Property Investment & Wealth Creation Australia | The Michael Yardney Podcast

Most of us spend years trying to figure out money - what to do with it, how to invest it, how to make it work harder. But imagine if someone had taught you the fundamentals when you were a child.
 
Because here's what I've seen over the years - the families who build lasting generational wealth don't just accumulate assets. They pass on the mindset, the habits, and the financial literacy that lets the next generation take it even further.
 
So what if we could give our kids that advantage? What if we could raise children who grow up genuinely confident about money, investing, and building wealth - instead of spending their adult years trying to unlearn bad money habits?
 
And don't worry if you don't have children yet or are not planning to have children. There'll be lots in today's show to help you with your money habits.
 
My guest today - Sarah Megginson is one of Australia's most recognised personal finance experts, with over 20 years of experience in property, finance and investment journalism.  Her new book is called "How to Raise Rich Kids: Build Lasting Wealth for Your Children" - and it's a genuinely practical guide for any parent who wants to get this right, whether they feel totally on top of their own finances or are still working it out themselves.
 
In this episode I'm speaking with Sarah Megginson about raising financially confident kids and why money habits start earlier than most parents realise.
 
We unpack how children absorb money attitudes from home, and why your own behaviour shapes their financial future.
 
We discuss practical ways to teach budgeting, saving, and decision-making through everyday moments like shopping and family conversations.
 
We also look at how digital money, credit, and buy now, pay later can confuse young people without proper guidance.
 
Finally, we explore why the real legacy is not just wealth, but financial intelligence, confidence, and family values.
 
Takeaways
 
• Early money lessons at home shape children's habits long before adulthood.
• Open conversations about money reduce fear and build financial confidence.
• Children learn budgeting faster when they help compare real prices.
• Digital spending removes friction, making impulse purchases easier to justify.
• Buy now, pay later can hide debt from young people's awareness.
• Parental stress around money often becomes children's emotional money blueprint.
• Passing on financial intelligence matters more than handing over assets.
• Involving kids in decisions builds responsibility and long-term confidence.
• Reframing "we can't afford that" teaches values, not scarcity.
• Regular family money talks help prevent silence, shame, and poor financial choices.
 
Links and Resources:
 
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Sarah Megginson's Book How to Raise Rich Kids -  https://www.amazon.com.au/How-Raise-Rich-Kids-Children/dp/1923390244
 
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About The Michael Yardney Podcast | Property Investment And Wealth Creation Australia
 
The Michael Yardney Podcast is one of Australia's leading property investment podcasts, helping investors understand the Australian property market and build long-term wealth through strategic property investing.
 
Each week we explore:
• Australian property market updates
• Property investment strategies in Australia
• Melbourne property market trends
• Sydney property market forecasts
• Brisbane property investment opportunities
• Capital growth property strategies
• Property cycles in Australia
• Negative gearing and tax strategy
• Interest rates and their impact on property
• Buyer's agent insights and investment planning
 
If you're serious about building a high-performance property portfolio and creating financial freedom through real estate, this podcast will give you the clarity and strategy you need.
 
Learn more at:
https://propertyupdate.com.au
https://metropole.com.au

Here's a question that makes almost every Australian a bit uncomfortable if they're honest with themselves.
 
Do you actually want housing to become more affordable, or do you just want it to become more affordable for your kids while your own home keeps growing in value?
 
That tension sits underneath almost every conversation about housing affordability in this country, and it's rarely spoken about directly.
 
By the end of this episode, you'll understand why affordability isn't really one problem but several problems wearing the same name, why a property crash wouldn't actually solve anything, and why the real path forward for Australia is a much slower and more deliberate one than most people expect.
 
In this episode I'm speaking with Simon Kuestenmacher, and we unpack why housing affordability is more complex than the headlines suggest.
 
We explore why affordability isn't one problem, but several issues hiding under the same label.
 
We discuss how a property crash would not fix the structural pressures driving Australia's housing debate.
 
