All Episodes

#362: The Federal Budget Property Shake-Up – The Fall Out and Proposed Changes for Buyers, Investors, Renters, Negative Gearing and CGT

#361: Are Government Property Incentives Helping Buyers or Heating the Market?

#360: The Landlord Trap - When Chasing More Rent Backfires & How to Balance Cash Flow, Vacancy and Tenant Quality

#359: The Refinance Playbook - The Numbers, Strategy & Timing Explained

#358: Market Update March 2026 – National Growth Near 10% and Opportunity Knocks Amid Weakening Sentiment & Buyer Hesitation

#357: Investor Tax Trap - The Costly Depreciation Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making

#356: The Sellers Dilemma - When to Cut Losses, Removing Troublesome Tenants & Should You Sell as-is or Renovate First

#355: Reverse Mortgages Explained – Using Equity to Create Cash Flow in Retirement

#354: The Property Trio’s Debut LIVE Episode - A Market Pulse & An Interactive Q&A With Our Live Audience

#353: Market Update Feb 2026 – Perth Won’t Quit, Investors Keep Buying, Rents Escalate, More Rate Rises & Has Hobart Bottomed?

#352: The Housing Supply Challenge – Why Australia Can’t Build Homes Fast Enough

#351: Property Ownership and Mortgage Structuring for Investments to Maximise Wealth Creation

#350: Selling Property Smarter - Maximise Your Sale Price Without Overcapitalising on Renovations or Improvements

#349: Market Update Jan 2026 – Record $1M Median for Combined Capitals, Supply Shortages Drive Price Growth & RBA Cash Rate Hike Impact

#348: Debt Recycling Explained - Can Debt Recycling Really Help You Build Wealth Faster?

#347: 2025 in Review - What We Predicted, What Actually Happened & What’s Next for Property

#346: Rules for Borrowers - The Real Effects on Borrowing Power & Market Stability

#345: Market Update Dec 2025 – Strongest Annual Growth Since 2021, Lower Quartile Markets Outperform and Investor Activity Surges

#344: The Trio’s 2026 Predictions – What’s Next for Interest Rates, Property Supply, Rental Markets and the Risks on the Horizon

#343: The Trio’s 2026 Predictions – Bold Calls for Price Growth, Top Performing Cities & Investor Momentum

#342: Your Mortgage Strategy Questions Answered – The Smarter Way to Structure Loans and Grow Wealth

#341: The Property Buyer Playbook – Dealing with Agents, Determining Genuine Buyer Competition & Navigating Competitive Markets

#340: Market Update Nov 2025 – Perth Surges at 2.4%, Investor Lending at Record Highs as National Prices Rise 1%+ for Third Month Running

#339: Mortgage Myths Exposed – The Biggest Mortgage Mistakes Borrowers Don’t Know They’re Making

#338: Using AI & ChatGPT for Property Advice – The Real Strengths & Weaknesses Investors Need to Know and What’s on the Horizon

#337: Buying Property in a Trust - Genius Strategy or Costly Illusion? Benefits, Borrowing Myths & Realities

#336: Market Update October 2025 – Price Growth Accelerates Nationwide, Investor Lending at 10-Year High & Deposit Guarantee Fuels Demand

#335: Underquoting Exposed - How to Protect Yourself in a Market of Misleading Prices

#334: First Home Frenzy - How the 5% Deposit Scheme Will Supercharge Prices for First Home Buyers, Upgraders & Investors

#333: Why Media Predictions About Crashes, Cliffs & Corrections Keep Getting It Wrong

#332: Market Update September 2025 – Confidence in Price Growth Hits 15-Year High, Values Lift Nationwide & FHB Scheme Fuels the Fire

#331: Property Planning Dilemmas – How to Navigate Investments That Limit Your Ability to Buy a Future Home

#330: Inside the 2025 PIPA Investor Survey - What Investors Really Think About Property and the Future of Property Investment

#329: Climate Change and Property - How to Navigate the Challenges & Avoid Costly Mistakes

#328: Avoiding Compromised Investments - Should You Buy Now or Save More? Plus the Real Cost of Overpriced New Builds

#327: Market Update August 2025 – Second Wind for Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth, Listings Stay Tight & Rents Fuel Inflation Concerns

#326: All Things Granny Flats – Insights on Investment, Lending and Lifestyle

#325: Clearing the Deposit Hurdle - Why the Old 20% Benchmark No Longer Stacks Up and How Buyers Are Adapting

#324: Unpacking Investor Challenges – The Build, Hold or Sell Vacant Land Conundrum

#323: Market Update July 2025 – Darwin Soars, RBA Flags More Cuts Ahead, Rents Re-Accelerate & Vacancy Rates Tighten

