A divorce, six properties, and four states: here is how one investor rebuilt and grew a $5.8m portfolio through interstate investing, diversification, and careful asset selection.

On The Property Nerds podcast, Arjun Paliwal is joined by Sudesh Piyatissa, who shares his investment journey behind his six-property portfolio, now spanning Victoria, Queensland, NSW, and Western Australia.

Piyatissa shares how he rebuilt his financial position after his divorce in 2021 and why stepping outside Melbourne became a turning point in his investment strategy.

The pair explore how Piyatissa moved from buying close to home to investing interstate, with markets including Toowoomba and the Gold Coast becoming key parts of his portfolio.

They discuss why each property needs to serve a purpose, and how thinking about a portfolio as a whole can change the way investors assess individual assets.

With a demanding career leaving little time for property research, Piyatissa explains why building a trusted team became critical to his ability to keep investing and making decisions across multiple markets.

The conversation also looks at the lessons Piyatissa has taken from his journey, including why investors should not let market uncertainty stop them from acting when the right opportunity comes along.

Higher inflation, a struggling construction sector, and falling listings are raising fresh questions about where the property market goes next.

On Property Buzz, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman examine the latest inflation figures and what they could mean for interest rates, mortgages, and property prices.

The pair look at why several major banks are tipping higher rates, and whether another hike could put further pressure on households already dealing with rising living costs.

They also unpack the collapse of a major building company, with thousands of homes left in limbo, and what the fallout could mean for Australia's already stretched housing supply.

With new listings sitting below the five-year average, the conversation turns to affordability, construction costs, and whether weaker conditions could eventually create opportunities for buyers and investors.

Property investors may be facing tighter borrowing capacity and weaker sentiment, but the data suggests many are still looking for ways to get ahead. On Property Investing Insights, Phil Tarrant sits down with Victor Kumar and Reshmi Kumar from Right Property Group to examine what investors are thinking, where they are looking, and how strategies are changing.

The trio explore the biggest barriers facing investors, with borrowing capacity emerging as a key challenge, while many remain intent on buying despite expectations of softer prices.

They discuss why slower markets could create opportunities to trade into stronger assets, identify motivated sellers, and negotiate better deals rather than simply waiting for conditions to improve.

The conversation also looks at growing interest in commercial property, portfolio planning, and the role of a clear long-term strategy when investing for financial freedom, retirement, and the next generation.

From a $215,000 house in Brisbane to a 24-property portfolio in just six years, this investor's rapid scale-up shows what's possible when strategy, timing, and professional expertise collide.

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Liam Garman sits down with Andrew Havig, director of Arvon Property Group, to unpack the growth journey behind one of the market's more remarkable portfolios – and the buyer's agency he's since built off the back of it.

Havig takes listeners back to his first purchase in late 2019 – a modest $215,000 house in Brisbane – through to 11 properties acquired in 2024 alone. He shares how a near miss with serviceability, after picking up two low-yielding lifestyle properties on the Gold Coast, taught him an early lesson in balancing cash flow against growth, one that continues to shape every deal he does today.

The conversation also digs into how Arvon secures the bulk of its deals off-market, and what "off-market" actually means for investors trying to access opportunities that never make it to platforms like realestate.com.au. Havig breaks down the relationship building and volume of outreach behind genuine off-market access, as distinct from the claims some buyer's agents make.

Looking at where the opportunities lie right now, Havig points to two standout plays: the Melbourne apartment market, trading around 6 per cent gross yields well below replacement cost, and commercial property, where he's seeing strong demand across retail, industrial, medical, and childcare assets.

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Building a property portfolio is about more than finding the next hotspot, with asset selection, market cycles, and hard-earned lessons all shaping what comes next.

The inaugural episode of Built for Scale sees Liam Garman and Josh Crealy from LEVR Group discuss what it takes to build a property portfolio and a sustainable career in real estate.

Crealy shares the investment mistakes that cost him dearly, including losses from chasing initial public offerings (IPO) and start-ups, and how those experiences changed his approach to building wealth.

The pair explore asset selection, market cycles, and portfolio strategy, including why investors need to understand what they are buying rather than simply chasing the latest hotspot or market hype.

