https://www.macrobusiness.com.au/About the Follio Property PodcastEach week, Reece Beddall & Lachlan Delahunty break down the biggest conversations shaping Australian property. From market cycles to debt, strategy, data, and real-world insights, we make property simple, honest, and practical.
📍Visit Our Website: https://follio.com.au/📩 Contact Us: [email protected]📲 Follow Us on Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/folliopropertypod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@folliopropertypod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Akt4N53zsb4ldzFNlTwad?si=AFEgYOAiSh2QGbK8AfFLywLachlan Delahunty: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lachlandelahunty/Reece Beddall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reece-beddall-294557b3/
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