We look at the tension between wanting cheaper homes for the next generation and preserving wealth in existing property.
 
We also examine why slower, more deliberate change is the only realistic path forward for Australia's housing future.
 
Takeaways
 
• Housing affordability includes income, supply, migration, and policy pressures all at once.
• Rising property values can create wealth for owners while worsening access for first-home buyers.
• A property crash would damage confidence, savings, and household balance sheets broadly.
• Slow housing reform helps avoid panic while still improving long-term market stability.
• Population growth continues to pressure demand even when new supply is expanding.
• Affordability debates often mix emotional arguments with very different economic realities.
• Existing homeowners may support change for others while resisting value declines themselves.
• Demographic shifts strongly influence where demand grows across cities and regions.
• Short-term headlines can distract investors from structural trends shaping future property performance.
• Better decisions come from understanding trade-offs rather than chasing simplistic housing slogans.
 
Links and Resources:
 
Answer this week's trivia question here - https://www.propertytrivia.com.au/
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Simon Kuestenmacher: Australia's leading demographer and partner in the Demographics Group.
 
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Also, please subscribe to my other podcast Demographics Decoded with Simon Kuestenmacher – just look for Demographics Decoded wherever you are listening to this podcast and subscribe so each week we can unveil the trends shaping your future.
 
About The Michael Yardney Podcast | Property Investment And Wealth Creation Australia
 
The Australian property market doesn't move in isolation - it's shaped by demographics, economic forces and long-term structural trends.
 
The Michael Yardney Podcast dives into:
• Australian economic outlook
• Demographic trends shaping housing demand
• Population growth and migration impacts
• Housing affordability debates
• Interest rates and inflation
• Supply shortages and construction cycles
• Government policy and property markets
• Future trends in Australian real estate
• Strategic property investment planning
 
If you want to understand what's really driving property prices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and around Australia, and how to position your portfolio for the future, this podcast delivers data-driven insights and practical strategy.
 
Explore more at:
https://propertyupdate.com.au
https://metropole.com.au

What if someone handed you the answers before you sat the exam?
 
That's essentially what today's guest is doing.
 
After decades of personal property investing and working alongside hundreds of investors at Metropole, Adam Hubbard has distilled everything he's learned - the wins, the near-misses, and the lessons that only time and experience can teach - into 10 principles that could genuinely reshape how you approach building wealth through property.
 
These aren't theories. They're hard-won truths from someone who has lived through multiple market cycles, seen investors make the same costly mistakes over and over, and quietly built significant wealth by staying the course when others panicked.
 
By the end of this conversation, you'll know exactly what separates investors who achieve real financial independence from those who stay stuck, why the most successful investors often look boring compared to everyone else, and what Adam would do differently if he were starting out today.
 
Takeaways 
 
• Mindset shifts are crucial for evolving as a successful property investor.
• A clear investment plan is essential for navigating property markets effectively.
• Long-term perspectives help investors outperform short-term market fluctuations.
• Research is key to identifying high-growth property locations.
• Effective debt management is both an art and a science.
• Contrarian thinking helps investors ignore media hype and focus on fundamentals.
• Building a professional team treats property investment as a business.
• Market cycles and economic uncertainty require strategic navigation.
• Inflation supports long-term property wealth creation.
• Avoiding analysis paralysis is crucial for taking decisive investment steps.
 
Links and Resources:
 
Answer this week's trivia question here - https://www.PropertyTrivia.com.au/
·        Win a hard copy of Negotiate Influence Persuade.
·        Everyone wins a copy of a fully updated property report.
 
Michael Yardney
 
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Adam Hubbard – Senior Wealth Strategist Metropole  https://metropole.com.au/expert/adam-hubbard/
 
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Also, please subscribe to my other podcast Demographics Decoded with Simon Kuestenmacher – just look for Demographics Decoded wherever you are listening to this podcast and subscribe so each week we can unveil the trends shaping your future.
 