#322: Expert Tips for Interpreting Data - Why Suburb Medians and Cheap Buys Can Be a Trap for Property Buyer

#321: ATO Tax Stats Revealed - What They Mean for Investors, Income Earners and the Property Market

#320: Balancing Family Dreams & Property Investment – Securing Your Financial Future While Managing Life's Big Milestones

#319: Market Update June 2025 – Darwin Returns to 2014 Peak, Canberra’s Top End Climbs, & Listings Drop Nationwide

#318: Is Negative Gearing Worth It? - The Advantages, Risks, Common Mistakes & Expert Advice for Successful Property Investing

#317: Navigating Regional Markets - Property Selection Strategies & Deep Dive into Geelong, Surf Coast & Bellarine Peninsula

#316: How Long Does It Take to Double Your Property’s Value? Busting the Myth & How Rates, Supply & Market Fragmentation Changed the Game

#315: The Family Home Puzzle - Balancing Budget, Space, School Zones & Selling Properties to Upgrade

#314: Market Update May 2025 – Darwin Powers On, Melbourne Recovery Continues, All Capitals Rising, Listings & Investor Trends Signal Shift

#313: The History of Property Prices Following Interest Rate Cuts – 40 Years of Data, Houses vs Units, Capitals vs Regions & Predictions

#312: Why Social Housing Supply Can’t Keep Up - Exploring the Causes, Consequences & Potential Solutions to Australia’s Housing Shortfall

#311: REVEALED – The Aussie Suburbs with the Lowest Number of New Dwellings - The Hidden Forces Blocking New Homes in High-Demand Locations

#310: Market Update Apr 25 – Darwin Dominates, Melbourne Signals Growth Ahead, Quartile Price Movements & Expected Rate Cuts Fuel Confidence

#309: How to Boost Borrowing Power – Debt Management Strategy for Smart Property Decisions & Unlock Investment, Home & Refinance Opportunity

#308: Darwin Under the Microscope - Will 2025 Mark the Return of Property Growth for Australia’s Most Affordable & Smallest Capital City?

#307: Analysing Ballarat’s Property Potential - The Pros, Pitfalls and Lifestyle Insights for Home Buyers and Regional Market Investors

#306: How to Increase Borrowing Power - How Kids, Rate Cuts and Variable Income Impact Property Buying Potential, Equity Access & Refinance

#305: Market Update Mar 25 – Darwin Leads Growth, Melbourne Posts Another Increase & Interest Rate Uncertainty Amid Global Tariff Concerns

#304: How to Increase Borrowing Capacity - Strategies to Maximise Your Property Budget, Refinance, Access Equity & Grow Wealth

#303: Avoiding Property Investment Traps - Off-the-Plan Risks, Market Timing & Spotting Property Spruikers

#302: Can You Predict Property Market Recoveries? Property Cycles & Mean Reversion – Is Melbourne A Hidden Opportunity or a Risky Bet?

#301: Market Update Feb 25 – Melbourne Takes the Lead in Value Growth, Upper Quartile Drives Recovery and Buyer Sentiment Rises

#300: A Deep Dive into Market Movements Over 6 Years & 300 Episodes - How This Compares to the Last Decade & What Lies Ahead

#299: Maximising Wealth in Retirement – When to Divest Properties and Retire Debt to Achieve Lasting Financial Security

#298: Is Melbourne’s Property Market About to Turn? A Data-Driven Look at What’s Next

#297: Market Update Jan 25 – Markets Brace for RBA Rate Decision, Is Perth’s Boom Over, Rental Pressures Ease & City Folk Flock to Regions

#296: Nailing Your Investment Purchase – Cash Flow vs. Capital Growth & How to Pick the Right Location

#295: The Trio’s Top Predictions for 2025 - What’s in Store for the Property Market?

#294: A Recap of the 2024 Year in Property – And Our 2024 Prediction Hits, Misses, Lessons and Surprises

#293: Market Update Dec 24 – Listings Hit 5-Year Highs, Affordable Properties Surge, National Values Slip & Adelaide Faces Unique Challenges

#292: Property Trends to Watch in 2025 - What Every Investor and Homebuyer Needs to Know

#291: The Truth About Building Inspections - What They Reveal, What They Don’t and How to Ask the Right Questions

#290: Five Ways Property Buyers Fail to ‘Property’ Plan and How to Create Your Winning Plan

#289: Shared Equity Strategies - Making the Most of Government Schemes and Property Planning Strategies as You Transition to Full Ownership

#288: Market Update Nov 24 – Perth, Brisbane & Adelaide Slow, Listings Surge in Perth & Adelaide, Rate Cut Predictions & Productivity Woes

