Property Investment Podcast Network

The budget has landed. Investors are reacting. But do the old rules of property investing still apply, or is Australia entering a new era of wealth creation through real estate?
In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Liam Garman sits down with Australian Property Scouts' Sam Gordon to unpack whether we're witnessing a reset of Australia's property market in real time, and what investors need to do to stay ahead of it.
Gordon breaks down which suburbs and regions are best positioned to thrive in the years ahead, and which areas risk being left behind as the market evolves.
He also discusses the findings of the newly released APS Whitepaper, challenging the federal government's prediction that rents will rise by just $2 a week. Gordon argues the impact could be far more significant, with rental increases of up to 40 per cent in some markets. You can view the whitepaper here.
Despite the doom and gloom dominating headlines, Gordon says the latest tax changes are unlikely to derail sophisticated investors, estimating they will pay around 6.5 per cent more in tax under the new settings.
So, are we witnessing the end of the old property playbook, or simply the start of a smarter one?
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Most investors think the budget has made new builds the obvious winner, but chasing tax incentives could leave buyers paying a premium for properties that struggle to deliver long-term growth.
On The Property Nerds podcast, Arjun Paliwal from InvestorKit and Jack Fouracre from Fouracre Financial return for part two of their post-budget deep dive, examining why the government's push towards new builds may not be as straightforward as many investors believe.
The pair explain that while new properties have largely escaped the proposed changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing, that doesn't automatically make them the best investment opportunity.
Paliwal and Fouracre warn that a rush of investor demand into new builds could push prices higher, inflate construction costs, and create pockets of oversupply, leaving some buyers exposed to weaker growth and rental performance.
The discussion also explores the financial pressures facing developers and why the government's policy settings may be designed as much to support project feasibility as they are to boost housing supply.
The duo challenge the common belief that tax savings alone create wealth, arguing that investors who focus purely on negative gearing risk overlooking the factors that drive long-term portfolio growth.
They also examine the broader housing crisis, from supply shortages and rising construction costs to the growing gap between population growth and new housing delivery.

While most investors have been rattled by the tax overhaul, the biggest risk right now isn't the budget itself, but how lenders are reacting to it, with pre-approvals increasingly unreliable and buyers at risk of being caught mid-deal.
On The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant speaks with Eva Loisance, principal at Finni Mortgages, about the post-budget lending shake-up and what it means for investors trying to secure finance in an increasingly unpredictable environment.
Loisance explains that pre-approvals are no longer a safe assumption, with some lenders already stripping out negative gearing from servicing models while others hold the line pending clearer legislation.
She warns the real impact is already hitting borrowing power, with modelling showing some dual-income households could lose close to 30 per cent in lending capacity if servicing rules fully exclude negative gearing benefits.
As uncertainty flows through the system, lenders are tightening conditions, reassessing risk, and quietly reshaping what investors can actually borrow – well before any law is finalised.
The episode also explores how investors may pivot, including a shift toward new-build stock that retains tax treatment advantages, despite higher costs limiting feasibility for many.
Loisance flags potential flow-on effects into the rental market, with investors forced to chase yield more aggressively as tax efficiency is stripped back and holding costs rise.

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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.