About The Michael Yardney Podcast | Property Investment And Wealth Creation Australia
 
The Michael Yardney Podcast is one of Australia's leading property investment podcasts, helping investors understand the Australian property market and build long-term wealth through strategic property investing.
 
Each week we explore:
• Australian property market updates
• Property investment strategies in Australia
• Melbourne property market trends
• Sydney property market forecasts
• Brisbane property investment opportunities
• Capital growth property strategies
• Property cycles in Australia
• Negative gearing and tax strategy
• Interest rates and their impact on property
• Buyer's agent insights and investment planning
 
If you're serious about building a high-performance property portfolio and creating financial freedom through real estate, this podcast will give you the clarity and strategy you need.
 
Learn more at:
https://propertyupdate.com.au
https://metropole.com.au

Australia's property market has changed gears again.
 
For the last few years, we've had a market driven by strong population growth, a chronic shortage of homes, tight rental markets and buyers who were desperate to get in before prices moved further away from them.
 
But according to Domain's latest FY2027 Forecast Report, we're now entering a very different phase.
 
Sydney and Melbourne house prices are forecast to fall over the next year, and Canberra is also expected to soften.
 
At the same time, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth are still forecast to grow, although at a much slower pace than we've seen over the last couple of years.
 
And interestingly, Domain expects units to outperform houses in many of our capital cities as affordability pressures reshape the way Australians buy property.
 
Now, I know some people will hear this and think, "Here we go again, the market is about to fall." But that's not the way I see it.
 
This is not one national property market moving in one direction. It is a collection of very different markets, at different stages of their cycles, being influenced by interest rates, borrowing capacity, supply shortages, buyer confidence and changing investor behaviour.
 
And for property investors, that distinction matters.
 
Because averages can be misleading. Headlines can be dangerous. And forecasts are useful only if you understand the assumptions behind them.
 
Today I chat with Dr Nicola Powell about Australia's property market and the latest Domain forecast.
 
We unpack why the market is fragmenting across capital cities and what that means for buyers and investors.
 
We look at how interest rates, borrowing capacity, and rising supply are changing market conditions.
 
We discuss why houses and units are now moving in different directions, especially in Sydney and Melbourne.
 
We explore why long-term investors should focus on cycles, location, and strategy rather than short-term headlines.
 
Takeaways 
• Australia's property market is fragmenting, with each capital city following different conditions.
• Higher interest rates have reduced borrowing capacity and cooled buyer urgency.
• Sydney and Melbourne are more sensitive to rate changes because prices are already high.
• Rising supply is shifting negotiating power toward buyers in several markets.
• Price downturns are usually shorter and milder than the growth phases before them.
• Undersupply and construction costs continue to support medium-term property values.
• Units are expected to outperform houses as affordability pressures intensify.
• Well-located, owner-occupier-style apartments usually hold up better than investor stock.
• Brisbane's rapid growth has pushed unit prices toward Sydney-level territory.
• Long-term success comes from patience, quality buying, and riding market cycles.
 
Links and Resources:
 
Answer this week's trivia question here - https://www.propertytrivia.com.au/
·        Win a hard copy of Michael Yardney's Guide to Investing Successfully.
·        Everyone wins a copy of a fully updated property report – What's ahead for property for 2026 and beyond.
 
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Dr Nicola Powell - Chief of Research & Economics for Domain: https://www.domain.com.au/news/author/dr-nicola-powell/
 
Domain's FY27 Forecast Report:
https://www.domain.com.au/research/forecast-report-2027-1525739/
 
Domain's Property Cycle Report:
https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ffx.adcentre.com.au/domain/2026/QuickTakes/Domain_PriceCycle_Jul2026.pdf
 
 
Also, please subscribe to my other podcast Demographics Decoded with Simon Kuestenmacher – just look for Demographics Decoded wherever you are listening to this podcast and subscribe so each week we can unveil the trends shaping your future.
 
About The Michael Yardney Podcast | Property Investment And Wealth Creation  Australia
 
The Michael Yardney Podcast is one of Australia's leading property investment podcasts, helping investors understand the Australian property market and build long-term wealth through strategic property investing.
 
