My Next Property

Steve Ash
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Steve Ash from Property Strats bring you the My Next Property Podcast. Whether it's your first property or your tenth, this podcast will help you pick a winner.

  1. 5 days ago

    Property Prices Are FALLING! This Is What I’m Buying | My Next Property

    Australian property prices are falling, buyers are retreating and the headlines are warning of a deeper market downturn. In this episode, Steve explains why this fear could create some of the best property investment opportunities of 2026. He breaks down the five property strategies currently on his radar, including discounted houses in Melbourne, Geelong and Sydney, high-yield units, entire unit blocks, commercial property and development sites. He also reveals which two strategies he is seriously considering, why cash flow now matters more than aggressive growth, and how he plans to invest while competition is low. 1:03 — Australia’s Property Downturn — Prices, Demand and Negative Equity 4:33 — #1 Discounted Houses — Melbourne, Geelong and Sydney Opportunities 5:56 — #2 Scrambled Units — Targeting 5.5–7% Rental Yields 6:57 — #3 Unit Blocks — Multiple Incomes and Manufactured Equity 7:50 — #4 Commercial Property — Why Only A-Grade Assets Make the Cut 8:16 — #5 Development Sites — Finding Value in Large Landholdings 8:48 — The Final Decision — Which Strategies Steve Is Ruling Out 12:07 — The Bigger Lesson — Ignore the Headlines and Find the Right Market

  2. 24 Aug

    Australia’s Property Markets Ranked: Where I’d Invest in 2026 | My Next Property

    Which Australian city is the best place to invest in property in 2026? In this episode, Steve ranks Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne based on current value, rental yields, market cycles and long-term growth potential. While forecasts favour Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane, Steve’s investor ranking tells a different story. He also explains why falling clearance rates, longer selling periods and a sharp decline in investor lending could create better buying conditions across Australia. If you are deciding where to buy your next investment property, this episode explains why the best opportunities may be in the markets other investors are avoiding. 👉 Join Steve Ash, Founder of Property Strats, for a Live Property Q&A on 25 August: https://live.propertystrats.com.au/grow-your-property-portfolio 02:10 — Property Price Forecasts to June 2027 06:28 — The A–D Property Market Ranking Framework 07:06 — #6 Canberra: D — Too Expensive for Investors to Hold 07:56 — #5 Adelaide: C — Strong Data, Weak Deal Economics 08:33 — #4 Brisbane: C — Why Steve Would Not Buy Now 09:27 — #3 Perth: C — Strong Market, But Buy Carefully 10:30 — #2 Sydney: B — The Next Buyer’s Market? 12:18 — #1 Melbourne: A — Australia’s Best Value Market 15:27 — Why Contrarian Investors Buy Before the Crowd If you're ready to build a serious portfolio, remember to Subscribe! HOW CAN I HELP? 🏠 Request Your FREE Strategy Session 👉 https://tinyurl.com/property-strats-book-a-call 🏠 My Buyer's Agency 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/

  3. 17 Aug

    5 Australian Property Markets Where Prices Are Falling in 2026

    Australian property prices have fallen by as much as 17.7% across some of the country’s most expensive markets. In this episode, Steve breaks down five discounted suburbs and property markets showing significant weakness since the budget, including Edgecliff, Sorrento, Byron Bay, West End and Cranbourne. The biggest declines are concentrated at the premium end, but opportunities are also beginning to emerge in Melbourne’s more affordable housing markets. Steve explains what agents are reporting on the ground, why official data may be lagging and how buyers could negotiate on quality properties without settling for main roads or compromised assets. Are prices falling in your local market? 👉 Join Steve Ash, Founder of Property Strats, for a Live Property Q&A on 25 August: https://live.propertystrats.com.au/grow-your-property-portfolio 00:53 — #1 Edgecliff Units — Prices Down 17.7% 01:19 — #2 Sorrento — The Premium Market Down 16% 02:03 — #3 Byron Bay — Prices Fall 9.6% 02:27 — #4 West End — Brisbane’s Biggest Decline 03:29 — #5 Cranbourne — Discounts Emerging in Melbourne 06:19 — The Five Discounted Markets Recapped 07:11 — Why More Buying Opportunities Could Be Coming If you're ready to build a serious portfolio, remember to Subscribe! HOW CAN I HELP? 🏠 Request Your FREE Strategy Session 👉 https://tinyurl.com/property-strats-book-a-call 🏠 My Buyer's Agency 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/

