Property Investment Podcast Network

Fear of missing out is back in Australia's property market. As thousands of investors rush to beat the SMSF deadline, the biggest risk isn't missing out – it's buying the wrong property in the process.
On Property Buzz, Phil Tarrant is joined by Alex Whitlock to discuss the growing frenzy surrounding self-managed super funds (SMSF) and why investor urgency is creating new risks.
The pair question whether the race to secure finance before the borrowing ban is pushing investors into poor-quality assets, warning against letting marketing hype or tight deadlines dictate long-term investment decisions.
Attention then turns to the mortgage market, with borrowing capacities shrinking and investor activity slowing, raising fresh questions about what the next phase of lending could look like for brokers and borrowers alike.
Finally, Tarrant and Whitlock explain why investors should look beyond buyer's agents alone, arguing that local property managers can often provide some of the strongest insights into rental demand, cash flow, and the long-term fundamentals of a market.

Thousands of investors are racing to beat the SMSF borrowing ban – but rushing into the wrong property could prove far more expensive than missing the deadline.
On The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant is joined by Eva Loisance and Costa Arvanitopoulos from Finni Mortgages to discuss the frantic rush into self-managed super fund (SMSF) property purchases, and why investors need to separate urgency from smart decision-making.
The trio reveal how the looming borrowing ban has triggered a surge in demand, creating fierce competition, inflated asking prices, and growing pressure on brokers, lenders, and buyer's agents to settle deals before time runs out.
The discussion also exposes the risks emerging in the market, from overpriced properties and questionable buyer's agent recommendations to valuations falling short and deals collapsing as investors scramble to secure finance.
Tarrant, Loisance, and Arvanitopoulos explain how recent lending changes and the loss of negative gearing benefits are reshaping borrowing power, forcing investors to rethink their finance strategy, property selection, and long-term investment plans.

Borrowing power has fallen by as much as 30 per cent for some investors – but that doesn't mean property investing is over. It just means the rules have changed.
On the KTG Property Podcast, Kev Tran sits down with mortgage broker and investor Jyh Kao to explain how lenders are responding to the negative gearing changes, why borrowing capacities are shrinking, and what investors can do to stay in the game.
Kao reveals that changes to lender servicing calculators are reshaping borrowing power, forcing many investors to rethink everything from loan structures and lender choice to the type of property they buy next.
The discussion also explores why chasing tax benefits alone has always been the wrong strategy, arguing that investors should instead focus on cash flow, equity, income growth, and long-term portfolio planning.
Tran and Kao explain why opportunities still exist despite tighter lending conditions, revealing how strategic lender selection, smarter asset choices, and the right finance structure can help investors continue growing their portfolios even as the market changes.

Two Sydney units left him stuck. One $297,000 Brisbane purchase changed everything and completely transformed the way he invested in property.


On The Property Nerds podcast, Arjun Paliwal sits down with electrician and business owner Brenton Russo to discuss how following conventional property advice initially held him back before a strategic shift unlocked a multi-state portfolio.
Russo explains how buying two Sydney units early in his investing journey left him unable to keep growing, before a $297,000 Brisbane purchase at the height of COVID-19 went on to triple in value and gave him the confidence and equity to continue investing.
Beyond the financial gains, Russo reveals how property created opportunities far beyond wealth, from helping his father recover after a financial setback to giving him the freedom to pursue new business ventures.
Finally, Paliwal and Russo argue that waiting for certainty is often the biggest investing mistake, explaining why taking action with the right advice can be the difference between staying stuck and building long-term wealth.

Millions of Australians are still following property advice that no longer works. In today's market, that mistake could cost investors hundreds of thousands of dollars.
On The Smart Property Investment Show, Liam Garman sits down with buyer's agent Jason Titus to break down the outdated property myths that still hold investors back – and why a clear strategy matters more than ever.
Titus argues that too many Australians still believe buying close to home or simply "getting on the property ladder" is enough, when successful investing now depends on data, long-term planning, and buying where the numbers stack up, not where emotions take over.
The discussion also explores the challenges facing everyday families, with Titus explaining why many investors in their 40s are turning their accumulated equity into long-term wealth rather than leaving it idle.
Finally, the pair explain why rising living costs, limited housing supply, and changing market conditions make having a personalised investment strategy more important than ever – and why investors relying on yesterday's advice risk falling behind.

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