Property Hub - Investment Insights & Inspiration

Realty Talk: Add your voice to the inquiry

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We start this week with an alert from Ben Kingsley, Chair of the Property Investors Council of Australia.   We will play Ben’s full video message t...

Realty Talk: Why half sell up in under 5 years

19 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week in the show we turn the spotlight on successful investment and alarmingly we have learnt that a very small percentage - 5% or 1 in 20 - prop...

Get Invested: Bushy Martin on why 'the Australian dream' is dead

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many Australians are following the broken 'Australian dream' model, says Bushy Martin.  That 'dream' - get a good job, pay off your mortgage, put mon...

Realty Talk: Barriers to growing a portfolio

12 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

During the week we were interested to hear concern expressed about the possibility of an El Nino event occurring.  We were not so surprised at it bei...

Get Invested: ChatGPT for property investment with Dax Stanley

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The ChatGPT, artificial intelligence revolution is coming for every industry. How can property investors take advantage? Dax Stanley explains. In shor...

Realty Talk: Key to easing rental stress

05 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly a third of Australian households are now renting and rental vacancies are at their lowest level ever.  This is happening now, before the flood...

Get Invested: Amanda Thompson on getting financially fit

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sustainable success in wealth creation is about getting and staying financially fit, says Amanda Thompson. Yet most people don't have the right financ...

Realty Talk: When to plan your exit

30 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Airbnb certainly changed the short term accommodation market and arguably caused a tectonic upheaval in the availability of rentals for long termers. ...

Get Invested: Kobi Simmat on building an investment others want to buy

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Entrepreneur Kobi Simmat talks about how to use the key principles of investment to build something that people want to buy. Are you tired of trading ...

Realty Talk: Investing when rates are rising

22 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Since May 2022, the RBA cash rate has risen 12 times to the highest level in 11 years.  Many of the messages we receive are from mum and dad investor...

Get Invested: David Sharp on how to control construction

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it is a new build, renovation or extension, construction is often a nightmare, but David Sharp wants to give homeowners and investors the powe...

Realty Talk: Short term thinking on long term property problems

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The problem with politicians making decisions is most times they are short term thinkers - normally their own term.  There are no quick fixes to rent...

Get Invested: John Lindeman on the art of property performance prediction

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Getting property performance prediction right will transform your investing outcomes, and there's few better at it than John Lindeman. John has a prov...

Get Invested: Matt Raad on investing in digital property

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Buying, renovating, selling and investing isn't just limited to bricks and mortar, the digital world offers huge opportunities for property investors ...

Realty Talk: How we got it wrong

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It is crystal clear! Australia’s housing woes stem from a shortage of supply and it’s not likely to get better any time soon.    Our guests thi...

Realty Talk: Time To Double Down

01 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As everything gets tighter and more restrictive, this week’s show helps you to optimize your ongoing property opportunities! An investor’s borrowi...

Get Invested: Domenic Nesci on how to not 'f*ck it up' with property

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to buying property many aspirational investors become paralysed, but Domenic Nesci says the process doesn't have to be confusing and str...

Realty Talk: Taxing Times!

24 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Given the focus of this week’s show it’s easy to see that we’re living in taxing times! Property Analyst Pete Wargent kicks things off with Bush...

Get Invested: How to be a better investor with Ramin Nakisa

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ramin Nakisa is a top investment coach and author with a rare ability to make finance and investment education easy. This week’s episode is a re-pos...

Realty Talk: Cracking the Property Puzzle

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With so much continued uncertainty and so many contrary and often conflicting opinions on what’s happening and what’s going to happen in the wonde...

Get Invested: John Manciameli on optimising your investment capacity

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to advance and accelerate your property investment approach with John Manciameli. John Manciameli is a successful property investor turned f...

Realty Talk: Higher commercial yields + Bright side to rate rises

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week's show revolves around interest rates, following the 12th interest rate rise in 12 months.  Scott O’Neill kicks things off by looking at ...

Get Invested: Travis Miller on growing wealth faster with alternative assets

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In volatile markets and uncertain times, high growth but low risk investment opportunities seem hard to find. But Travis Miller says alternative asset...

Realty Talk: Stop the Clock! + Mortgage Mountaineering + True Price Drivers

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Given our fascination with property and our desire to predict property values, we’re quick to jump on the property clock, cycle and curve models, bu...

Get Invested: How Andy Fernandes became 'on fire' for property investment

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Becoming a successful property investor may seem like pipe dream, but Andy Fernandes believes investing is for everyone.  The property investor and p...

