Melbourne Property Podcast

Published: 2 February 2026

In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Lindsay and Sky take listeners behind the scenes of a real Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) property purchase, stepping through the exact process they are currently following with their own super.

This episode kicks off a special SMSF Summer Series, where Sky and Lindsay walk through a live investment journey - from defining the strategy and constraints of buying property within an SMSF, through to narrowing down suburbs using a strict, data-driven methodology.

Rather than theory, this episode focuses on real-world decision making, showing how professional buyers’ agents balance capital growth, yield, risk, lending constraints, and long-term portfolio outcomes when purchasing property through superannuation.

While the case study focuses on a capital-city purchase with a circa $1.2M budget, the framework, filters, and data points discussed are broadly applicable to anyone considering property investment or looking to improve their suburb-selection process.

Sky and Lindsay explain why SMSF investing requires a different mindset to personal investing - including higher deposits, higher interest rates, stricter compliance, and a stronger emphasis on asset quality and downside protection - and how these factors shape every decision.

If you’re considering buying property through an SMSF, or want to understand how professional investors use data to shortlist high-quality suburbs with strong owner-occupier demand and restricted supply, this episode provides a rare, transparent look into the process.

Episode highlights include:

• Why investors use SMSFs to buy property - and the trade -offs involved
• The specific goals and constraints of a SMSF property strategy
• How higher LVR requirements and interest rates change investment decisions
• The suburb-level data filters used to reduce volatility and downside risk
• Key metrics including risk scores, vacancy rates, supply trends, and affordability
• Why owner-occupier demand is critical for long-term capital growth
• A breakdown of the top Melbourne and interstate suburbs shortlisted for purchase
• Why buying at the bottom of the growth cycle matters for SMSF investing
• Considerations around Airbnb and short-term accommodation within an SMSF
• What comes next in the SMSF Summer Series

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All discussions are general in nature and should not be considered financial advice. Please seek independent professional advice before making any financial decisions. All content on this podcast, website, and associated social media channels is the intellectual property of Convergence Buyer’s Agents and the Melbourne Property Podcast. Content may not be reused, republished, or redistributed without prior written consent.

Published: 19 January 2026

In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Lindsay and Sky share a beginner-friendly, data-driven framework for property investing in Australia, using Melbourne as the case study market.

Designed for both first-time and experienced investors, thisepisode breaks down how to analyse property markets using data, covering everything from investment strategy and suburb selection through to street-level and property-level decision making. While the focus is on Melbourne, the principles and data points discussed can be applied to any Australian property market.

If you’re new to property investing, don’t know whereto start, or are looking for a clear, comprehensive overview of how to invest using data, this episode is the best place to start. And if you’re an experienced investor, new data points, market dynamics, and risk considerations are constantly emerging - meaning investment frameworks mustevolve. We’re continuously refining our methodology to reflect these changes, so there’s a strong chance you’ll pick up new insights, metrics, or considerations you may not have factored in before.

Lindsay and Sky unpack the key metrics professional buyers’agents use to identify high-performing suburbs, assess supply and demand, reduce downside risk, and select investment-grade properties with long-term capital growth and rental resilience.

If you want to understand how to invest in property usingdata, avoid common beginner mistakes, and build a smarter, more resilient property portfolio, this episode is a must-listen.

Episode highlights include:
• How to build a clear, data-driven property investmentstrategy
• The most important suburb-level data points for capital growth
• How supply and demand influence property prices and rental performance
• What owner-occupier demand signals about long-term growth
• Key affordability, vacancy rate, and market risk indicators
• Property-level factors that can make or break investment performance
• Why development potential matters — even if you never plan to develop
• How to apply this framework to property investing Australia-wide

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Published: 12 January 2026

In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Lindsay and Sky break down Melbourne property market data for 2025, analysing which suburbs delivered strong price growth, which underperformed, and where emerging investment opportunities are forming.

Using suburb-level insights, they unpack the best and worst-performing suburbs across Melbourne, highlight LGAs with tightening vacancy rates, and explain how investor demand shifted throughout the year. The discussion also explores where market risks emerged, why some investment strategies fell short, and what the data is signalling for Melbourne’s property market outlook in 2026.

If you want to see how Melbourne really performed in 2025and where it’s headed in 2026, this episode is a must listen.

Episode highlights include:

• Melbourne property market performance in 2025
• Best and worst-performing suburbs and LGAs
• Vacancy rate trends and rental market pressure points
• Suburbs and regions to watch in 2026 for continued growth

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In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, Lindsayand Sky sit down with property-focused accountant Gurpreet Padda (Director of ClearView Financials) to unpack the tax strategies every property investor needs to understand - from negative gearing and trusts to capital gains tax and the deductions most investors get wrong.

Whether you're a first-time investor, a seasoned landlord,or a high-income earner looking to optimise your tax position, this episode breaks down complex tax rules into simple, actionable insights you can use immediately.

We cover the big questions investors are asking right now -including what you can actually claim, when to engage an accountant, trust structure pros/cons, CGT strategies, and the traps that lead to ATO reviews. Gurpreet shares industry-level clarity on everything from depreciation schedules to withholding variations, making this one of our most practical and informative episodes yet.

About Our Guest - Gurpreet Padda, ClearView Financials
Gurpreet is a specialist property and small-businessaccountant helping investors structure their portfolios efficiently, reduce tax, and plan for long-term wealth.
Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠
Phone: 0433 351 522
Website: ⁠https://cvfin.com.au⁠
Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/people/Clearview-Financials/61581331931528/⁠
Podcast Promo: ClearView Financials is offering 10% off professional fees with the code PODCAST10 - valid until 31 March 2026.

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Topics Covered:
Melbourne property tax advice
Investment property deductions Australia
Trust structures for property investing
Negative gearing explained
Capital gains tax strategies
Best tax structures for property investors

In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, Lindsay and Sky sit down with property-focused accountant Gurpreet Padda (Director of ClearView Financials) to unpack the tax strategies every property investor needs to understand - from negative gearing and trusts to capital gains tax and the deductions most investors get wrong.

Whether you're a first-time investor, a seasoned landlord, or a high-income earner looking to optimise your tax position, this episode breaks down complex tax rules into simple, actionable insights you can use immediately.

We cover the big questions investors are asking right now - including what you can actually claim, when to engage an accountant, trust structure pros/cons, CGT strategies, and the traps that lead to ATO reviews. Gurpreet shares industry-level clarity on everything from depreciation schedules to withholding variations, making this one of our most practical and informative episodes yet.

About Our Guest - Gurpreet Padda, ClearView Financials
Gurpreet is a specialist property and small-business accountant helping investors structure their portfolios efficiently, reduce tax, and plan for long-term wealth.

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 0433 351 522
🌐 Website: https://cvfin.com.au
📘 Facebook: ClearView Financials – https://www.facebook.com/people/Clearview-Financials/61581331931528/
🎁 Podcast Listener Promo:
ClearView Financials is offering 10% off professional fees with the code PODCAST10 - valid until 31 March 2026.

Have a Topic You Want Covered?
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Need Personalised Advice?
Book your complimentary discovery call with Sky:
👉 convergencebuyersagents.com.au/dc

Topics Covered:
Melbourne property tax advice
Investment property deductions Australia
Trust structures for property investing
Negative gearing explained
Capital gains tax strategies
Best tax structures for property investors