#287: How Government Interventions Are Shaping the Property Market – The Real Impact & Side Effects of Property Regulations

#286: Is Investing in Property Still Worth It? Navigating the Shifting Property Landscape

#285: First-Time Property Investors and Family Planning - A Smart Approach to Wealth-Building

#284: Market Update Oct 24 – Sentiment Waxes & Wanes but for Which States? Melbourne Yields Make History! Mid-size Capitals Slow

#283: Your Guide to Regional Property Investing - Critical Strategies and Townsville in the Spotlight

#282: The Ultimate Guide to Property Depreciation - Maximise Your Investment Returns with Expert Advice on Tax Deductions

#281: Mastering Accessing Equity - Loan to Value Ratio Strategy, Risks, Benefits & Hidden Opportunities that Shape Mortgage Strategy

#280: The Impact of Infrastructure on Property Values & Choosing Between Melbourne and Brisbane for Your Next Investment

#279: Market Update Sep 24 – National Price Growth Slows, Rents Drop to 4-Year Low, Is Perth Finally Slowing as Listings Boom Nationwide?

#278: Crafting a Personalised Plan for Retirement Success: Boosting Cash Flow, Scaling Back Work and Strategic Downsizing

#277: Cate, Dave and Mikes First Property Purchase – Lessons, Insights and Reflections

#276: Where to Find Budget-Friendly Properties in Australia’s Capitals

#275: Market Update Aug 24 - Perth & Adelaide Surpass Melbourne Median, Buyer Sentiment Up in NSW & Vic as National Market Cools

#274: Fast-Tracking Financial Independence - Navigating Debt, Portfolio Growth, Expenses and Retirement Goals

#273: Mastering the Art of Intuitive Property Inspection - Using Your Sixth Sense to Spot Invisible Warning Signs

#272: How Proximity to the CBD Across 10km Rings Impact Property Yields, Contrasting Houses vs. Units & the Regions

#271: Market Update July 24 – Adelaide Closing in on Melbourne’s Median, Investors Return in Force & Renters See Relief as Growth Slows

#270: How to Build a Diversified Investment Portfolio - Aligning Personal Goals with Timing, Age & Inheritance

#269: Auction Day Drama - Setting Reserves, Mastering Your Strategy, Handling Setbacks, Auction Day Pressures & Preparing for Success

#268: Demystifying Auction Campaigns - Navigating Underquoting, How Agents Attract Buyers, Pricing Tactics and Assessing Buyer Interest

#267: Crafting a Winning Property Strategy - Navigating Asset Selection, Growth vs Cash Flow & Changing Property Purpose

#266: Market Update Jun 24 – Record House Price Expectations, Mid-Size Capitals Soar & Finding Rental Growth Equilibrium

#265: Tax Time Tips for Property Investors - Avoiding ATO Scrutiny, Optimising Deductions, Repairs, and Depreciation

#264: The Ultimate Guide to Rentvesting – How to Unlock Property Potential in High-Cost Cities to Create Your Ideal Lifestyle

#263: Strategies for Early Homeownership, Passing on Money Management Wisdom and Teaching Financial Independence

#262: Market Update May 24 – Perth Surges, Brisbane Now 2nd Priciest City for Houses & All Dwellings, Passing Melbourne & Canberra

#261: Recovering from Buying a Lemon - How to Revive Your Property Journey, Stage of Life Considerations & Market Cycle Management

#260: Celebrating 5 Years of The Property Trio - Our Journey and Favourite Property, Mortgage and Money Insights

#259: Home Building & Development Project Perils - Tackling Escalating Expenses, Development Finance, Project Overruns & Their Impact

#258: Market Update April 24 – Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth Juggernauts Continue, Unit Demand Rises, Federal Budget Rental Relief & Trajectory

#257: The Comprehensive Guide to Townhouses – Performance, Selection, Property Planning and Development Projects

#256: Property Investor and Taxpayer Insights from the ATO Unveiled – Exploring the Shifting Sands of the Property Investment Landscape

#255: Property Plan Case Study #9 - Can We Scale Back Work With a Sea Change at Age 50? Navigating Work, Wealth, and Waterfront Dreams!

#254: Integrating Property Plans & Financial Plans: Tips & Tricks for Self-Employed, Single Parents & Schemes to Get on the Property Ladder

#253: Market Update Mar 24 – Migration Trends Driving Values, Taking Stock of Perth, Melbournians Think it’s a Better Time to Buy & Rate Cut

#252: The Owner-Occupier vs. Investor Dilemma – Navigating Purchase Strategy, Affordability, Asset Selection & Loan Approval

#251: Rental Revolution Revealed - Unit Rents Gain Ground on Houses, a Temporary Surge or Lasting Trend?

