Built Different Podcast
Built Different is an Australian podcast about wealth creation, property investing, business, mindset, psychology, and high performance. Host Aaron Christie-David talks with property investors, business owners, athletes, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders about building extraordinary lives through discipline and strategic thinking. Each episode offers practical insights, personal stories, and honest conversations aimed at helping listeners think bigger, perform better, and build long-term wealth.
Episodes
Tom Panos: How to Know When the Australian Property Market Has Hit the Bottom
How do you know when the Australian property market has hit the bottom? Tom Panos has seen seven corrections in 40 years, and he watches five signs. Right now, he's buying.Real estate coach and auctioneer Tom Panos sits down with Residential Mortgage Broker of the Year Aaron Christie-David and Bernadette Christie-David to compare this market to the 1991 recession and 17.5% interest rates. He revea
Young Australians Are Giving Up on Property. Glen James & Rachelle Kroon Say Don’t.
Young Australians are giving up on property too soon. Glen James (Money Money Money) and broker Rachelle Kroon join Residential Mortgage Broker of the Year, Aaron Christie-David to discuss why a four-year deposit plan still beats doing nothing, and how first home buyers can get there.Glen and Rachelle have written a book for first home buyers, and they say it still stacks up after the budget. They
Where to Invest in Australian Property Under $600K, State by State (ft. HTAG’s Matt Djolic)
Where should you buy Australian property under $600K right now? HTAG Analytics CEO Matt Djolic and buyer’s agent Emmanuel Michael go state by state, live and unscripted, with Residential Mortgage Broker of the Year Aaron Christie-David.Book a chat with Atelier WealthAaron hands them a real client brief with no prep. A double income, a home loan, a couple of investment properties, and under $500K
How This 30 Years Old Purchased 4 Investment Properties and Her Own Home
30 years old, four investment properties, and her own home in Bright, Victoria. Lauren Chapple shares how a decade of rentvesting built her Australian property portfolio - and why she never thought she'd be in this position.From Built Different listener to Atelier Wealth client, then Atelier Wealth mortgage broker. Lauren and Aaron talk about living with negative cash flow, the off-market home she
Everyone’s Waiting for Australian Property to Recover. That’s the Mistake | Sam Gordon
Everyone’s waiting for Australian property to recover. Sam Gordon thinks that’s the mistake. With sentiment at its lowest since the GFC, he’s still buying, and in this episode he explains why the quiet market could be the window investors keep asking for.Sam and Aaron start with where the market is now: rates up, inflation still rising, and a budget that changed negative gearing, CGT and SMSF lend
Buying Property on Contract Income: Eilish Sheerin’s First Home to Richmond Renovator
Eilish Sheerin was drafted into the AFLW at 29. Off the field, she's been building an Australian property portfolio: a first home in inner Sydney, then a Richmond duplex she bought unrenovated, on purpose.Aaron and Eilish unpack how she bought on an income that isn't guaranteed, the buffer she built first, and why she chose a renovator over a finished home. She shares what growing up in th
Should I Invest Now or Wait For the Market to Recover? | Follio
How Follio built a data-first Australian property business. Lachlan Delahunty and Reece Beddall on why they give their strategy away for free, and why the equity number you're told is often wrong.A valuer with 17 years in the numbers. A finance exec with 15 years scaling businesses. Both burned on their first investments. They sit down with Aaron Christie-David to unpack calling 20 to 30 agent
How to Build Habits That Build Wealth | Dr Gina Cleo
Habit scientist Dr Gina Cleo reveals the top habits of professional property investors. Dr Gina Cleo started out as a dietitian and couldn't get anyone, including herself, to change long-term. So she went and did a PhD in habits. She's back with MPA Top 100 mortgage broker, Aaron Christie-David.This episode is about the real estate between your eyes. Gina explains why your phone wins ever
How We Got Patrick Approved After 3 Banks Said No | Australian Property Investment Story
Patrick David had the deposit, the property under contract, and a vendor saying Friday or it's over. Three banks had knocked back the finance. He called Atelier Wealth in tears on a Tuesday afternoon and had an approval by 11am Wednesday. Patrick is a Melbourne fitness coach, self-employed, married to a lawyer, working 70-hour weeks with a toddler in childcare. He takes Aaron through the six-month
How To Convince Your Partner To Invest In Property
Australian property investing is rarely a solo decision. So what do you do when you want to buy, and your partner isn't convinced?In this episode, MPA Top 100 mortgage broker Aaron Christie-David sits down with Georgia and Kate Matts, a couple who don't agree on this yet, and works through it in real time.Kate bought an investment property in her early twenties, and it stressed her out for years.