The duo also discuss what separates sustainable property businesses from those built around marketing, and why genuine expertise, referrals, and repeat clients can matter more than noise in a tougher market. For more information you may reach Josh Crealy at [email protected] or 0402248186.

The SMSF lending ban has closed a major door for property investors, but it could also create new opportunities as lending, prices, and investor sentiment adjust.

On The Property Nerds podcast, Arjun Paliwal and Jack Fouracre examine what the end of residential SMSF lending means for investors and the wider property market.

The pair look at what could happen to existing SMSF borrowers, from lender competition and refinancing to the possibility of higher borrowing costs as the market adjusts.

They also examine the potential fallout for property transactions, developers, and new housing supply, particularly where SMSF buyers have played a role in funding projects and pre-sales.

With sentiment already weighing on the market, the conversation considers whether weaker conditions could ultimately create opportunities for investors, particularly if interest rates, borrowing capacity, and rental yields move in their favour.

From rising debt and unemployment to migration, gig workers, and buyer's agents, Australia's economic shifts are creating fresh questions about the strength of the property market and what comes next.

On Property Buzz, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman examine the week's biggest property and economic developments, connecting the dots between policy, jobs, migration, and what they could mean for the market.

The pair discuss Australia's growing debt, pressure on state budgets and a cooling jobs market, questioning what weaker economic conditions could mean for interest rates, house prices, and household wealth.

They also turn to migration and remittances, the gig economy, and rising labour costs, examining how broader policy decisions could flow through to consumers, businesses, and the property market.

The conversation wraps with a look at the buyer's agency sector, including the prospect of consolidation and why investors may need to look beyond bold market predictions when choosing who to trust with their next property move.

Building a $10 million-plus portfolio takes more than buying property, with renovations, developments, lending strategy, and some hard-learned lessons shaping an investor's journey.

On the How I Met My Broker podcast, Liam Garman and Hung Chuy from Strategic Brokers are joined by investor Adam Beasley to discuss the deals and decisions behind his $10 million-plus property portfolio.

Beasley shares how his background as an electrician helped him spot opportunities to manufacture value, from his first Penrith purchase to renovations and development plays that created equity and lifted rental returns.

The conversation gets into the deals that nearly went wrong, including a commercial opportunity he walked away from after his due diligence uncovered what was really behind the numbers.

The trio also look at the finance decisions that helped keep the portfolio moving, and why having a broker who understands an investor's strategy can make a difference when the next opportunity comes along.

Past performance can create confidence, but the biggest gains could come from knowing where to look next. With markets shifting, data is becoming a powerful tool for investors chasing above-average growth.

On The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant is joined by Dr Mat Djolic from HtAG Analytics to explore how investors can use data to make more strategic property decisions.

The pair examine how HtAG analyses more than 200 indicators to rank markets, looking at factors including affordability, supply, demand, and socio-economic conditions to identify areas with stronger growth potential.

They discuss the opportunity cost of choosing an average-performing market, and why even small differences in annual growth can create a significant gap in portfolio value over the long term.

The conversation also covers emerging opportunities across Victoria, Perth, and Queensland, as well as the importance of looking beyond market hype, questioning conventional wisdom, and avoiding confirmation bias when deciding where to invest. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email [email protected] for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

Kev Tran digs into the three budget tiers KTG Property Advisory actually uses with clients' budgets: $350,000 to $550,000, $600,000 to $900,000, and over $850,000, and unpacks what's realistically achievable in each bracket right now. Tran lays out the exact asset types still delivering solid yield and growth under $500,000, and why chasing a cheap house in a small regional town can be a costly mistake.

The conversation also tackles the elephant in the room: negative gearing changes and capital gains tax (CGT) reform have shifted the entry point for property investing, and a lot of buyers are stuck on the fence waiting for prices to "come back down". Tran explains why that wait usually backfires, and what he'd actually invest in if he was starting fresh under today's rules.

Whether you're sitting on $100,000 in savings or just trying to figure out where your budget actually gets you, this episode gives you clear guidance on what's still working and what to avoid.