#250: Investment Borrowing Masterclass – Maximise Tax Deductions and Advanced Mortgage Strategies for Long-Term Wealth Creation

#249: February market update - One percent national vacancy rates?!

#248: Home Dreams vs Investment Dollars - Upgrade & Sell vs Rentvest & Hold, Location Choices & School Zones, Taxes & Cash Flow Pressures

#247: The Ultimate Settlement Guide - Navigating the Steps, Paperwork, Timelines & Traps to a Successful Settlement

#246: Tackling Housing Affordability - Part 2: The Trio’s Blueprint to Foster a Healthy Property Market

#245: January 2024 Market Update - Reinvigorated buyer energy and funding holidays with unsecured debt. What's going on?!

#244: Tackling Housing Affordability - Part 1 - Dissecting Proposals for Housing Innovation

#243: Building Long-Term Wealth: Mastering Land to Asset Ratio & Paying Down Your Home Loan Vs Investing Surplus Cash Flow

#242: December Market Update 2023 - How has the year closed out?

#241: 2023 - The Trio’s Property Predictions - who got them right? And did we get any wrong?

#240: 2024 - The Trio’s Property Predictions and Insights for the Year Ahead

#239: Optimising Offset Accounts - Mortgage Strategies for Investors Who Have Home Loan Debt to Create Wealth & Maximise Retirement

#238: Case Study #8 - Do We Buy a Home Now & Convert Into an Investment? Can We Retire at 50 & How Many Properties Will We Need?

#237: The Future of Property Investment - Unlocking the Power of AI, Opportunities and Challenges

#236: Market Update November 23 - A rate increase, higher listing volumes and regions are rallying

#235: Property Portfolio Puzzles - Unravelling the Mystery of How Investors Amass 10+ Properties

#234: Unveiling the Secrets of Elite Strategic Mortgage Brokers – Navigating Advice, Skills, Results, Relationships & Regulations!

#233: Uncovering Diverse Pathways to Buyer’s Agency, Extra Skills to Gain an Edge & On-the-Job Training

#232: Perth Property Gold Rush - Analysing Western Australia's Property Investment Surge & Future Risks

#231: Market Update October 23 - Another rate increase, retail spending is up, and here comes Black Friday!

#230: Equity Unleashed - Property Planning & Borrowing for Renovations & Wealth Creation

#229: All Things Apartment & Units Part 2 – Secrets to Selection Success, Finding Capital Growth, Land to Asset Ratios & Other Expert Tips

#228: All Things Apartments & Units Part 1 – From Boutique to High-Rise, Uncovering Opportunity, Oversupply & Lender Restrictions

#227: Market Update September 23 - Eighth consecutive month of national growth, and consumer sentiment has ticked up

#226: Property Planning to Unlock Financial Security: Hold or Sell Decisions Through Rising Holding Costs & Modelling for Retirement Suc

#225: Navigating the Fixed Rate Mortgage Cliff - Is It Real or Hype? Data Behind Headlines, Property Market Repercussions & Managing Risk

#224: Breaking Into Buyer's Agency (and Other Advisory Roles) - How to Start, Survive, and Thrive

#223: Market Update Aug 2023 - Listings Jump, Who Said Rate Hikes Equal Property Declines, Capital-Regional Divide & Bad ‘Debt’ Rising

#222: Futureproofing Your Home & Investment Portfolio – Mortgage Mastery & Property Planning Problem Solving

#221: Analysing Market Mindset – Gun-Shy Buyers, Developer Exits, Houses vs Units & Investor Concerns

#220: Decoding RBA Cash Rate Adjustments: The Data Behind the Decisions, Property Market Impacts & the Puzzle of Rising Property Values

#219: The Role of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), Why they Target Interest Rates & Why we Need Inflation, Just not too much!

#218: Market Update July 23 – Rental growth slows, will rent freezes fan the flames, exploring the office exodus & capitals thrive

#217: The Inflation Conundrum - Unravelling its Causes and Consequences

#216: Valuing Uniqueness - Appraising Properties with Special Features or Drawbacks

#215: Property Puzzle - Piecing Together Your Next Purchase Strategy

#214: Market Update June 2023 - Interest Rate Increases Yet to Dampen the Market, Sydney Soars, Investor Exodus & Regional Surprises

#213: Exploring How Government Policy Shapes Investor Behaviour - Decoding the Queensland Land Tax Ripple Effects

#212: Unlocking the Secrets of Inspecting Property - Expert Strategies for Assessing Properties like a Pro

