Motivate Property Podcast

Corey Jones
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This podcast is here to help educate & inform you about the Australian Property market, give you the motivation for success, and help you become stronger financially, mentally, physically & spiritually. While we are qualified & licensed professionals, this podcast is not to be considered financial advice, nor should anything we say in this be taken as any form of personal advice. All comments are opinions only.

  1. 5d ago

    SMSF has been axed by the Greens

    If you want help building a property strategy that still works in a changing market, book a call with my team here:https://www.motivateproperty.com.au/contactIn this episode, I break down the Labor and Greens deal to ban SMSF borrowing for residential property, explain what has actually changed, and share what serious investors should be thinking about right now instead of panicking.I unpack why I see this as a major policy failure, why I believe it punishes everyday Australians trying to get ahead, and why the SMSF property strategy may be gone without killing property strategy itself.I dive into:◼️ What the new SMSF residential lending ban actually means in plain language◼️ Why Corey sees the deal as a betrayal of trust for investors who built around this strategy◼️ Who this change affects and why it matters for real people, not just headlines◼️ Why he believes the policy is being sold under the banner of equality◼️ How the ban could force existing SMSF property strategies to unwind◼️ Why disincentivising property investment only worsens housing supply◼️ Why Corey says commercial property is now the smarter SMSF play◼️ How stronger cash flow could make commercial assets easier to hold in retirement◼️ Why this is a time for strategy, not outrage00:00:00 Labor and Greens spark SMSF investor panic00:00:27 What has actually changed for residential SMSF lending00:00:45 Why Corey is focused on strategy, not just outrage00:01:05 Who this policy affects and what investors should do now00:01:30 Why Corey says the deal is a betrayal of trust00:01:54 The equality argument behind the ban00:02:18 Why existing SMSF property holdings may not be grandfathered00:02:40 How this could make the housing supply problem worse00:02:56 Why Corey is now looking at commercial property00:03:10 Final thoughts and invitation to commentFollow Motivate Property for more insights and updates:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motivatepropertygroup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motivatepropertygroupTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@motivatepropertygroupLinkedIn (Personal ): https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-jones-34b43b105/LinkedIn (Company ): https://www.linkedin.com/company/motivate-propertySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0W3Neb30Hy9JjNEQnZeRqP

    3 min

  2. Jul 1

    Linkedin Slammed Me For This

    If you want help building a property strategy that works in a housing market like this, book a call with my team here:https://www.motivateproperty.com.au/contactIn this episode, I respond to the backlash from my LinkedIn post on negative gearing, explain why I believe it is a tool used by working Australians to get ahead, and break down why I think the government’s framing around inequality completely misses the real issue.I dive into:◼️ Why Corey says wealth is about freedom, autonomy, and assets, not just income◼️ Why negative gearing is usually a first-base strategy for everyday investors, not the wealthy◼️ How sophisticated investors move into companies and trusts once personal tax benefits are exhausted◼️ Why Corey believes policy changes hurt working Australians more than wealthy investors◼️ The difference between property ownership, income, and real wealth creation◼️ Why he says fewer investor incentives lead to less rental stock and worse affordability◼️ The four real options for supplying rental housing in Australia◼️ Why Corey rejects the argument that negative gearing created the housing crisis◼️ How he responds to claims that investors are simply getting richer off taxpayer support◼️ Why he believes most critics are arguing from scarcity and poverty mindset00:00:00 The LinkedIn post that triggered a backlash00:00:39 What Corey actually meant by poor vs wealthy00:01:44 Why wealth is freedom, not just income00:02:28 The millionaire who is still poor00:03:10 The couple on $150k who Corey calls wealthy00:03:47 Why negative gearing is a first-stage strategy00:04:27 How Corey used his first five properties00:05:09 Why wealthy investors use companies and trusts00:06:32 Responding to the claim that his view is self-serving00:08:05 Corey’s own background with poverty00:09:17 Why he says the policy will hurt everyday Australians00:10:29 The four ways rental housing can be supplied00:12:18 Why Anthony’s affordability argument fails00:14:12 Why wages and property prices are not correlated00:16:16 Responding to claims of reverse welfare00:18:07 Why one investment property does not make you wealthy00:19:26 Corey’s response to the CGT and 1999 argument00:20:04 Why he denies the rich use negative gearing most00:21:10 Final thoughts and invitation to commentFollow Motivate Property for more insights and updates:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motivatepropertygroup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motivatepropertygroupTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@motivatepropertygroupLinkedIn (Personal ): https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-jones-34b43b105/LinkedIn (Company ): https://www.linkedin.com/company/motivate-propertySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0W3Neb30Hy9JjNEQnZeRqP

    22 min

  3. Jun 23

    Is Property Investment Unethical?

