Why do most property investors stay stuck — and what actually gets you to retirement? In this episode, Lachlan Vidler (Atlas Property Group) breaks down why most portfolios fail early, the difference between accidental and strategic investors, and the proven system for building a structured property portfolio that creates momentum, cash flow, and long-term financial freedom.

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(04:20) Why most portfolios fail in the first two purchases

To Get in Touch with Lachlan at Atlas Property Group:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://atlaspropertygroup.com.au/book-now/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

https://www.instagram.com/lachlan.vidler/

About Lachlan Vidler

Lachlan Vidler is the Director of Atlas Property Group, one of Australia’s leading national investment-only buyers agencies. Atlas Property Group was named the 2023 National Buyers Agency Champion, and Lachlan and his team are 5× finalists in the REB Awards across Buyers Agent of the Year, Thought Leader of the Year, and Rising Star of the Year. Lachlan is also the author of the best-selling property investment book A Military Guide to Property Investing.

Interest rates are back in the headlines — but what do they really mean for property investors? In this episode, Lachlan Vidler (Atlas Property Group & Budget Battlers) breaks down the latest rate rise, why the media reaction doesn’t match reality, and what actually drives long-term property performance in Australia.

He explains the real impact on borrowing capacity, investor sentiment and market confidence — and why structural undersupply, population growth and long-term demand continue to underpin the market despite interest rate movements.

If you’re wondering whether rising rates should change your strategy — or if waiting is actually the bigger risk — this episode cuts through the noise with data, context and practical insight for investors navigating today’s market

(02:00) Why interest rates are back in focus — and why the market isn’t crashing

About the Show

Host of the show, Lachlan Vidler, unpacks insights into the Australian property market, property portfolio building and property investment strategies, along with detailed market analysis on locations across the country. If you love property and are focused on growing your wealth, the Property Investment Australia Podcast is a must-listen.

About Lachlan Vidler

Lachlan Vidler is the Director of Atlas Property Group, one of Australia’s leading national investment-only buyers agencies. Atlas Property Group was named the 2023 National Buyers Agency Champion, and Lachlan and his team are 5× finalists in the REB Awards across Buyers Agent of the Year, Thought Leader of the Year, and Rising Star of the Year. Lachlan is also the author of the best-selling property investment book A Military Guide to Property Investing.

In the first episode of 2026, Lachlan Vidler and Will Sanchez break down the major forces shaping Australia’s property market in the year ahead. Rather than making bold predictions, they focus on four key trends investors need to understand: interest rate uncertainty and affordability pressures, the ongoing supply-and-demand imbalance, continued rental stress and yield compression, and the shift toward building smarter — not bigger — property portfolios. With insights into government policy, lending changes, population growth, and investor behaviour, this episode sets the framework for navigating 2026 with clarity and discipline, whether you’re buying your first investment or scaling an existing portfolio.

To contact Will at Aussie Home Loans Newtown click the link to make an appointment:

You can also call or email:

0426 169 334 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/will.sanchez.aussie/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

To Get in Touch with Lachlan at Atlas Property Group:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://atlaspropertygroup.com.au/book-now/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

https://www.instagram.com/lachlan.vidler/

Hosts of the show, Lachlan Vidler and Will Sanchez, unpack insights into the Australian property market, property portfolio and property investment strategies, as well as market analysis on locations all around the country. If you love property and are trying to grow your wealth, the Property Investment Australia Podcast is your must listen podcast!

Lachlan Vidler is the Director of Atlas Property Group which is one of Australia’s leading national investment only buyers agencies. Atlas Property Group was the 2023 National Buyers Agency Champion and Lachlan and his team are 5x Finalists in the REB Awards across the categories of Buyers Agent of the Year, Thought Leader of the Year, and Rising Star of the Year. Lachlan is also the author of best-selling property investment book “A Military Guide to Property Investing”. 

 Will Sanchez is the franchisee of Aussie Newtown in Sydney. Originally from Brazil, Will quickly established himself as an industry leading mortgage broker who is exceptional at helping property investors build portfolios. Will is recognised as a CBA Elite Broker, an Aussie Home Loans Platinum Broker, and his leadership has seen Aussie Newtown recognised as a Platinum Store in the Aussie Home Loans network.

