Property Hub - Investment Insights & Inspiration

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Property Hub is your home for property investment insights, inspiration and stories from Australia’s top property experts, investors, leaders and analysts. Created by top property investment commentators Bushy Martin and Kevin Turner, Property Hub brings together two of Australia’s most popular weekly podcasts for property investors under one roof, RealtyTalk and Get Invested.  RealtyTalk is your trusted voice in property investment and Australia’s most popular online property show. ​​Get the latest, red hot property investing news and insights direct from Australia’s property industry leaders and influencers every week. Get Invested is the leading podcast for Australians who want to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth’ potential. You’ll hear the inspiring stories, practical know-how and lessons learned from some of the country’s most successful property investors, founders and entrepreneurs who not only invest well, but live by design.  Both shows are hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle. Subscribe to Property Hub on your favourite podcast player, and get two powerful episodes delivered to you each week. More Realty Talk episodes and info: https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau  More Get Invested episodes and info: https://bushymartin.com.au/podcasts Property Hub is a collaboration between Bushy Martin from KnowHow Property, Kevin Turner from Realty, Andrew Montesi from Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and Australia’s largest independent podcast network DM Media.  Business and partnership enquiries: podcasts@dm.org.au

  1. 4d ago

    Get Invested: Part 2 - Which property would you hire now?

    In Part 1, I asked whether Property deserved an interview. In Part 2, I go deeper, because you can’t hire an asset class. You hire one specific Property to perform one specific job, for one specific investor, under one specific financial contract. I put seven Property career paths through the same evidence-based interview: live vesting, established growth Property, qualifying new builds, the Property Platypus, residential income, direct Commercial Property, and listed, unlisted, fractional or specialist exposure. Then I test the claims, the numbers, the finance and the exit strategy to work out which approach might actually fit, and which should be shown the door. In this episode you'll discover: The legitimate job, good version, bad version, suitable investor and rejection signs for seven Property approaches Why gross rental yield is not the same thing as sustainable lifestyle income Why most households hit borrowing, equity, affordability and risk limits before they can own enough direct rentals to live on net rent alone How to apply the Liberation Calculation, Established Edge Stack, New-Build Price X-ray, Platypus pay cheques and Yield Waterfall Why Commercial Property can fall in value even when the tenant keeps paying every dollar of rent What fractional Property investors actually own, and why a small ticket doesn’t mean small due diligence The difference between interest-only and principal, and, interest debt, and why clean loan lanes matter How to classify your existing assets into Keep, Tune and Release before progressively converting growth into lifestyle income How to apply the final four-step Property Hiring Card: Define, Diagnose, De risk and Decide The post, Budget answer isn’t a universal Property winner. It’s finding the right Property, for the right investor, doing the right job, under the right financial contract. Property should only get the job when the current conditions improve the terms, without lowering the standards that made it right in the first place. This is general information and education only. It is not personal financial, credit, tax, legal or investment advice. Obtain independent advice that considers your objectives, financial position, needs and circumstances before acting. 🏃‍♂️ Before you go: Eddie Frenchman is running non-stop more than 3,900 km from Cottesloe to Bondi, chasing a world record while raising $1 million for Redkite to support children with cancer and their families. Please support Frenchman on the Run and help Eddie reach his $1 million target. FREE PROPERTY INVESTOR’S FIELD GUIDE How Should I Invest In Property Now? After months of post-Budget analysis, modelling and conversations with investors around Australia, Bushy has distilled the key insights into a practical guide designed to help you cut through the confusion and identify the opportunities that still exist for strategic property investors. Download your free copy here: https://bushymartin.com.au/fieldguide Take the next step with Bushy Personal Solutions Session Get clarity and personalised guidance: Book now Property W.E.A.L.T.H Program - live now! Be first to access discounts + free Module 1: Find out more https://courses.bushymartin.com.au/property-wealth Find your Freedom Formula Success in property starts with your 'why', and then the 'what' and 'how'. Let me, Bushy Martin, lead you through it! Sign up for my Freedom Formula program. The first session is absolutely free, and it only takes around an hour! Find out more https://bushymartin.com.au/freedom-formula-course Subscribe to Property Hub for free now on your favourite podcast player. Take the next step - connect, engage and get more insights with the Property Hub community at linktr.ee/propertyhubau Get property investment and wealth resources, and book a Personal Solution Session with Bushy. All the links and info are here: linktr.ee/propertyhubau About Get Invested, a Property Hub show Get Invested is the leading weekly podcast for Australians who want to learn how to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth’ potential. Hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle, Get Invested reveals the secrets of the high performers who invest for success in every aspect of their lives and the world around them. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube to get every Get Invested episode each week for free. For business enquiries, email andrew@apiromarketing.com. This content provides general information only and has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. It does not constitute legal, tax or financial advice and you should always seek professional advice in relation to your individual circumstances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Get Invested: Part 2 - Which property would you hire now?
  2. Sep 4

