Property Investment Podcast Network

From rising debt and unemployment to migration, gig workers, and buyer's agents, Australia's economic shifts are creating fresh questions about the strength of the property market and what comes next.
On Property Buzz, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman examine the week's biggest property and economic developments, connecting the dots between policy, jobs, migration, and what they could mean for the market.
The pair discuss Australia's growing debt, pressure on state budgets and a cooling jobs market, questioning what weaker economic conditions could mean for interest rates, house prices, and household wealth.
They also turn to migration and remittances, the gig economy, and rising labour costs, examining how broader policy decisions could flow through to consumers, businesses, and the property market.
The conversation wraps with a look at the buyer's agency sector, including the prospect of consolidation and why investors may need to look beyond bold market predictions when choosing who to trust with their next property move.

Building a $10 million-plus portfolio takes more than buying property, with renovations, developments, lending strategy, and some hard-learned lessons shaping an investor's journey.
On the How I Met My Broker podcast, Liam Garman and Hung Chuy from Strategic Brokers are joined by investor Adam Beasley to discuss the deals and decisions behind his $10 million-plus property portfolio.
Beasley shares how his background as an electrician helped him spot opportunities to manufacture value, from his first Penrith purchase to renovations and development plays that created equity and lifted rental returns.
The conversation gets into the deals that nearly went wrong, including a commercial opportunity he walked away from after his due diligence uncovered what was really behind the numbers.
The trio also look at the finance decisions that helped keep the portfolio moving, and why having a broker who understands an investor's strategy can make a difference when the next opportunity comes along.

Past performance can create confidence, but the biggest gains could come from knowing where to look next. With markets shifting, data is becoming a powerful tool for investors chasing above-average growth.
On The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant is joined by Dr Mat Djolic from HtAG Analytics to explore how investors can use data to make more strategic property decisions.
The pair examine how HtAG analyses more than 200 indicators to rank markets, looking at factors including affordability, supply, demand, and socio-economic conditions to identify areas with stronger growth potential.
They discuss the opportunity cost of choosing an average-performing market, and why even small differences in annual growth can create a significant gap in portfolio value over the long term.
The conversation also covers emerging opportunities across Victoria, Perth, and Queensland, as well as the importance of looking beyond market hype, questioning conventional wisdom, and avoiding confirmation bias when deciding where to invest.

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Kev Tran digs into the three budget tiers KTG Property Advisory actually uses with clients' budgets: $350,000 to $550,000, $600,000 to $900,000, and over $850,000, and unpacks what's realistically achievable in each bracket right now.

Tran lays out the exact asset types still delivering solid yield and growth under $500,000, and why chasing a cheap house in a small regional town can be a costly mistake.
The conversation also tackles the elephant in the room: negative gearing changes and capital gains tax (CGT) reform have shifted the entry point for property investing, and a lot of buyers are stuck on the fence waiting for prices to "come back down". Tran explains why that wait usually backfires, and what he'd actually invest in if he was starting fresh under today's rules.
Whether you're sitting on $100,000 in savings or just trying to figure out where your budget actually gets you, this episode gives you clear guidance on what's still working and what to avoid.

Building a property portfolio is about creating more choices for your family, but what happens when illness or injury threatens the wealth you've worked so hard to build?


On The Property Nerds podcast, Arjun Paliwal is joined by Chris Seneviratne, director of wealth protection at Solace Life, to discuss the often-overlooked role of insurance in a broader wealth-building strategy.
The pair explore why family, security, and legacy often sit behind investors' financial goals, and why building wealth alone may not be enough without a plan to protect it.
They also look at common assumptions around superannuation and government support, and the financial pressure that can follow if an investor becomes seriously ill or unable to work.
The conversation covers trauma and critical illness cover, why securing protection earlier can matter, and how investors can factor risk management into their long-term portfolio strategy.