Pizza and Property

Don't Buy this in Tasmania 2026! Detailed Property breakdown
 
 
What looks like a great property deal online can sometimes hide serious red flags. In this episode, Todd Sloan is joined by Simon Loo as they review a real property submission from listener Lynne Higgs to determine whether it's a smart long term investment or one to walk away from.
 
As Simon breaks down the listing, he highlights several factors many buyers miss when evaluating a property remotely, from surrounding infrastructure and shared access to potential renovation cover ups and land issues. The discussion shows how important it is to look beyond the photos and understand the fundamentals that actually drive long-term investment performance.
 
This episode is a great reminder that a beautiful view or a polished listing doesn't always equal a great deal. If you want to sharpen your property analysis skills and learn how experienced investors assess risk before buying, this breakdown will give you valuable insights into spotting the details that can make or break a property investment.
 
 
 
🍕🏠 We want to hear your investor story! So if you've experienced something that you know other investors can learn a thing or two from, click the link below and let us know. 🍕🏠
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If you'd like to be flown into the Pizza & Property Studio, put up for a night's accommodation, have dinner with Todd Sloan, and have a team of carefully chosen property investing experts help you get unstuck, click the link below and tell us why you're stuck, and you could be our next UN-Stuck Yourself winner!
👉 https://pizzaandproperty.com.au/unstuck-yourself 👈
 
 
 
Get in touch with our amazing episode contributors & sponsors:
 
Simon Loo:
👉👉https://housefinder.com.au/
 
Rob Flux:
https://developernetwork.com.au
 
 
 
Want more help understanding how to buy property faster and for less? Get your copy of Todd Sloan's book today:
 
 
Booktopia:

https://www.booktopia.com.au/australia-s-home-buying-guide-todd-sloan/book/9780648980490.html?source=pla&zsrc=go-nz-allstock&gclid=Cj0KCQjwnJaKBhDgARIsAHmvz6f55Kw-l0pKCn0DMNj0TND2qN863sQQR56p98sXAjOUgBQSpwDDQ0waAtLsEALw_wcB
 
 
Dymocks:
https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/australias-home-buying-guide-by-todd-sloan-9780648980490?gclid=Cj0KCQjwnJaKBhDgARIsAHmvz6etuq25nQ2CSirN8z-UHAIshbp5MxeuD7ECMvs5Oghg2Pab34Fyl0QaAuQhEALw_wcB
 
 
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Disclaimer: All discussions are general in nature and should never be considered financial advice, please seek your own professional financial advice. The content displayed on the website, podcast, and blog is the intellectual property of Pizza and Property. You may not reuse, republish, or reprint such content without our written consent.

Ballarat Property Wheres demand dead in 2026 on the Ground!
 
 
What if you could spot the difference between a cash flow goldmine and a money pit just by walking through the front door?
 
In this episode, Todd Sloan and Ballarat based buyer's advocate Oliver Cheung hit the ground running across some of Ballarat's most contrasting suburbs, from the leafy, owner-occupied streets through to the patchwork pockets and the rough edges of the area. They attend live auctions, inspect properties ranging from tired renovator's delights to freshly tarted up period homes, and break down exactly what investors and first home buyers should be looking for and what should send them running.
 
If you're weighing up whether regional Victoria deserves a spot in your portfolio, this on the ground episode cuts through the noise. Head to the links below to connect with Oliver directly and explore more about Ballarat's growth drivers.
 
 
Download the full free booklet here: https://pizzaandproperty.com.au/booklet/ballarat-page
 
 
🍕🏠 We want to hear your investor story! So if you've experienced something that you know other investors can learn a thing or two from, click the link below and let us know. 🍕🏠
👉 https://pizzaandproperty.com.au/investor-story 👈
 
 
If you'd like to be flown into the Pizza & Property Studio, put up for a night's accommodation, have dinner with Todd Sloan, and have a team of carefully chosen property investing experts help you get unstuck, click the link below and tell us why you're stuck, and you could be our next UN-Stuck Yourself winner!
👉 https://pizzaandproperty.com.au/unstuck-yourself 👈
 
 
 
Get in touch with our amazing episode contributors & sponsors:
 
Oliver Cheung:
👉👉 https://www.insighto.com.au/
 
Rob Flux:
https://developernetwork.com.au
 
Steve Ash:
https://www.propertystrats.com.au/
 
 
 
Want more help understanding how to buy property faster and for less? Get your copy of Todd Sloan's book today:
 
 
Booktopia:

https://www.booktopia.com.au/australia-s-home-buying-guide-todd-sloan/book/9780648980490.html?source=pla&zsrc=go-nz-allstock&gclid=Cj0KCQjwnJaKBhDgARIsAHmvz6f55Kw-l0pKCn0DMNj0TND2qN863sQQR56p98sXAjOUgBQSpwDDQ0waAtLsEALw_wcB
 
 
Dymocks:
https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/australias-home-buying-guide-by-todd-sloan-9780648980490?gclid=Cj0KCQjwnJaKBhDgARIsAHmvz6etuq25nQ2CSirN8z-UHAIshbp5MxeuD7ECMvs5Oghg2Pab34Fyl0QaAuQhEALw_wcB
 
 
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Disclaimer: All discussions are general in nature and should never be considered financial advice, please seek your own professional financial advice. The content displayed on the website, podcast, and blog is the intellectual property of Pizza and Property. You may not reuse, republish, or reprint such content without our written consent.

