Perth Property Insider Podcast
by Jarrad Mahon - Investors Edge Real Estate
Jarrad Mahon is the go-to guy in property management and investment in Perth and the owner of Investors Edge Real Estate, giving you his insider view on the Perth market and the strategies needed for you to grow your wealth and improve your life. All you need to do is to stay tuned!
Episodes
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Perth Property Market Update October 2026 - Be Greedy When Others Are Fearful
Perth Property Market Update: Fear is everywhere in the Perth property market right now. Prices have dropped fast, rates keep rising, and it seems that investors have all but vanished. If you own, rent, sell, or want to buy in Perth, this update shows where things really stand, and where the...
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When to Transition from Growth to Income
When should capital growth stop being your main goal? In this episode of Perth Property Insider, I answer that simple question (with big stakes). Growth builds your asset base, and it deserves respect. But if you keep investing the same way forever, you can end up with a portfolio that looks…
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The 7 Mental Traps Costing Smart Property Investors Money
Your own brain can cost you more than a bad suburb ever will. In 18 years of property investing, I’ve watched smart investors lose money on decisions that felt rational at the time. They buy because everyone else is making money. They hold a property because they’ve owned it for a decade. They…
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Finance Strategy to Bridge the Negative Gearing Cashflow Gap
Since the federal budget quarantined negative gearing, Australian property investors buying established homes face a much bigger cashflow gap. You still get the tax benefit, but you just wait 10 to 15 years to use it (and that wait is painful for investors). In this episode of Perth Property...
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What a Rough Fishing Trip Reminded Me About Property Investing
In this episode of Perth Property Insider, I take you inside a fishing trip that doesn't go to plan, and show you the lessons it made me realise for your property decisions. It’s no secret that the Perth property market has changed. Earlier this year, I set a record price almost every time I sold…
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Why Three or Four Good Investment Properties Can Still Make a Bad Portfolio
Your properties can all be winners and your portfolio can still lose. In this episode of Perth Property Insider I’m sharing a problem I see in almost every portfolio review. Investors in their 40s and 50s hold three or four solid investment properties, each in a decent suburb with good rent and...
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Perth’s Property Correction: Which Suburbs Are Holding Up Best?
Perth's median house price cracked $1 million in the March 2026 quarter. By June it slipped back to $977,000. That's a fall of about 2.3% from the peak, yet still around 4% above December. So is this a Perth property correction or not? In this episode I walk through what the data actually shows,...
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Perth’s Buying Window: More Choice, Less Competition
Could this be the best time in six years to buy property in Perth? The Perth property market has shifted. Buyers now have more choice, properties are taking longer to sell, and there’s more room to negotiate. But that doesn’t mean you should rush out and buy just because market conditions have...
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The 3-Part Selling Strategy To Get Better Results This Spring
Spring is usually the busiest season of the year for home sales. But spring alone won't sell your home this year. The Perth property market has changed and most sellers are still using the playbook from six months ago. Perth listings have jumped from about 6,200 to 7,200 in five weeks.Sales now...
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How to Know If You're Ready to Buy an Investment Property
You do not need perfect market conditions or complete certainty before investing in property. But you do need a few key things in place first. In this episode, Jarrad Mahon reveals how to know if you're truly ready to buy an investment property. And what actually makes an investor ready might...
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How to Raise Rich Kids Without Spoiling Them with Sarah Megginson
Want to raise kids who feel confident with money, save with purpose, and make smart choices on their own? In this episode of Perth Property Insider, Sarah Megginson from Finder joins us to share how parents can teach kids about money, saving, and investing from an early age. Sarah wrote How to...
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Would You Buy Your Investment Property Again Today?
Owning a property for a long time doesn't make it the right property. Neither does the fact that it's gone up in value (because nearly all Perth property has). For years the market ran hot, and a rising tide made average decisions look like smart ones. Now it's cooling, buyers have choice again....
