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Welcome to the REB Podcast Network! Our hosts are regularly joined by some of the biggest names in Australia's real estate and property circles, covering off all the latest news, trends, insights and education. With REB widely regarded as the leading real estate content brand in Australia, we provide unparalleled access to the industry's rising stars and the most revered professionals, the newest tech, as well as cutting-edge developments in the business world.

  1. 1d ago

    Property Buzz: NSW is $200m short on stamp duty, hosts clash over brokers

    NSW collected 23 per cent less residential stamp duty in September than a year earlier, and Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman say it's only the start. But when the conversation turns to mortgage brokers, the hosts stop agreeing. On this live episode of Property Buzz, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman dig into the numbers behind a sharp fall in NSW residential stamp duty: $663.7 million collected in September, down from $864.3 million a year earlier. Extrapolated across the country, they put the potential loss at $7.36 billion, a figure that sits inside the $6 billion to $8 billion range they've been predicting for months. The pair also unpack the NSW Labor pledge to let investors restructure trusts hit by the new discretionary trust tax without triggering stamp duty, and Victoria's promise to return its property tax threshold to $50,000. Then there's the data. Brisbane listings are up 40 per cent on last year with a clearance rate of just 20 per cent, unemployment has ticked up to 4.7 per cent, and part-time jobs have dropped by 74,000. Tarrant shares what buyer's agents and brokers are telling him on the street, from tactical finance to banks loosening up, and explains why he says now is the time to have a good broker in your corner. And then it gets heated. Tarrant takes aim at a looming levy hike on brokers while Garman plays devil's advocate – arguing consumer protection is a fair reason for scrutiny. Who wins the argument? You'll have to listen.

    Property Buzz: NSW is $200m short on stamp duty, hosts clash over brokers

  2. 4d ago

    PMX: Fee wars, AI blunders, and $24k arrears: The property management mistakes driving clients away

    As sales activity cools, one Brisbane principal says a rent roll can keep an agency resilient, but discounting fees and replacing personal service with AI could cost more than they save. On The Property Management Excellence (PMX) Podcast, Real Estate Business editor Liam Garman speaks with Brisbane principal Cara Bergmann about building an independent agency and the role property management plays in its long-term success. Bergmann explains how her rent roll supports the business when sales activity slows, creates opportunities to win future listings and provides long-term agency value, while acknowledging the challenges that come with acquiring one. She also discusses holding firm on fees, prioritising quality over the number of properties each manager handles, and the risks of choosing a cheaper property manager, sharing the case of a landlord who fell $24,000 into arrears and then returned. Bergmann argues that sales and property management teams should work as one business, with personal relationships at the centre, and warns that automated replies and AI-driven communication can leave landlords and prospective clients feeling ignored.

    PMX: Fee wars, AI blunders, and $24k arrears: The property management mistakes driving clients away

  3. Oct 9

    Property Buzz: The commercial property trap catching residential investors out

    Commercial property can offer higher yields, but poor due diligence, risky leases, and long vacancies can turn an investment into a costly mistake. On Property Buzz, Liam Garman and Phil Tarrant examine the risks facing residential investors moving into commercial property as Smart Property Investment launches a six-part guide to the sector, warning that commercial is not an easy next step. The hosts discuss cases of poor advice, inadequate due diligence, and fake leases, highlighting the need for investors to understand the sector before committing their money. Garman explains how higher yields can signal greater risk, with prolonged vacancies, complex lease terms, and unexpected repair bills eroding returns. Tarrant raises concerns about investors buying commercial property through super funds without understanding the risks, while the pair stress the importance of financial buffers and experienced commercial specialists.

    Property Buzz: The commercial property trap catching residential investors out

  4. Oct 7

    REB Discover: $50m and counting: How Place keeps high-performing offices ahead$50m and counting: How Place keeps high-performing offices ahead

    Place New Farm has taken the network's top sales office spot, with its founders crediting collaboration, discipline, and culture for sustained performance. On REB Discover, deputy editor Emilie Lauer is joined by Place New Farm co-founder Sarah Hackett and Place Bulimba co-founder Paul Curtain to discuss the business behind two of Place's highest-performing offices. The pair explain how healthy competition between the offices drives performance while collaboration keeps them working together, with the two businesses generating just shy of $50 million in combined revenue. Hackett and Curtain also share their approach to systems, recruitment, and retention, with personalised leadership and a focus on discipline helping agents stay productive through a slower market. The conversation also covers growth, with the founders stressing the importance of listening, a strong culture, and finding the right people rather than chasing expansion for its own sake.