    Get Invested: Part 1 - Would you hire property now?

    Property gets talked about like it’s one big market, but it isn’t. Every property has its own micro climate, micro economy, buyer pool and position on its location specific growth S-curve. So before you buy based on a postcode, property type or glossy brochure, you need to decide what job you actually need the property to do. In this solo episode of Get Invested, Bushy puts Property through the same investment diagnostic used for Business, Shares and Alternative Assets, and gives you the practical filters to decide whether it deserves the job. In this episode you'll discover: Why “the Property market” doesn’t really exist, and why street-level conditions matter more than national headlines How to write a seven, line Property Job Description before you start searching The difference between borrowing capacity and what your household can safely hold How to use traffic lights and three gates to stop a fatal flaw being averaged away Why one brochure, agent and valuer can still equal just one source The three year no rescue test and three ledgers every property needs to survive How the 3,2,1 Freedom Test can help determine whether your property portfolio is actually creating freedom Why your comfort asset might earn an interview, but only evidence earns it the job Property has earned the right to apply. But has it earned the job? Tune in to find out. FREE PROPERTY INVESTOR’S FIELD GUIDE How Should I Invest In Property Now? After months of post-Budget analysis, modelling and conversations with investors around Australia, Bushy has distilled the key insights into a practical guide designed to help you cut through the confusion and identify the opportunities that still exist for strategic property investors. Download your free copy here: https://bushymartin.com.au/fieldguide Take the next step with Bushy Personal Solutions Session Get clarity and personalised guidance: Book now Property W.E.A.L.T.H Program - live now! Be first to access discounts + free Module 1: Find out more https://courses.bushymartin.com.au/property-wealth Find your Freedom Formula Success in property starts with your 'why', and then the 'what' and 'how'. Let me, Bushy Martin, lead you through it! Sign up for my Freedom Formula program. The first session is absolutely free, and it only takes around an hour! Find out more https://bushymartin.com.au/freedom-formula-course Subscribe to Property Hub for free now on your favourite podcast player. Take the next step - connect, engage and get more insights with the Property Hub community at linktr.ee/propertyhubau Get property investment and wealth resources, and book a Personal Solution Session with Bushy. All the links and info are here: linktr.ee/propertyhubau About Get Invested, a Property Hub show Get Invested is the leading weekly podcast for Australians who want to learn how to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth’ potential. Hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle, Get Invested reveals the secrets of the high performers who invest for success in every aspect of their lives and the world around them. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube to get every Get Invested episode each week for free. For business enquiries, email andrew@apiromarketing.com. This content provides general information only and has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. It does not constitute legal, tax or financial advice and you should always seek professional advice in relation to your individual circumstances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Get Invested: Part 1 - Would you hire property now?
  3. Aug 28

    Get Invested: Scott Phillips on your one page investing plan - The hard part is you!