James Smith: From Broke PT to a $120M Brand. The Road to $1 Billion
James Smith was a broke PT checking out of a Sydney hostel every three days. Now he's co-founder of a $120M drinks brand chasing $1 billion. On Built Different, the Australian property and wealth podcast, he tells host Aaron Christie-David how he got there.No one's coming to save your finances either. Book a call with the Atelier Wealth team: https://calendly.com/atelierwealth/intro?month=
The Government is Misusing Tax Payer Dollars | Dave Hughes, Sam Gordon, Aaron Christie-David
They said rents would rise by $2 a week. The banks now say $300. Dave Hughes and buyer's agent Sam Gordon join Aaron Christie-David to follow the money on the Australian property budget nobody voted for.Hughesy explains why the CGT change was never taken to an election, why he says there was no mandate for it, and why he now calls himself part of the problem. Sammy does the maths the modelling
She Called the 2026 Property Peak in 2014. Now she is Predicting a Crash | Evan Lucas, Dawn Fouhy, and Catherine Cashmore
Catherine Cashmore forecast the 2026 peak in Australian property back in 2014. Now she's calling a financial crisis for 2027. Behavioural economist Evan Lucas thinks timing markets is a dangerous game. Buyer's advocate Dawn Fouhy is watching it play out on the ground in Melbourne. Round two with MPA Top 100 Mortgage Broker Aaron Christie-David.The 18-year land cycle and why AI data centres
How This Single Mum Purchased 4 Properties on a Basic Salary
At 34, Renuka had no bank card in her own name and her salary wasn't reaching her account. At 43, she owns three Australian properties on one fixed public sector income and is arranging pre-approval on a fourth.She's a single mum to a primary school-aged son in southwest Sydney. In this episode she takes Aaron and Lauren through the whole rebuild: - The $25 a fortnight salary sacrifice a colleague
BONUS EP: What My Daughters Really Think Of Me | Fathers Day Special
Aaron Christie-David, MPA Top 100 Mortgage Broker, asks his five-year-old and seven-year-old daughters what he does for a living. No guest this week. No lender policy, no borrowing capacity, no numbers on a page. Just a dad, two kids and a microphone, recorded for Father's Day. Aaron sets the tone early - being a parent isn't a right, it's a privilege - and then hands the questions ove
The 18 Year Property Cycle: Is Australian Property At The Peak?
