Property Investment Podcast Network

A potential two-speed property market is emerging in Australia, and investors who misunderstand upcoming tax changes could find themselves on the wrong side of it.
On The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant speaks with Sam Khalil, founder of DPN, about how the 2026 budget could reshape property taxation and investor strategy.
Tarrant highlights growing uncertainty around tax settings for new versus existing properties, warning that investors may soon need to adapt to a split system that changes how returns are assessed.
Khalil argues that success will come down to strategy, not sentiment, with investors needing to focus on yield, capital growth, and long-term structure rather than reacting to policy noise.
The discussion challenges the "new versus old" debate, with Khalil pointing to dual-income new builds, depreciation benefits, and demand-driven locations as key drivers of stronger outcomes.
He also warns that many investors are losing ground due to poor property management decisions, with cost-cutting leading to lower yields and long-term asset degradation.
The episode closes with a broader policy warning as Khalil argues that housing affordability won't be solved by tax changes alone, but by unlocking supply through planning reform and better land use.

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With the federal budget days away, Australian property investors are on edge, watching for potential shifts to taxes, interest rates, and housing policy that could reshape the cycle.
On Property Buzz, hosts Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman cut through the noise ahead of budget week and break down what it all means for investors.
Tarrant flags a cautious mood in the market, with all eyes turning to Canberra as critical policy decisions draw near, while Garman ties current pressure to inflation, rising rates, and labour demand, with ongoing geopolitical tensions only adding to the uncertainty.
The pair dig into rising inflation expectations, housing supply constraints, and the government's response through deposit schemes and heated tax debates.
Despite widespread talk of investors heading for the exit, stable listings and lending data tell a different story: most are holding firm.
The duo wraps with a sharp warning on policy risk, SME impacts, and the dangers of unregulated advice, urging investors to stay sharp heading into the budget.

As the federal budget approaches, policy pressure on Australian property investors is intensifying, with CGT, negative gearing, and SMSF lending all under the microscope.
On The Pure Property Podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant and Paul Glossop tackle the growing concerns that investors are being unfairly caught in the crossfire of the national housing debate.
Tarrant challenges the narrative that property investors are driving unaffordability, arguing they are being used as political scapegoats rather than attention being directed at Australia's underlying supply shortage.
Glossop points to structural failures in housing delivery, contending that slow approvals and constrained supply remain the root cause of affordability pressures – not investor activity.
The episode also examines the looming risks around capital gains tax (CGT) reform, negative gearing changes, and potential restrictions on self-managed super fund (SMSF) property lending as the budget draws closer.
With policy risk continuing to rise, the duo urge investors to remain strategic and stay informed.

While investors think they have a strategy, most rely on guesswork and deal-by-deal buying, ending up with disconnected portfolios that cost them through poor structure and underperformance – but a new platform is now changing the game.
On The Smart Property Investment Show, host Liam Garman sits down with Joey D'Agata, head of strategy at Game Plans, to explain how a new platform is changing the way buyer's agents and clients approach property investing.
D'Agata says the core issue isn't access to deals, but the lack of structured planning behind each purchase, with many investors still relying on guesswork rather than a long-term framework.
Game Plans solves this by allowing users to input financial data, property holdings, and goals into a system that models different investment scenarios before making a purchase.
The platform runs a detailed fact-find and stress-tests the outcomes using factors such as yield, interest rates, and equity positions, helping investors see the real impact of each decision.
D'Agata highlights how this approach has already helped investors restructure underperforming portfolios by selling weaker assets and reallocating into stronger growth opportunities.

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Another rate hike just landed, and if you haven't reviewed your loan structure and buffers, you could already be falling behind. Here is how to review your finances.
On The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant sat down with Finni Mortgages principal Eva Loisance to examine what the latest move by the Reserve Bank of Australia means for investors and home owners.
Loisance warns that many Australians don't even know their current mortgage rate, leaving them exposed as repayments rise and buffers get squeezed.
She explains that outcomes will vary depending on loan structure, offsets, and fixed-rate exposure, making it critical to review loans, compare rates, and consider refinancing before pressure builds.
The episode also explores looming policy risks, including potential tax changes and self-managed super fund (SMSF) lending restrictions, which could further reshape the market.
As conditions tighten, the duo is clear: this isn't a wait-and-see moment, it's a time to reassess strategy, or risk being caught out by the next move.

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