    Investing doesn’t have to be complicated, but with endless opinions, market noise and thousands of investment options competing for your attention, it’s easy to spend more time researching what to buy than actually building a plan you can stick to. In this episode of Get Invested, Bushy sits down with investor, author and market commentator Scott Phillips to unpack his new book, The One Page Investing Plan, a refreshingly simple framework for making better investment decisions. Scott challenges the idea that complexity equals sophistication and explains why the best investment plan is often the one simple enough to survive real life, market falls and our own behaviour. From knowing what “enough” looks like to building buffers, automating your investing and giving different assets a specific job, this is a practical conversation about turning investment theory into a system you can actually follow. In this episode you’ll discover: Why “what should I buy?” is the wrong place to start Why “enough” should come before the asset The key ingredients of a simple, sustainable investing system How shares, ETFs, property, super, cash and business interests can work together Why starting ugly and learning cheap can beat waiting for perfection The difference between an ETF wrapper and genuinely broad, low-cost diversification Why maximising after-tax returns matters more than simply minimising tax How to write your investment rules before fear, FOMO or a market crash takes control Why checking your portfolio constantly can do more harm than good The importance of separating your emergency fund from your investing account The one low-friction action you can take in the next seven days to get started If investing has started to feel unnecessarily complicated, this conversation with Scott Phillips is a timely reminder that a great plan doesn’t need to fill a spreadsheet. Sometimes, the best investment plan really can fit on one page. Explore Scott’s book and work: https://scottphillips.com.au/the-one-page-investing-plan/  FREE PROPERTY INVESTOR’S FIELD GUIDE How Should I Invest In Property Now? After months of post-Budget analysis, modelling and conversations with investors around Australia, Bushy has distilled the key insights into a practical guide designed to help you cut through the confusion and identify the opportunities that still exist for strategic property investors. Download your free copy here: https://bushymartin.com.au/fieldguide Take the next step with Bushy Personal Solutions Session Get clarity and personalised guidance: Book now Property W.E.A.L.T.H Program - live now! Be first to access discounts + free Module 1: Find out more https://courses.bushymartin.com.au/property-wealth Find your Freedom Formula Success in property starts with your 'why', and then the 'what' and 'how'. Let me, Bushy Martin, lead you through it! Sign up for my Freedom Formula program. The first session is absolutely free, and it only takes around an hour! Find out more https://bushymartin.com.au/freedom-formula-course Subscribe to Property Hub for free now on your favourite podcast player. Take the next step - connect, engage and get more insights with the Property Hub community at linktr.ee/propertyhubau Get property investment and wealth resources, and book a Personal Solution Session with Bushy. All the links and info are here: linktr.ee/propertyhubau About Get Invested, a Property Hub show Get Invested is the leading weekly podcast for Australians who want to learn how to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth’ potential. Hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle, Get Invested reveals the secrets of the high performers who invest for success in every aspect of their lives and the world around them. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube to get every Get Invested episode each week for free. For business enquiries, email andrew@apiromarketing.com. This content provides general information only and has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. It does not constitute legal, tax or financial advice and you should always seek professional advice in relation to your individual circumstances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Get Invested: Scott Phillips on your one page investing plan - The hard part is you!
  4. Aug 21