Catherine Cashmore says the 18-year property cycle has peaked, and that Australian property is at the top of it. We spent an hour testing whether that holds up.Catherine is a former president of Prosper Australia and has spent two decades working across land economics and buying property for clients. She forecast the Perth boom in 2019, when Perth had been flat for a decade. Dawn Fouhy, 2026 Buyer
Marty Fox on Selling in this Market | Built Different Podcast
Marty Fox won't buy an investment property in Melbourne right now, and he'll tell you why. The WHITEFOX CEO and Block judge on Australian property, goal setting, and building 23 offices.In 2021, Marty wrote a five-year goal sheet. Three properties to his name, three thousand followers, and WHITEFOX London scrawled on the last line as the pie in the sky one. He's now responsible for 145
Post-Budget Property Update: What Smart Investors Are Doing Now | Built Different Ep
The budget broke the old playbook. This is the new one, with the numbers attached. MPA Top 100 Mortgage Broker Aaron Christie-David and the Atelier Wealth broking team on Australian property right now.A whole lending product gone. Lenders drowning in five times their normal volume. Borrowing strategies written twelve months ago that no longer apply. The team came in to answer one question: what st
Rent or Buy in 2026? | Ex-NRL Bulldog Turned Adviser Kerrod Holland
Rent or buy in 2026? Kerrod Holland went from six figures in the NRL to $700 a $ 700-a-week take-home, with rent at $515 and a newborn. He's a financial adviser now, and he's a buyer in this Australian property market.Kerrod played 70+ games for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs after seven years as a qualified electrician. Then the contract wasn't renewed. He had cash buffers. He didn't have a fr
80% of Development Sites Don't Stack Up: How to Start Property Development in Australia's Toughest Market
Steve Maroun runs a $200M development pipeline at 30 - and says this is the hardest moment in Australian property development in living memory. His family lost nearly everything in the GFC. He's building anyway.Steve, Director of Lanevick, takes Aaron Christie-David through the maths that stopped working: land, build cost and sale price all moving the wrong way at once, to the point where sites ap
Jeremy Latimore: 182 NRL Games, a 7-Figure Loss & the Mental Gym That Rebuilt His Life
What happens when the footy stops? Jeremy Latimore played 182 NRL games across 11 seasons and 5 clubs - then retirement, COVID, a marriage breakdown, and a seven-figure stock market loss hit all at once.Jeremy joins Aaron Christie-David to talk about the "mental gym" that rebuilt his life: daily routines, goal books and five-year plans. They cover why athletes go broke, the #1 red flag a
The Rental Super Boom Is Coming: Negative Gearing, the Budget & Australia's New Wealth Gap (ft. Sammy Gordon & Jeremy Iannuzzelli)
The Federal Budget just changed the rules of Australian property investing overnight - negative gearing, CGT discounts, self-managed super funds and the ripple effects will hit every renter, buyer and investor in the country.Sammy Gordon (Australian Property Scout) and Jeremy Iannuzzelli join the show for a post-budget deep dive: why disincentivising investors will trigger a rental super boom, how
SMSF Lending Ban: Your August 10 Deadline
The government has ended SMSF residential property lending. You have until August 10 to sign a contract if you want to buy property with your super using borrowing.In this episode, live from our team conference in Cairns: what the SMSF changes mean, who's affected, the week-by-week plan to beat the deadline (24-hour SMSF setups, 3-day rollovers, skipping pre-approval), the negative gearing and
How They Built 100+ Property Tenancies Starting With Just $40,000
How do ordinary Australians build extraordinary wealth?Barry and Ruth started with just $40,000, raised five children, built a property portfolio with more than 100 rental tenancies, and created the financial freedom to choose how they spend their time.In this episode of Built Different, they share the lessons they've learned from decades of investing through changing markets, growing business
Australia Is Heading For Trouble: Evan Lucas Explains What's Next
Economist, author and economic futurist Evan Lucas joins Aaron Christie-David for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of Australia's economy, property market and wealth creation.Together, they unpack the proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax, whether first-home buyers are actually being helped, the reality of cost-of-living pressures, and what investors need to understan
Why Australian Property Prices Are Rising Again | Jay Pace
Comment with your email below, and we will send you Jay's National location property growth chart.Australia's property market has changed again.With the Federal Government announcing changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions, investors across the country are asking the same question:What happens next?In this episode of Built Different, Aaron Christie-David sits down wit
