Property Investment Podcast Network

Investors thought negative gearing was the big threat, but a new crackdown on SMSF borrowing could be the change that really blindsides Australians.
On The Smart Property Investment Show, Liam Garman sits down with Emilie Lauer to break down a major week for property investors, from the proposed self-managed super fund (SMSF) borrowing ban to rising inflation, interest rate pressure, and fresh warnings of a divided housing market.
The duo explores why the SMSF decision has sparked backlash, with critics arguing it targets everyday Australians trying to build wealth and take control of their retirement, while doing little to solve housing affordability.
Attention then turns to inflation and interest rates, as renewed price pressure raises questions about borrowing capacity, refinancing options, and investor confidence.
The duo also examine Domain's latest FY2027 forecast, which tips price falls for Sydney and Melbourne while Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth continue to show resilience.
Despite the uncertainty, the pair argue that opportunities remain for investors who stay disciplined, look closely at affordability-driven markets, and do their due diligence before making their next move.

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The proposed budget changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax have Australian residential property investors rethinking everything, and most are reacting to the noise instead of the facts.

In this episode of Inside Residential Property, host Liam Garman sits down with Pat Casey, Rethink Wealth director and financial planner, to cut through the panic and unpack what the proposed changes actually mean for everyday Australians at every stage of the journey, from saving a first deposit to scaling an established portfolio.
With over 20 years of experience, Casey has guided clients through market cycles and policy announcements, and his expertise spans structure, lending, investing, super, and strategy. He explains why the old approach of buying a negatively geared property purely for capital growth is under pressure, why rental yield has moved from an afterthought to the starting point, and why owner-occupier appeal remains the single biggest predictor of long-term growth, whatever the rules become.
This isn't a panicked post-budget reaction. It's a calm, practical guide to thinking clearly about residential property while everyone else jumps at shadows.
In this episode, we cover:
Why the playbook that built property wealth for decades is being challenged.
Why rental yield now matters more than chasing capital growth.
How to spot a property that only investors want, and why that should worry you.
What the proposed changes mean for first home buyers and rentvestors.
Why owner-occupier appeal is the single biggest predictor of capital growth.
How experienced investors read today's uncertainty as opportunity.

Most people separate sport, business, and investing. But for one former Olympian, the mindset behind all three is exactly the same: discipline, execution, and relentless improvement.
On The Property Nerds podcast, Arjun Paliwal sits down with former Australian Taekwondo Olympian Hayder Shkara, who has built a property portfolio worth over $8 million alongside a national legal business.
Shkara shares how the habits forged in elite sport – structure, resilience, and performance under pressure – became the foundation for both his business success and property investing strategy.
After competing at the Rio 2016 Olympics, he went on to found the Justice Network, a multi-state network of law practices across Queensland, NSW, and Victoria, while simultaneously building a diversified property portfolio across Australia.
The discussion then explores how his investment strategy evolved from data-driven market selection to a more holistic approach focused on finance structures, equity positioning, and long-term opportunity cost.
Shkara also reflects on how becoming a father has sharpened his focus, reinforcing his drive to build lasting financial security for his family through property.

Most investors are waiting for rate cuts, but the bigger opportunity could disappear first, as borrowing power, refinancing flexibility, and access to equity already shift beneath the surface.
On The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant sits down with Eva Loisance and Julie Brennan from Finni Mortgages to decode what the latest interest rate hold means for investors and why lenders may already be positioning for the next phase of the cycle.
The trio explains that while many borrowers are waiting for official rate cuts, banks are already making moves behind the scenes, with falling fixed rates offering clues about where lenders think the market is headed.
The discussion reveals why refinancing has become one of the most powerful tools available to investors, particularly as serviceability rules, lender policies, and borrowing capacity continue to shift.
Attention then turns to the proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax, with Loisance and Brennan warning that investors who fail to review their lending structures now could miss opportunities to strengthen their position before the rules change.

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Following the collapse of leading Australian buyer's agency Dashdot, questions are emerging about the quality and transparency of property advice being offered to investors. As confidence wavers, investors are left asking how to properly conduct due diligence and what the evolving property landscape will mean for future decisions.

In this episode of Property Buzz, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman unpack the wave of disruption sweeping through Australian real estate, including a close examination of the liquidator's report into the Dashdot collapse.

With $16.5 million in liabilities, 695 creditors, and $10.5 million tied up in "prepaid services & refunds", Tarrant questions whether the numbers fully stack up, suggesting the sector may be heading into a period of overdue rationalisation.

The discussion then turns to the broader advisory landscape, with the pair questioning whether the traditional dominance of buyer's agents will give way to more tailored, locally grounded insights from property managers who hold long-term, on-the-ground experience in asset performance and tenant demand.

They also examine Canberra's recent tax backflips, unpacking the policy shifts and mathematical blind spots that continue to shape housing affordability and influence property prices.