Property Investment Podcast Network

Investors are reeling from the sudden liquidation of a prominent buyer's agency, but the real fallout will come from the regulatory reckoning it triggers, not just the immediate financial losses.
On the Property Buzz podcast, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman from Momentum Media cut through the noise around the collapse of Dashdot and the wave of speculation hitting the property advice sector.
The pair warn that the biggest issue right now isn't just the failed business itself, but the broader rise of industry gimmicks and high-pressure sales tactics that leave everyday consumers incredibly vulnerable.
They explore how a controversial offshore share transfer to the British Virgin Islands complicates recovery for stranded creditors, while also raising critical questions about the ethics of demanding 100 per cent upfront fees and offering unbacked performance guarantees.
The discussion also highlights how the industry is already reacting behind the scenes, with the sudden promotion of sub-scale, unvetted operators to take over affected clients highlighting a severe lack of professional standards.
But despite the noise, the message is consistent. The duo warn that until formal regulatory guardrails and licensing requirements are established, the smartest move for property investors is to stick to "boring", proven professionals and avoid being lured in by social media hype.

New Zealand commercial property is drawing serious attention from Australian investors, and the yields are a big part of why. In this episode of Inside Commercial Property, Scott O'Neill is joined by Matt Harris and Michael Vincent of Lighthouse Financial to unpack what's making the New Zealand market so compelling right now.

Lighthouse is one of New Zealand's leading financial services firms, guiding more than 4,000 Kiwis toward financial freedom since 2014 with holistic advice spanning accounting, lending, and investment. The conversation covers the forces shaping New Zealand property in 2026. New Zealand has moved through the interest rate cycle ahead of Australia, with the official cash rate easing significantly from its peak, and that shift is changing how investors think. For an everyday Australian investor, the combination of a favourable exchange rate, no stamp duty, and a maturing commercial market makes a genuine case for diversification.

Matt and Michael also explain the practical side of buying across the Tasman: how the structures, lending, and tax considerations work for a foreign investor, and why the experience is more familiar than most Australians expect.
In this episode, we cover:
Why New Zealand's position in the interest rate cycle is reshaping investor behaviour.
How the shift toward income-driven assets is opening the door to commercial property.
What the exchange rate, stamp duty, and lending environment mean for an Australian buyer.
How New Zealand's commercial market is maturing, and where the opportunities sit.
The structures, tax, and first steps for an Australian investing in New Zealand.

Property investment is being hit with fresh policy uncertainty, with proposed tax changes raising questions around leverage, rents, and long-term returns. But the real danger isn't the reform itself, it's how investors react to it.
 
On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant sits down with House Finder's Simon Loo, who won Buyer's Agent of the Year – Residential Investment at the inaugural Australian Buyers Agent Awards, to assess what the federal budget actually means for rents, whether the widely quoted "$2 per week" impact holds up, and whether genuine buying opportunities still exist.
The discussion challenges the idea that policy shifts land cleanly in the real world, drawing on previous tax changes to examine how rents, prices, and investor behaviour typically respond once sentiment and incentives shift at scale.
Loo says his strategy remains unchanged: focus on capital cities, gentrifying suburbs, and population growth markets, rather than chasing short-term tax-driven narratives or regional yield traps that look attractive on paper but often fail in practice.
 
The episode also turns to the underbelly of the industry, including the rapid growth in buyer's agents, inconsistent standards, and how rising noise in the market is making genuine expertise harder to distinguish from marketing.

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While most of the country worries about slowing markets and policy uncertainty, Perth's fundamentals continue to suggest the boom is far from being over.
In a special crossover podcast episode of Smart Property Investment and Real Estate Business, Liam Garman sits down with Ashby Farrell from WHTEARCH to explore why Perth continues to outperform while Sydney and Melbourne lose momentum.
Farrell explains that Perth's growth is being driven by genuine owner-occupier demand rather than investor speculation, creating a level of resilience rarely seen in other capital cities.
The discussion highlights how rising construction costs, labour shortages, and supply constraints are making established homes increasingly attractive, with many properties now impossible to replace at their current market value.
The episode also explores the potential impact of proposed changes to negative gearing, capital gains tax, and rental legislation, and why Perth may be better positioned than most markets to absorb any policy shocks.
Farrell argues that despite ongoing uncertainty, the fundamentals supporting Perth remain firmly intact, with affordability, population growth, and lifestyle appeal continuing to drive demand.

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Most property investors are focused on tax changes, but the real threat could be losing up to 30 per cent of their borrowing power before the new rules even take effect.
On The Property Nerds Podcast, hosts Arjun Paliwal and Jack Fouracre dive into the post-budget lending shake-up and why finance, not property, could become the biggest obstacle to building wealth over the next few years.
The duo break down the proposed changes to capital gains tax, negative gearing, and trust distributions, explaining how the new rules could fundamentally change the way investors structure portfolios and manage cash flow.
Fouracre warns that the biggest immediate risk is lending capacity, with some estimates suggesting borrowing power could fall dramatically if lenders stop factoring negative gearing benefits into servicing calculations.
The episode also explores how banks may respond, from adjusting buffer rates and loan terms to changing the way rental income is assessed, all of which could significantly influence investors' ability to keep buying.
Despite the uncertainty, Paliwal and Fouracre argue the current environment may present a rare buying opportunity, with weak sentiment creating openings that could disappear once the market gains clarity.