Living Off Your Property Portfolio – The Investor’s End Game, with Brett Warren
Property Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney Podcast
Release Date: 12/29/2025
Why Brisbane Might Not Be the Best Place to Invest in Property Right Now, with Brett Warren
Property Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney Podcast
Everywhere you look, people are talking about the Brisbane property market. The Olympics are coming, property prices have surged, and there’s this growing belief that Brisbane is the place to be for investors right now. In fact, it's not just Brisbane, but a whole swag of new and let me call them inexperienced buyers agents are suggesting buying in regional areas of northern Queensland. But history tells us something interesting - when everyone’s talking about a market, it’s often already too late. So, is Brisbane still a smart investment play, or has the...
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25 property investment lessons from 2025 you don’t want to forget | Brett Warren
Property Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney Podcast
What if the biggest lessons that will shape property investing in 2026 have already happened, and we just need to stop long enough to notice them? Every year leaves clues. Some are obvious in hindsight, others quietly shape the next cycle without anyone paying attention. And 2025 was packed with more of these clues than most years. So today, Brett Warren and I unpack the 25 lessons from 2025 that smart property investors should carry into 2026 – the insights that help you cut through the noise, stay focused, and position yourself to thrive regardless of what the...
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How Your Wealth Really Stacks Up Against Your Generation | Simon Kuestenmacher
Property Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney Podcast
Whether you’re just starting out, deep in your wealth-building years, or nearing retirement, it’s only natural to wonder: “How do I stack up compared to others?” In today's show, Simon Kuestenmacher and I look into the fascinating – and sometimes uncomfortable world of generational wealth. We discuss the current financial landscape, highlighting the wealth distribution among baby boomers, Gen X, millennials, and Gen Z. Our conversation delves into the challenges faced by each generation, the impact of intergenerational wealth transfer, and the...
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2025 Surprised Property Investors - Will 2026 Be Worse or Better? Dr Andrew Wilson
Property Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney Podcast
At the end of 2025, Australian property investors were hearing two very different stories. On the one hand, we’ve seen strong price growth across most capital cities; rents were still painfully high for tenants, and auction clearance rates were holding up surprisingly well. On the other hand, we were being warned about rising unemployment, sticky inflation, higher building costs, and plenty of noise about what could go wrong in 2026. So what’s really happening beneath the headlines? And more importantly, what does it mean for investors, home buyers and property markets...
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The RBA’s Tightrope: What It Means for 2026 & What it means for Property Investors | Ken Raiss
Property Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney Podcast
Today Ken Raiss and I zoom out from the noise, unpack what’s really going on beneath the surface, and help you make sense of the shifting forces shaping our economy, our property markets, and your long-term wealth. The RBA wrapped up the year with a steady hand, but the tone behind that decision has raised more than a few eyebrows. Sure inflation is easing… except where it’s not. Growth is soft… except where it matters. And the Board is hinting that some of these price pressures may be more persistent than we hoped. So the narrative of “rate cuts in 2026” suddenly...
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The Property Scorecard for 2025 - Who Won, Who Lost, Who Missed Out | Dr. Andrew Wilson
Property Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney Podcast
Over the past year we’ve been told affordability would cap prices, that demand would fade, that higher costs of living would finally slow housing down. And yet, here we are – national home prices finishing the year almost 10 per cent higher, with some capital cities recording extraordinary double-digit growth. So what really happened? In today’s episode, we’re stepping away from opinions and into the evidence as Dr Andrew Wilson unpacks his end-of-December House Price Report, and it reveals not just where prices moved in 2025, but why they moved, and what that means as we...
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Property Investors: These are some things that never change in a world that never stops changing
Property Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney Podcast
The world’s changing faster than ever, isn’t it? Technology, AI, shifting markets, changing values – sometimes it feels like we can’t keep up. But in a world that never stops changing… there are still some things that never change. And when it comes to building wealth through property, understanding what doesn’t change might be even more important than trying to predict what will. In today’s episode, I explore what really stands the test of time — the principles, habits, and fundamentals that never go out of fashion, even when everything else does. ...
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Living Off Your Property Portfolio – The Investor’s End Game, with Brett Warren
Property Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney Podcast
Most property investors dream of financial freedom… but how do you actually live off your portfolio when the time comes? In today’s show, Brett Warren, national Director of Property at Metropole and I reveal the ‘end game’ of property investment – the steps to turn bricks and mortar into a lifestyle, how to transition from growth to cash flow, and why living off equity could be the smartest strategy of all. Our conversation highlights that property investment is not just about acquiring properties but creating a portfolio that provides financial freedom and choices in...
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Why property investors shouldn’t trust the last 5 years of price data | Stuart Wemyss
Property Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney Podcast
If you’ve been watching property prices over the past few years, you’ve probably noticed some strange trends – massive price rises, unpredictable shifts between cities and regions, and what feels like an endless debate about affordability. But what if I told you that the last five years of price data might be leading investors astray? Today, I’m joined by Stuart Wemyss, financial strategist and founder of ProSolution Private Clients, who has written a confronting article explaining why the last five years of data are the least reliable in decades. Together,...
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Money Secrets From Rich Dad Poor Dad that all Property Investors Must Know, with Brett Warren
Property Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney Podcast
Most people spend their lives working for money… but what if your money could work for you instead? In today’s show, Brett Warren, national Director of Property at Metropole, and I break down the 10 key lessons from Robert Kiyosaki's book Rich Dad Poor Dad—the book that changed the way millions of people think about wealth. From the difference between assets and liabilities, to why paying yourself first is the golden rule of financial freedom—we show you how to apply these timeless lessons in today’s world. Our conversation highlights some timeless principles...
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In today’s show, Brett Warren, national Director of Property at Metropole and I reveal the ‘end game’ of property investment – the steps to turn bricks and mortar into a lifestyle, how to transition from growth to cash flow, and why living off equity could be the smartest strategy of all.
Our conversation highlights that property investment is not just about acquiring properties but creating a portfolio that provides financial freedom and choices in retirement.
Takeaways
· Property investment requires a clear end game.
· The strategy for property investment changes over time.
· Education is a continuous journey in property investment.
· Quality properties are more important than quantity.
· Transitioning to cash flow requires careful planning.
· Living off equity is challenging but possible with the right strategy.
· Diversification is key to a resilient portfolio.
· Protect your income-earning capacity with insurance.
· Planning for the future starts today.
Chapters
01:13 – Why You Need to Plan Your Property End Game
03:33 – The Four Stages of a Property Investor’s Journey
06:17 – Transitioning from Growth to Cash Flow
09:10 – Living Off Equity and the Role of Diversification
13:21 – Protecting Yourself, Buffers, and Asset Structures
16:44 – Building Wealth That Gives You Choices
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