    REB Discover: $50m and counting: How Place keeps high-performing offices ahead$50m and counting: How Place keeps high-performing offices ahead

  5. Oct 6

    PMX: The multimillion-dollar rentals changing the PM game

    Multimillion-dollar rentals come with multi-layered risks, with compliance, tenant expectations, and asset protection putting prestige property managers under a different kind of pressure. On the PMX Podcast, Alex Whitlock is joined by Anthony Wiseman, property management compliance and legislation lead at Marshall White, to explore the demands of managing prestige rental properties. Wiseman discusses the evolution of compliance in Victoria, from trust accounting and minimum rental standards to mandatory gas, electrical, and pool safety checks, and the systems Marshall White has introduced to manage these requirements. The pair also examine the landlord-tenant relationship, with communication, property upkeep, and mutual respect playing a critical role in protecting high-value assets. Wiseman shares what it takes to manage a growing prestige rent roll, and why the next generation of property managers will need to combine strong compliance knowledge with technology and people skills.

    PMX: The multimillion-dollar rentals changing the PM game

  6. Oct 2

    Property Buzz: Falling home values could blow a hole in aged care. Has anyone done the maths?

    From SMSF lending to credit card surcharges, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman say recent policy changes are producing consequences nobody planned for, and the biggest one could hit Australians when they are most vulnerable. On this episode of Property Buzz, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman examine how a raft of recent policy announcements, from tax changes to credit card surcharges, are buffeting the economy and creating unintended consequences that will impact every Australian. The pair pull apart the latest CPI figures to question the federal government's explanation for inflation, with Garman arguing that government spending is crowding out the private sector and weighing on productivity. Tarrant then turns to the removal of residential lending from SMSFs, which he says is putting pressure on builders and the viability of new projects. He also argues that falling home values could undermine the aged care system, with fewer older Australians able to draw on their homes to fund entry costs, leaving families facing a difficult situation at a vulnerable time and potentially adding a significant cost to the budget. The pair also discuss the launch of Banking Daily, Momentum Media's new financial services platform, and how it aims to deliver the latest intelligence for people working in the sector.

    Property Buzz: Falling home values could blow a hole in aged care. Has anyone done the maths?

  7. Sep 29

    PMX: Are DIY landlords coming for property management?

    Do-it-yourself (DIY) platforms are giving landlords another way to manage rentals, forcing property managers to prove their value beyond compliance and collecting rent. But is it really the best solution? On The Property Management Excellence (PMX) Podcast, Alex Whitlock and Phil Tarrant examine the growing push towards self-managed rentals and what it could mean for property managers. The pair discuss claims that landlords are increasingly turning away from professional management, questioning whether DIY platforms are really changing the market or simply giving some landlords another option. Compliance sits at the centre of the debate, with Whitlock and Tarrant highlighting the risks landlords face when managing increasingly complex rental obligations themselves and why compliance alone is no longer enough for agencies to demonstrate their value. The conversation also explores what disruption could mean for the property management sector, with agencies needing to understand what landlords actually want, from lower costs to better advice, stronger communication, and strategies that improve rental returns.

    PMX: Are DIY landlords coming for property management?

  8. Sep 25

    Property Buzz: Rate rises, housing shortages, and a changing property market

    Rate rises, housing shortages, and shifting investor strategies are putting Australia's property market under pressure and raising bigger questions about homeownership. On Property Buzz, Phil Tarrant is joined by Momentum Media director Alex Whitlock to examine the forces reshaping Australia's property market, from interest rates and housing supply to changing investor strategies. The pair discuss expectations for further rate rises and why borrowers should be reviewing their mortgage costs, with Whitlock sharing how a conversation with his lender secured a significant rate reduction. The housing shortage also comes under the microscope, with the collapse of Western Sydney builder Bathla Group highlighting the pressures facing construction and development, while community resistance to higher density continues to complicate efforts to increase supply. Looking further ahead, Tarrant and Whitlock examine the 2026 Intergenerational Report and its implications for homeownership, wealth transfers and Australians who may rent for life, before turning to the growing appeal of high-yield inner-city Melbourne apartments for investors.

    Property Buzz: Rate rises, housing shortages, and a changing property market
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Welcome to the REB Podcast Network! Our hosts are regularly joined by some of the biggest names in Australia's real estate and property circles, covering off all the latest news, trends, insights and education. With REB widely regarded as the leading real estate content brand in Australia, we provide unparalleled access to the industry's rising stars and the most revered professionals, the newest tech, as well as cutting-edge developments in the business world.

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  • Creator
    Momentum Media
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    845
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