    If you want help building a property strategy that still works in a market full of bad incentives and bad policy, book a call with my team here:https://www.motivateproperty.com.au/contactIn this episode, I break down why I do not believe property investment is unethical, why removing incentives for everyday Australians will not create a fairer housing system, and why the alternatives are far worse than most people realise.I dive into:◼️ Why the ethical attack on landlords misses the bigger housing-supply problem◼️ The four ways rental housing can be supplied in Australia◼️ Why government-built housing has already shown serious limits at scale◼️ Why foreign investors and large corporations are not better alternatives for renters◼️ How everyday Australians are the group currently carrying most of the rental-supply burden◼️ Why incentives like negative gearing exist in the first place◼️ Why property profits reflect real market demand, not moral failure◼️ Why negative gearing is an outcome of a deal structure, not a wealth-building strategy on its own◼️ The difference between equal outcomes and equal opportunity in a free market◼️ Why Corey believes risk, sacrifice, and delayed gratification still matter when building wealth00:00:00 Introduction00:00:39 The four ways rental housing gets supplied00:01:27 What unethical actually means in this debate00:01:56 Why government housing is not the easy answer00:02:16 Why foreign investors are not the solution either00:02:44 The corporate landlord problem00:03:03 Why everyday Australians are still the best option00:03:38 Why no incentive means no investment00:04:25 Socialism, capitalism, and the real argument underneath this00:05:14 Why property returns exist in the first place00:06:00 Why negative gearing is not a strategy00:06:56 Equal outcomes versus equal opportunity00:07:24 Corey’s own business-risk example00:08:52 Why property success was never meant to be equal00:09:13 Final takeaway and invitation to reach outFollow Motivate Property for more investing insights and updates:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motivatepropertygroup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motivatepropertygroupTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@motivatepropertygroupLinkedIn (Personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-jones-34b43b105/LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/motivate-property

    10 min

  4. Jun 16

    The Biggest Lie About “Passive Income” in Property

    If you want help building a property strategy that works in a housing market like this, book a call with my team here:https://www.motivateproperty.com.au/contactIn this episode, I break down why residential property in Australia is not the passive cash flow machine most people think it is, why chasing rent alone will not get you retired, and how the two-phase strategy actually creates financial freedom faster.I dive into:◼️ Why most Australian residential property is a growth asset, not a cash flow asset◼️ Why negatively geared property can still be the right move when the goal is equity◼️ How Corey’s own portfolio created nearly $1 million in equity without replacing his income◼️ Why equity alone does not create freedom if it is not converted into cash flow◼️ Why tenants are there to help reduce debt, not fund your retirement◼️ How phase one builds equity and phase two turns that equity into income-producing assets◼️ Which cash flow assets Corey points to once enough equity has been created◼️ How a $1 million equity position can turn into $100,000 a year in income◼️ Why Corey wants clients replacing their income in ten years or less, not fifty00:00:00 Introduction00:00:31 Why Australian residential property is a growth asset00:01:08 Corey’s own equity example and the cash flow problem00:01:47 Why growth, not rent, is the first goal00:02:28 What phase one and phase two actually look like00:03:03 The role tenants play in the strategy00:03:23 Cash flow assets that can replace your income00:03:49 How $1 million in equity can create $100,000 a year00:04:21 How the strategy scales to $200,000 and beyond00:04:57 Why Corey rejects the 50-to-70-year retirement path00:05:12 The 10-year freedom target and final takeawayFollow Motivate Property for more investing insights and updates:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motivatepropertygroup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motivatepropertygroupTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@motivatepropertygroupLinkedIn (Personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-jones-34b43b105/LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/motivate-propertySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0W3Neb30Hy9JjNEQnZeRqP

    5 min

  5. Jun 9

    How Immigration Has Fueled Australian Housing Crisis?

    If you want help building a property strategy that works in a housing market like this, book a call with my team here:https://www.motivateproperty.com.au/contactIn this episode, I break down the real driver behind Australia’s housing crisis, why immigration settings are putting massive pressure on prices, rents, and cost of living, and why the market is unlikely to crash any time soon.I dive into:◼️ Why housing prices keep rising when population growth keeps outrunning new housing supply◼️ The immigration and demand numbers Corey says most people are not paying attention to◼️ Why approvals do not solve the problem if homes are not actually being built◼️ How supply and demand imbalances are pushing up rents, mortgages, and everyday living costs◼️ The two broad paths Corey believes could reduce pressure on the housing market◼️ Why lower rates, less red tape, and longer loan terms could expand housing supply faster◼️ Why recent property tax changes may be discouraging investment at exactly the wrong time◼️ Why, unless something changes fast, Corey believes the property market will keep climbing00:00:00 Introduction and the real driver of Australia’s housing crisis00:00:36 The 2025 population and migration numbers Corey wants people to see00:01:03 Why immigration policy is shaping housing affordability00:01:45 How supply and demand are now completely out of balance00:02:26 The two ways Corey believes Australia can fix the problem00:02:42 Why lowering rates could help unlock more building00:03:01 Why reducing developer red tape matters00:03:18 Why 40-year mortgages may become part of the solution00:03:42 Why property tax changes are disincentivising investment00:04:11 Why Corey believes the property market will not crash soon00:04:24 Final take and invitation to comment and shareFollow Motivate Property for more investing insights and updates:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motivatepropertygroup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motivatepropertygroupTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@motivatepropertygroupLinkedIn (Personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-jones-34b43b105/LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/motivate-propertySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0W3Neb30Hy9JjNEQnZeRqP

    5 min

  6. Jun 2

    Is The Australian Property Market Collapsing?

