Property Investment Podcast Network

The market may look like it is heading for a broad downturn, but sentiment, affordability, and shifting buyer behaviour are creating a very different picture underneath. So what is really driving the market, and is it time to buy?
On The Property Nerds podcast, Arjun Paliwal from InvestorKit and Jack Fouracre from Fouracre Financial discuss post-budget sentiment and what it meant for property investors.
The pair look at the growing number of owner-occupiers shifting to interest-only loans in an effort to preserve future tax benefits, while Paliwal warned that tax considerations should not outweigh the quality of the underlying property.
They also examine the growing divide between higher- and lower-priced markets, with more affordable areas continuing to outperform as jobs, demographics, and rental yields support demand.
The conversation then turns to buyers looking to upgrade, with weaker competition in some major markets potentially creating an opportunity for those with the capacity to make a move.

Property prices are falling, borrowing power is tightening, and the old playbook is losing its edge, forcing investors to rethink their strategy. Here is what to look for.

On The Smart Property Investment Show, SPI managing editor Liam Garman is joined by Andrew Havig, founder of buyer's agency Arvon Property Group, to discuss where investors could find opportunity as market conditions diverge across Australia.
The pair look at why investors need to look beyond the headlines, with some markets seeing falling prices and softer demand while others remain competitive due to tight housing supply and strong fundamentals.
When assessing an asset, Havig said investors should take into account intrinsic value, replacement cost, gentrification potential, and local housing supply.
The conversation turns to cash flow and yield, with Havig explaining why investors are increasingly focusing on properties that can remain cash flow neutral or positive, particularly as borrowing conditions become tougher and portfolio growth gets harder.
He also explains why first-time investors should focus on building a strong residential portfolio before moving into commercial property.

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Australia's property market is becoming increasingly divided, with falling prices, rising rents, rate pressures, and government policy creating both challenges and opportunities for investors.
On Property Buzz, Phil Tarrant is joined by Tom Panos to discuss changing market conditions, the mood among Australia's top agents, and what the shift means for both property professionals and investors.
The pair look at vendor management and the need for agents to be honest about market conditions, from weaker clearance rates and declining prices to the sharp divide between premium and more affordable properties.
The conversation turns to government policy, housing supply, and the broader economy, including the potential impact of higher interest rates and growing pressure on small businesses.
For investors, the picture looks different, with decreasing prices and rising rents creating opportunities for those with the borrowing capacity and cash flow to act, while Panos argues Australia's underlying appeal remains strong.

Property values are falling across Australia, buyer confidence is weakening, and borrowing power is tightening, but could the downturn create new opportunities for investors?


On the latest episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, SPI deputy editor Emilie Lauer is joined by Julian Barnes from Broker Daily to discuss what falling property values mean for investors.
The pair look at the spread of falling values across capital cities, with national values down in 93 per cent of suburbs, alongside shifting demand across price brackets and a rise in private treaty sales.
The conversation then turns to borrowing power, interest rate expectations, and the growing role of non-bank lenders, while weaker buyer confidence and subdued auction activity could create more room for negotiation.
Regional markets have proved more resilient than the capitals, with the discussion highlighting the importance of microeconomic data, due diligence, and understanding local conditions as investors assess what could come next.

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Australia's property market is slowing, but is a crash really coming? The forces behind the downturn could determine whether the market takes a breather or enters a deeper correction.
The inaugural episode of Property Banter sees Michael Lezaja from Pinnacle Buyers Agents examine the forces reshaping Australia's property market, from rate hikes and investor sentiment to changing government policy.
The discussion looks at whether the recent downturn signals a genuine market crash or simply a pause, with strong population growth, tight rental markets, and limited housing supply continuing to support underlying demand.
Lezaja examined proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax (CGT), as well as the end of residential self-managed super fund (SMSF) borrowing, and what these shifts could mean for everyday property investors.
He also explores the growing role of institutional capital and build-to-rent, questioning whether Australia's housing market is moving away from everyday investors and towards a very different ownership model.