    Get Invested: Shares without the circus — build wealth, not a second job

    You may already own more shares than you think. And the way you own them can matter just as much as what you buy. In this episode, Bushy Martin reframes equities as an ownership tool, not a product, a live scoreboard or a race to pick the next winner. Drawing on lessons from his own $33,000 CFD loss and four key insights from PensionCraft founder Ramin Nakisa, Bushy explores five different ways to invest in equities and why there’s no universal winner between property and shares. The goal isn’t to abandon property or declare one asset class superior. It’s to understand which ownership approach best fits the life you’re building. In this episode you’ll discover: Why your first move should be an inventory of your existing equity exposure, including what you already own through super. The five sharemarket lanes: trading, direct company selection, broad indexing, systematic or factor investing, and active professional management. Why an ETF is a wrapper—not an automatic guarantee of diversification, quality or simplicity. How a 30% market fall requires almost a 43% recovery, and how behaviour can turn volatility into permanent loss. Why margin lending creates a very different liquidity and forced-sale risk from property debt. How to compare property and equities based on fit, friction, leverage and failure points—not tribal preference. How fees, brokerage, platforms, spreads, tax and behaviour can create a hidden friction stack. The six practical actions you can use to choose an ownership approach that fits your freedom plan. The result isn’t a product recommendation. It’s a decision framework for purposeful owners who want their wealth to grow without letting the market consume the life that wealth is meant to fund. Links & Resources mentioned in this episode Frenchman On The Run: Support Eddie's run across Australia to raise $1M for childhood cancer https://www.frenchmanontherun.com/  Get Invested Episode 165 — Ramin Nakisa: https://bushymartin.com.au/165-ramin-nakisa/ PensionCraft — About Ramin Nakisa: https://pensioncraft.com/investor-education/about-us/ Moneysmart — Borrowing to invest / margin loans: https://moneysmart.gov.au/how-to-invest/borrowing-to-invest Moneysmart — Exchange traded funds (ETFs): https://moneysmart.gov.au/managed-funds-and-etfs/exchange-traded-funds-etfs Moneysmart — Super investment options: https://moneysmart.gov.au/grow-your-super/super-investment-options Moneysmart — What is a managed fund?: https://moneysmart.gov.au/managed-funds-and-etfs/what-is-a-managed-fund ATO — Exchange traded funds: https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/investments-and-assets/shares-funds-and-trusts/exchange-traded-funds ATO — Foreign income tax offset: https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/income-deductions-offsets-and-records/tax-offsets/claiming-a-foreign-income-tax-offset Dimensional Australia: https://www.dimensional.com.au/ FREE PROPERTY INVESTOR’S FIELD GUIDE How Should I Invest In Property Now? After months of post-Budget analysis, modelling and conversations with investors around Australia, Bushy has distilled the key insights into a practical guide designed to help you cut through the confusion and identify the opportunities that still exist for strategic property investors. Download your free copy here: https://bushymartin.com.au/fieldguide Take the next step with Bushy Personal Solutions Session Get clarity and personalised guidance: Book now Property W.E.A.L.T.H Program - live now! Be first to access discounts + free Module 1: Find out more https://courses.bushymartin.com.au/property-wealth Find your Freedom Formula Success in property starts with your 'why', and then the 'what' and 'how'. Let me, Bushy Martin, lead you through it! Sign up for my Freedom Formula program. The first session is absolutely free, and it only takes around an hour! Find out more https://bushymartin.com.au/freedom-formula-course Subscribe to Property Hub for free now on your favourite podcast player. Take the next step - connect, engage and get more insights with the Property Hub community at linktr.ee/propertyhubau Get property investment and wealth resources, and book a Personal Solution Session with Bushy. All the links and info are here: linktr.ee/propertyhubau About Get Invested, a Property Hub show Get Invested is the leading weekly podcast for Australians who want to learn how to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth’ potential. Hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle, Get Invested reveals the secrets of the high performers who invest for success in every aspect of their lives and the world around them. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube to get every Get Invested episode each week for free. For business enquiries, email andrew@apiromarketing.com. This content provides general information only and has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. It does not constitute legal, tax or financial advice and you should always seek professional advice in relation to your individual circumstances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Get Invested: Shares without the circus — build wealth, not a second job
  5. Aug 14

    Get Invested: Business or busy-ness? The business investment test before you bet your life on it

