Property Hub - Investment Insights & Inspiration

Realty Talk - No housing crisis silver bullet

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anyone going in search of a single, simple solution to the housing crisis will soon learn there is no such thing.  Owen Davis is the founder of Leifi...

Get Invested: Part 1 - Ana Kresina on how to not work forever

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To stop or reduce work might feel like a pipe dream right now. But Ana Kresina brings you hope for a future of freedom. In this episode we're going to...

Realty Talk - Buying property …..properly!

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

John Pidgeon is an active and successful long term investor, property coach, buyers agent and host of his own podcast called This Is Property.  Joh...

Get Invested: Part 2 - James Millard on the art of sufficient funds

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Retirement is a flawed life goal, says James Millard. James' concept of 'Sufficient Funds' is a more effective alternative and will bring you into fin...

Realty Talk - Dynamics and changes create investor doubt

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last week Antonia Mercorella from the REIQ gave us a great insight into the state of one of the country’s hottest investment markets right now – Q...

Get Invested: Part 1 - James Millard on the art of sufficient funds

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you worried about running out of money, today or even in retirement? James Millard helps you maintain sufficient funds. We've all had moments wher...

Realty Talk - “A very competitive landscape” - REIQ

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Queensland's property market, once trailing behind its East Coast counterparts, has surged post-pandemic with a 60% increase in values. Brisbane now b...

Get Invested: Part 2 - Aman Sethi on growing a $10M property portfolio in 4 years

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is the true impact of migration on Australia, not just our property market but also our economy and way of life? Aman Sethi explains. We met Aman...

Realty Talk - Buying smarter as baby boomers get boost

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Handler is a Buyers Agent who decided, some years ago, to share his vast knowledge and train those wanting to become buyers agents.  Since then h...

Get Invested: Part 1 - Aman Sethi on growing a $10M property portfolio in 4 years

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Aman Sethi overcame migrant challenges to to build wealth in Australia, now he's helping others in the same situation.  For Aman, it all starts with ...

Realty Talk - Tenant trends revealed

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

20 year property veteran Sky Taylor joins Bushy to explain why you should treat your investment property as an investment.  Also this week award wi...

Get Invested: Part 2 - Tyron Hyde on how to make property investing more affordable

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A key way to make property investment more affordable is to tap into the power of depreciation, says Tyron Hyde.  Are you worried about how you can c...

Realty Talk - Increase returns by reducing turnover

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It hurts every day a property remains vacant and every tenant changeover adds cost and increases revenue loss.  Full time property investor, rooming...

Realty Talk - Borderless Property Buying Surge

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The number of buyer enquiries to purchase property interstate has jumped significantly but where they are looking to buy has also changed dramatically...

Get Invested: Part 1 - Tyron Hyde on insights from $26 Billion ‘Highrise Harry’

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Success in property investment starts with a great mentor, says Tyron Hyde.  Ty is a successful investor, author and podcast host who has also had th...

Realty Talk - Is the Perth party over?

15 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Following a decade in the doldrums, property values in Perth have soared.  Realty Marketplace is reporting national buyers agents and interstate inve...

Get Invested: Part 2 - Daniel Walsh on how to retire younger and richer

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It may surprise you that retiring younger and richer doesn't mean owning countless properties, says Daniel Walsh. It is always about the quality and v...

Realty Talk - Are rental reforms helpful or harmful?

08 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Just this week we were told that Brisbane now has the second highest median house price in Australia.  We devote time today to rental affordability a...

Get Invested: Part 1 - Daniel Walsh on how to retire younger and richer

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does it really mean to be 'rich'? It is less about money and more about time, says Daniel Walsh. True wealth is about the freedom of time and ch...

Realty Talk - Making ‘real money’ in property

01 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A staggering 54% of first time property investors sell their property within the first 5 years.  Why?  John Pidgeon, the author of a book called  ‘...

Get Invested: Part 2 - Mish Daniel on how to replace your income fast with commercial property

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Commercial property can generate superior cash flow yields while still having the potential for capital growth, and it is more accessible to everyday...

Realty Talk - New Management Style Shapes Opportunity

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are 2 schools of thought in the property management area.  One is a need for specialisation by having your property managed within a team envir...

Get Invested: Part 1 - Mish Daniel on how to replace your income fast with commercial property

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you've faced tough financial circumstances or been forced to start again, it's not too late to build wealth, and Mish Daniel has the life story to ...

Realty Talk: A simple solution to housing affordability

18 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are cost impacts that are easy to recognise as ones that add financial pressure to landlords but the ones that are not so obvious are not always...

Get Invested: Part 2 - John Pidgeon on the new 'Australian dream'

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is the 'Australian dream' relevant to you? Is it even possible today? John Pidgeon is back to talk about this and more. The great Australian dream is ...

