The Property Now Podcast

Reacting to the Hottest Property Takes Online (I Don't Agree With All of Them)

Stop trading your time to play amateur property investor. Let the professionals build your wealth! 🔗 TAKE ACTION: Learn how to build your portfolio: https://buyfairproperty.com.au/buyfair-guarantee/ In this episode, Matt reacts in real time to some of the most talked-about property videos online right now, and he doesn't hold back. From SMSF strategies and Melbourne suburb ratings to a heated take on Australian property taxes and the rent-vs-buy debate, this episode cuts through the noise with unfiltered opinions on what's actually worth listening to. You'll learn: ◼️ How SMSF can be used to acquire commercial property and why it's not for everyone ◼️ Which Melbourne suburbs are worth investing in right now - and which ones to avoid ◼️ Why one investor says he'd never touch the Australian property market again ◼️ Matt's take on whether he agrees - and why he still backs Australian property ◼️ Mark Bouris's strategy for getting into the market fast with less capital ◼️ Why Gen Z is being told to rent and invest in index funds instead of buying ◼️ Why Matt disagrees with the rent-forever approach 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:21 SMSF and Commercial Property: Is It Worth It? 00:01:32 Melbourne Suburb Ratings: The Good, the Average, and the Ones to Avoid 00:03:55 The Investor Who Says Never Invest in Australia Again 00:05:13 Matt's Response: Why He Still Backs Australian Property 00:05:54 Mark Bouris - Buy Fast, Buy Affordable, Build From There 00:06:52 Matt's Take on Getting Into the Market Early 00:07:37 Gen Z, Renting, and Index Funds: Is It Actually Smarter? 00:08:33 Why Matt Doesn't Buy That Argument Follow Property Now Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buyfairproperty Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buyfairproperty/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@buyfairpropertygroup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buyfair-property/ Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2087883/support] A clear path to wealth

How to Beat The Negative Gearing Changes [Investor Playbook]

Stop trading your time to play amateur property investor. Let the professionals build your wealth! 🔗 TAKE ACTION: Learn how to build your portfolio: https://buyfairproperty.com.au/buyfair-guarantee/ In this episode, Matt breaks down exactly what the 2026 negative gearing and capital gains tax changes mean for Australian property investors and why the media is getting it wrong. This isn't about panic-selling or giving up on property. It's about understanding which properties get hurt, which structures now win, and how the prepared investor uses this reset as an opportunity to pull further ahead of the pack. ◼️ What the negative gearing changes actually mean and why the media coverage is misleading ◼️ The types of properties that will struggle most under the new rules and what to avoid ◼️ Why positively geared and cash flow neutral properties are now the smartest strategic move ◼️ How the wrong ownership structure will cost you and which structures now win ◼️ Why self-managed super funds are becoming the most powerful property investment vehicle in Australia ◼️ The tax advantages of new builds that remain fully intact under the new rules ◼️ Why dual income properties and dual key homes will define the next decade of investing ◼️ The capital gains tax changes and why never selling is now more important than ever ◼️ Why the investors who panic and sell will hand their wealth directly to the investors who plan 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:38 What the Negative Gearing Changes Actually Mean 00:01:45 What the Media Is Getting Wrong About the Changes 00:03:10 The Properties That Get Hurt Most Under the New Rules 00:05:20 High-End Properties in Low-Growth Markets: Why They Are Exposed 00:07:00 Older Established Properties and the Depreciation Problem 00:08:30 The Danger of Holding Property in the Wrong Structure 00:10:15 The Strategic Shift Towards Cash Flow Positive Investing 00:12:40 How Positively Geared Properties Strengthen Your Borrowing Capacity 00:14:05 Dual Income Properties and the Rise of Dual Key Homes 00:16:20 Structures That Win Company Tax Rates vs. Individual Tax Rates 00:18:00 Why Self-Managed Super Funds Are Now the Biggest Opportunity 00:21:10 New Builds, Depreciation, and the Tax Advantages That Remain 00:24:30 Capital Gains Tax Changes and Why You Must Never Sell 00:26:45 Final Take: The Prepared Investor Wins the Reset Follow Property Now Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buyfairproperty Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buyfairproperty/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@buyfairpropertygroup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buyfair-property/ Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2087883/support] A clear path to wealth

The Brutal Reality Of Building A $10M Property Portfolio [2026 guide]