    Bushy puts business under the same investment microscope as property, shares and alternatives, helping you decide whether starting, buying, taking over or continuing to own a business deserves a place in your A for Approach strategy. Because a business can compound your wealth or quietly consume your time, money and capability. Bushy breaks down the difference between owner wages, genuine maintainable investor returns and transferable business value, and explains why a business that can’t earn without you or sell without you hasn’t yet become a truly transferable investment. Using his company KnowHow as a candid case study, he also explores the journey from the early reality of reinvesting every spare minute into the business to creating systems, people and processes that ultimately delivered greater freedom. In this episode you’ll discover: The 4 legitimate ways business can fit into your investment strategy Why a healthy income doesn’t necessarily mean you own a valuable business How to separate your wages from genuine business profit The critical test for knowing whether your business can operate without you Why systems, people, relationships and incentives are the real force multipliers What really matters when calculating the sale value of a business How debt, tax, costs, clawbacks and transition can shrink the headline sale price Why the strongest businesses give you back your time as well as your money Bushy’s red, amber or green verdict on business as an investment vehicle 6 practical actions to help you decide what role business should play in your investment strategy Business ownership can be incredibly rewarding, but being busy, being well, paid and owning a valuable asset are three very different things. The goal isn’t simply to own a business. It’s to build an asset that can pay you, operate without you and ultimately be worth something when you’re ready to leave. If you want to build the bigger picture and work out what should actually sit inside your personal investment strategy, start with Property W.E.A.L.T.H. FREE PROPERTY INVESTOR’S FIELD GUIDE How Should I Invest In Property Now? After months of post-Budget analysis, modelling and conversations with investors around Australia, Bushy has distilled the key insights into a practical guide designed to help you cut through the confusion and identify the opportunities that still exist for strategic property investors. Download your free copy here: https://bushymartin.com.au/fieldguide Take the next step with Bushy Personal Solutions Session Get clarity and personalised guidance: Book now Property W.E.A.L.T.H Program - live now! Be first to access discounts + free Module 1: Find out more https://courses.bushymartin.com.au/property-wealth Find your Freedom Formula Success in property starts with your 'why', and then the 'what' and 'how'. Let me, Bushy Martin, lead you through it! Sign up for my Freedom Formula program. The first session is absolutely free, and it only takes around an hour! Find out more https://bushymartin.com.au/freedom-formula-course Subscribe to Property Hub for free now on your favourite podcast player. Take the next step - connect, engage and get more insights with the Property Hub community at linktr.ee/propertyhubau Get property investment and wealth resources, and book a Personal Solution Session with Bushy. All the links and info are here: linktr.ee/propertyhubau About Get Invested, a Property Hub show Get Invested is the leading weekly podcast for Australians who want to learn how to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth’ potential. Hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle, Get Invested reveals the secrets of the high performers who invest for success in every aspect of their lives and the world around them. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube to get every Get Invested episode each week for free. For business enquiries, email andrew@apiromarketing.com. This content provides general information only and has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. It does not constitute legal, tax or financial advice and you should always seek professional advice in relation to your individual circumstances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Get Invested: Business or busy-ness? The business investment test before you bet your life on it
  6. Aug 7

    Get Invested: Will property actually buy your freedom? The missing link most investors miss