Realty Talk: Migration Explosion + Taxing Times + Property in a Word + Seller Motivation

27 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we provide you with a smorgasbord of property pickings.  Australia is currently enjoying a migration explosion! Property Rockstar & Mon...

Get Invested: Monica Rouvellas on composing limitless investment structures

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Unlocking the right investment structures will remove blockers and increase your capacity for wealth creation, says Monica Rouvellas. Your purchasing...

Realty Talk Vault: Forcing Value

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We bring you another classic Realty Talk episode from the vault, which was originally published on November 19, 2022, but is still just as relevant to...

Realty Talk: Fudget Budget + Not So Hot Spots

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

By the time everyone is calling a location a hotspot, it's already too late and the area is likely to be shifting into the not-spot zone.   John Lind...

Get Invested: "How to make $200K passive income from property" with Bushy Martin & PK Gupta

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bushy Martin has achieved the goal that most investors aspire to - he has replaced his income through property. In this special episode, Bushy explain...

Realty Talk Vault: Getting Buyer Ready

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We bring you another classic Realty Talk episode from the vault, which was originally published on November 5, 2022, but is still just as relevant tod...

Realty Talk: Builders Going Broke and the Options + High Offers

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s show focuses on builder’s going broke and what you can and need to do about it. Over 2 dozen major construction companies have gone un...

Get Invested: Ludwina Dautovic on The Room Xchange solution to our housing crisis

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Australia is in the midst of a housing crisis, yet there are a million empty homes and 13 million unused bedrooms across the country. Ludwina Dautovic...

Realty Talk Vault: Misleading Medians

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We bring you another classic Realty Talk episode from the vault, which was originally published on October 29, 2022, but is still just as relevant tod...

Realty Talk: Why rents increase + Broken Rental Market + Lowball Strategy

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s show has a strong rental crisis flavour with some negotiation sprinkled on top. Legendary investor Steve McKnight looks at the current r...

Get Invested: 'The Stats Guy' Simon Kuestenmacher on the importance of property demographics

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A key quality of great property investors is the ability to read and predict the future. And it's an ability that's more attainable than you may think...

Realty Talk Vault: Doing Deals Differently

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We bring you another classic Realty Talk episode from the vault, which was originally published on October 22, 2022, but is still just as relevant tod...

Realty Talk: Inflation Lessons and Remedies + Controlled Negotiation

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You could be mistaken for thinking that this week’s show is a little over inflated! Veteran AMP Chief Economist Dr Shane Oliver, kicks things off by...

Get Invested: How 'Eddie The Frenchman' climbed the summit of investment success

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're climbing a mountain or investing in property, obsessive endurance is the key to success, says Eddie Tchigique. When it comes to investi...

Realty Talk Vault: Deposit Bond Ins & Outs

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We bring you another classic Realty Talk episode from the vault, which was originally published on October 15, 2022, but is still just as relevant tod...

Realty Talk: Mortgage Challenges + Green Shoot Locations

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re giving you a balanced property diet spread across finance, skills, prices, and negotiation tips. If you have - or want to get - a mo...

Get Invested: Jacqui Clarke on how to 'Stop Worrying About Money'

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Manage money or it will manage you, warns business leader and author Jacqui Clarke.  Many hard working Aussies feel that constant, insidious money pr...

Realty Talk Vault: Question Buyers Agents

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We bring you another classic Realty Talk episode from the vault, which was originally published on October 6, 2022, but is still just as relevant toda...

Realty Talk: Rate & Real Estate + Pre Auction Offers

16 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve been listening to the news, you’d be convinced that interest rates directly drive property values. But is it that simple?  Over the nex...

Get Invested: Bushy Martin on how to actually achieve your goals

15 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bushy Martin reveals the obvious but unseen factor that is key to achieving our goals.  This episode reveals the obvious but generally unseen link be...

Realty Talk: Why verbal offers are risky + 1 plus 1 = 3 + The BIG question

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the midst of the continual deluge of fear-driven negative news and crippling uncertainty that’s being peddled around rising interest rates, the m...

Get Invested: Paul Martin's Investor Story on never ever giving up

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many would-be investors run at the first sign of failure, never to return. Others, like Paul Martin, choose to learn, grow and thrive. Unfortunately P...

Realty Talk: Qld Rental Crap + Multiple Offer Manipulation

02 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We interrupt normal programming this week to focus on the latest potential fiasco that has surfaced in the sunshine state flowing from the Qld Premier...

Get Invested: Luke Smith on investing in Smart Money Strategy

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You don't need a great investment tip to create wealth, you need the right strategy, says adviser and author Luke Smith.  Most people are focused on ...

