Property Investment Podcast Network

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.

A divorce, six properties, and four states: here is how one investor rebuilt and grew a $5.8m portfolio through interstate investing, diversification, and careful asset selection.
On The Property Nerds podcast, Arjun Paliwal is joined by Sudesh Piyatissa, who shares his investment journey behind his six-property portfolio, now spanning Victoria, Queensland, NSW, and Western Australia.
Piyatissa shares how he rebuilt his financial position after his divorce in 2021 and why stepping outside Melbourne became a turning point in his investment strategy.
The pair explore how Piyatissa moved from buying close to home to investing interstate, with markets including Toowoomba and the Gold Coast becoming key parts of his portfolio.
They discuss why each property needs to serve a purpose, and how thinking about a portfolio as a whole can change the way investors assess individual assets.
With a demanding career leaving little time for property research, Piyatissa explains why building a trusted team became critical to his ability to keep investing and making decisions across multiple markets.
The conversation also looks at the lessons Piyatissa has taken from his journey, including why investors should not let market uncertainty stop them from acting when the right opportunity comes along.

Higher inflation, a struggling construction sector, and falling listings are raising fresh questions about where the property market goes next.
On Property Buzz, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman examine the latest inflation figures and what they could mean for interest rates, mortgages, and property prices.
The pair look at why several major banks are tipping higher rates, and whether another hike could put further pressure on households already dealing with rising living costs.
They also unpack the collapse of a major building company, with thousands of homes left in limbo, and what the fallout could mean for Australia's already stretched housing supply.
With new listings sitting below the five-year average, the conversation turns to affordability, construction costs, and whether weaker conditions could eventually create opportunities for buyers and investors.

Property investors may be facing tighter borrowing capacity and weaker sentiment, but the data suggests many are still looking for ways to get ahead.

On Property Investing Insights, Phil Tarrant sits down with Victor Kumar and Reshmi Kumar from Right Property Group to examine what investors are thinking, where they are looking, and how strategies are changing.
The trio explore the biggest barriers facing investors, with borrowing capacity emerging as a key challenge, while many remain intent on buying despite expectations of softer prices.
They discuss why slower markets could create opportunities to trade into stronger assets, identify motivated sellers, and negotiate better deals rather than simply waiting for conditions to improve.
The conversation also looks at growing interest in commercial property, portfolio planning, and the role of a clear long-term strategy when investing for financial freedom, retirement, and the next generation.