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The Population Ponzi Property Investors Must Understand

Property Investment & Wealth Creation Australia | The Michael Yardney Podcast

Release Date: 04/06/2026

The Population Ponzi Property Investors Must Understand

Property Investment & Wealth Creation Australia | The Michael Yardney Podcast

Australia doesn’t just have a housing problem. We have a city problem. And it’s about to get a lot worse, according to my guest today, Ross Elliott. Everyone talks about housing shortages. Almost no one talks about hospitals, schools and services. So today, we’re asking the question policymakers avoid – how much infrastructure do our cities actually need for the people we’re adding? It’s all about capacity - not just the number of people our cities can hold, but whether Australia’s infrastructure and planning systems can keep up. Ross has been writing about...

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Property Investment & Wealth Creation Australia | The Michael Yardney Podcast

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Property Investment & Wealth Creation Australia | The Michael Yardney Podcast

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Property Investment & Wealth Creation Australia | The Michael Yardney Podcast

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Property Investment & Wealth Creation Australia | The Michael Yardney Podcast

Some properties will deliver exceptional growth over the next few years, while others will barely move in value. And the frustrating part is they could be only a few kilometres apart. If you’re relying on city-wide averages, headlines, or last year’s “hotspot,” you could be positioning yourself in the slow lane without even realising it. Today, with Stuart Wemyss I unpack exactly where the momentum is likely to build in 2026… where it probably won’t… and most importantly, how to tell the difference before you commit hundreds of thousands - or millions - of...

The Strategic Way to Build Wealth Through Property | Brett Warren

Property Investment & Wealth Creation Australia | The Michael Yardney Podcast

Most property investors don’t have a strategy. They think they do. But buying a property is not a strategy. Renovating is not a strategy. Chasing a hotspot is definitely not a strategy. Today, Brett Warren, National Director of Property at Metropole and I explain the difference between buying a property and having a strategic property plan. We’ll also discuss when value-add strategies like renovations and developments actually make sense, and when they’re a dangerous distraction. Takeaways ...

New Data Reveals Where Property Is Heading in 2026 | Dr Nicola Powell

Property Investment & Wealth Creation Australia | The Michael Yardney Podcast

Is 2026 the year Australia’s housing market splits in two? We’ve had another interest rate rise. There’s talk of tax reform. Global political instability is back on the radar. And yet, in some cities, entry-level property prices are still surging at double-digit rates. So what’s really going on? Are we heading for a slowdown… or are supply shortages and strong demand about to push prices higher again? Today I’m joined by Dr Nicola Powell, Chief of Research & Economics for Domain, and while we’ll unpack their latest First Home Buyer Report, this...

20 Years of Property Investment Lessons from Wealth Retreat | Brett Warren

Property Investment & Wealth Creation Australia | The Michael Yardney Podcast

Have you ever noticed that some investors seem to move forward every year, while others stay stuck, despite reading the same books and listening to the same podcasts? Have you ever wondered why two people can earn similar incomes, buy similar properties, and yet one builds real wealth while the other just stays busy? And what if the difference isn’t the market… but something else? At the end of today's show you'll understand exactly what it is because today’s episode is a special one. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Wealth Retreat, so Brett Warren and...

The Capital Gains Tax Debate: What Property Investors Must Know, with Ken Raiss

Property Investment & Wealth Creation Australia | The Michael Yardney Podcast

What if the next big housing reform doesn’t fix housing affordability at all? What if it doesn’t lower property prices, doesn’t deliver much extra money to the government for years, but it scares investors out of the market and makes renting even harder? Because that’s exactly what could happen if Australia changes the Capital Gains Tax discount - and it’s back on the political agenda again. Today one of Australia’s leading taxation minds, Ken Raiss and I unpack what’s really going on. Supporters of the change are saying it’s about fairness....

Are Property Investors Really Greedy… or Just an Easy Scapegoat? With Brett Warren

Property Investment & Wealth Creation Australia | The Michael Yardney Podcast

Every time rents rise, affordability worsens, or housing shortages make headlines, one group is dragged into the spotlight. Property investors. They’re called greedy. Accused of hoarding homes. Blamed for locking younger Australians out of the market. But is that actually true… or just a convenient narrative? After more than five decades in property investment, I’ve noticed a pattern. When housing gets hard, governments deflect. Media simplify. And investors become an easy target. But here’s the real question we need to ask: If property investors...

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Australia doesn’t just have a housing problem. We have a city problem. And it’s about to get a lot worse, according to my guest today, Ross Elliott.

Everyone talks about housing shortages. Almost no one talks about hospitals, schools and services.

So today, we’re asking the question policymakers avoid – how much infrastructure do our cities actually need for the people we’re adding?

It’s all about capacity - not just the number of people our cities can hold, but whether Australia’s infrastructure and planning systems can keep up. Ross has been writing about this reality for years, and his voice cuts through the assumptions most of us make about growth.

We explore the concentration of growth in major cities, the implications of immigration, and the necessity for strategic decentralisation.

Elliott emphasises the importance of investing in regional cities and learning from successful global examples to create a more balanced urban development strategy.

The discussion also highlights the critical need for government cooperation in planning and infrastructure development to accommodate future population increases effectively.

Takeaways

Australia has a significant housing and infrastructure problem.
Most population growth is concentrated in a few major cities.
Immigration is a key driver of urban growth in Australia.
Investment in regional cities can alleviate pressure on major urban centers.
Decentralization strategies must focus on improving infrastructure in smaller cities.
Learning from successful examples in the U.S. can inform Australian policy.
Government cooperation is essential for effective urban planning.
Population growth requires more than just housing; it needs schools and hospitals.
Current planning systems are not equipped for rapid population growth.
Long-term strategies are needed to address urban challenges.

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About The Michael Yardney Podcast | Property Investment And Wealth Creation Australia

The Australian property market doesn’t move in isolation - it’s shaped by demographics, economic forces and long-term structural trends.

The Michael Yardney Podcast dives into:

Australian economic outlook
Demographic trends shaping housing demand
Population growth and migration impacts
Housing affordability debates
Interest rates and inflation
Supply shortages and construction cycles
Government policy and property markets
Future trends in Australian real estate
Strategic property investment planning

If you want to understand what’s really driving property prices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and around Australia, and how to position your portfolio for the future, this podcast delivers data-driven insights and practical strategy.

Explore more at:
https://propertyupdate.com.au
https://metropole.com.au

About The Michael Yardney Podcast | Property Investment And Wealth Creation Australia

The Australian property market doesn’t move in isolation - it’s shaped by demographics, economic forces and long-term structural trends.

The Michael Yardney Podcast dives into:

Explore more at:
https://propertyupdate.com.au
https://metropole.com.au

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