Realty Talk: The Great Housing Hijack

11 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you amazed at the constant raft of reactive, poorly thought through solutions to our housing crisis?  Some of which do little to address the unde...

Get Invested: Part 1 - John Pidgeon on the new 'Australian dream'

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While many Australians make excuses about why they're not building the future they really want, others are stepping past fear into freedom. John Pidge...

Realty Talk: The Broker Advantage

04 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bushy Martin questions a core value - that you should go through life with one wife and one bank. He is joined by Jason Back who is the Founder of Bro...

Get Invested: Part 2 - Kate Hill on when, where, what and how to buy property

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's not about 'when to buy'. It's about where, what and how you buy property. Kate Hill joins us to explain more about buying property the right way....

Realty Talk: Is commercial property investment just a cash flow play?

27 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Commercial property can generate steady cash flow over long periods with long-term leases in place. However, there’s a perception commercial propert...

Get Invested: Part 1 - Kate Hill on learning the language of property investment

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Becoming proficient in property investment is like learning a foreign language, but you can master it, says Kate Hill. Like marathon runners and migra...

Realty Talk: AI’s influence on your borrowings

20 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

AI - Artificial Intelligence - is very much a part of our lives.  It is working in places we don’t even realise.  As an example - did you realise ...

Get Invested: Part 2 - Aaron Christie-David on your Happy Home Loan Handbook

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You might believe that the Australian dream of home ownership is dead, let alone property investing. But Aaron Christie-David returns to the show to i...

Realty Talk: FOMO's Antithesis: A Costly Gamble

13 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today - your host Bushy Martin will introduce our first guest in a series to help investors in the area of property management.  What better place to...

Get Invested: Part 1 - Aaron Christie-David on your Happy Home Loan Handbook

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you making the most of opportunity in the lucky country? Aaron Christie-David talks about maximising life in Australia with property as a vehicle ...

Get Invested: Part 2 - Troyson Bassani on regional vs city Queensland property

06 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Regional or city? That's always a big question for property investors, especially in Queensland. Troyson Bassani shares his insights. Sticking close t...

Realty Talk: Where we have gone wrong with affordability

06 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We have a blockbuster for our 600th show.  This week we help if you are actively invested in residential property and interested in diversifying into...

Realty Talk: A better way to build your home

30 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Having a home built can be a nightmare.  Just ask anyone who has done it.  Even with a builder, you might experience missed deadlines, cost blowouts...

Get Invested: Part 1 - Troyson Bassani on regional buyers agents

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you're investing in regional property, how do you find the best insights and support? Troyson Bassani joins us to talk about this and more.  Being...

Realty Talk: The value of 2 agents - a buyer and a seller

23 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It is estimated - according to a recent NAB survey - that up to 3.5% of all property purchasers in Australia are completed with the assistance of a bu...

Get Invested: Part 2 - Lawrie Moore on property as a game of finance

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How you manage your property finance will make or break your property investment strategy, says Lawrie Moore.  And it has never been more important t...

Realty Talk: Units vs Houses and Capitals vs Regions

16 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Two questions we are asked over and over: Are units a better investment than houses?and Should I invest in the regions or capital cities?   This week...

Get Invested: Part 1 - Lawrie Moore on investing in trust

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It can be hard to know who to trust, especially in the property industry. Lawrie Moore talks about how to build a top team of property professionals t...

Realty Talk: 3 reasons properties don’t sell

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We share expert opinion on this year's market conditions from analysts featured in the Bricks & Mortar Media Annual Property Market Forecast Repor...

Get Invested: Part 2 - Drew Evans on building instant equity

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When growth is flatlining, how do you continue to create value as a property investor? We continue our conversation with Drew Evans. When your borrowi...

Realty Talk: “BIG Opportunity For Investors” - Ryder

02 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Terry Ryder makes a bold prediction about the landscape for property investment this year and he backs it up with his Hotspotting metrics.  Hear Terr...

Get Invested: Part 1 - Drew Evans on building instant equity

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Building wealth with property takes time, but is there a faster way? Drew Evans shares his insights. As I always say, building wealth with property is...

Realty Talk: This could be a ‘rip snorter’ of a year

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we start to present a balanced view of the property market.   Over the next few weeks we will feature a range of respected property profess...

Get Invested: Part 2 - Max Phelps on Spending, Fast and Slow

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing our chat with Max Phelps, we talk about why your money disappears so fast and how to slow down the flow. Whether you're a wealthy investor ...

Realty Talk: What we learnt in ‘23 to help in ‘24

17 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cast your mind back to this time last year.  You might recall the sobering predictions about potential doom and gloom ahead for 2023, pedaled by self...