Each week we explore:
• Australian property market updates
• Property investment strategies in Australia
• Melbourne property market trends
• Sydney property market forecasts
• Brisbane property investment opportunities
• Capital growth property strategies
• Property cycles in Australia
• Negative gearing and tax strategy
• Interest rates and their impact on property
• Buyer's agent insights and investment planning
 
If you're serious about building a high-performance property portfolio and creating financial freedom through real estate, this podcast will give you the clarity and strategy you need.
 
Learn more at:
https://propertyupdate.com.au
https://metropole.com.au

House prices are falling across most of our capital cities right now, and the rate of decline is actually picking up speed.
 
Now, I know what the headlines are going to say about that. They'll call it a crash, a correction, a crisis — and frankly, most of those headlines will be written to scare you, not inform you.
 
So what's really going on? Is this the beginning of something serious, or is this just a market catching its breath after three extraordinary years of growth?
 
Today, I cut through the noise as I am joined by Dr. Andrew Wilson Chief Economist at My Housing Market, who's been tracking Australian property cycles for decades. He's the person I turn to every month for the numbers that actually matter.
 
In this episode we discuss the latest shifts in Australia's property markets and what they mean for investors.
 
We unpack why capital city house prices are easing after a strong run, with higher rates, affordability pressure, and weaker confidence all playing a role.
 
We look at how Australia's property market remains highly fragmented, with some cities softening faster while others are still holding up well.
 
And we discuss why tight rental vacancies continue to push rents higher, even as buyers and sellers become more cautious.
 
We also explore why units are outperforming houses in many locations, and why that matters for investors navigating a winter market.
 
Takeaways 
 
• Australia's market is pausing after strong gains, not entering a collapse.
• Higher interest rates have reduced borrowing power and cooled buyer demand.
• Affordability pressures are pushing many buyers out of expensive house markets.
• Melbourne's top end has weakened, dragging broader median results lower.
• Perth still shows strong annual growth despite a recent easing in momentum.
• Units are outperforming houses in many capital city markets right now.
• Low vacancy rates are continuing to put upward pressure on rents.
• Chronic housing undersupply is the key long-term support for prices.
• Strong migration is adding fresh demand to already tight housing markets.
• Confidence usually returns before the spring selling season begins.
 
Links and Resources:
 
Answer this week's trivia question here - https://www.propertytrivia.com.au/
·        Win a hard copy of How To Grow A Multi-Million Dollar Property Portfolio In Your Spare Time.
·        Everyone wins a copy of a fully updated property report – What's ahead for property for 2026 and beyond.
 
Get a bundle of eBooks and Reports at: www.PodcastBonus.com.au
 
Get the team at Metropole to help build your personal Strategic Property plan. Click here and have a chat with us.
 
 
Michael Yardney – Subscribe to my Property Update newsletter here
 
 
Also, please subscribe to my other podcast Demographics Decoded with Simon Kuestenmacher – just look for Demographics Decoded wherever you are listening to this podcast and subscribe so each week we can unveil the trends shaping your future. Or click here: https://demographicsdecoded.com.au/
 
About The Michael Yardney Podcast | Property Investment And Wealth Creation Australia
 
The Michael Yardney Podcast is one of Australia's leading property investment podcasts, helping investors understand the Australian property market and build long-term wealth through strategic property investing.
 
Each week we explore:
• Australian property market updates
• Property investment strategies in Australia
• Melbourne property market trends
• Sydney property market forecasts
• Brisbane property investment opportunities
• Capital growth property strategies
• Property cycles in Australia
• Negative gearing and tax strategy
• Interest rates and their impact on property
• Buyer's agent insights and investment planning
 
If you're serious about building a high-performance property portfolio and creating financial freedom through real estate, this podcast will give you the clarity and strategy you need.
 
Learn more at:
https://propertyupdate.com.au
https://metropole.com.au