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Your Perth Property Questions Answered: Property Prices, Timing, Tax and Strategy
In this episode of Perth Property Insider, Jarrad Mahon answers the questions Perth investors are actually asking right now, straight from the Perth Property Investment Facebook group - and his own client base. Buyer confidence is down, most investors have stepped back, and prices have softened....
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Are All Perth Units a Bad Investment? Here’s Why I Don’t Think So
Perth property investors are often told to avoid units. But the right apartment, villa, or townhouse can outperform the "safe" house strategy (when you know how to stack up the full picture). In this episode of Perth Property Insider, Jarrad Mahon and buyer's agent Justine Destura challenge one…
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The Biggest WA Subdivision Shake-Up in Decades (With Anton Flynn)
Could 50,000 more blocks in Perth soon become subdividable? The WA Government has announced major proposed changes to the Residential Design Codes, potentially unlocking thousands of new subdivision and infill-development opportunities across Perth. But before property owners and investors rush…
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Property Policy Showdown: Labor, Coalition, and One Nation
What happens to Australian property prices, rents, and housing affordability when government policy changes? In this episode of Perth Property Insider, I take a completely non-partisan look at how the housing policies of Labor, the Coalition, and One Nation could reshape the Australian property...
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Perth Property Market Update July 2026 - Post-Budget Blow-Up Outlook
In this Perth Property Market EOFY Update for July 2026, I share exactly what's happening across Perth's property market after one of the most volatile financial years in recent history. With interest rate rises, major Federal Government property policy changes, increasing housing supply, and...
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How To Find Hidden Development Potential In Your Perth Property With Anton Flynn
Could your Perth property be hiding a subdivision or small-scale development worth more than the home itself? Most owners have no idea what their block can really do. In this episode of Perth Property Insider, Jarrad sits down with Anton Flynn from Subdivision Experts to reveal what's working in...
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Finance After The Budget: What Smart Investors Are Doing Next With Nick Aves
Trying to figure out how to approach your financing and overall strategy following the budget?... In this episode of Perth Property Insider, Jarrad is joined by Nick Aves from Purely Finance to reveal the most important financial things to consider now that the budget has changed many of the…
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Your Perth Rental Property Might Be Underperforming (Here’s What To Check)
The gap between an average Perth investment property and a high-performing rental comes down to four hidden levers. Pull all four, and your Perth rental property performs at its peak, with strong yields, and lower stress. Miss just one, and you could be losing thousands every year without even...
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Holding Higher for Longer: What the RBA Really Thinks About Inflation in 2026
Is Australian inflation really cooling, or is the worst still ahead for borrowers and property investors? The headlines say one thing. Yet the Reserve Bank of Australia is saying something very different. And the difference between those two stories will shape interest rates, mortgage repayments,...
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WA Rental Reforms Explained: What Every Perth Investor Needs To Know
Will the new WA rental reforms hurt landlords? Or will smart investors use these rental law changes to get ahead in the Perth property market? In this episode of Perth Property Insider, Jarrad Mahon breaks down the proposed WA rental reforms. He explains what they mean for landlords, investors,...
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Federal Budget Tax Strategy & Structuring for Property Investors with Ashwin Ramdas
Australian property investors - the federal budget just changed the tax rules. And your next move matters more than you think. In this episode of Perth Property Insider, Jarrad Mahon sits down with accountant Ashwin Ramdas from Eventum Consulting. Together they explore the proposed federal budget...
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The Property Tax Changes That Could Reshape Australia’s Housing Market
The 2026 federal budget just dropped a bombshell on every Australian property investor - and most of the talk about it flying around online are dead wrong. In this episode of Perth Property Insider, Jarrad Mahon reveals exactly what the proposed negative gearing changes and capital gains tax...
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WA’s New State Budget Explained: Winners, Losers & What Happens Next
The WA State Budget just dropped - and the impact on the Perth property market could be massive. In this episode of Perth Property Insider, Jarrad Mahon reveals what the latest WA housing policies, stamp duty concessions, investor changes, and housing supply initiatives really mean for Perth...