Mortgage Free at 34, IVF, Loss & Surrogacy
At 34 years old, Michelle and Jono Harley have achieved what many Australians only dream about.Their home is paid off, their investment properties have created financial freedom, and they've spent the last decade making disciplined decisions that transformed their future.But this episode isn't really about property.It's about why we build wealth in the first place.After years of fertility struggle
Bonus Ep: Why We Rebranded The Podcast After 265 Episodes
After 265 episodes, we realised something important… the podcast had evolved beyond property.Welcome to Built Different.In this launch episode, Aaron Christie-David, Bernadette Christie-David, and Georgia Matts unpack the full story behind the rebrand from The Australian Property Investment Podcast into something much bigger.This conversation dives into:Why the old podcast name was limiting growth
Matt Srama: From NRL Player to Property Investor, Buyer’s Agent & Entrepreneur
Former Gold Coast Titans player Matt Srama joins Built Different for an honest conversation about elite sport, identity, resilience, and building wealth after football. After injuries forced an early end to his NRL career, Matt pivoted into property investing and entrepreneurship, building a portfolio of more than 20 properties while launching a successful Gold Coast buyer’s agency. But this episo
The Great Debate | Sam Gordon, Jack Henderson & Dawn Fouhy
Three of Australia’s most outspoken buyer's agents.One room. Zero filters.In this special episode of Built Different, Aaron Christie-David sits down with Sam Gordon, Jack Henderson, and Dawn Fouhy for one of the most heated property investing debates we’ve ever recorded.From blue-chip investing and cash flow strategy to Darwin vs Bronte, negative gearing, investor psychology, and the difference be
Taylor Adams on AFL Pressure, Injuries, Property Investing & Life After AFL
AFL veteran Taylor Adams joins the podcast for a raw conversation about professional sport, identity, resilience, property investing, and preparing for life after football. Taylor shares stories from his journey through the Australian Football League, including his time with the Greater Western Sydney Giants, Collingwood Football Club, and Sydney Swans.The episode explores:Injuries and mental resi
Why High Earners Fail at Property Investing | James Fitzgerald
Most people think earning more money is the key to building wealth… but what if that’s actually holding you back?In this episode of the Australian Property Investment Podcast, we sit down with James Fitzgerald, co-author of the bestselling book 7 Steps to Wealth, to break down what really separates the top 1% of property investors from everyone else.With over 500,000 books sold and data from thous
Every Property Investor’s Worst Nightmare | Real Investor Story
What happens when property investing goes WRONG?In this episode of the Australian Property Investment Podcast, we sit down with returning guest Richard, who shares the brutal reality behind building a 22-property, $17 million portfolio. Including a shocking $30,000 property disaster caused by a hidden water leak. From unexpected costs and insurance battles to mindset, risk-taking, and long-term we
How To Become Mortgage Free in 10 Years
Can you actually pay off your mortgage in 10 years… or even faster?In this episode of the Australian Property Investment Podcast, Aaron sits down with buyer's agent and Investment Rise founder Niro Thambipillay to unpack one of the biggest financial decisions homeowners face:👉 Should you pay down your mortgage aggressivelyor👉 Use property investing to eliminate it faster?Most Australians are t
What Salary Do You Need to Invest & Pay Off Your Home in 10 Years? | Lauren Chapple
🎙️ Property Investing in 2026: Borrowing Power, Tax Changes & Scaling Your PortfolioIn this episode, we’re joined by Lauren from Atelier Wealth to break down what’s actually happening in the Australian property market right now and how investors can stay ahead.We dive into the impact of negative gearing and capital gains tax changes, the truth about rising rents, and why borrowing capacity is
What the Government Is REALLY Doing About Housing | Minister Paul Scully
Australia’s housing crisis is one of the biggest issues facing the country right now — but what is actually being done about it?In this episode of the Australian Property Investment Podcast, we sit down with NSW Planning Minister Paul Scully to break down the real drivers behind housing affordability, supply shortages, and government policy changes.We dive deep into the truth about negative gearin
How Harley Giddings Built a Property Portfolio Before 25 on a Normal Salary
How does a 22-year-old from regional Victoria build a property portfolio while working two jobs and earning a normal salary?In this episode of the Australian Property Investment Podcast, Aaron sits down with Harley Giddings, a mortgage broker and property investor who has built a multi-property portfolio before the age of 25.No trust fund.No six-figure salary.Just strategy, discipline, and smart p
Interest Rates Are Rising… So Why Are Smart Investors Buying MORE?