  4. 10 Aug

    How To Build A 5 Property Portfolio In 12 Months Starting With $150K

    What does it actually take to build 5 properties in 12 months from $150,000? In this episode, Steve Ash sits down with mortgage broker Hung Choi to walk through a live portfolio build, deal by deal. A WA beach property bought $100K below market. A Perth subdivision designed to manufacture $400K in equity. Steve also reveals why the budget has quietly pushed almost every serious investor into units and why Melbourne blue chip suburbs under $600K could be the smartest place to be right now. If you are looking to build a serious portfolio in 2026, this episode gives you a practical look at exactly where the opportunities are and how to act on them. 0:00 — The $150K Portfolio Blueprint 1:30 — WA Beach Property: Bought $100K Below Market 3:45 — Manufacturing $400K With a Perth Subdivision 6:20 — The 4-Month Settlement Strategy Explained 10:15 — Why Investors Are Switching From Houses to Units 14:30 — Melbourne Units: Up 10% in 3 Months 19:00 — Sydney Luxury Market: Down $1M From Asking 26:00 — Where to Put Your Money Right Now 32:00 — Australia's Best Buying Opportunities Today If you're ready to build a serious portfolio, remember to Subscribe! HOW CAN I HELP? 🏠 Request Your FREE Strategy Session 👉 https://tinyurl.com/property-strats-book-a-call 🏠 My Buyer's Agency 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/

  5. 3 Aug

    Brisbane and Perth Property Booms: What Investors Do Now | My Next Property

    Brisbane and Perth property prices have nearly doubled since 2021—but is it time for investors to sell, hold or buy? In this episode, Steve compares both property markets and reveals which city he believes has more growth left. With listings rising, price momentum slowing and investors beginning to take profits, Steve breaks down the warning signs appearing across Brisbane and Perth. He explains why houses may no longer offer value, where boutique units and townhouses could still make sense, and when selling one property to reinvest in an earlier-cycle market could be the smarter move. Will Perth outperform Brisbane from here? 0:44 — Why Perth Property Nearly Doubled Since 2021 2:14 — Is Perth Still a Boom-and-Bust Market? 4:06 — Three Warning Signs Appearing in Perth 6:10 — Has Brisbane Property Become Too Expensive? 8:17 — The Perth Properties He Would Still Buy 8:35 — Could Brisbane or Perth Crash by 20%? 9:17 — When Investors Should Hold or Sell 10:37 — The Verdict: Perth or Brisbane? If you're ready to build a serious portfolio, remember to Subscribe! HOW CAN I HELP? 🏠 Request Your FREE Strategy Session 👉 https://tinyurl.com/property-strats-book-a-call 🏠 My Buyer's Agency 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/

  6. 27 July

    Melbourne & Sydney Units Are Undervalued—But Which Ones Should You Buy in 2026? | My Next Property

    SMSF residential property borrowing is changing—but property investing through super is not over. In this episode, Steve and Hung Chuy unpack what Australian property investors can still do, where the smart money is moving and why waiting for certainty could mean missing the opportunity. They break down why affordable markets remain resilient, the case for Melbourne and Sydney units under $600,000, and how intrinsic land value and rezoning can create a “double rocket” for growth. Hung also explains the three potential SMSF strategies after the residential lending changes: buying with cash, using a unit trust structure or moving into commercial property. If you are reconsidering your property strategy after the negative gearing, CGT and SMSF changes, this episode gives you a practical framework for what comes next. 01:33 — Why Property Investors Must Be More Strategic in 2026 04:49 — Property Doom and Gloom vs What Markets Are Actually Doing 07:30 — The Three Forces Driving Growth: Jobs, Migration and Buyers 10:04 — Melbourne Blue-Chip Units Under $600,000 15:50 — The “Double Rocket” Unit Strategy: Growth Plus Rezoning 17:26 — What the SMSF Residential Lending Ban Means for Investors 20:33 — Can a Unit Trust Keep Residential Property Investing Alive? 24:19 — Three SMSF Property Options After the Lending Changes If you're ready to build a serious portfolio, remember to Subscribe! HOW CAN I HELP? 🏠 Request Your FREE Strategy Session 👉 https://tinyurl.com/property-strats-book-a-call 🏠 My Buyer's Agency 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/