In this hard-hitting New Year’s Eve episode, Lachlan Vidler and Will Sanchez break down the real cost of doing nothing in property throughout 2025 — and why waiting is far more expensive than most investors realise. Reviewing capital growth, yield compression, increased competition, and shifting borrowing conditions, they explain how inaction has quietly cost many Australians six figures in missed opportunity. The conversation tackles common excuses like waiting for a crash, analysis paralysis, and being “too busy,” before laying out exactly how to use January wisely to reset, gain clarity, and take action heading into 2026. A blunt but practical wake-up call for anyone serious about building wealth through property.

To contact Will at Aussie Home Loans Newtown click the link to make an appointment:

You can also call or email:

0426 169 334 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/will.sanchez.aussie/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

To Get in Touch with Lachlan at Atlas Property Group:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://atlaspropertygroup.com.au/book-now/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

https://www.instagram.com/lachlan.vidler/

Hosts of the show, Lachlan Vidler and Will Sanchez, unpack insights into the Australian property market, property portfolio and property investment strategies, as well as market analysis on locations all around the country. If you love property and are trying to grow your wealth, the Property Investment Australia Podcast is your must listen podcast!

Lachlan Vidler is the Director of Atlas Property Group which is one of Australia’s leading national investment only buyers agencies. Atlas Property Group was the 2023 National Buyers Agency Champion and Lachlan and his team are 5x Finalists in the REB Awards across the categories of Buyers Agent of the Year, Thought Leader of the Year, and Rising Star of the Year. Lachlan is also the author of best-selling property investment book “A Military Guide to Property Investing”. 

 Will Sanchez is the franchisee of Aussie Newtown in Sydney. Originally from Brazil, Will quickly established himself as an industry leading mortgage broker who is exceptional at helping property investors build portfolios. Will is recognised as a CBA Elite Broker, an Aussie Home Loans Platinum Broker, and his leadership has seen Aussie Newtown recognised as a Platinum Store in the Aussie Home Loans network.

As the year wraps up, Lachlan Vidler and Will Sanchez deliver a practical end-of-year roadmap for anyone looking to start — or reset — their property investment journey in 2026. This episode breaks down the three critical questions every investor must answer before buying (end goal, timeline, and resources), the three stages of a smart property investor (planning, clarity, and action), and the three biggest traps to avoid in the year ahead. Whether you’re starting from scratch or already own property, this is a clear, grounded guide to building momentum, avoiding costly mistakes, and setting up a property strategy that actually works in real-world market conditions.

To contact Will at Aussie Home Loans Newtown click the link to make an appointment:

You can also call or email:

0426 169 334 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/will.sanchez.aussie/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

To Get in Touch with Lachlan at Atlas Property Group:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://atlaspropertygroup.com.au/book-now/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

https://www.instagram.com/lachlan.vidler/

Hosts of the show, Lachlan Vidler and Will Sanchez, unpack insights into the Australian property market, property portfolio and property investment strategies, as well as market analysis on locations all around the country. If you love property and are trying to grow your wealth, the Property Investment Australia Podcast is your must listen podcast!

Lachlan Vidler is the Director of Atlas Property Group which is one of Australia’s leading national investment only buyers agencies. Atlas Property Group was the 2023 National Buyers Agency Champion and Lachlan and his team are 5x Finalists in the REB Awards across the categories of Buyers Agent of the Year, Thought Leader of the Year, and Rising Star of the Year. Lachlan is also the author of best-selling property investment book “A Military Guide to Property Investing”. 

 Will Sanchez is the franchisee of Aussie Newtown in Sydney. Originally from Brazil, Will quickly established himself as an industry leading mortgage broker who is exceptional at helping property investors build portfolios. Will is recognised as a CBA Elite Broker, an Aussie Home Loans Platinum Broker, and his leadership has seen Aussie Newtown recognised as a Platinum Store in the Aussie Home Loans network.

In this episode of the Property Investment Australia Podcast, hosts Lachlan Vidler (Atlas Property) and mortgage broker Will Sanchez unpack the real reasons many Australians delay buying investment property — including fear of getting it wrong, waiting for the “perfect” property, information overload, and constantly putting decisions off until “next year.” Drawing on real client experiences, the episode explains why perfection doesn’t exist in property investing, how inaction can be more damaging than mistakes, and why momentum matters more than timing the market. It’s a practical, motivational guide for investors who feel stuck, overwhelmed or paralysed by decision-making, offering clarity on how to move from hesitation to action with confidence and purpose.

