Melbourne Property Podcast

Melbourne Property Podcast Weekly data deep dives, tips and on the ground insights for buying property in Melbourne & Geelong

25/06/2026

In this clip, we break down one of the biggest myths in property investing: off-market properties aren't automatically better. Many come with inflated vendor expectations, challenging locations, or issues that make them difficult to sell through a traditional on-market campaign.

The value isn't in whether a property is on or off market. It's in knowing how to assess the opportunity and identify the few that genuinely make sense.

24/06/2026

In this episode, we challenge one of the biggest misconceptions in property investing: that negative gearing was a "strategy".

Tax benefits can help improve the holding position of an asset, but long-term wealth is created through strong asset selection, capital growth, and a clear investment plan. The focus should always be on building wealth, not simply reducing tax.

Because the best investment decisions are driven by strategy, not deductions.

23/06/2026

In this episode, we discuss how changing market conditions could reshape what buyers value most.

As construction costs rise and affordability becomes more important, buyers may prioritise location, lifestyle and land content over oversized floorplans and luxury extras. Features that once attracted a premium can quickly become secondary when budgets are under pressure.

Because long-term value is often created by buying in the right location, not by paying for features you don't need.

19/06/2026

In this episode, we also touched on why granny flats work best in locations where owner occupiers want to live, where strong demand supports strong yields.

Frankston North is achieving around $510 per week for a newly built two bedroom, one bathroom granny flat - highlighting how established suburbs are driving rental strength.

18/06/2026

In this episode, we discuss why due diligence matters more than ever in today's property market.

With buyers having access to more data than ever before, factors like flood overlays, planning controls and environmental risks can no longer be ignored. What may have been overlooked a decade ago can have a real impact on future demand, finance and resale value.

Because protecting your downside is just as important as finding growth.

17/06/2026

In this episode, we highlight a Geelong suburb that has quietly delivered double digit growth in the last year, while remaining firmly owner occupier driven.

With limited new supply, family-friendly appeal, and a high proportion of long-term residents, St Albans Park continues to attract buyers seeking lifestyle, stability, and value.

16/06/2026

We sit down with Geelong Buyer's Agent, Oisin Griffiths, to explore why Lara continues to attract both owner occupiers and investors looking beyond Melbourne.

With easy access to Geelong and Melbourne, established amenities, strong community appeal and a country town feel, Lara offers a combination of lifestyle and convenience that continues to drive demand. For many buyers, that balance is exactly what makes the suburb stand out.

15/06/2026

In this episode, we discuss why Bell Post Hill continues to stand out as one of Geelong’s most compelling investment locations.

Strong owner occupier demand, tightly held pockets and value add opportunities are creating a market with solid long term fundamentals. As always though, understanding where demand is concentrated, and which streets offer the best potential, can make all the difference when selecting the right asset.

12/06/2026

In this episode, we discuss why successful property investing is no longer just about buying an asset.

The investors who perform best are often the ones surrounded by the right team, from brokers and accountants to advisors who understand wealth creation, not just tax minimisation.

Strategy, structure, and quality advice matter more than ever in an increasingly complex investment landscape.

12/06/2026

Sky unpacks the unintended consequences of major policy changes and how investor behaviour can shift when incentives change.

One of our bigger concerns is what happens a few years from now if investors pivot heavily into SMSF property purchases, only for the government to make similar changes to that structure too.

Because at some point, you have to ask whether these policy changes are really about helping first home buyers, or whether they are about winning votes, raising revenue and shifting the goalposts once investors have already adapted.

Markets adapt. Investors adapt. The real question is where capital flows next when one pathway becomes less attractive than another.

Understanding policy is important, but understanding how people respond to policy is often where the biggest opportunities, and risks, emerge.

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