Realty Talk: Fixed Rate Cliff Facts + Avoiding The Cliff + Price Guides

25 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week the show resembles a scene from the movie ‘The Great Escape’ because it’s all about breaking away from Mortgage Cliffs, avoiding becom...

Get Invested - Part 2: PK Gupta on investing in DIY data-driven property education

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

DIY property investment often lacks insight and sophistication, but PK Gupta is changing the game. As you heard in part 1 of this episode, PK is a pro...

Realty Talk Vault: The real rental growth story

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We bring you another classic Realty Talk episode from the vault, which was originally published on May 25\6, 2022, but is still just as relevant today...

Realty Talk: Property Market Mismatch + Investor Affordability

18 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Veronica Morgan is a highly respected real estate expert with extensive experience in the Sydney and New South Wales property markets. With a career s...

Get Invested - Part 1: PK Gupta on the personal power of property

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're looking for inspiration on your property investment journey, look no further than PK Gupta. PK is a proud father, husband and active propert...

Realty Talk Vault: High growth areas last decade

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We bring you another classic Realty Talk episode from the vault, which was originally published on May 25, 2022, but is still just as relevant today. ...

Realty Talk: Will Sydney ever be the same?

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Veronica Morgan is a highly respected real estate expert with extensive experience in the Sydney and New South Wales property markets. With a career s...

Get Invested - Part 2: Ian Ugarte on co-living as everyone’s answer to housing affordability

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We continue the conversation with property expert Ian Ugarte who reveals how to immediately eliminate the housing affordability problem. Last week we ...

Realty Talk Vault: This is a more “efficient” market

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We bring you another classic Realty Talk episode from the vault, which was originally published on May 20, 2022, but is still just as relevant today. ...

Realty Talk: Simon Pressley Says + Duplex Developments

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s show answers more of your key questions on what’s really going to happen with property, how can you improve project profitability and ...

Get Invested - Part 1: Ian Ugarte on co-living as everyone’s answer to housing affordability

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While Australia struggles with a massive housing shortage and so-called 'housing affordability crisis', property expert Ian Ugarte says solutions are ...

Realty Talk Vault: The biggest driver for growth is family

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Lawless is one of the property experts who has added so much to the show since its inception and bought us a level of experience unmatched in prop...

Realty Talk: Melbourne under the microscope

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we will look at the Melbourne and regional Victorian property markets. We are fortunate to have property expert, Cate Bakos to help us do th...

Get Invested: Cam Sullings & Renee Bogatko on the pulse of property

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you're involved in property media, you have a rare opportunity to keep your finger on the pulse of Australian property, according to radio hosts ...

Realty Talk Vault: Does property double in value in 10 years?

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We bring you another classic Realty Talk episode from the vault, which was originally published on May 16, 2022, but is still just as relevant today. ...

Realty Talk: Timing a sale + Rental Blame Game + Mortgage Trap

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we dive into the unasked question of when to sell your property, a solution for the national rental crisis, and the challenges of investor l...

Get Invested: Mark MacDuffie & Michael Blythe on the downsizer opportunity

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How can Australia's ageing population free up much needed cash for cost of living, retirement and lifestyle goals? Mark MacDuffie and Michael Blythe b...

Realty Talk Vault: Downsizer property preferences

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We bring you another classic Realty Talk episode from the vault, which was originally published on April 26, 2022, but is still just as relevant today...

Realty Talk: FIFO Agents + Blockchain Bridge + Where to invest $1M

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s show dives into buyers agent selection, blockchain property transformation, and where best to invest a million dollars.  Well-known pro...

Get Invested: Juls Rollnik on the secrets of an Airbnb Superhost

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Should Airbnb be part of your property investment strategy? And if so, how do you succeed? Author and 'Superhost' Juls Rollnik explains. Juls is autho...

Realty Talk Vault: Female Investor Guide

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We bring you another classic Realty Talk episode from the vault, which was originally published on April 4, 2022, but is still just as relevant today....

Realty Talk: Misconceptions of Auction + Property Population Impacts + Property Data Direction + Positive Cash Flow

04 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We kick off another big year with a big show that’s powered by big Property ‘P’s! Show founder Kevin Turner kicks things off by completing our 8...

Property WEALTH (7/7) - H: Health

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we wrap up the Property WEALTH series, we cover the important Health checks in the property purchase process. This is the seventh and final episode...

Realty Talk Vault: Off Market Secrets

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We bring you another classic Realty Talk episode from the vault, which was originally published on March 2, 2022, but is still just as relevant today....

Realty Talk: The skill of a good auctioneer

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We have told you that before you go to bid on an auction you should always be familiar with the methods of the auctioneer who will be conducting the a...