#211: How Many Properties Do You Really Need, Do I Buy 2 Cheaper Properties or 1 Higher Value & Retirement Planning

#210: May Market update - How the Upper Quartile is Driving Market Movements, Generational Shifts & Boomer Effect, and Recession

#209: Listener questions - Mastering property planning in unique circumstances, and unveiling buyer’s agent conflicts

#208+: Extended Market Update Midweek Special - One per cent servicing buffers, rising unemployment and tenant's rights

#208: The Distance Dilemma - Decoding the Proximity Puzzle for Property Investors

#207: Mortgage mastery for investment borrowing and the hold or fold dilemma

#206: Breaking free from buyer's paralysis - Mastering the art of property decision-making and conquering FOBBABO

#205: April Market update: April Market update: Budget night and rising rents ... how do we solve this issue?

#204: Ownership structures Part 2 - Parental support, shared equity schemes and co-ops

#203: Ownership structures Part 1 - Co-ownership, parental support, buying with friends and alternative ways that buyers enter the market

#202: Meet the Quantity Surveyor, Mike Mortlock

#201: March Market Update - Has it turned, or is this a dead cat bounce?

#200+: Our third musketeer's job interview. Welcome to the Property Trio, Mike Mortlock!

#200: Our 200th Ep - A special farewell to Pete and some wonderful memories to share of our journey

#199: The Property Professor's Memoirs – Part 3: The inspiring journey from family home to investor to developer

#198: The Property Professor's Memoirs – Part 2: The inspiring journey from family home to investor to developer

#197: The Property Professor's Memoirs – Part 1: The inspiring journey from family home to investor to developer

#196: When property and money decisions upset relationships, and how to navigate the path to success – Part 2

# 195: Market update Feb 2023 – The rate of price falls is slowing! But what's happening in Hobart and Canberra?

#194: When property and money decisions upset relationships, and how to navigate the path to success – Part 1

#193: Listener questions - will property continue growing at 7% pa on average? Analysing rate cycles, population growth, increases in wealth

#192: Market update Jan 2023 - Tight listing supply is creating a few buyer challenges!

#191: Risk Management and the things that can go wrong when mortgage strategy is ineffective

#190: The admin, paperwork and responsibility of running an investment portfolio

#189: 2022 Review and 2023 Predictions - What did we get right? And what did we not predict?

#188: Market Update December 2022 - Rents are still climbing, and increased net migration now poses a new threat to rental supply

#187: Common terms and acronyms Part 2 – From EOI's to deposit bonds, we unpack them all!

#186: Common terms and acronyms Part 1 – From ROI to VOI, we unpack them all!

#185: Listener questions - Buyer's agents who are "free", equity use, build replacement costs and a great beachside dilemma

#184: Interest only vs Principal & Interest – Why working through the different considerations could add millions to your nest egg at retire

#183: Market update Nov 2022 – Rents are still climbing, stock supply is tight, and bond yields have softened! (Ep.183)

#182: Pets and rentals… the good, the bad and the scary

#181: First Home vs Forever Home; Dream Home vs Investment – What are the trade-offs and key considerations?

#180: Listener questions - Is electing a higher priced A-grade property a formula for disappointment long-term? What do you do with an under

#179: Market update Oct 2022 – Regions fall faster than capitals, more pain for renters as yields catch up & construction finance drops off

#178: Property Planning Case Study #7 – Can we keep our two existing properties, purchase our long-term home, start a family, and still reti

#177: The best advice from our own journeys

#176: Amenities - Which are important and how important are they as an investor vs when buying your own home

#175: Market update Sep 2022 - Green shoots emerging? Price falls decelerate, auction clearances up, consumer sentiment improves & rates ris

#174: Listener Questions – Bought off the plan- my situation, rates & the market is worse, I need the FHOG, but moved in with my partner, he

#173: Property Planning Case Study #6 – Listener scenario on the property planning platform! Can we retire in 8 years & live off our portfol

#172: The Top 7 things property buyers get wrong – Part 2

#171: Market update Aug 22 – Why Spring may provide the best buying window of the cycle, why Brisbane’s decline increased dramatically & Mel

#170: The Top 7 things property buyers get wrong – Part 1

#169: Houses vs units - Capital growth performance in capital cities and regions over the last 20 years and which locations have units outpe

#168: Listener questions – Property with a dark history: to buy or not to buy? What kind of asset mix is best for boosting serviceability &

#167: Property Planning Case Study #5 – Announcing the Property Planning interactive software platform! Do I need a large portfolio to achie

#166: Market Update July 22 – Are we entering into the best buying conditions in this cycle? Have we seen the last 0.5% rate increase? Rents

#165: The extra mile buyers should go when shortlisting a property - Inspecting like an expert & how to spot red flags, all you can discover

#164: Analysing regional locations - What investment principles can be gleaned from the highest performing regions in each state? Comparing

#163: Predictions for 2022 revisited - Which predictions are on track, where we went wrong, revised expectations & forecasts. Half yearly re

#162: Market Update June 22 - Why the RBA needs to be mindful of going too hard too fast on rate rises, top capital city performers over the

#161: Property Planning Case Study #4 - Do we buy in the capital city or regional centre (we plan to live in both), before or after we have

#160: Top tips for purchasing in a cooling market - Listener question!