  7. 13 July

    Buying Strategy vs Renovation: What Property Investors Should Focus On in 2026

    Property renovation mistakes can destroy your cash flow, equity and portfolio momentum, especially in a buyer’s market. In this episode, Steve breaks down the 7 biggest renovation mistakes property investors make when trying to manufacture equity. With Australia moving into a more selective market after the 2026 budget changes, Steve explains why investors can no longer rely on easy growth, and why buying well, renovating strategically and controlling costs matter more than ever. He also shares practical examples from Melbourne, Western Sydney, Logan, Point Cook, Williams Landing and Mooroolbark, showing how smart renovations can lift rent, valuation and long-term portfolio performance. 1:35 — Mistake 1: Buying The Wrong Property — Why Renovations Can’t Fix Bad Assets 3:14 — Mistake 2: Overcapitalising — Spending Money You Won’t Get Back 4:16 — Mistake 3: Ignoring Comparable Sales — Know The End Value First 5:15 — Mistake 4: Creating The Nicest House — Why Premium Doesn’t Always Pay 6:21 — Mistake 5: Renovating For Personal Taste — Design For Renters And Buyers 7:48 — Mistake 6: Loose Budgets — Holding Costs, Blowouts And The 10% Buffer 9:10 — Mistake 7: Cosmetic Uplift Only — The Real Value-Add Renovation Strategy 13:09 — The Final Rule — Match The Renovation To Your Portfolio Goal

  8. 6 July

    Everything They Teach You at Goldman Sachs | My Next Property

    Steve reveals the Goldman Sachs investing lessons that shaped how he buys Australian property today, from value investing and market cycles to risk management, buffers and long-term compounding. In this episode, Steve breaks down what he learned during his years at Goldman Sachs and how those high-finance principles now apply to building a property portfolio in Australia. He covers why buying under intrinsic value matters, how land-to-asset ratios can reveal hidden opportunities, why Melbourne looks undervalued compared to Brisbane, and how investors can use “boots on the ground” research instead of relying only on lagging data. If you want to understand how professional investors think, and how to apply those lessons to property, this episode is packed with practical takeaways. 2:04 — Inside Goldman Sachs — Securities, Strategy & Life After The GFC 4:46 — High-Frequency Trading Explained — Why It Doesn’t Work In Property 6:44 — Lesson 1: Value Investing — Buying Assets Under Intrinsic Value 9:24 — Lesson 2: Cigar Butt Investing — Land-To-Asset Ratios Explained 12:06 — Lesson 3: Market Cycles — Why Brisbane Looks Overvalued And Melbourne Undervalued 13:26 — Lesson 4: Fundamental Research — Why Data Alone Is Not Enough 15:38 — Lesson 5: Long-Term Compounding — From $2M To $13M Portfolio Value 18:47 — The Real Goldman Lesson — Keep It Simple, Avoid Exotic Strategies 22:05 — Risk Management — Buffers, Insurance, LVR And Avoiding Forced Sales 25:27 — Final Takeaway — Build The Snowball And Protect The Downside If you're ready to build a serious portfolio, remember to Subscribe! HOW CAN I HELP? 🏠 Request Your FREE Strategy Session 👉 https://tinyurl.com/property-strats-book-a-call 🏠 My Buyer's Agency 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/

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Steve Ash from Property Strats bring you the My Next Property Podcast. Whether it's your first property or your tenth, this podcast will help you pick a winner.

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    Steve Ash
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
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