Interest rates are rising again… and investors are hesitating.But what if that hesitation is exactly where the opportunity is?In this episode of the Australian Property Podcast, Aaron sits down with Sam Gordon, founder of Australian Property Scout, to break down what’s really happening in today’s market and why most investors get it completely wrong.Sam shares the brutal truth about property inves
AI Is About to Wipe Out Jobs (And Property Prices) | Emil Juresic Part 2
In Part 2 of this explosive conversation, Emil delivers one of the most controversial takes on the future of work, AI, and the property market in Australia.From predicting 20%+ unemployment to claiming AI will replace entire industries, this episode dives deep into what could be the biggest economic shift of our lifetime.If you're a business owner, investor, or employee… this episode isn’t just in
BONUS EP: Self-Employed & Business Owners: The Finance Strategy Behind Smart Growth (Cash Flow, Debt & Scaling)
From coaching Tom Trbojevic to advising multimillion-dollar businesses, Nathan Hogan shares what it really takes to operate at the top 1%.If you’re self-employed or running a business, this episode reveals the finance strategies high-performing operators use to scale sustainably - without destroying cash flow.Aaron sits down with commercial finance strategist Nathan Hogan (iFin Capital Group) to u
“AI Will Destroy Millions of Jobs” - Millionaire Entrepreneur Emil Juresic Explains Why - Part 1
What separates the top 0.01% of performers from everyone else?In this raw and unfiltered conversation, entrepreneur Emil Juresic reveals the mindset behind elite performance, building multi-million dollar businesses, and why discipline, not motivation, is the real key to success.From losing everything at 30 to rebuilding a business empire, Emil breaks down the hard lessons most people never hear a
Wanker or Winner? Jack Henderson on Risk, Ego, & Investing PART - 2
Jack Henderson on Property Investing, Wealth Strategy & Building Income | Australian Property Investment PodcastIn Episode 2 of the Australian Property Investment Podcast, Aaron sits down again with property entrepreneur Jack Henderson to break down the real strategies behind building wealth through property and business.Jack is known for his bold opinions and no-filter approach to property in
Wanker or Winner? Jack Henderson on Risk, Ego, & Investing
How Jack Henderson Built a $62M Property Portfolio | Australian Property Investment PodcastJack Henderson is one of the most polarising voices in Australian property investing. Love him or hate him, he’s impossible to ignore.In this 2-part series of the Australian Property Investment Podcast, Jack sits down for a raw and unfiltered conversation about how he went from a construction labourer in Sou
Everyone's Avoiding Melbourne... So Why Is She Buying More?
Is Melbourne property still worth investing in in 2026? With rising land taxes, new regulations, and investor uncertainty, many Australians are avoiding Victoria, but buyer's agent Dawn Fouhy is doing the opposite.In this episode of the Australian Property Investment Podcast, Aaron Christie-David sits down with Dawn to unpack the Melbourne property market, where opportunities may still exist,
BONUS EP: How To Become a Top 1% Broker (Without Burning Out)
Beyond The Numbers with Christian Stevens BONUS EP: Aaron Christie-David went from corporate banking at Commonwealth Bank to building one of Australia’s top-performing mortgage brokerages in just 10 years.In this episode of Beyond the Numbers, Christian Stevens sits down with his close friend and mentor to unpack the mindset shifts, team structures, and brutal truths that separate elite brokers fr
If You’re Self-Employed, You Can’t Afford to Miss This
If you’re self-employed, run a trade business, operate as a contractor, or manage a growing company, this episode could save you from the most common mistake business owners make when scaling.Winning work is exciting. Funding the growth to deliver it is where businesses either level up… or fall apart. In this episode, Aaron sits down with equipment and vehicle finance specialist Chanel to unpack w
Marriage, Money, & Financial Freedom - Part 2
This episode is a deep, no-holds-barred conversation about why most couples feel stuck financially, even on strong incomes, and what it actually takes to break free.We unpack Ray Dalio’s idea of the “Titus point” of life. That critical stage many people hit in their 40s, where you’re juggling kids, careers, mortgages, and responsibility. You can’t afford to be careless anymore, but you also can’t
Marriage, Money, and Financial Freedom - Part One
Money is one of the biggest pressure points in any relationship- but it doesn’t have to be.In this deeply honest episode, Aaron is joined by his wife and business partner, Bernadette, for a behind-the-scenes conversation about marriage, money, mindset, and building wealth together.They unpack the real conversations couples avoid: financial friction, mismatched money beliefs, decision fatigue, life