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The Property Investor's Guide To Airbnb Vs Long Term Rentals In 2026
Thinking about switching your rental property to Airbnb for higher income? Before you list, this real-world Perth property case study - using a my property in Mount Lawley - weighs up the pros and cons of short-term vs long-term rentals… And asks the question many property investors are…
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Punishing Investors Won’t Fix Housing. This Will.
Australia's housing crisis is caused by property investors, right? Wrong! It's caused by a broken system that makes building new homes unfeasible. Most fixes you hear about for the Australian housing market focus on punishing property investors or capping ownership. While these options sound…
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Perth Construction Crisis Why Lagging Supply Will Support Prices
The Perth real estate market is cooling right now… but behind the scenes, a growing housing supply crisis could be setting up the next Perth property price surge. In this episode of Perth Property Insider, I reveal what's REALLY driving the Perth property market in 2026, and why what you're…
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What $1M - $1.2M Really Buys You in Perth (And Where I’d Invest)
What does $1 million to $1.2 million really buy in the Perth property market - and which suburbs are set for the strongest capital growth in 2026? At higher price points, you unlock smarter opportunities that can outperform the market over the long term, but only if you know where to look. In…
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What $600K - $850K Really Buys You in Perth (And Where I’d Invest)
What suburb should you buy in Perth in 2026? The truth is, this is the wrong question to be asking. In this episode, I'm revealing exactly what you should buy at your budget - and where to find the best value property investment opportunities in Perth right now. Whether you're working with a…
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Oil Shocks, War & Rate Rises… Why Property Prices Should Keep Going Up
With everything going on in the world, will Perth property prices fall in 2026? That’s what everyone’s asking. History shows the exact opposite happens during inflation, rising interest rates, and global uncertainty. Which is why in this episode of Perth Property Insider, we break down why…
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Perth Property Market Update 2026 - What Investors NEED to Know Right Now
The Perth property market is still one of the strongest in Australia - but major changes are coming. With record-low supply, rising prices, tightening rental conditions, and looming tax reforms, 2026 could be a turning point for investors, buyers, and sellers in the Perth property market alike.…
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He Went From $250K in Debt to Financial Freedom (His Daily System Revealed) | John Soforic
What if the next 5 years could completely change your life? Most people think they fail their goals because they’re too big… When the truth is, they fail because they quit too early or they lack a system. This episode reveals the 5-year system built on daily habits, tracking, and a framework that...
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How Life Changing Wealth Is Actually Built (And Why Most People Get Distracted) with Stuart Wemyss
Most investors quit right before compounding starts to work. The first 10 years of investing can feel slow… and that’s completely normal. In this episode, I sit down with financial adviser and Investopoly podcast host Stuart Wemyss to break down how wealth is actually built over time. We talk...
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Rising Rates & CGT Changes: How Smart Property Investors Are Positioning for 2026
I've got my good friend Michael Yardney on the show 🎙️, because there's a lot to be worried about everywhere we look at the moment 🤔, potentially. And Michael's been through over four decades of investing ⏳, seen a lot of these things come up in different ways, shapes and forms before. So I...
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Timing the Market: When Should Property Investors Sell?
Should You Sell Your Investment Property Right Now? Perth’s strong. Equity’s up. There’s talk of Capital Gains Tax changes. So… should you sell now or ever? Today I run through the 4 filters you have overlay to decide if selling ever makes sense and what are the most important factors to consider...
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What Would You Trade for Life-Changing Wealth?
Most people say they want life-changing wealth. Very few are willing to pay the price. Not financially. Personally. Because wealth isn’t just built with money… It’s built with trade-offs. Time. Focus. Relationships. Comfort. Ego. Patience. And the hardest part? There’s a long stretch where you...
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Proposed CGT Discount Changes: What Investors Need to Know (And What It Means for Property Prices)
There's been a lot of noise over the last few days around proposed changes to capital gains tax, specifically the CGT discount that investors get when they sell a property they've held for more than 12 months. Headlines are flying, the WhatsApp groups are lighting up, and I've already had…
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Should You Ever Sell Your Perth Property Off Market?