Get Invested: Part 1 - Max Phelps on Spending, Fast and Slow

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many high earners and investors, including those who have amassed significant wealth, still struggle to get a handle on their spending. Max Phelps wil...

Realty Talk: Property Hub Collective Q&A

10 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we feature highlights from our Q&A webinar from earlier this week where our panel (Bushy Martin, Rasti Vaibhav and Eddie Tchigique) ans...

Get Invested: Part 2 - Dr Cameron Murray on property & fresh economic thinking

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing our conversation with Dr Cameron Murray, we get into the economics of housing and property investment. Last week, Dr Murray talked about hi...

Realty Talk: Regional B&B restrictions overcome

04 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As many councils around the country impose restrictions on B&B style accommodation, the impact on regional economies is showing.  Bushy catches u...

Get Invested: Part 1 - Dr Cameron Murray on property & fresh economic thinking

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can property investors overcome information overwhelm and dubious analysis to make smart decisions? Dr Cameron Murray joins us to explain. Over th...

Realty Talk: The final piece of the puzzle

27 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last 3 weeks, Scott Aggett from Hello Haus has helped us discover how to find, analyse and negotiate the best property purchase.  Now - it i...

Get Invested: Part 2 - Sharyn Burgess on financing your future

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to financing your next property purchase, what's most important for you? Sharyn Burgess explains. Last episode we focused on Sharyn’s ...

Realty Talk: Negotiation Insights

20 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you only negotiate very occasionally, then chances are you may not be as good as you think you are, especially when you're up against a professiona...

Get Invested: Part 1 - Sharyn Burgess on financing your future

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In times of rising interest rates and inflation, it has never been more important to optimise your finance strategy. But when you're feeling the squee...

Realty Talk: How you find a property has changed

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we present the second week of Scott Aggett 4 part series helping to get you buyer-ready.  This time Scott and Bushy discuss the best ways t...

Get Invested: Living by design, part 2 - Bushy Martin on ‘Then and When?’ (And your Freedom Numbers)

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you shaped your vision to live by design? This week, Bushy Martin explains how to do it. Last week we reminded you how to reconnect with your Big...

Realty Talk: Average buyer hurdles

06 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know the average buyer takes 7 months to buy their property, which means they will likely go through the pain of  finance approval at least t...

Get Invested: Living by design, part 1 - Reconnecting to your big 'why' with Bushy Martin

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Unlocking your 'why' will transform your year, and your life. Bushy Martin explains how to do it. How often to you reflect on the past to garner your ...

Realty Talk: Make LMI your friend

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For many people, the property market must be very frustrating and seem like a goal that is forever out of reach.  By the time they save the deposit, ...

Get Invested: Your Property Hub Collective Future with Kevin Turner, Eddie the Frenchman, Rasti Vaibhav and Bushy Martin

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What will happen in Australian property in 2024? Hear from the experts in this live Q and A. This episode is a re-run from the recent live Q&A ses...

Realty Talk: Two big questions to ask now

23 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we approach the end of year, this is the time to take stock, assess your position and decide if now is the time to pivot.  One of the questions yo...

Get Invested: Part 2 - Michael Olivieri on local investment

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Local knowledge is key to investment success, says Michael Olivieri. We introduced you to Michael in the previous episode of Get Invested, where he ta...

Realty Talk: We fact check the ‘experts’

16 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It is the time of year when the predictions about what the market will do in the new year ahead start to dominate the news cycle.  This year we will ...

Get Invested: Part 1 - Michael Olivieri on investing in time

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Understanding the power of time is one of the most important thing property investors must learn, says Michael Olivieri. Investment success is never a...

Get Invested: Part 2 - Michael Johnston on asset investment

09 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Should you pay cash, finance or lease your vehicle or equipment? Michael Johnston is back again to continue the discussion.  The short answer to this...

Realty Talk: Beware of cheap insurance

09 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know there are more than thirteen million spare, unused bedrooms in Australia right now?  This week we ask if that can help ease the housing ...

Realty Talk: The cause and effect of high migration

02 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Overseas migration is frequently being called out as one of the primary factors influencing the housing market. In the face of high interest rates, lo...

Get Invested: Part 1 - Michael Johnston on asset investment

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Understanding access versus ownership as well as opportunity cost is key for investors. You have the option to pay less of your hard earned cash now t...

Realty Talk: Christopher’s predictions for 2024

25 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re at the time of year again when everyone is wondering what’s in store for property in the year ahead, particularly in light of another incred...

Get Invested: Sarah & Matt Packwood-Hollings on distilling the essence of great investment

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Could that special thing you're super passionate about also be your big investment opportunity? This is the case for Sarah and Matt Packwood-Hollings....