The New Lending Reality
Major banks are pulling back from trust lending, so how do investors keep growing?In this episode, Aaron and Nate break down the new lending reality facing Australian property investors, from the rise of non-bank lenders to managing debt-to-income ratios, valuations, and equity without killing cash flow.They unpack why lender names matter less than strategy, how credit management can unlock borrow
Here’s Exactly Why Property Prices Keep Rising
What if everything you’ve been told about interest rates and property crashes is wrong? In this episode, I sit down with Terry Ryder, veteran property researcher, author of Why Property Values Rise and Matter, and founder of Hotspotting. Together, we unpack why Australian property prices keep rising, even when experts predict downturns.Terry brings four decades of market experience, real data, and
How to Retire Through Property on an Average Income
What if retiring through property wasn’t just a dream but a proven path anyone could follow? In this episode, we unpack a real-life property journey that started with just $40,000 and grew into full financial independence through strategic real estate investing.Meet Barney Ellevsen, a former music teacher who, alongside his wife Ruth, built a multi-property portfolio from modest beginnings to reti
The Best Way To Structure Your Property Portfolio In 2026
Buying property without the right structure can quietly cost you hundreds of thousands.Before you buy your first or next investment property in Australia, this is the conversation you must hear.In this episode of the Australian Property Investment Podcast, we’re joined by Peter Bembrick, one of Australia’s most respected tax and structuring experts, to unpack how smart investors think before they
Buying Property in Australia in 2026: Strategy, Risks, and Timing
What if the real reason most Australians never build wealth through property isn’t money, but mindset? In this powerful end-of-year episode, we unpack the habits, decisions, and strategies that separate successful investors from those who stay stuck on the sidelines.From overcoming fear and analysis paralysis to building a long-term strategy that actually works, this conversation dives deep into h
Your Property Dreams Are Slipping Away… Here’s What Aussies Must Know
What if the only thing standing between you and your first investment property was fear? In part two of this powerful conversation, Australia’s leading property strategist Sam Gordon returns to unpack the mindset, mistakes, and momentum that separate successful investors from those who never take action.In this episode, we dive deep into the emotional and practical roadblocks that hold people back
The Wealth Formula Sam Gordon Says Every Aussie Must Know
What if the way you show up in life was the secret to building real wealth? In this episode, property strategist Sam Gordon reveals why the small habits you repeat daily determine whether you stay stuck or finally build the portfolio that can change your financial future.Sam joins me with his trademark intensity, breaking down the mindset, discipline, and strategy behind Australia’s most successfu
How To Spot The Bottom Of The Market Before Everyone Else
Is this really the bottom of the market or just the calm before the next surge?Today’s guest, Abdullah Nouh, believes the smart investors are already positioning themselves, and he breaks down exactly why. If you’ve been waiting to buy your first investment property in Australia or wondering how Melbourne, Perth, and Queensland will perform in 2025… this episode might change your strategy entirely
Financial Planning for Property Investors: Keys To Building A Lucrative Portfolio
Can a financial planner really change your property future? In this episode, we challenge the myths, fears, and fallacies stopping Australians from building real wealth, especially when cash flow feels tight and risk feels high.Today, I’m joined by Nazar Pochynok & Julien Renard, two of the sharpest financial planners in the game, to unpack the strategies behind how to buy your first investmen
Real Lessons from Australia’s Top Mortgage Brokers and Investors
What does it really take to build wealth and create financial freedom in Australia’s property market? In this episode, I sit down with Damien Walker, one of Atelier Wealth’s top brokers, to share the biggest lessons we’ve learned after helping hundreds of Australians buy their first investment property and grow their portfolios.From humble beginnings in a small Sydney office to being ranked among
Why the 2025 Property Market Feels Like a Covid-Style Boom All Over Again