Should I sell my property off market?... It’s a question I’ve been asked a lot recently, and the answer might surprise you. Right now, I’m seeing more owners tempted by a friend who “has a buyer,” a quiet offer that feels really strong compared to any recent appraisal they’ve been given, or the...
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If Iron Ore Slows Down: What It Could Mean for WA Jobs, GDP, and Property
In today’s episode, I’m breaking it all down for everyday investors and families: What could drive an iron ore slowdown, how it impacts the WA economy, and how those changes flow through to jobs and the property markets in the next one to two years and even up to 10 years. This isn't about doom…
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Perth’s Next Decade of Housing: Future Infill Opportunities & Impacts
Would you like to know where infill development is poised to transform suburbs in Perth over the next decade? Last week, I examined the land supply coming on at the outskirts of Perth. Today, I discuss the major infill developments planned for Subiaco, Bentley, and Beaconsfield. These projects…
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Perth’s Next Decade of Housing: Future Land Releases Shaping the City
I’ve been wondering what is being done to increase the land supply and help to make housing more affordable in Perth, while at the same time pondering how it will affect established suburbs and prices. Today, I cover what’s coming for Perth’s housing market and why more supply won’t kill quality...
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The Year That Was 2025 — And What Comes Next in 2026 for the Perth Property Market
This episode kicks off the year with a reality check on Perth property, what truly happened in 2025, and what smart investors should be watching closely in 2026. I unpack why the market behaved the way it did, not just the headlines. Prices rose, rents stayed tight, incentives ramped up, and...
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Deep Dive Mashup: Crime Rates, Public High Schools, Undervalued Areas
Today, this throwback episode revisits key Perth property conversations around school catchments, public versus private education, and how these choices affect borrowing power, affordability, and long-term property growth. It also revisits Perth crime data, breaking down how crime rates influence...
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X Factors Mashup: AUKUS, Gentrification, Perth Airport, Train Stations
Today, in this throwback episode of Perth Property Insider brings together four major X factors shaping Perth property: AUKUS, Gentrification, Perth Airport City, and Train Station Upzoning. These are long-term structural shifts, not short-term trends. Which one moves the needle the most? How do...
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Upzoned: How Perth’s Train Station Reforms Will Rewrite Suburb Values
What do Perth’s high-density planning changes mean for property owners? Today, we talked about how the WA Planning Commission is set to take control of zoning, potentially creating 35,000 new homes around 10 major train stations. Landowners in these areas could see significant land value uplifts,...
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Perth Property Market Update for Dec 2025 - Boiling Point
Want the real facts and on-the-ground insights for what is happening in our Perth property market and why? Today, I discuss why the Perth property market has reached a boiling point, with record-low supply, fast-rising prices across houses, units, and land, and a major shift in affordability…
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The Finance Forecast: How Borrowers Can Win in a Shifting Market With Nick Aves
Want to know what is ahead for finance and borrowing in 2026, and how to win the game of money? Today, I’m joined by Nick Aves from Purely Finance to break down the current property market and offer finance strategies for navigating the challenges buyers and investors face with rising prices and...
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Why the Last 5 Years of Property Data Could Be Leading You Astray With Stuart Wemyss
Are you making investment decisions based on short-term data? Today, I spoke with Stuart Wemyss about some of the significant factors that have distorted property performance over the last five years and why some of these are not to be repeated or at the same levels. This really calls into…
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Quality vs Quantity: The Real Math of Property Wealth
Have you ever wondered whether it's better to buy quality or quantity of investment properties? Today, I break down the real drivers of long-term real estate wealth and show why strategy must be built around goals, borrowing capacity, cash flow, and lifestyle. I will unpack how rental yield,...
About this show
Jarrad Mahon is the go-to guy in property management and investment in Perth and the owner of Investors Edge Real Estate, giving you his insider view on the Perth market and the strategies needed for you to grow your wealth and improve your life. All you need to do is to stay tuned!
Hosted by
Jarrad Mahon - Investors Edge Real Estate