    You can spend 15 years buying property, building equity, paying down debt and doing all the things that look financially responsible, yet still be no closer to buying back your time. That’s the danger of disconnected investing. In this solo episode of Get Invested, Bushy Martin brings together the critical pieces investors often consider separately: the life you actually want, the income that life will require, when you want the freedom to live it, what your current financial position can support, and exactly what job your next property needs to do. Using the example of Michael and Jessica, Bushy shows how an aspirational $200,000 annual lifestyle income can translate into a $4 million future nest egg, a daunting $3.89 million future shortfall — and then, importantly, a much more practical $1.78 million Freedom Number in today’s terms. But this isn’t about convincing you that you suddenly need to rush out and build a multimillion-dollar portfolio. It’s about working backwards from the destination and identifying the next sensible move. For Michael and Jessica, despite the longer-term numbers potentially pointing towards two or three properties, their current capacity suggests a working purchase ceiling of around $750,000, and one property as the next move. And that property still needs to pass the right tests. Because a good property can be a bad investment for you if it doesn’t match your purpose, capacity or ability to comfortably hold it. Bushy also compares two hypothetical $750,000 investments to demonstrate just how different the holding experience can be. In the examples explored, an established property could require around $705 a week to hold, compared with approximately $217 a week for a qualifying new build — around 69% less in year one. That doesn’t automatically make one better than the other. It means the numbers, the growth evidence and the job the property needs to perform all have to connect. In this episode you’ll discover: Why owning investment property doesn’t automatically mean you’re creating freedom The five numbers that can turn a vague financial future into something measurable The difference between your future GAP and your Freedom Number today Why achieving freedom before super access generally requires accessible assets outside super Why borrowing capacity and usable equity are different, and why neither alone tells you what you should spend How to turn a much larger long-term wealth target into one practical next property decision Why two properties at the same purchase price can have dramatically different holding costs When growth should be the priority, and why cash flow can become increasingly important later How Infrastructure, Industry, Incomes, Population, Position and Property help test the growth case The five questions every potential investment property should pass before you say yes Why your strategy needs to be recalculated when your life, finances or goals materially change You don’t need to solve the next 20 years today. But you do need to know what you’re trying to build, what your current position can safely support and what your next investment is actually being employed to achieve. Start with the numbers. Test the property against its job. Then make the next move — not every move. Because real strategy isn’t collecting tactics or properties. It’s diagnosing what’s stopping you, choosing the right pathway, aligning your actions and adjusting as life changes. FREE PROPERTY INVESTOR’S FIELD GUIDE How Should I Invest In Property Now? After months of post-Budget analysis, modelling and conversations with investors around Australia, Bushy has distilled the key insights into a practical guide designed to help you cut through the confusion and identify the opportunities that still exist for strategic property investors. Download your free copy here: https://bushymartin.com.au/fieldguide Take the next step with Bushy Personal Solutions Session Get clarity and personalised guidance: Book now Property W.E.A.L.T.H Program - live now! Be first to access discounts + free Module 1: Find out more https://courses.bushymartin.com.au/property-wealth Find your Freedom Formula Success in property starts with your 'why', and then the 'what' and 'how'. Let me, Bushy Martin, lead you through it! Sign up for my Freedom Formula program. The first session is absolutely free, and it only takes around an hour! Find out more https://bushymartin.com.au/freedom-formula-course Subscribe to Property Hub for free now on your favourite podcast player. Take the next step - connect, engage and get more insights with the Property Hub community at linktr.ee/propertyhubau Get property investment and wealth resources, and book a Personal Solution Session with Bushy. All the links and info are here: linktr.ee/propertyhubau About Get Invested, a Property Hub show Get Invested is the leading weekly podcast for Australians who want to learn how to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth’ potential. Hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle, Get Invested reveals the secrets of the high performers who invest for success in every aspect of their lives and the world around them. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube to get every Get Invested episode each week for free. For business enquiries, email andrew@apiromarketing.com. This content provides general information only and has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. It does not constitute legal, tax or financial advice and you should always seek professional advice in relation to your individual circumstances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Get Invested: Will property actually buy your freedom? The missing link most investors miss
  7. Jul 31

    Get Invested: Turnkey or turkey? The new-build rules nobody teaches you with Kate Hill and Alex Dutt