What's happening in property investing news this week in Australia?
 
It's time to find out!
 
We remove all the fluff to bring a neatly packaged news show, designed to keep you on the ball as an Australian Property Investor.
 
 
Let's see what's making property news headlines this week in Australia.
 
 
 
🍕🏠 We want to hear your investor story! So if you've experienced something that you know other investors can learn a thing or two from, click the link below and let us know. 🍕🏠
👉 https://pizzaandproperty.com.au/investor-story 👈
 
 
If you'd like to be flown into the Pizza & Property Studio, put up for a night's accommodation, have dinner with Todd Sloan, and have a team of carefully chosen property investing experts help you get unstuck, click the link below and tell us why you're stuck, and you could be our next UN-Stuck Yourself winner!
👉👉 https://pizzaandproperty.com.au/unstuck-yourself 👈👈
 
 
 
Support our amazing show sponsors:
 
Talk to Dawn Fouhy & her team of experts today!
👉 👉 👉https://www.futureproofpropertyadvisory.com.au
 
 
 
Story 1: 
'Liquid gold': Queensland pushes to fast-track expansion of outback oil field in response to fuel crisis
8 April 2026

Written by: Patrick Brischetto, Associate Digital News Producer
Link: https://www.9news.com.au/national/queensland-oil-field-david-crisafulli-fuel-crisis-australia/1cdba4c1-f7f7-49a7-bf63-4d30ce5de819
 
 
Story 2: 
New home builds could cost $50,000 more as building boss warns of crisis
7 April 2026

Written by: Heath Parkes-Hupton, Senior Reporter at news.com.au
Link: https://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/new-home-builds-could-cost-50000-more-as-building-boss-warns-of-crisis/news-story/40189ee397ae98558aaadbb8ecf0d4d9
 
 
Story 3: 
Australia 77,500 homes short of crucial housing target after $110bn record
9 April 2026

Written by: Nathan Mawby, Property journalist
Link: https://www.realestate.com.au/news/australia-77500-homes-short-of-crucial-housing-target-after-110bn-record/
 
 
 
Want more help understanding how to buy property faster and for less? Get your copy of Todd Sloan's book today:
 
 
Booktopia:
https://www.booktopia.com.au/australia-s-home-buying-guide-todd-sloan/book/9780648980490.html?source=pla&zsrc=go-nz-allstock&gclid=Cj0KCQjwnJaKBhDgARIsAHmvz6f55Kw-l0pKCn0DMNj0TND2qN863sQQR56p98sXAjOUgBQSpwDDQ0waAtLsEALw_wcB
 
 
Dymocks:
https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/australias-home-buying-guide-by-todd-sloan-9780648980490?gclid=Cj0KCQjwnJaKBhDgARIsAHmvz6etuq25nQ2CSirN8z-UHAIshbp5MxeuD7ECMvs5Oghg2Pab34Fyl0QaAuQhEALw_wcB
 
 
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Disclaimer: All discussions are general in nature and should never be considered financial advice, please seek your own professional financial advice. The content displayed on the website, podcast, and blog is the intellectual property of the Pizza and Property. You may not reuse, republish, or reprint such content without our written consent.

Giant Melbourne Property Tax you've probably Never herd of...
 
 
Are new, largely hidden taxes quietly killing property development in Melbourne before a single brick is laid?
 
In this episode, Todd Sloan sits down with Rob Flux from Property Developer Network to unpack the taxes many developers didn't see coming but are already feeling.
 
From rezoning surprises to looming cost blowouts, Rob explains why even experienced developers are being caught off guard. They explore how these changes could reshape where, what, and if developers build at all and what it means for housing supply, affordability, and everyday property owners sitting inside rezoned areas. There's frustration, uncertainty, and some hard truths that aren't being talked about enough.
 
If you're a developer, investor, or property owner, especially in Melbourne, this is one episode you need to hear.
 