Is the property market really heating up again? In this episode, I sit down with my right-hand man and loan strategist, Nate Condie, to pull back the curtain on what’s really happening behind the scenes in broking right now. From trust lending trends to record-high buyer demand, we unpack why 2025 feels like a Covid-era property frenzy all over again and what that means for investors looking to sc
How Lauren Built A 4-Property Portfolio In Just 3 Years
What if you could turn listening to a podcast into building a multi-property portfolio? Lauren Chapple did exactly that. In this episode, she shares how she went from tuning into the Australian Property Investment Podcast to joining the team and building a 4-property portfolio before the age of 30. Her journey is proof that decisive action, sacrifice, and strategy can change your financial future
The Secret Behind Australia’s Fastest-Growing Property Portfolios
Have you ever wondered where buyers’ agents get their “data-driven insights”?In this episode, we reveal the story behind Dr. Matija Djolic, co-founder of Htag (Higher Than Average Growth), the prop-tech platform powering many of Australia’s top property professionals.From working in construction to earning a PhD in organisational behaviour, Dr. Djolic has built a revolutionary tool that converts 1
What Successful Property Investors Know That You Don’t Feat. Allan Mason
Meet Allan Mason: From Kerry Packer’s accountant to property investment powerhouseWhat if the key to financial freedom wasn’t luck but mindset? Allan Mason, Kerry Packer’s former accountant and the author of Retire Young, Make Lots of Money, and Pay Less Tax, joins the show to share decades of wisdom on how everyday Australians can build lasting wealth through smart investing, strategic tax planni
What We Learned After 10 Years of Property Investing in Australia
What does it really take to build a thriving property portfolio and business from the ground up? In this episode, Bernadette and I pull back the curtain on our 10+ year journey, from our first home purchase to building a multi-property portfolio and award-winning mortgage business. Together, we share the wins, mistakes, and lessons that shaped our financial freedom and family life.You’ll learn:How
Should You Buy Property Now or Wait? Here’s What 900+ Investors Had To Say
Is the property market about to explode? Here’s what investors are really thinking.What if you could step inside the minds of Australia’s top property investors? In this episode, I sit down with Lachlan Vidler, Head of PIPA and Director of Atlas Property Group. Together, we unpack the latest Investor Sentiment Survey, which reveals what nearly 900 investors across the country are planning next.Lac
Why The Housing Market Will Surge In The Next 12 Months & What To Do NOW!
The Australian property market will never be the same. Here’s what to do next.What if the biggest property boom since COVID is already here? In this episode of the Australian Property Investment Podcast, I reveal why the next 6–12 months could be your best chance to buy and what to do right now to avoid getting left behind.The market is moving fast, banks are slow, and competition is fierce. I’ll
Land Tax for Property Investors: What It Means for Your Portfolio and How to Plan Ahead
If you’ve ever been stung by a surprise land tax invoice, you’re not alone. In this episode, we sit down with Vishal Sharma, a land tax authority from Revenue NSW, to break down how land tax really works, when you must pay it, and the rookie mistakes that cost investors thousands.Here’s what you’ll take away:Understand land tax. What it is, how it’s calculated, and when it kicks inThresholds &
The 2025 First Home Buyer Shake-Up: How It Impacts You and Your Deposit
First Home Buyer Grants just changed. Here’s what it means for you!The Albanese Government has shaken up the property market by bringing forward the new First Home Buyer Guarantee, and this could be your best chance to get into the market before prices surge. For first-time buyers and property investors, these changes open doors that were previously out of reach.In this episode, we reveal exactly
How to Build Wealth, Scale a Brokerage & Buy Property the Right Way
What if your mortgage broker thought like a wealth strategist? In this episode, I share the journey of growing Atelier Wealth from a two-person start-up into a brokerage that helps Australians buy their first investment property, unlock equity, and scale into the top 1% of investors.I open up about the seasons of business, the lessons from burnout, and why building a team is the only way to create
The 20 Biggest Mistakes Property Investors Make & How to Avoid Them
What if the biggest threat to your portfolio wasn’t the market… but your mindset? In this episode, I break down the 20 most common mistakes I see investors make, every. single. day. From playing it too safe, chasing shiny objects, relying on the wrong team, or letting lifestyle creep sabotage your future, these aren’t just mistakes; they’re wealth killers. I’m sharing hard truths, real talk, and t
