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Australian Property Investment Podcast
Australian Property Investment Podcast
Author: Aaron Christie-David
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Investing in property can be incredibly rewarding and our aim with the Australian Property Podcast is to provide answers to frequently asked questions. Our guests are experts in their industry and we’re picking their brains to tackle the issues that investors encounter when growing their property portfolio. Too often investors are confused and overwhelmed with conflicting information – we want our conversations to educate investors and to see you build a quality property portfolio.
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This episode is a deep, no-holds-barred conversation about why most couples feel stuck financially, even on high 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 afford to stand still. From there, the conversation goes where most property podcasts don’t. We ta...
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, lifestyle sacrifices, and why trying to pay off a 30-year mortgage alone can feel so heavy. Instead...
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 borrowing power, and the hidden risks of cross-securitisation. If you’re serious about building a sca...
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 proven investor principles. He explains what separates successful portfolio builders from those...
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 retiring in his early 50s. From buying a first fixer-upper to navigating lending changes, family dou...
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 sign a contract. From negative gearing myths to trusts, companies, and SMSFs, Peter explains ho...
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 how to buy your first investment property in Australia and how to keep building momentum even whe...
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, from partner misalignment to analysis paralysis and how to finally move forward with confidenc...
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 successful everyday investors. From high-income earners wondering how to buy your first investment proper...
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. Abdullah reveals how he reads market sentiment, where he’s buying right now, and why quality b...
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 investment property in Australia and hold it successfully long term. This isn’t theory… it’s real talk a...
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 Australia’s Top 100 mortgage brokers, Damien and I unpack the mindset, strategy, and experience ...
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 scale their portfolios. In this episode, we talk about: Why bank turnaround times are the real ind...
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 faster than you think. In this episode, you’ll learn: How Lauren built a 4-property portfolio in...
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 150+ data points into smarter, faster property decisions. What you’ll learn: How to spot high-gr...
Meet Allan Mason: From Kerry Packer’s accountant to property investment powerhouse What 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 planning, and decisive action. In this episode, we unpack the mindset and money moves that separate su...
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 we built our property portfolio from scratchThe biggest lessons from 10+ years in business an...
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. Lachlan explains why sentiment is shifting, which markets are heating up, and how rising holding...
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 show you how to get clarity, build the right team, and play offence with confidence so you ca...
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 & structures explained. Trusts, joint ownership, and company purchases made simpleAvoid rookie ...






That was an excellent podcast, one which I am going to listen to again. Would now love to get a hold of the book/s as it was extremely inspiring. Great work!
Awesome podcast. Was very inspiring!