To contact Will at Aussie Home Loans Newtown click the link to make an appointment:

You can also call or email:

0426 169 334 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/will.sanchez.aussie/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

To Get in Touch with Lachlan at Atlas Property Group:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://atlaspropertygroup.com.au/book-now/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

https://www.instagram.com/lachlan.vidler/

Hosts of the show, Lachlan Vidler and Will Sanchez, unpack insights into the Australian property market, property portfolio and property investment strategies, as well as market analysis on locations all around the country. If you love property and are trying to grow your wealth, the Property Investment Australia Podcast is your must listen podcast!

Lachlan Vidler is the Director of Atlas Property Group which is one of Australia’s leading national investment only buyers agencies. Atlas Property Group was the 2023 National Buyers Agency Champion and Lachlan and his team are 5x Finalists in the REB Awards across the categories of Buyers Agent of the Year, Thought Leader of the Year, and Rising Star of the Year. Lachlan is also the author of best-selling property investment book “A Military Guide to Property Investing”. 

 Will Sanchez is the franchisee of Aussie Newtown in Sydney. Originally from Brazil, Will quickly established himself as an industry leading mortgage broker who is exceptional at helping property investors build portfolios. Will is recognised as a CBA Elite Broker, an Aussie Home Loans Platinum Broker, and his leadership has seen Aussie Newtown recognised as a Platinum Store in the Aussie Home Loans network.

In this episode of Property Investment Australia, Lachlan Vidler and Will Sanchez break down exactly what they would do if they were buying a property right now. They share the three principles guiding smart investors in the current market—prioritising speed over perfection, being ruthlessly clear on buying criteria, and thinking ahead to 2026 as supply pressures intensify. With real deal stories, sharp insights and practical frameworks for every investor, this is a timely guide to navigating one of the tightest markets Australia has seen in years.

To Get in Touch with Lachlan at Atlas Property Group:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://atlaspropertygroup.com.au/book-now/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠https://www.instagram.com/lachlan.vidler/⁠

To contact Will at Aussie Home Loans Newtown click the link to make an appointment:

You can also call or email:

0426 169 334 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/will.sanchez.aussie/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

To Get in Touch with Lachlan at Atlas Property Group:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://atlaspropertygroup.com.au/book-now/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

https://www.instagram.com/lachlan.vidler/

Hosts of the show, Lachlan Vidler and Will Sanchez, unpack insights into the Australian property market, property portfolio and property investment strategies, as well as market analysis on locations all around the country. If you love property and are trying to grow your wealth, the Property Investment Australia Podcast is your must listen podcast!

Lachlan Vidler is the Director of Atlas Property Group which is one of Australia’s leading national investment only buyers agencies. Atlas Property Group was the 2023 National Buyers Agency Champion and Lachlan and his team are 5x Finalists in the REB Awards across the categories of Buyers Agent of the Year, Thought Leader of the Year, and Rising Star of the Year. Lachlan is also the author of best-selling property investment book “A Military Guide to Property Investing”. 

 Will Sanchez is the franchisee of Aussie Newtown in Sydney. Originally from Brazil, Will quickly established himself as an industry leading mortgage broker who is exceptional at helping property investors build portfolios. Will is recognised as a CBA Elite Broker, an Aussie Home Loans Platinum Broker, and his leadership has seen Aussie Newtown recognised as a Platinum Store in the Aussie Home Loans network.

In this episode of the Property Investment Australia Podcast, hosts Lachlan Vidler and Will Sanchez dive into the November Buyer’s Edge: Why Waiting Could Cost You. With the property market tightening and prices climbing 1.5–2% each month, they unpack why now—not January—is the critical window for investors to act. Lachlan shares insights from his new Channel Nine show Budget Battlers, the latest lending changes from Macquarie Bank, and on-the-ground trends across key markets like Victoria, Queensland, Perth, and Adelaide. Will offers expert finance advice on bank cut-off dates, approval timelines, and how to avoid getting caught in the year-end rush. A must-listen for anyone serious about growing their portfolio before 2025 closes out.

To contact Will at Aussie Home Loans Newtown click the link to make an appointment:

You can also call or email:

0426 169 334 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/will.sanchez.aussie/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

To Get in Touch with Lachlan at Atlas Property Group:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://atlaspropertygroup.com.au/book-now/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

https://www.instagram.com/lachlan.vidler/

Hosts of the show, Lachlan Vidler and Will Sanchez, unpack insights into the Australian property market, property portfolio and property investment strategies, as well as market analysis on locations all around the country. If you love property and are trying to grow your wealth, the Property Investment Australia Podcast is your must listen podcast!