 
 
🍕🏠 We want to hear your investor story! So if you've experienced something that you know other investors can learn a thing or two from, click the link below and let us know. 🍕🏠
👉 https://pizzaandproperty.com.au/investor-story 👈
 
 
 
If you'd like to be flown into the Pizza & Property Studio, put up for a night's accommodation, have dinner with Todd Sloan, and have a team of carefully chosen property investing experts help you get unstuck, click the link below and tell us why you're stuck, and you could be our next UN-Stuck Yourself winner!
👉 https://pizzaandproperty.com.au/unstuck-yourself 👈
 
 
Get in touch with our amazing episode contributors & sponsors:
 
Rob Flux:
👉👉https://developernetwork.com.au/events
 
InvestorKit:
https://www.investorkit.com.au/
 
Talk with Simon Loo and his team today
https://housefinder.com.au/contact-us/
 
 
 
Want more help understanding how to buy property faster and for less? Get your copy of Todd Sloan's book today:
 
 
Booktopia:

https://www.booktopia.com.au/australia-s-home-buying-guide-todd-sloan/book/9780648980490.html?source=pla&zsrc=go-nz-allstock&gclid=Cj0KCQjwnJaKBhDgARIsAHmvz6f55Kw-l0pKCn0DMNj0TND2qN863sQQR56p98sXAjOUgBQSpwDDQ0waAtLsEALw_wcB
 
 
Dymocks:
https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/australias-home-buying-guide-by-todd-sloan-9780648980490?gclid=Cj0KCQjwnJaKBhDgARIsAHmvz6etuq25nQ2CSirN8z-UHAIshbp5MxeuD7ECMvs5Oghg2Pab34Fyl0QaAuQhEALw_wcB
 
 
YouTube Pizza & Property:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgXX6ibW7WEFbWkf-jslDvQ?view_as=subscriber
 
 
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Disclaimer: All discussions are general in nature and should never be considered financial advice, please seek your own professional financial advice. The content displayed on the website, podcast, and blog is the intellectual property of Pizza and Property. You may not reuse, republish, or reprint such content without our written consent.

7 Ways to Start Investing Today with $70k
 
 
Most Australians think $70,000 isn't enough to enter the property market anymore. Today, Todd sits down with Rohit Gehlot, Director of InvestorAid, to challenge that belief, breaking down how strategic investors can still make moves, whether as an owner-occupier or investor.
 
They explore low-deposit strategies, government schemes, renovation plays, granny flats, and even relocatable homes, showing that the opportunity isn't gone, it just requires smarter planning. The episode unpacks what banks look for, how to stretch borrowing power, and why understanding your structure matters more than ever.
 
For anyone sitting on savings and wondering, "Is it enough?", this conversation offers a practical roadmap. The key isn't the size of your deposit, it's how you use it.
 
Don't let the fear of missing out hold you back. Tune in and discover how you can make your property investment dreams a reality!
 
 
🍕🏠 We want to hear your investor story! So if you've experienced something that you know other investors can learn a thing or two from, click the link below and let us know. 🍕🏠
👉 https://pizzaandproperty.com.au/investor-story 👈
 
 
If you'd like to be flown into the Pizza & Property Studio, put up for a night's accommodation, have dinner with Todd Sloan, and have a team of carefully chosen property investing experts help you get unstuck, click the link below and tell us why you're stuck, and you could be our next UN-Stuck Yourself winner!
👉 https://pizzaandproperty.com.au/unstuck-yourself 👈
 
 
 
Get in touch with our amazing episode contributors & sponsors:
 
Rohit Gehlot:
👉👉https://investoraid.com.au/
 
InvestorKit:
https://www.investorkit.com.au/
 
Rob Flux:
https://developernetwork.com.au
 
Oliver Cheung:
https://www.insighto.com.au/
 
 
 
 
Want more help understanding how to buy property faster and for less? Get your copy of Todd Sloan's book today:
 
 
Booktopia:

https://www.booktopia.com.au/australia-s-home-buying-guide-todd-sloan/book/9780648980490.html?source=pla&zsrc=go-nz-allstock&gclid=Cj0KCQjwnJaKBhDgARIsAHmvz6f55Kw-l0pKCn0DMNj0TND2qN863sQQR56p98sXAjOUgBQSpwDDQ0waAtLsEALw_wcB
 
 
Dymocks:
https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/australias-home-buying-guide-by-todd-sloan-9780648980490?gclid=Cj0KCQjwnJaKBhDgARIsAHmvz6etuq25nQ2CSirN8z-UHAIshbp5MxeuD7ECMvs5Oghg2Pab34Fyl0QaAuQhEALw_wcB
 
 
YouTube Pizza & Property:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgXX6ibW7WEFbWkf-jslDvQ?view_as=subscriber
 
 
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https://www.facebook.com/Pizza-and-Property-2111096335696398/?modal=admin_todo_tour
 
 
 
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Disclaimer: All discussions are general in nature and should never be considered financial advice, please seek your own professional financial advice. The content displayed on the website, podcast, and blog is the intellectual property of Pizza and Property. You may not reuse, republish, or reprint such content without our written consent.