#159: Methods of sale and what do they say about the property and/or the state of the market?

#158: How interest rate cycles have impacted the property market since 1990 when the RBA first started targeting the cash rate and some pred

#157: Market Update May 22 - RBA increases the cash rate but it's no reason to panic! What is the wage price spiral, why Australians are ahe

#156: Property Planning Case Study #3 - Should our 'Next Purchase' be the holiday home or an investment and how do the financial outcomes ma

#155: Plotting Australian property market movements from 1970 to now - the impacts of recessions, inflation, financial deregulation, populat

#154: Listener questions - How do I recover from early investment decisions that were made without a plan? We have our home and plan to star

#153: Market Update April 22 - What's the story with inflation, will rents and vacancies prop up the market, what does the 3-year bond yield

#152: Top 10 tips for first time buyers and investors - How to get it right first time

#151: Property Planning Case Study #2 - Can we have it all? Buy an investment Airbnb as our holiday home & could become our downsizing home,

#150: Migration trends - Outlook for population growth, will Melbourne recover from population losses, interstate and intrastate trends

#149: Listener questions - Is it critical for a Buyer's Advocate to have local expertise & can a borderless BA overcome this with data? Shou

#148: Market Update March 22 - How long it takes each capital city to double in value, which cities are flatlining vs flying, rental growth

#147: How the Federal Budget will impact the Australian property market - who it targets and benefits and why!

#146: The U to Z of Property success - "Unconditional" offers, contracts & finance applications, obtaining a positive "Valuation" outcome, "

#145: Off-market properties: Part 2 - How to tell if the off-market is genuine, identifying a bad off-market, how market movements impact th

#144: Market Update February 22 - Has the market reached a turning point, are yields in Melbourne and Sydney about to rise, why rents and va

#143: Property Planning Case Study #1 - What's our next move? Renovate our home and invest, sell the home and upgrade, or upgrade and conver

#142: Listener questions - I bought a house and land package, the land AND dwelling have increased in value, how can that be? Pros and cons

#141: The Q to T of Property success - "Qualifications" that property professionals (should) have, the 12 reasons to "Refinance", all the st

#140: Market Update January 22 - Why are Brisbane and Adelaide flying, election impact on property prices, are investors on the way out, evi

#139: Buying your dream home - how viable is your plan, documenting your wish list, how fussy is too fussy, the art of compromise, the risks

#138: Listener questions - I bought a dud property, can we recover? - Why rushing into an investment can mask other problems, is lack of cla

#137: Predictions for 2022 and a look in the rear-view mirror at 2021

#136: Top capital cities of 2021, will the stellar rate of growth continue in 2022, is interest in regions here to stay, how rents and vacan

#135: The L to P of property success: "LMI" what is it and how to reduce it, critical "Mortgage" strategies, "Negative" gearing and making i

#134: Behavioural economics 101 - tackling the biases that impact our property and investment decisions

#133: Purchasing laws in each state - Part 2: The problems with underquoting and how to solve it. When and why vendor bids are made? Do vend

#132: Purchasing laws in each state - Part 1: When is a sale legally binding? Cooling off periods. Contract conditions and when to use them.

#131: Has the influx of listings dampened the market, why December is a great time to buy, early predictions for 2022, will Hobart and regio

#130: The F to K of property success: "First" home buyers & how to get purchase ready, how to approach "Goal" setting, "Houses" vs apartment

#129: What is contrarian investing and how can you make it work for you? Market updates: Melbourne and Sydney move into CBD, COVID's global

#128: Upgrading and planning for the long-term home: how to keep a home as an investment, buying or selling first and more. Market updates:

#127: The A to E of property success: "Area" and how location is key, "Bungalows" and other period styles that Australians love, "Capital" g

#126: Analysing 30 years of cash rate rises and the impact on property prices, why rents are increasing but yields reducing, what's happenin

#125: Does size matter? Should you buy a small block of land in a great location or a bigger block further out?

