How To Reduce Tenant Risks Through Property Management - Expert Interview with Bec Turner
Release Date: 02/19/2024
Melbourne Exodus? Locals are Leaving but everyone else is moving in
Talk Property To Me Podcast
More and more people who live in Melbourne are choosing to leave it yet the city still grew by over a hundred thousand residents in a year. What is the reason for this and what does that tell us about the real estate market in Australia?
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Sydney Is No Longer Attractive for First Home Buyers. What is the alternative?
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Sydney has lost over 41,000 residents in a year. As real estate prices in Sydney are soaring people are looking for an alternative. Enter Dubbo – one of Australia’s fastest growing cities where housing is also more affordable. Dubbo has now become the number one hotspot for first time home buyers in in New South Wales.
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What Went Wrong With Australia's Affordable Housing Project?
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Did Australia make an impossible promise? 40, 000 affordable homes were supposed to be built by 2029 yet in 2 years only 2% were completed. Is it possible to finish the task? In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie give their thoughts on the matter and discuss the practical implications of the affordable housing promise that may never be delivered.
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The Truth About Airbnbs – Risky or Easy Profit?
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In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie break down investing in Airbnb properties and the associated risks and possible gains. Can investing in Airbnb be a passive source of income? Who is your biggest competition? If you’re thinking about investing in an Airbnb or already own one - this video can help you in your decision making and the future perspective ahead.
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Do Interest Rates Actually Fix Inflation?
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The RBA has lifted the cash rate to 3.85% (4 February 2026) — the first hike in over two years. 📈🇦🇺 But will higher interest rates actually bring inflation down… or will it just squeeze mortgage holders while prices keep rising? 💸🏠 In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie break down why they believe rate hikes won’t fix Australia’s biggest inflation drivers — especially supply-side inflation, electricity costs, government spending, and the impact of an ageing population spending more as rates rise. ⚡🧾👵 They also dive into the...
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Australia’s Scariest Property Tax? Victoria’s Windfall Gains Tax Explained (Up to 62.5%!)
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Victoria’s Windfall Gains Tax (WGT) is one of the most controversial property taxes in Australia — and many investors still don’t know it exists. 🇦🇺🏠💸 In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie break down how the Victorian Windfall Gains Tax works, why it’s often called a “hidden property tax”, and how it can charge up to 62.5% on rezoning-related land value increases — even on unrealised gains (yes, you can get a tax bill without selling the property). ⚠️📩 If you own property in Victoria, invest in Australian real estate, buy land...
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Homeowners: This Is How You Buy Property With ZERO Deposit in Australia
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In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie break down one of the most powerful wealth-building strategies in Australian real estate: how everyday homeowners are using equity in their existing home to buy investment properties with zero cash deposit. Most Australians assume they need years of savings to buy an investment property — but many are already sitting on usable equity without realising it. In this episode, Brad and Aaron explain step-by-step how investors are extracting equity from their owner-occupied home, structuring loans correctly, and using that...
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Scrapping CGT Discounts Could Crash Australia's Rental Market — Here's Why
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In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie unpack the growing debate around scrapping capital gains tax (CGT) discounts in Australia — and whether this move would actually fix housing affordability or make the crisis even worse. With mounting pressure on the government to reform CGT, many argue that pushing investors out of the market will help first-home buyers. But is that really how the Australian property market works? In this episode, we break down: 👉Why removing CGT discounts may reduce rental supply, not prices 👉Who property investors really...
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Inflation Returns to Australia—Will the RBA Be Forced to Hike?
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In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie break down why inflation is rising again and what it could mean for Australia’s interest rates in 2026. With electricity prices, rent and housing costs keeping inflation elevated, the big question is: will the RBA hike in February 2026, or hold and reassess mid-year? We unpack the key drivers behind the latest inflation headlines, why rate rises don’t fix electricity prices, and what the Big Four banks are predicting (with opinions split). If you’re a homeowner, investor, or planning to buy, this episode focuses on...
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These are Australia’s BIGGEST Property Sales of 2025 (Up to $82.5M!)
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In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie break down the Top 5 property sales of 2025 — including Sydney’s record $82.5M waterfront deal in Rose Bay, an $81M Barangaroo penthouse, and more jaw-dropping prestige sales across Vaucluse, Bellevue Hill, and Mosman. If you follow Sydney luxury real estate, waterfront homes, and high-end property investing, this episode is packed with insights on scarcity, record pricing, buyers’ agents, and how “manufacturing equity” through renovations applies from $50M homes all the way down to everyday investors. 🔍 Key...
info_outlineIs it really worth spending top dollar to have a property manager look after your investment property?
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/
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/bradeastofficial
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