    New property can offer compelling advantages for investors, but “new” doesn’t automatically mean “better”. As Australian property investors reassess their options in the post-Budget environment, eligible new residential property is attracting increasing attention thanks to potential tax, depreciation, maintenance and cash-flow benefits. But those benefits only matter if the underlying investment stacks up. This week on Get Invested, Bushy Martin is joined by two property investment specialists from Adviseable, founder Kate Hill and new-build expert Alex Dutt, to cut through the simplistic new-versus-established debate and examine what makes a quality new-build investment actually work. Kate is a Licensed Buyer’s Agent, Qualified Property Investment Adviser (QPIA), experienced property investor and co-author of the award-winning book The Female Investor. She brings the strategy, location, demand and asset-selection lens to the conversation. Alex has been investing in property since 2004 and specialises in the new-build and turnkey construction process, helping investors navigate everything from sites, builders and contracts to specifications, costs, finance sequencing, inspections and handover. Together, they explain why investors need to forget the word “new” initially and first ask whether they would still want to own the property based on its location, demand, scarcity and long-term owner-occupier appeal. Because tax benefits, depreciation and a shiny new kitchen cannot rescue a poor investment. They also unpack one of the most misunderstood parts of new-build investing: the difference between a marketed “package price” and the true tenant-ready cost. Bushy, Kate and Alex explore the risks that can emerge between buying the land and collecting the first rent, including construction delays, variations, builder issues, valuation gaps, finance complications and overlooked inclusions, and how the right process, buffers and independent specialists can help manage them. The message isn’t that new property is superior to established property, or vice versa. It’s that superiority needs to be earned by evidence. In this episode you’ll discover: Why investment quality should always come before “newness” How to compare quality new builds with quality established property Why scarcity, location and owner-occupier appeal remain critical What “turnkey” should really mean for an investor Why the advertised package price may not be the true cost How to calculate the tenant-ready, all-in investment cost The construction, builder and valuation risks investors need to understand Why construction finance requires different planning and sequencing The importance of contingency buffers before you start building Why independent inspections and separately accountable advisers matter How Adviseable approaches new builds from strategy and location first, rather than starting with available stock Where depreciation, stamp-duty savings, warranties, lower maintenance and tenant appeal can strengthen the investment case How to decide whether a new build genuinely deserves a place in your long-term wealth strategy For the right investor, in the right location, at the right price and with the right team, a quality new build can be a powerful post-Budget investment pathway. But the brochure doesn’t get to decide that. The evidence does. Connect with Adviseable here: adviseable.com.au  FREE PROPERTY INVESTOR’S FIELD GUIDE How Should I Invest In Property Now? After months of post-Budget analysis, modelling and conversations with investors around Australia, Bushy has distilled the key insights into a practical guide designed to help you cut through the confusion and identify the opportunities that still exist for strategic property investors. Download your free copy here: https://bushymartin.com.au/fieldguide Take the next step with Bushy Personal Solutions Session Get clarity and personalised guidance: Book now Property W.E.A.L.T.H Program - live now! Be first to access discounts + free Module 1: Find out more https://courses.bushymartin.com.au/property-wealth Find your Freedom Formula Success in property starts with your 'why', and then the 'what' and 'how'. Let me, Bushy Martin, lead you through it! Sign up for my Freedom Formula program. The first session is absolutely free, and it only takes around an hour! Find out more https://bushymartin.com.au/freedom-formula-course Subscribe to Property Hub for free now on your favourite podcast player. Take the next step - connect, engage and get more insights with the Property Hub community at linktr.ee/propertyhubau Get property investment and wealth resources, and book a Personal Solution Session with Bushy. All the links and info are here: linktr.ee/propertyhubau About Get Invested, a Property Hub show Get Invested is the leading weekly podcast for Australians who want to learn how to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth’ potential. Hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle, Get Invested reveals the secrets of the high performers who invest for success in every aspect of their lives and the world around them. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube to get every Get Invested episode each week for free. For business enquiries, email andrew@apiromarketing.com. This content provides general information only and has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. It does not constitute legal, tax or financial advice and you should always seek professional advice in relation to your individual circumstances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Get Invested: Turnkey or turkey? The new-build rules nobody teaches you with Kate Hill and Alex Dutt
  8. Jul 24

    Get Invested: Your Investment S.N.I.F.F. Test - Timeless rules before you risk a dollar