#124: Listener questions - Top investment tips #2 - Selecting a state, city, suburb & dwelling, buying within the bell curve, the role yield

#123: Listener questions - Top investment tips #1 - How price point drives strategy, optimising deductions, financial goal, how the future h

#122: The latest property forecast and overview: rental shortages, housing growth and market trends in Australia, APRA steps in and more - M

#121: How supply and demand dictate market movements - Part #3 Locational drivers - Superstar cities, population paradox, NIMBYism, zoning,

#120: How supply and demand dictate market movements - Part #2 Locational drivers - Streetscapes, schools, transport, prestige, shops, CBD a

#119: How supply and demand dictates market movements - Part #1 Macro-economic forces - state of the economy, government assistance, tax, su

#118: Property values and rents continue to rise in August as four capitals reach above 20% annual capital growth, new listings take a dive,

#117: Understanding the real estate agent behaviours that buyers don't like - Part 2

#116: How to increase your borrowing power - Learn how investors, first home buyers and upgraders increase capacity

#115: How much can I borrow? How borrowing capacity can be impacted, massaged and manipulated (without breaking the rules of course!)

#114: Brisbane Olympics 2032 - is now the time to buy an investment property in Brisbane? Infrastructure upgrades, re-purposed athlete villa

#113: Property demand continues to outstrip supply, the global housing boom, international borders, how Darwin has taken Australia by storm

#112: Future-proofing our property market and economy - tackling our ageing population and how to retire wealthy

#111: Property Booms and Price Drops in Australia from 2003 to 2021

#110: The Baby Boomer impact on real estate - Why rightsizing needs policy intervention to free up supply

#109: Property value growth tapers, investor activity picks up, emerging rental crisis, property listings take a dive and more - Market upda

#108: Understanding my land tax - Cash flow and diversification overview

#107: How to determine property value for your home

#106: Australia China relations - what is the risk to the Australian housing market?

#105: Is the market at the top of the cycle, should you invest today, where are interest rates headed and should you fix, what should a firs

#104: Market update - The Property boom continues, median values, rental demand and RBA minutes

#103: Conveyancing 101 - why you need a great solicitor or conveyancer in your corner

#102: How to determine property market values by using comparable sales

#101: Market update - Australian budget 2021, interest rates, non bank lending and more

#100: Best property tips in Australia and top episodes - 100th episode special

#99: Cross collateralisation - Myths busted, best loan structures, mortgagee sales and more

#98: Cooling off period, finance approval, negotiating terms and auction quote ranges - Preparing for auction #2

#97: What will drive capital growth after interest rates rise? - Listener questions answered #2

#96: Market update - Hot Property - median home values, largest property rise since 1988, stock on the market, capitals vs regionals and mor

#95: Security guarantees, co-borrowing, gifts and more - Helping your kids buy their first property

#94: Purchasing property in Australia - the winner's curse and how to avoid it

#93: Property Investment - The seven secret steps to buying a house

#92: Property planning and your next purchase - critical considerations and why modelling financial outcomes is vital to success

#91: Market update - Property values rise at the fastest rate in 17 years, which locations are outperforming, emerging trends and more

#90: Property prices - what causes values to fall & how to tackle a rising market

#89: Capital growth - what increases property value?

#88: Market update - The early trajectory for 2021 - January results, regionals v cities, what's in store for CBD, NZ targets investors, imp

#87: Optimising tax deductions 2020 and 2021 - Top mortgage and loan strategy tips

#86: Self-managed super funds (SMSF) in Australia - Pros and Cons

#85: Off the market properties - everything you need to know

#84: Market update - Property Predictions for 2021

#83: Market update - 2020, that's a wrap! Who were the property outperformers, the under-achievers and why the market remained resilient

#82: Goal setting fundamentals for property success

#81: Holiday houses - delirium or dream?

#80: How to combat your naysayers and make successful property decisions

#79: Property v Shares - How to strike the right balance in your investment portfolio, which investment strategy is superior, how to get sta

#78: Setting yourself up to purchase with confidence and why getting your pre-approval in place is more critical than ever

#77: Understanding the real estate agent behaviours that buyer's don't like

#76: Market update - The state of the market, where we are headed, bank predictions, the RBA governor speaks, debt servicing at record lows,

#75: How to spot an up and coming suburb - understanding demographics and statistics

#74: Market update - Responsible lending changes - What this means for property, you, business owners, lenders and mortgage brokers

#73: Preparing for auction: Part 1 - Appraising, budget setting, due diligence, reserves, low-ball offers & auction twists

#72: Property myths busted - Part 2: what deposit you need, bidding skills, first home owners grant, the 6-year CGT exemption & off-market o

#71: Property myths busted - Part 1: property prices, capital growth, housing affordability and land size

#70: Renovations - Part 2: Planning for success and insights from the federal budget

#69: Market update - Have we hit the bottom of the property market?