Get Invested: Part 2 - Dr Simone Boer on a fresh approach to brain hacking wealth creation

18 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for the transformational change that will take you to new levels of success? Tune in to the second part of our chat with Dr Simone Boer. In Pa...

Realty Talk: An 80-year property journey

18 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we wind the clock back some 80 years to check on the lessons we’ve learnt from history as Bushy and his guest Simon Pressley from Property...

Realty Talk: When your tenant cooks more than dinner

11 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The use of drugs - and in particular methamphetamine - is a growing concern generally, but particularly in the property investment area.  Unless you ...

Get Invested: Part 1 - Dr Simone Boer on a fresh approach to brain hacking wealth creation

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many property investors feel 'stuck' - knowing what to do, but unable to get off the merry-go-round. Dr Simone Boer reveals why, and how to unlock you...

Realty Talk: AI powered property search

05 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the past week Realty Media Group announced a BETA release of a groundbreaking property search integration into the company’s portal - realty.com....

Get Invested: Part 2 - Bill Heestand on investing in business succession

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We continue the conversation on business succession with expert Bill Heestand. If the goal of investing your time, energy and money is ultimately to c...

Get Invested: Part 1 - Bill Heestand on investing in business succession

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A savvy business succession strategy can set you up for retirement AND set up your key employees. Bill Heestand joins us to explain how. It is our 300...

Realty Talk: AI Will Transform Property Transactions

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is a lot of talk about AI - Artificial Intelligence.  The way we buy and sell real estate has not changed in almost 40 years - since the intern...

Realty Talk: New capital growth drivers

21 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Bushy wants to know what really drives capital growth and his guest on this topic is property researcher and data analyst Jeremy Sheppard wh...

Get Invested: Part 2 - Serina Bird on how to pay off your mortgage in 10 years

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the cost of living crunch, rising interest rates and inflation, is paying off your mortgage fast even achievable? Serina Bird believes it is.  F...

Realty Talk: Property Professors Masterclass

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A few weeks ago property investors from around Australia and New Zealand gathered to swap ideas, network, and listen to some very knowledgeable speake...

Get Invested: Part 1 - Serina Bird on how to pay off your mortgage in 10 years

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Instead of having property loans draining your income for 30 years, imagine paying them off in just a fraction of that time. It's possible, and Serina...

Realty Talk: Insights to create investment opportunities

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the second half of 2023, commercial real estate debt is emerging as a promising financial opportunity, especially in the Australian property market...

Get Invested: Part 2 - Property Investor Q and A

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our deep dive into all of your practical and insightful property investment questions. We've got part two of our special this week, where ...

Get Invested: Part 1 - Property Investor Q and A

30 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's get in to the really practical side of property investing and creating financial freedom. We’ve got another special episode this week, where B...

Realty Talk: Find an agent BEFORE you need one

30 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is no doubt there have been a lot of changes in the last few decades in how we buy a family home, invest in property or sell a property.  Techn...

Realty Talk: Over 200,000 rentals lost last year

23 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A staggering number of investors (73%) who sold one or more of their rental properties in the last year say they were sold to owner occupiers. That co...

Get Invested: Damian Hoar on your finance and property survival guide

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Beyond the hype and the headlines, how hard is it really to break in to Australian property, especially for young people? To talk about this and much ...

Realty Talk: Is ‘off market’ just a hype?

16 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Technically speaking there is no such thing as an off-market property if you are dealing with an agent.  If an agent is involved - whether it is adve...

Get Invested: Part 2, Investory - Lisa & Brian Happ on Personalised Property Professionals

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Having built their own multi-million dollar property investment nest egg, Lisa and Brian Happ walk the talk. In our previous episode, Lisa and Brian r...

Realty Talk: Achieving equity growth

09 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Given the massive uplift in property values post-pandemic with prices lifting properties to the tune of 20% to 50% against the backdrop of average ann...

Get Invested: Part 1, Investory - Lisa & Brian create ‘Happ-iness’

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How did a hard working, everyday Aussie couple build a $7 million plus property portfolio? On Get Invested, we bring you the first episode in a two pa...

Realty Talk: Secure property at wholesale price

02 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Drew Evans, a Director of Caifu Property, joins Bushy in this week's show with a somewhat fascinating thought about securing property at a wholesale p...

Get Invested: Bushy Martin on navigating property conditions with Dom Nesci

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What's happening in Australian property, where is it heading and what should you do about it? In this episode the tables have been turned yet again an...

Get Invested: Mark Reid on investing in transformational change

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are familiar bad habits preventing you from investing and growing wealth? The core issue could be rooted in childhood trauma, says Mark Reid. This cou...