Property Investment Podcast Network

Everyone says Australia's property market is cooling. The problem? The headlines are telling only half the story, and investors buying into the panic could be looking in all the wrong places.
On Property Buzz, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman rip into the biggest myths driving Australia's property market, arguing that the country's housing story is becoming more divided than ever, with winners and losers emerging simultaneously.
The duo reveals why Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth continue to push ahead while Sydney and Melbourne slow, exposing how relying on national headlines could lead investors to make costly decisions.
Attention then turns to the federal government's latest property reforms, with Tarrant warning they could backfire spectacularly by squeezing housing supply, making development harder and creating the very affordability problems they were meant to solve.
The episode finishes with one of the industry's biggest controversies, as Tarrant and Garman question whether some high-volume buyer agencies are manufacturing competition, inflating demand and putting business growth ahead of their clients.

Most investors see market uncertainty and hit pause, but history shows the biggest opportunities are often created in exactly these kinds of headline-driven cycles: when fear is high and clarity is low.
On the Property Investing Insights podcast, Phil Tarrant sits down with Victor and Reshmi Kumar from Right Property Group to cut through the noise and discuss why today's uncertainty could be setting up the next phase of market growth.
The trio argues that while higher interest rates, proposed tax changes, and shifting sentiment have sidelined many investors, much of the panic is being driven by policies that are not yet law.
Rather than retreating, Victor and Reshmi urge investors to focus on fundamentals: reassessing borrowing capacity, portfolios, and long-term strategy instead of reacting to headlines.
The discussion also explores a shift in behaviour, with investors moving away from scale and toward smaller, higher-quality portfolios built for long-term performance.
Attention then turns to opportunities emerging across NSW, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia, where conditions are starting to shift beneath the surface.

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.