#68: Renovations - Part 1: Tips and mistakes to avoid

#67: Subdividing - the fundamentals for success

#66: Top landlord fears, how to tackle them and are we at a turning point in the property cycle?

#65: Bad credit behaviour - What does it mean and how can it be solved before it's too late?

#64: What would you do differently if you could go back in time 25 years, tips for first time buyers - listener questions answered #1

#63: Commercial property - Part 2: Determining value, Real Estate Investment Trusts, Warehouses, Mixed Use, Leases, and more

#62: Dave, Cate and Pete's biggest regrets on their property journey

#61: Commercial property - Part 1: The risks and the rewards!

#60: Why established properties outperform

#59: Off the plan purchases - Everything you need to know. Part 2: The financial return drivers

#58: Off the plan purchases - Everything you need to know. Part 1: Purchase through to settlement

#57: Market update - What will the Melbourne lock down mean for the economy and property market?

#56: The great debate! Capital Growth V Cash Flow - Which investment strategy is superior?

#55: All things property tax - how to understand your deductions at tax time

#54: Market update - Building the bridge (or invisible stairway) across the economic cliff!

#53: Diversification 101 - How and why to plan for diversification within your property portfolio

#52: Dissecting 10 years of Core Logic data - capital cities & regional centres

#51: Market update - The HomeBuilder stimulus - What it means for home buyers, renovators, jobs, the economy and property market!

#50: Tenants from hell

#49: Market update - The view from the coalface, sentiment and push-pull factors

#48: Offset accounts - God's gift to mortgage strategy

#47: Market update - What's ahead - the stabilisers, economic factors and the what if's!

#46: Market update- Recovery lessons from recent recessions, the great depression, GFC & Spanish Flu - the market forecast

#45: Market update- Getting your ducks in a row before the economy opens up!

#44: Market update- The green shoots - what are the early signs of market recovery?

#43: Market update - Residential and commercial landlords & tenants, vendors, Airbnb and your mortgage strategy!

#42: Market update - How to protect your war chest and the market outlook

#41: Market update - Property, economic and policy implications and ideas, & why now is the best time in history to refinance!

#40: Market update - How to build your liquidity bridge to the other side

#39: Why Sydney and Melbourne outperform

#38: Are you being true to your new year's resolution?

#37: Needing to sell property too soon - No.7 of the top 7 Critical Mistakes

#36: Buying the wrong property and/or the wrong location - No.6 of the top 7 Critical Mistakes

#35: Emotional decision making - No.5 of the top 7 Critical Mistakes

#34: No mortgage strategy - No.4 of the top 7 Critical Mistakes

#33: Starting without a plan and an end goal - No.3 of the top 7 Critical Mistakes

#32: Misunderstanding what makes a good property investment - No.2 of the top 7 Critical Mistakes

#31: Get rich quick schemes - No.1 of the top 7 Critical Mistakes

#30: Money Management - 7 steps to success

#29: Congenial negotiation tactics and how to apply them in the right situation

#28: 2019, the year that was (and a sneak peek at 2020)

#27: How many properties do you need to retire wealthy?

#26: The different property types that you can spend your hard earned cash on

#25: Why is property a good asset class to invest in

#24: How mortgage strategy shapes your ability to hold property, and grow your wealth for decades into the future!

#23: How property and market trends have changed over the decades

#22: Why the family home is often the biggest piece of the investment puzzle

#21: Why price point should determine location and strategy

#20: Bidding tactics 101

#19: TIME IN the market v TIMING the market

#18: When to hold and when to fold!

#17: Valuations 101

#16: Unpacking land to asset ratio

#15: Why you must keep clear of properties banks don't like!

#14: How to choose a location for investment - what to look for and what to avoid

#13: How age and stage of life can impact your property plan and selection

#12: Property Cycle Management - Why now is the best time to buy if it suits your personal economy and you have a long-term property plan!

#11: Small time development - how it can work for you, but is it a risk worth taking?

#10: Why your approach and assessment of risk is paramount to property success!

#9: Why your Mortgage Strategy is more important than your interest rate

#8: Interpreting data to uncover an outstanding property and location! How to sort the gold from the lies, damned lies and statistics!

#7: How to assess and select property like an A-grade Buyer's Agent

#6: What determines your Property Strategy

#5: The lifestyle vs Investment conundrum

#4: How to develop your own Property Plan - start with the end in mind!

#3: Meet the Property Professor, Peter Koulizos

#2: Meet the Property Buyer, Cate Bakos

#1: Meet the Property Planner, David Johnston