How To Reduce Tenant Risks Through Property Management - Expert Interview with Bec Turner
Release Date: 02/19/2024
Newcastle & Lake Macquarie 2026: Which Suburbs Will Explode in Value?
Talk Property To Me Podcast
In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie break down the Australia property market outlook for 2026, with a deep dive into Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. We analyse suburb-level data, long-term price trends, and the key infrastructure projects shaping growth over the next few years — including transport upgrades, hospital expansion, rezoning changes, and population growth drivers. Rather than broad national headlines, this episode focuses on where the real opportunities are forming and why some suburbs will outperform others as we move into 2026. 🔍 Key Topics...
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Australia Property Market 2026: Inflation High, Rates Stuck—Now What?
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Australia Property Market 2026 Predictions: Price Boom or Slowdown?
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Units vs Houses in 2026: The Investment Trend No One Is Talking About
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Building Approvals Surge, Supply Collapses! What’s Next for Australia?
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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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In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East (managing director of Wisebuy Home Loans), Casey Taylor (managing director of Taylored Property Wealth) chat with property management expert Bec Turner of Ray White Marsden
EPISODE AT A GLANCE
- Who is Bec and how many property do their team manage
- Why is it important to have a professional manage your property
- What's the difference between a good property manager and a bad one
- Tips on how to increase your rental yeild
- What makes a good tenant and how to keep them
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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
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/newcastlemortgagebroker/
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/bradeast_mortgagebroker/
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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