    Tired of following property advice that sounds smart but leads nowhere? Reach out to the Motivate Property team and build a strategy designed for your goals:https://www.motivateproperty.com.au/contactIn this episode, I break down why Labor’s latest property tax changes will not crash the market, why restricting negative gearing to new builds could make housing affordability even worse, and why I’m personally getting more aggressive with property right now.I dive into:◼️ Why fear, confusion, and low sentiment are already pushing everyday investors out of the market◼️ Why forcing investors toward new builds could create even bigger supply and cost problems◼️ Why land shortages and construction bottlenecks will stop this policy from working as intended◼️ How higher build costs and limited housing stock could push both prices and rents even higher◼️ Why wealthy investors will adapt while working Australians get hurt the most◼️ Why I believe Australia is moving toward longer mortgages, family pooling, and even worse affordability pressure00:00:00 Introduction and why Corey says the policy will backfire00:01:17 Why market sentiment matters more than most people think00:02:01 Why restricting negative gearing to new builds is flawed00:03:05 Land shortages and why supply cannot respond fast enough00:03:28 Why build costs could surge again00:04:17 Why this still will not help first home buyers00:05:13 Population growth vs housing supply00:06:03 Why affordability pressure will keep rising00:06:46 Why Corey is buying more property right now00:07:08 Why wealthy investors will adapt anyway00:07:32 Capitalism, wealth creation, and Corey’s final takeFollow Motivate Property for more investing insights and updates:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motivatepropertygroup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motivatepropertygroupTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@motivatepropertygroupLinkedIn (Personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-jones-34b43b105/LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/motivate-propertySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0W3Neb30Hy9JjNEQnZeRqP

    8 min

  7. May 25

    Has Labor Just Wrecked Every Property Investor?!

    Tired of following property advice that sounds smart but leads nowhere? Reach out to the Motivate Property team and build a strategy designed for your goals: https://www.motivateproperty.com.au/contact In this episode, I break down Labor’s 2026 federal budget, what the negative gearing and capital gains tax changes really mean, and why I believe these policies will make housing affordability even worse. I dive into: ◼️ Why negative gearing was never the rich person’s loophole people think it is ◼️ The budget change that could push everyday investors out of established property ◼️ Why these policies may drive prices and rents even higher ◼️ The tax changes wealthy investors will likely work around anyway ◼️ What this budget says about the direction Australia is heading 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:34 Why Negative Gearing Helps the Middle Class 00:01:27 What Changed in the 2026 Federal Budget 00:02:21 Why Established Property Just Got Harder to Invest In 00:03:18 The Two Outcomes I Think Are Coming Next 00:03:58 Capital Gains Tax Changes Explained 00:04:45 Trust Changes and Why the Wealthy Will Adapt 00:05:27 Other Budget Spending Decisions That Raise Concerns 00:06:24 Why This Could Hurt Australia Even More 00:07:11 Final Take and Call to Share Follow Motivate Property for more investing insights and updates: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motivatepropertygroup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motivatepropertygroup TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@motivatepropertygroup LinkedIn (Personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-jones-34b43b105/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/motivate-property Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0W3Neb30Hy9JjNEQnZeRqP

    8 min

  8. May 12

    Why Australia’s Housing Crisis Keeps Getting Worse

    Tired of following property advice that sounds smart but leads nowhere? Reach out to the Motivate Property team and build a strategy designed for your goals:https://www.motivateproperty.com.au/contactIn this episode, Corey reacts to some of the most talked-about property opinions online and breaks down why bad government policy, broken supply-demand settings, and out-of-context investment advice are making it even harder for everyday Australians to get ahead.Corey dives into:◼️ Why government decisions are making Australia’s housing affordability problem worse◼️ How demand, immigration, and construction bottlenecks are keeping pressure on property prices◼️ Why the push for higher-density living is not what many Australians actually want◼️ What people get wrong when they compare commercial and residential property◼️ Why the wrong investment advice can cost everyday buyers and investors tens of thousands00:00:00 Introduction00:00:21 Reacting to Australia’s Housing Supply Debate00:00:54 Why Government Policy Is the Real Problem00:02:09 The 1.2 Million Homes Debate00:02:22 Why That Target Only Maintains the Baseline00:02:59 Why Higher Density Won’t Solve the Problem00:04:11 The Rental Crisis in Real Time00:04:45 Commercial vs Residential Property Advice00:05:24 Why Commercial Isn’t for Most Investors00:06:12 The Risk Most Commercial Buyers Ignore00:06:44 OutroFollow Motivate Property for more investing insights and updates:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motivatepropertygroup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motivatepropertygroupTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@motivatepropertygroupLinkedIn (Personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-jones-34b43b105/LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/motivate-propertySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0W3Neb30Hy9JjNEQnZeRqP

    7 min
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This podcast is here to help educate & inform you about the Australian Property market, give you the motivation for success, and help you become stronger financially, mentally, physically & spiritually. While we are qualified & licensed professionals, this podcast is not to be considered financial advice, nor should anything we say in this be taken as any form of personal advice. All comments are opinions only.

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