Are You Lost on How to Start Investing on Property? - Master Australian Real Estate Basics in Under 15 Minutes! Part 2
Release Date: 01/04/2024
40-Year & 50-Year Mortgages: The Hidden Danger No One’s Talking About
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In this episode of Talk Property To Me, Brad East and Aaron Downie break down one of the biggest debates in Australia’s housing market: Are 50-year mortgages the future of property affordability? 🇦🇺🏡 With affordability at record lows, rising interest rates, and the average first-home buyer now aged 36+, longer loan terms are gaining attention. But what does stretching your mortgage to 40 or even 50 years actually mean for your finances? Today, we analyse the real numbers, the hidden risks, and how longer mortgages impact negative equity, borrowing capacity, property prices, and...
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RBA Holds Rates, Inflation Still Rising! What’s Next for Australia?
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In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie break down the latest updates on Australia’s inflation, interest rates, and property market trends for 2025. Australia’s inflation remains stubbornly high, with electricity and housing costs driving prices up. Despite this, the RBA has held rates steady, and now experts are questioning when the next rate cuts might actually happen. Brad and Aaron unpack what’s really going on behind the scenes — from government policy to construction slowdowns, and how it’s shaping home prices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and...
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Brisbane Property Market: Olympics Boom or Housing Bubble?
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In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie dive deep into the Brisbane property market and what the upcoming 2032 Olympics could really mean for property prices, construction, and investment opportunities in Queensland. Brisbane has been one of Australia’s fastest-growing housing markets, but with construction costs still rising and thousands of new homes needed before 2032, investors and homebuyers are asking the same question — will the Olympics drive another property boom or a sharp correction?📊 In this episode, Brad and Aaron break down the real numbers...
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Unemployment Rising, Housing Falling? Australia’s 2025 Wake-Up Call
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In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie unpack Australia’s biggest housing challenges right now — rising unemployment, a slowing construction industry, and a record number of luxury homes for sale in Sydney. As unemployment hits a four-year high, the RBA faces a tough decision: when will the next interest rate cut come, and what will it mean for homeowners, builders, and first-home buyers? They also explore why building completion rates are falling, how labour shortages and high construction costs are creating pressure, and what the government’s 1.2...
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Australia First Home Buyer Masterclass: How to Get Your First Property
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In this First Home Buyer Australia 2025 Masterclass, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie from Talk Property To Me explain everything you need to know to buy your first home in Australia — from saving your deposit to getting pre-approval, choosing the right home loan, and avoiding costly first-time buyer mistakes. What you’ll learn in this episode: 💰 How to buy your first home in Australia 2025 📊 New Home Guarantee Scheme updates – unlimited places, no income cap, higher price limits 💵 Deposit options explained – 2 % and 5 % deposit loans for first home buyers 🏡...
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Mill Park Property: Australia’s Next Growth Hotspot or Risky Buy?
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Mill Park Property: Australia’s Next Growth Hotspot or Risky Buy? In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie unpack one of Melbourne’s most talked-about suburbs — Mill Park. They reveal whether it’s truly a smart buy in 2025 or if investors should look elsewhere. Located just 20 km northeast of Melbourne’s CBD, Mill Park offers family lifestyle appeal, strong infrastructure, and limited housing supply — but how does it really perform for investors? Brad and Aaron analyse property prices, yields, vacancy rates, and long-term ROI forecasts to uncover...
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Can You Pay Off Your Home Loan in 7 Years? The Truth Revealed.
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In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie break down one of the biggest questions in Australian property: Can you really pay off your home loan in 7 years? Thousands of Aussies are spending $5,000–$10,000 on mortgage courses promising “secret hacks” to pay off your home loan faster. But do these strategies actually work? In today’s show, we expose the truth behind these programs and explain what really works when it comes to paying off your mortgage early in Australia. We’ll explore weekly vs fortnightly repayments, the offset vs redraw account debate,...
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Melbourne Property Hotspots 2025: South East Growth Ahead!
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In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie break down the South East Melbourne property market in 2025 — one of Victoria’s fastest-growing regions. From population forecasts to affordable housing under $800K, and long-term investment opportunities, this episode is a must-watch for both first home buyers and investors. We analyse growth suburbs like Clyde North, Officer, Pakenham, and Cranbourne, explore Melbourne’s first home buyer price caps, and reveal the best vs worst performing suburbs in the past decade. Plus, we discuss rental yields, vacancy rates,...
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Australia Property 2025: Sydney Crisis, $35K Homes & RBA Warning!
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In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie break down the biggest stories shaping the Australian property market in 2025. From Sydney’s affordability crisis to the millennial exodus, we cover everything buyers, investors, and first-home buyers need to know right now. We explore the shocking gap between Sydney house prices and average incomes, the rise of regional markets like Newcastle, Central Coast, and Townsville, and even homes selling for under $100,000 in regional Australia. Plus, we discuss the RBA’s spending warning, why 61% of first-home buyers are...
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Is Central Coast NSW Australia’s Next Property Boom in 2025?
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In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie analyse whether the Central Coast of New South Wales is shaping up to be Australia’s next property investment hotspot in 2025. We break down the population growth forecasts, affordability shifts, property performance, and lifestyle drivers that are influencing buyers, renters, and investors across the Central Coast. From commuter suburbs near Sydney to affordable markets under $800K and luxury waterfront homes, this episode uncovers the opportunities and risks you need to know. 🔍 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Central...
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It's easy to fall into common traps that derail your property investment journey. Join Casey Taylor and Brad East on "Talk Property to Me" as they expose the mistakes holding investors back and reveal proven strategies to maximize your returns.
EPISODE IN A GLANCE
-Why Established Properties Win: Discover the long-term advantages of investing in established homes in desirable locations.
-Finance First: Get pre-approved! It defines your budget and gives you an edge in a competitive market.
-Yield vs. Growth: Don't pick sides. Learn how to balance rental income with capital gains for a powerhouse portfolio.
-Tax Tactics: Use capital gains, depreciation, and negative gearing to your advantage.
-Mitigating Risk: Don't let vacancies, rate hikes, or bad tenants ruin your day! Get proactive risk management strategies.
-To Manage or Not to Manage: When is professional property management worth the cost?
-Building Your Empire: Master equity, smart upgrades, and other tactics to scale your portfolio.
-Buyer's Agents: Worth the Investment? Find out if a buyer's agent can save you from costly errors and uncover hidden gems.
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ABOUT THE HOSTS
BRAD EAST
Brad East is the Managing Director of Wisebuy Home Loans. Brad is an award winning mortgage broker and has helped 1000's of clients gain finance to purchase properties. Wisebuy Home Loans is the go to mortgage brokerage for clients wanting out of the box applications approved.
Website → https://wisebuygroup.com.au
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CASEY TAYLOR
Casey Taylor is the Managing Director of Taylored Property Wealth who specialises in helping clients purchase high performing investment properties. Casey has a huge amount of knowledge when it comes to property investment and will be sharing this with the listeners.
Website → https://tayloredpropertywealth.com.au
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/wealth-property-buyersagent-investment-financialfreedom/
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/casey.taylor_tpw_buyersagent/
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/tayloredpropertywealth