Stop trading your time to play amateur property investor. Let the professionals build your wealth! 🔗 TAKE ACTION: Learn how to build your portfolio: https://buyfairproperty.com.au/buyfair-guarantee/ In this episode, Matt unpacks the exact blueprint used to help Australians acquire over $200 million worth of property. Influencer gurus make building a $10 million portfolio sound like an overnight success, but in reality, it takes decades of patience, structural planning, and expert guidance.  This isn't about jumping into the market blindly. It's about overcoming analysis paralysis, structuring your finances to scale, and managing cash flow so you never get stuck. ◼️ Why analysis paralysis is the single biggest threat to your wealth-building journey ◼️ The hidden cost of DIY investing and why avoiding expert advice costs you more in the long run ◼️ How to structure your financing correctly from day one so you can scale faster ◼️ The danger of cross-collateralization and why it limits your borrowing capacity ◼️ Why managing cash flow and understanding depreciation are the keys to never going broke ◼️ How picking the wrong asset class or yield can block you from buying your next property ◼️ The truth about market cycles and why time in the market always beats timing the market ◼️ Why you must remove emotion from your investment decisions and rely purely on the numbers 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:19 The 10 Million Portfolio Myth vs. Reality 00:01:23 Overcoming Analysis Paralysis and the Cost of Waiting 00:02:21 Why DIY Investing Costs You Capital Growth and Yield 00:03:35 The Importance of Building Financial Foundations First 00:04:11 The Danger of Cross-Collateralization and Poor Loan Structure 00:04:47 Cash Flow Management and the Power of Depreciation 00:05:57 How the Wrong Asset Class Kills Your Borrowing Capacity 00:07:59 Why Patience and Strategy Outperform Speed 00:08:53 Overcoming Fear and Using Leverage to Compound Wealth 00:10:00 Why Investment Purchasing Must Be 100% Logical, Not Emotional 00:10:49 Final Take: Start with a Clear Plan and Stay the Course Follow Property Now Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buyfairproperty Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buyfairproperty/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@buyfairpropertygroup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buyfair-property/ Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2087883/support] A clear path to wealth

Property Investment Expert Reacts to Viral Property Content

Stop trading your time to play amateur property investor. Let the professionals build your wealth! 🔗 TAKE ACTION: Learn how to build your portfolio: https://buyfairproperty.com.au/buyfair-guarantee/ In this episode, Matt reacts in real-time to viral property investment clips to separate fact from fiction. This isn't about jumping on the latest trend or blindly following social media advice. It's about understanding the hard truths of the market, recognizing the difference between an asset and a liability, and making data-driven decisions to secure your financial future. ◼️ Why critical workers are being priced out of the property market and what it means for your retirement ◼️ The reality of the "Half a Century Club" and why government policies are setting people up for failure ◼️ Why holding $1 million in cash is a losing game against inflation ◼️ How $1 million in real estate compounds through leverage, tax offsets, and depreciation ◼️ The brutal truth about the family home — why it's a liability, not an asset ◼️ Why investment ownership, not homeownership, is the true path to financial freedom ◼️ The real story behind the Perth property market in 2024 and why the boom has passed ◼️ Why gentrification in areas like Wanneroo and Rockingham still holds fundamental value 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:19 The Half a Century Club - Why Critical Workers Can't Buy Property 00:00:44 The Reality of Government Support and the Pension Problem 00:01:23 The Ultimate Question: 1M in the Bank vs. 1M in Real Estate 00:02:03 Why Cash Halves in Value and Property Compounds 00:03:06 The Family Home Liability - Breaking Down the True Costs 00:03:50 Why Investment Ownership is the New Australian Dream 00:05:15 The Brutal Truth About the Perth Property Market 00:06:04 Why Wanneroo and Rockingham Still Hold Fundamental Value 00:07:28 Final Take: Stop Following the Noise and Invest with Strategy Follow Property Now Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buyfairproperty Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buyfairproperty/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@buyfairpropertygroup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buyfair-property/ Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2087883/support] A clear path to wealth

One Property Will Not Make You Wealthy. Here's the Math

Stop trading your time to play amateur property investor. Let the professionals build your wealth! 🔗 TAKE ACTION: Learn how to build your portfolio: https://buyfairproperty.com.au/buyfair-guarantee/ In this episode, Matt breaks down why high-income Australians are losing hundreds of thousands of dollars in opportunity cost simply by trying to do property investing themselves. This isn't about working harder. It's about working smarter, accessing the right deals, and letting expertise do what your spare time never will. ◼️ Why doing property research yourself is costing you more than you think ◼️ The real price of spending 200 hours on inspections and negotiations ◼️ How decision paralysis quietly costs you entire deposits in missed growth ◼️ Why the best investment properties never appear on realestate.com.au ◼️ The hidden market and how off-market deals actually work ◼️ Why government housing policies are making the problem worse for investors ◼️ How volume purchasing gives you leverage with builders that you simply can't get alone ◼️ The compounding cost of waiting and why time in the market always wins ◼️ Why paying for expertise is the highest-returning investment you can make 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:38 The Biggest Lie High-Income Professionals Tell Themselves 00:01:16 The DIY Penalty - What Your Time Is Actually Worth 00:01:49 The Paralysis Tax - How Inaction Costs You a Full Deposit 00:02:39 The Unfair Advantage - The Hidden Property Market 00:03:19 Breaking Down the Real Cost of DIY Investing 00:05:11 How the Right Strategy Pays Off Your Mortgage Faster 00:06:04 Why Thinking in Decades Changes Everything 00:06:36 The Impact of Migration and Demand on Australian Property 00:07:28 Why Government Housing Policy Is Failing Investors 00:09:27 The Paralysis Tax in Practice - Real Client Stories 00:12:05 Why Cash Flow Management Is the Key to Never Going Broke 00:14:16 The Hidden Costs of Buying on the Retail Market 00:15:24 How Off-Market Deals Work and Why They Outperform 00:16:38 The Volume Advantage - Why Agencies Get Better Builder Support 00:18:11 Final Take: Stay in Your Lane and Let the Experts Build Your Wealth Follow Property Now Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buyfairproperty Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buyfairproperty/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@buyfairpropertygroup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buyfair-property/   Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2087883/support] A clear path to wealth