Property WEALTH (6/7) - T: Treatment

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're now at the Treatment stage of your property journey, where you're finally ready to invest ... based on your property purchase principles. This i...

Realty Talk Vault: Cost of Free Advice

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We bring you another classic Realty Talk episode from the vault, which was originally published on March 1, 2022, but is still just as relevant today....

Realty Talk: Mistakes many bidders make

21 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It is always better to learn from the mistakes of others especially when it comes to bidding at an auction.  For instance – do you know why it is n...

Property WEALTH (5/7) - L: Leverage

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Even the smartest, most talented people reach the ceiling of their own limitations. So how do you break through your own barriers in property investme...

Realty Talk Vault: Property Risks vs Rewards

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We bring you another classic Realty Talk episode from the vault, which was originally published on February 7, 2022, but is still just as relevant tod...

Realty Talk: Bid with strength – here is how

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you have been to an auction and noticed how confident some buyers are when they bid, it is probably because they have done it before and know what ...

Property WEALTH (4/7) - A: Approach

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is your property investment strategy? You're now ready to focus on your Approach, what we like to call your 'Start:egy GPS'. This is the fourth e...

Realty Talk Vault: Rental Reveal

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We bring you another classic Realty Talk episode from the vault, which was originally published on November 30, 2021, but is still just as relevant to...

Realty Talk: Negotiation BEFORE auction day

07 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you are serious about buying a property at auction, there are ways you can secure the property before auction day but is it a good idea and is it w...

Property WEALTH (3/7) - E: Examine

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The examination stage is an important step in your property investment journey, where you understand your investment capacity and capability. This is ...

Realty Talk Vault: Futurerent Funding Benefits

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We bring you another classic Realty Talk episode from the vault, which was originally published on November 9, 2021, but is still just as relevant tod...

Realty Talk: Preparing for the big day - auction

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cate Bakos is a buyers agent based in Melbourne.  Melbourne is recognised as the property auction capital of the country.  You need to be prepared b...

Property WEALTH (2/7) - W: Your Why

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Finding your 'WHY' is the first and critical step in your property investment journey. This is the second episode of the Property WEALTH series where ...

Realty Talk Vault: Going cheap

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We bring you another classic Realty Talk episode from the vault, which was originally published on October 12, 2021, but is still just as relevant tod...

Realty Talk: Getting information from the listing agent

24 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You don’t have to be all at sea when you are preparing to go to an auction to bid and hopefully buy the perfect property for the family or as an inv...

Property WEALTH (1/7) - Intro and investor mistakes

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Property WEALTH series, where Bushy Martin reveals his unique six stage Property Wealth Revolution of Growth. This is essential listeni...

Realty Talk Vault: Gaming your property strategy

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We bring you another classic Realty Talk episode from the vault, which was originally published on September 14, 2021, but is still just as relevant t...

Realty Talk: Auction sandwich ends the year + Housing crisis solved + 2023 predictions

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We wrap up a big year with a big show that looks like an auction sandwich filled with housing crisis solutions, property predictions and pet hates. Ce...

Get Invested: Part 2 - Nicola McDougall and Kate Hill on the Female Investor

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For women to to take control of their financial wellbeing, investing must be a priority, according to Nicola McDougall and Kate Hill. As we talked abo...

Realty Talk Vault: Busting commercial property myths

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We bring you another classic Realty Talk episode from the vault, which was originally published on August 16, 2021, but is still just as relevant toda...

Realty Talk: Dark Art of Auctions - Damien Cooley + Self Employed Borrowing Barriers

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s show covers all corners as we delve into auctions, commercial property, the self-employed, and Buyers Agents with a cast of property all...

Get Invested: Part 1 - Nicola McDougall and Kate Hill on the Female Investor

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One in three women retire with no savings. Nicola McDougall and Kate Hill have made it their mission to change this alarming trend. The statistics are...

Realty Talk Vault: When diversification does not make sense

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We bring you another classic Realty Talk episode from the vault, which was originally published on July 1, 2021, but is still just as relevant today. ...

Realty Talk: Magnets, Metrics and Millions

03 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week's show is all about magnets, metrics and millions as a cast of industry leaders give you the low down! If you want to make, manage and multi...

Get Invested: Pete Wargent on what's happening in Australian property

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Top investment analyst Pete Wargent talks about what's ahead in Australian property and investing in 2023. How do you feel about interest rates and pr...

Realty Talk: Bad neighbours + 3D Printed Properties + Pick an Agent

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re selling a unit, do you need to disclose a neighbour from hell to prospective buyers? Jessica Cannon from Grace Lawyers joins us to unpack ...