The Financial Plan Every Australian Needs In Order To Build Wealth
Meet Helen Baker: The financial adviser helping Aussies take control of their futureIs homeownership really out of reach? Are we heading into a property super boom or just another unpredictable cycle? In this episode, I sit down with Helen Baker, financial planner, author of Money for Life, and founder of On Your Own Two Feet, to break down the truth about the property market right now. We dive in
RBA Rate Cut, Again! Answering Your Burning Property Questions
What’s stopping you from building real wealth? In this episode, I sit down with Damien Walker, my right-hand man and fellow numbers nerd, to unpack the latest RBA rate cut and what it really means for investors, homebuyers, and anyone wanting to grow their portfolio. We answer questions straight from our listeners, from the myths around 10-year interest-only loans to the silent damage credit cards
How to Manage Cash Flow When Scaling Your Property Investment Portfolio
Meet Rishi Bajaj: From losing his job to building a 9-property portfolio with strategy and gritWhat happens when your income disappears overnight? For Rishi Bajaj, it was the wake-up call that sparked a complete financial transformation.In this episode, Rishi, now a successful buyer’s agent and property investor, shares how losing his job during COVID lit the fire that led him to build a diversifi
The Truth About Housing Affordability, Market Trends & How to Help the Next Generation Buy with Cameron Kusher
Meet Cameron Kusher: The property economist who’s helping Aussies make sense of a wild marketWhat’s really driving property prices in Australia and what’s next? In this episode, I sit down with Cameron Kusher, one of the most respected property economists in the country, to unpack the state of the market, where things are headed, and what it all means for everyday Australians.With a career spannin
How A Couple Built a 9 Property Portfolio on a $120k Income
Meet Thomas O’Regan: From chef to 9 properties and a 6-figure passive income goalHow do you go from working 16-hour shifts as a chef to owning nine properties, building a $3.5 million portfolio, and chasing down $300K in passive income? You get clear on your vision and refuse to settle.In this episode, I sit down with Thomas O’Regan, an everyday Aussie who proves that property success has less to
From Frugal Living to Financial Freedom: Queenie Tan’s Step-by-Step Money Journey
What if financial freedom wasn’t just a dream, but a choice? In this episode, I sit down with Queenie Tan, a powerhouse content creator and author of The Fun Finance Formula, who’s helping young Australians rewrite their money story one post at a time.From growing up in a modest home and learning about money from her dad’s quiet wealth, to buying her first home at 23 and launching a successful onl
How to Build Wealth Through Property: Lessons From Bryce & Ben of The Property Couch
Meet Bryce Holdaway & Ben Kingsley: The property podcast pioneers who changed the gameIn this episode, I sit down with podcasting royalty, Bryce Holdaway and Ben Kingsley, to dive into their journey from humble beginnings to reshaping how Australians think about investing. We explore the philosophies behind their new book, How to Retire on $3,000 a Week, the birth of Empower Wealth, and the fr
How to Build a Property Portfolio While Growing Your Career
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The Bank of Mum and Dad: Risks, Strategies, and Legal Traps
Meet Colin Lewis: The financial strategist every Australian family needs to hear fromWhat happens when love, legacy, and property collide? In this episode, I sit down with Colin Lewis, one of the most respected financial commentators in Australia, for a conversation that every parent, aspiring homeowner, and self-employed business owner needs to hear.Colin is known for cutting through the noise, a
What Sam Gordon Did To Build A 130+ Property Portfolio In Australia
Meet Sam Gordon: The property hurricane redefining wealth, focus and grit in Australia’s market!Every time Sam Gordon walks into a room, the energy shifts and this conversation was no exception. Sam’s not just a top 1% property investor; he’s a storm of clarity, strategy, and conviction. In this episode, we talk about everything from building a 130+ property portfolio to buying his dream home and
Property Settlements: Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
Meet Jared Zak: The legal backbone behind seamless property dealsWhat really happens after you sign on the dotted line? In this episode, I sit down with Jared Zak, founder of one of the largest conveyancing firms in New South Wales, to unpack the often-overlooked world behind contracts, settlements, and the emotional rollercoaster of property transactions.Jared brings a rare blend of calm authorit
