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Episodes

Nov. 29, 2025

EP34 - Real Estate Reality Check: Three Expensive Lessons We Learned The Hard Way (So You Don't Have To)

With over 15 property purchases between them, our hosts share hard-earned lessons from their property investment journeys. From avoiding emotional investments and having a solid debt strategy, to diversifying your portfolio, ...
Nov. 8, 2025

EP33 - Rents Are Going Down: What You Need To Know To Protect Your Investment

Rental Yields Under Pressure: Strategies for Property Investors in a Changing MarketThe podcast episode discusses the unexpected decline in rental yields and provides actionable advice for property investors to protect their ...
Nov. 2, 2025

EP32 - Unmasking Auction Price Guides: The Truth Behind the Strategy

Price guides for properties are often misleading and can create unrealistic expectations for buyers. In this episode, the hosts take listeners through a recent live auction involving a mutual client. They explain why most bid...
Oct. 21, 2025

EP31 - First Home Guarantee Scheme Changes: Insights From The Front Line

This episode dives deep into the first two weeks of the First Home Guarantee Scheme changes - the imminent property price surge, increasing open house attendances, and fierce competition among first home buyers and investors ...
Oct. 10, 2025

EP30 - Selling Season (Part 5): Using The LOANS Framework To Get Finance Ready

Delving into part five of the selling season series, this episode explores crucial steps to get finance ready using the LOANS framework: Live Clean, Organize Evidence, Affordability Check, Nail the Structure, and Secure Pre-A...
Sept. 30, 2025

EP29 - Selling Season (Part 4): Nine Things You Need To Know About Negotiation

Mastering Property Negotiation: 9 Essential Tips for Buyers In part four of our spring selling season series, we delve into the art of negotiation with nine key strategies for buying a property. Learn how to read an agent's e...
Sept. 25, 2025

EP28 - Selling Season (Part 3): Mastering The Private Treaty Process

This week the trio breaks down private treaty sales: what they are, the key steps, and crucial strategies for success. Learn about negotiating behind closed doors compared to auctions, setting realistic budgets, and ensuring ...
Sept. 18, 2025

EP27 - Selling Season (Part 2): Top Seven Things To Know About Auctions

Mastering Auctions During Selling Season: Tips, Strategies & PitfallsJoin your hosts as they dive deep into auctions during spring selling season. Learn the difference between auctions and private treaty, get top strategies f...
Sept. 10, 2025

EP26 - Welcome To Selling Season (Part 1): Nine Expert Tips To Help You Make The Best Moves This Spring

Welcome to spring selling season! Join us as we unpack the factors behind the myth or fact that spring is the best time to sell properties. In this episode, the hosts dive into each of their top three tips for navigating the ...
Sept. 2, 2025

EP25 - Around The Grounds: How To Navigate A Rapidly Changing Market

This episode takes a “boots on the ground” look at the rapidly changing property market in Australia, focusing on the perspectives of a buyer’s agent, a property manager, and a finance broker. The hosts discuss shifting buyer...
Aug. 28, 2025

EP24 - Home Guarantee Scheme Changes: Are First Home Buyers Saved, or Screwed?

In this episode, we discuss whether recent government changes and interest rate cuts will save or screw first home buyers. We break down the first home guarantee scheme, recent price cap increases, the implications for the re...
Aug. 21, 2025

EP23 - Rentvesting (Part 2): Strategies, Benefits, and Key Considerations

In part two of the rentvesting series, the hosts discuss what a good rentvesting strategy looks like, whether it's a viable long-term approach, and if it’s right for you. They emphasise keeping overhead expenses low and creat...
Aug. 12, 2025

EP22 - Buying Entry-Level Property: The Yield That Slaps, Or The Trap That Snaps?

Is it better to invest in entry-level property for high yield, or is it a trap waiting to snap? This week, Pete and Skye dive into the complexities of affordable investment properties, tenant management, and the ideal propert...
Aug. 5, 2025

EP21 - Rentvesting (Part 1): Smart Strategy or Costly Mistake?

In this episode, we dive into the hot topic of rentvesting, exploring whether it's a magic bullet for property investment or a financial misstep. We'll unpack the basics of rentvesting, challenge the notion that 'rent money i...
July 30, 2025

EP20 - Three Property Opinions That'll Get Us Canceled

In this episode, we dive deep into three controversial property opinions that have us risking cancellation. Pete kicks things off by challenging the validity of daily luxuries like avocado toast and their impact on saving for...
July 22, 2025

EP 19 - Buying Tenanted Properties: Instant Income or Instant Regret?

The Realities of Buying Tenanted Investment Properties Buying a tenanted property might seem like a perfect opportunity for immediate cash flow, but it comes with its own set of challenges. In this episode, we explore when pu...
July 15, 2025

EP 18 - Top 5 Million Dollar Mistakes First-Time Property Investors Make

Top 5 Million Dollar Mistakes First Time Property Investors Make Big smiles and ready to roll, we dive into the top five million-dollar mistakes first-time property investors make. From chasing tax deductions instead of wealt...
July 8, 2025

EP17 - Top 5 Mistakes First Home Buyers Make (That Cost You More Than You Think)

Join us as we explore the top five mistakes first home buyers make on their property journey. From trusting real estate agents too easily, to the importance of using a mortgage broker, we dive deep into common pitfalls and pr...
June 30, 2025

EP16 - Mortgage Myths and Money Chats: An AMA with Imtiyaz

Mortgage Insider: Ask Anything With Our Broker ImtiyazIn this episode, we turn the spotlight on our resident mortgage broker, Imtiyaz, for a candid Ask Me Anything session. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just thinking ...
June 18, 2025

EP15 - The Art Of Negotiation: An AMA With Pete

Buyer’s Agents Demystified: Pete Answers Questions About His Role, Its Challenges, and How A Good BA is Priceless Join us in this revealing AMA session featuring your host Pete, a seasoned buyer’s agent, who sheds light on th...
June 6, 2025

EP14 - More Than Just Collecting Rent: An AMA With Skye

The Realities of Property Management: Beyond Rent Collection Dive into the often-misunderstood world of property management with Skye, Tailored Property Management's resident expert. This episode uncovers the day-to-day respo...
June 2, 2025

EP13 - Off The Plan: Massive Scam or Magic Bullet?

Off the Plan: Scam or Smart Move? The team dives into the controversial world of off-the-plan apartments, especially for first home buyers. From defining off the plan to discussing its risks and rewards, they share personal s...
May 21, 2025

EP12 - Chill, It's Just A Rate Cut

In this episode, hosts discuss the trend of using rate cuts as clickbait in the real estate industry and how buyers are being misled by it. They share insights on the recent drop in the cash rate to 3.85% and dissect its actu...
May 8, 2025

EP11 - Four Ways Trump Going Tariff Crazy Impacts The Aus Property Market

With Skye off living her best life overseas, Pete and Imtiyaz discuss the potential impacts of Trump's tariff policies on the Australian property market. They explain what tariffs are and how they work, including the differen...