Property Investment Podcast Network

Most investors are obsessing over interest rates, but the real force quietly reshaping property values is replacement cost. As building costs surge and new supply dries up, the gap between new and existing property is widening fast.
On The Smart Property Investment Show, host Liam Garman sits down with Josh Crealy, founder and director of LEVR Group, to break down why the next 12 months could reshape supply, pricing, and investor strategy across Australia.
Crealy explains how rising construction costs, labour pressures, and interest rates are making new developments increasingly unviable, forcing many projects to stall before they even reach the market.
He argues the shift is creating a growing opportunity in established stock, where properties are now trading well below the cost of building new ones, especially in key inner-city markets like Melbourne.
The episode also explores why unit stock is becoming a standout asset class, with strong rental demand, tightening vacancies and yields that are increasingly competitive with commercial property.
Crealy's own journey from agent to developer to buyer's agent highlights a clear strategy shift, focusing on simplicity, affordability, and long-term fundamentals over complex development plays.

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The rules of Australian residential property have changed, and most investors haven't caught up.

On Inside Residential Property, host Liam Garman is joined by Rethink Group CEO Scott O'Neill and guest Nick to unpack why the strategies that built Australian residential property wealth no longer work in the post-budget market, and what's replacing them.
Scott explains the shifts reshaping the market: why the rise of dual-income households drove 40 years of property growth that can't be repeated, why new tax rules mean residential investors now need to hold property for the long term rather than trade in and out, and why yield now matters more than capital growth.
Nick brings the investor perspective. After more than a decade of building his own property portfolio, he shares the lessons he learned the hard way, what he would do differently, and the difference between owning property and actually investing in it.
This isn't just a market forecast or a post-budget reaction. It's a conversation about how Australians should be thinking about residential property right now.
In this episode:
Why the growth Australia saw in residential property over the last 40 years won't happen again.
Why yield now matters more than chasing capital growth.
Why long-term holding has become the only strategy that works.
What separates a property investor from someone who just owns property.
Red flags to watch for when working with a buyer's agent in today's market.
Where the real opportunities are emerging over the next 12 to 24 months.

Most people delay investing because they can't afford their dream home, but one investor used renting to build a $1.5 million property portfolio and generate $500,000 in equity in under a decade. Here is how he did it.
On The Property Nerds podcast, host Arjun Paliwal sits down with British expat James to break down how rentvesting, strategic buying, and leveraging equity helped transform a temporary move to Australia into a fast-growing property portfolio.
The episode explores how investing outside expensive capital cities unlocked opportunities that many buyers ignore, with one regional purchase generating hundreds of thousands in equity growth.
It also highlights how diversification across multiple markets helped reduce risk and accelerate portfolio expansion without relying purely on savings.
A major focus is the power of professional guidance, with James crediting data-driven advice and strong networks for helping navigate unfamiliar markets and make confident decisions.

Most property investors are scrambling to adjust after the federal budget, but the real shock isn't the policy itself; it's how quickly banks and lenders are already changing the rules.
On The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant sits down with Eva Loisance and Julie Brennan from Finni Mortgages to discuss the tax changes fallout and why investors are being forced to reassess their strategy fast.
The trio reveal how some lenders have already started scaling back negative gearing assumptions, slashing borrowing capacity before legislation is even finalised.
Loisance shares a real client example where borrowing power dropped by hundreds of thousands of dollars almost overnight, exposing how quickly policy uncertainty can reshape investor options.
The discussion also explores whether the changes are designed to push investors out and create more room for first home buyers, while warning that banks may tighten lending policies even further as they manage risk.
But despite the panic, the trio believes that investors who stay adaptable and rethink structure, strategy and lending options will still find ways to keep growing.

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Most investors are reacting to the federal budget, but most of it isn't law yet, and the real impact will come from what actually gets passed, not what's announced.
On the Property Buzz podcast, Phil Tarrant and Annie Kane from The Adviser cut through the noise around negative gearing, capital gains tax, and the wave of speculation hitting the property market after the latest budget.
The pair warn that the biggest issue right now isn't policy change, but misinformation and fatigue, with investors reacting to headlines rather than confirmed legislation.
They explore how proposed tax shifts could reshape investment structures, particularly for discretionary trusts and small businesses, while also raising questions about intergenerational fairness and long-term affordability.
The discussion also highlights how lenders are already adjusting behind the scenes, with early changes to serviceability rules hinting at how banks are preparing for possible policy outcomes.
But despite the noise, the message is consistent. The duo warned that until legislation is finalised, the smartest move is to stay informed, not reactive, and avoid making decisions based on speculation alone.