Lachlan Vidler is the Director of Atlas Property Group which is one of Australia’s leading national investment only buyers agencies. Atlas Property Group was the 2023 National Buyers Agency Champion and Lachlan and his team are 5x Finalists in the REB Awards across the categories of Buyers Agent of the Year, Thought Leader of the Year, and Rising Star of the Year. Lachlan is also the author of best-selling property investment book “A Military Guide to Property Investing”. 

 Will Sanchez is the franchisee of Aussie Newtown in Sydney. Originally from Brazil, Will quickly established himself as an industry leading mortgage broker who is exceptional at helping property investors build portfolios. Will is recognised as a CBA Elite Broker, an Aussie Home Loans Platinum Broker, and his leadership has seen Aussie Newtown recognised as a Platinum Store in the Aussie Home Loans network.

Lachlan Vidler and Will Sanchez wrap up their Property Investment Hacks mini-series with three powerful lessons every investor can use. From understanding that your borrowing power is a moving target, to focusing on strategic (not perfect) properties, to building systems that reduce decision fatigue — this episode is packed with practical insights and clear calls to action. The duo also talk about Lachlan’s upcoming appearance on Channel 9’s Budget Battlers and why now is the time to act before the 2025 property market heats up.

To contact Will at Aussie Home Loans Newtown click the link to make an appointment:

You can also call or email:

0426 169 334 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/will.sanchez.aussie/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

To Get in Touch with Lachlan at Atlas Property Group:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://atlaspropertygroup.com.au/book-now/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

https://www.instagram.com/lachlan.vidler/

Hosts of the show, Lachlan Vidler and Will Sanchez, unpack insights into the Australian property market, property portfolio and property investment strategies, as well as market analysis on locations all around the country. If you love property and are trying to grow your wealth, the Property Investment Australia Podcast is your must listen podcast!

Lachlan Vidler is the Director of Atlas Property Group which is one of Australia’s leading national investment only buyers agencies. Atlas Property Group was the 2023 National Buyers Agency Champion and Lachlan and his team are 5x Finalists in the REB Awards across the categories of Buyers Agent of the Year, Thought Leader of the Year, and Rising Star of the Year. Lachlan is also the author of best-selling property investment book “A Military Guide to Property Investing”. 

 Will Sanchez is the franchisee of Aussie Newtown in Sydney. Originally from Brazil, Will quickly established himself as an industry leading mortgage broker who is exceptional at helping property investors build portfolios. Will is recognised as a CBA Elite Broker, an Aussie Home Loans Platinum Broker, and his leadership has seen Aussie Newtown recognised as a Platinum Store in the Aussie Home Loans network.

Lachlan Vidler and Will Sanchez unpack three powerful hacks for property buyers using self-managed super funds (SMSFs) — covering borrowing power myths, why SMSF investing is a true team sport, and how the right strategy can supercharge your retirement. They stress the need for proper financial, legal, and lending advice, explain how leverage and compound growth can multiply long-term returns, and outline how to set up your SMSF team for success.

To contact Will at Aussie Home Loans Newtown click the link to make an appointment:

You can also call or email:

0426 169 334 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/will.sanchez.aussie/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

To Get in Touch with Lachlan at Atlas Property Group:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://atlaspropertygroup.com.au/book-now/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

https://www.instagram.com/lachlan.vidler/

Hosts of the show, Lachlan Vidler and Will Sanchez, unpack insights into the Australian property market, property portfolio and property investment strategies, as well as market analysis on locations all around the country. If you love property and are trying to grow your wealth, the Property Investment Australia Podcast is your must listen podcast!

Lachlan Vidler is the Director of Atlas Property Group which is one of Australia’s leading national investment only buyers agencies. Atlas Property Group was the 2023 National Buyers Agency Champion and Lachlan and his team are 5x Finalists in the REB Awards across the categories of Buyers Agent of the Year, Thought Leader of the Year, and Rising Star of the Year. Lachlan is also the author of best-selling property investment book “A Military Guide to Property Investing”. 

 Will Sanchez is the franchisee of Aussie Newtown in Sydney. Originally from Brazil, Will quickly established himself as an industry leading mortgage broker who is exceptional at helping property investors build portfolios. Will is recognised as a CBA Elite Broker, an Aussie Home Loans Platinum Broker, and his leadership has seen Aussie Newtown recognised as a Platinum Store in the Aussie Home Loans network.