    Everyone wants to know the best investment. They're asking the wrong question. In this episode of Get Invested, Bushy Martin moves deeper into the Approach stage of his Property W.E.A.L.T.H. Clock to challenge one of the biggest myths in investing: that there's a single asset class that wins every time. Whether it's property, shares, business, super or alternatives, the real question isn't "Which investment is best?" It's "What job does this investment need to perform for my life—and can I realistically own it?" Bushy introduces a simple roadworthy test for every investment using his G.E.A.R.S.E.T., S.N.I.F.F. and BUSH-IDO frameworks. Together, they help you assess not just the investment itself, but whether it genuinely fits your finances, lifestyle, knowledge, risk tolerance and long-term goals. You'll also discover why borrowing capacity isn't holding capacity, why time is one of the most overlooked investment costs, and why the best investment on paper can still be the wrong investment for you. This episode also sets the scene for next week's conversation with Kate Hill and Alex Dutt, where Bushy applies this same framework to turnkey new-build property investing. In this episode you'll discover: Why there is no universally "best" investment—only the right investment for your goals and stage of life. Why destination comes before vehicle, and fit comes before fashion. The three-part roadworthy test every investment should pass before you commit. Why bank approval is not the same as true affordability. The hidden cost that catches more investors than interest rates or tax. Why tax should support a sound investment—not become the reason for making one. Why "Specify before you diversify" is one of the smartest investing principles you'll ever apply. How to build an investment strategy that evolves as your life evolves. "You don't invest in what wins the argument. You invest in what wins your freedom." Ready to build wealth with a proven, step-by-step framework? Explore Bushy's complete Property W.E.A.L.T.H. Program and discover how to create an investment strategy that's designed around your life, not someone else's. FREE PROPERTY INVESTOR’S FIELD GUIDE How Should I Invest In Property Now? After months of post-Budget analysis, modelling and conversations with investors around Australia, Bushy has distilled the key insights into a practical guide designed to help you cut through the confusion and identify the opportunities that still exist for strategic property investors. Download your free copy here: https://bushymartin.com.au/fieldguide Take the next step with Bushy Personal Solutions Session Get clarity and personalised guidance: Book now Property W.E.A.L.T.H Program - live now! Be first to access discounts + free Module 1: Find out more https://courses.bushymartin.com.au/property-wealth Find your Freedom Formula Success in property starts with your 'why', and then the 'what' and 'how'. Let me, Bushy Martin, lead you through it! Sign up for my Freedom Formula program. The first session is absolutely free, and it only takes around an hour! Find out more https://bushymartin.com.au/freedom-formula-course Subscribe to Property Hub for free now on your favourite podcast player. Take the next step - connect, engage and get more insights with the Property Hub community at linktr.ee/propertyhubau Get property investment and wealth resources, and book a Personal Solution Session with Bushy. All the links and info are here: linktr.ee/propertyhubau About Get Invested, a Property Hub show Get Invested is the leading weekly podcast for Australians who want to learn how to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth’ potential. Hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle, Get Invested reveals the secrets of the high performers who invest for success in every aspect of their lives and the world around them. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube to get every Get Invested episode each week for free. For business enquiries, email andrew@apiromarketing.com. This content provides general information only and has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. It does not constitute legal, tax or financial advice and you should always seek professional advice in relation to your individual circumstances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Property Hub is your home for property investment insights, inspiration and stories from Australia’s top property experts, investors, leaders and analysts. Created by top property investment commentators Bushy Martin and Kevin Turner, Property Hub brings together two of Australia’s most popular weekly podcasts for property investors under one roof, RealtyTalk and Get Invested.  RealtyTalk is your trusted voice in property investment and Australia’s most popular online property show. ​​Get the latest, red hot property investing news and insights direct from Australia’s property industry leaders and influencers every week. Get Invested is the leading podcast for Australians who want to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth’ potential. You’ll hear the inspiring stories, practical know-how and lessons learned from some of the country’s most successful property investors, founders and entrepreneurs who not only invest well, but live by design.  Both shows are hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle. Subscribe to Property Hub on your favourite podcast player, and get two powerful episodes delivered to you each week. More Realty Talk episodes and info: https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau  More Get Invested episodes and info: https://bushymartin.com.au/podcasts Property Hub is a collaboration between Bushy Martin from KnowHow Property, Kevin Turner from Realty, Andrew Montesi from Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and Australia’s largest independent podcast network DM Media.  Business and partnership enquiries: podcasts@dm.org.au

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