Andrew Wright Property Podcast

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🎧 Real deals, real strategies, real results. Learn how to find, fund, and operate profitable property plays from someone who’s actually done it. Hosted by Andrew Wright, principal of Professionals Southport and a commercial investor who rebuilt after losing a ~$15M portfolio during the GFC, this podcast gives you a straight-talking look at what it really takes to build wealth through property. Each episode delivers practical frameworks, real deal breakdowns, and honest conversations with high-performing investors and operators across residential and commercial. But it’s bigger than the episodes. The goal is to build a community of like-minded investors who share stories, swap insights, help each other grow and maybe even do deals together. 🔗 Join the community & learn more - leave your email at: www.andrewwrightproperty.com.au 📍 Connect with Andrew: hello@andrewwrightproperty.com.au

  1. 2d ago

    EP48: Property Options Masterclass Part 2: Turning Option Contracts Into Development Profits | Paul Vamvakaris

    How do property developers turn an option contract into a profitable development deal? In Part 2 of the Property Options Masterclass, Andrew Wright sits down with Paul Vamvakaris to examine real property development projects, the numbers behind them, and how strategic option agreements can create opportunities before settlement. From a major industrial park in Beenleigh to a land development in Cairns, Paul shares how he negotiates with landowners, secures development approvals, attracts buyers and manages the risks involved in multimillion-dollar projects. In this episode, you'll learn: How Paul structured a $10.7 million industrial land acquisition using an option contract.How an industrial development was projected to generate approximately $105 million in sales against $65–70 million in costs.How a Cairns industrial land project increased its sale value through subdivision and civil works.Why option periods, deposits, development approvals and presales matter.How developers assess flood risks, infrastructure costs and town planning constraints.Why creating a win-win deal for the landowner can unlock opportunities other buyers miss.Paul also explains why successful property development is about more than finding cheap land. It's about understanding what a site could become, assembling the right consultants and creating value through planning and execution. Connect with Paul Vamvakaris Have a development site or want to learn more about Paul's projects? Visit Flagstone Property Group: https://flagstonepropertygroup.com.au/about Subscribe to the Andrew Wright Property Podcast for more real property deals, development strategies and conversations with experienced Australian investors. This episode is for general education only and is not financial, legal or investment advice. Project figures and outcomes discussed are based on the guest's account and may include estimates or ongoing projects.

    EP48: Property Options Masterclass Part 2: Turning Option Contracts Into Development Profits | Paul Vamvakaris

  2. Oct 12

    EP47: Property Options Masterclass Part 1: How to Control Property Without Buying It with Paul Vamvakaris

    What if you could control a multimillion-dollar development site without having to buy it upfront? In Part 1 of the Property Options Masterclass, Andrew Wright sits down with Paul Vamvakaris, a former builder and law graduate turned property professional, to explain how property option contracts can help investors secure development sites, add value and potentially profit before settlement. Paul currently has 11 properties under option, including sites worth $10–20 million. He also shares how he made approximately $1.6 million on a property transaction without ever settling on the land. In this episode: How put and call option contracts work in propertyThe difference between call-only and put-and-call optionsHow to control development sites without buying them upfrontUsing town planning and development approvals to increase land valueHow nomination and assignment can create an exit before settlementNegotiating option fees, deposits and extension clausesThe costly contract mistake Paul made—and what he learned from itAndrew also shares how he's started applying these strategies to his own property deals, including a $2 million site with a proposed two-year option period. Whether you're an experienced developer or a property investor looking to scale, this episode explains the mechanics, opportunities and risks of using property options in Australia. Subscribe to The Andrew Wright Property Podcast for Part 2, where Andrew and Paul plan to break down real property deals using option contracts. https://www.andrewwrightproperty.com.au/ Learn more about Paul's property development projects and opportunities through Flagstone Property Group. https://flagstonepropertygroup.com.au/about   General information only. Property option agreements involve legal, financial and development risks. Seek qualified professional advice before entering into a transaction.

    EP47: Property Options Masterclass Part 1: How to Control Property Without Buying It with Paul Vamvakaris

  3. Oct 5

    EP46: How to Use Your Super to Invest in Property with Grant Abbott

    Could the money sitting in your super help fund your next property opportunity? In this episode of The Andrew Wright Property Podcast, Andrew reconnects with Grant Abbott, one of Australia’s longstanding educators in self-managed superannuation funds, to explore how SMSFs can potentially be used for property investment, commercial property and even property development. Andrew first trained under Grant more than 20 years ago. Now they revisit the strategies available today, from pooling super between family members and purchasing business real property to unit trust structures, development opportunities and using an SMSF as part of a longer-term wealth, tax and estate-planning strategy.  In this episode: Can an SMSF actually become a property developer?How SMSFs can potentially participate in property developmentsUsing unit trusts and company structures for propertyWhy commercial property can work differently from residential property in superBuying your own business premises through an SMSFHow business owners may pay market rent to their own SMSFPooling super between family members to increase purchasing powerHow many members an SMSF can haveProperty, tax and pension-phase considerationsAsset protection and estate planning through superGrant’s approach to residential property structuresWhy Grant believes more investors should be paying attention to their super capitalWhat investors should investigate before implementing an SMSF property strategyGrant also shares one of the property strategies he believes could remain particularly relevant over the next five to ten years, and explains why he sees significant opportunity for investors prepared to understand the rules rather than simply assuming something can’t be done.  If you’re a property investor who has hit a borrowing ceiling or you simply haven’t looked closely at what your super could potentially do, this conversation may give you a completely different perspective. Learn more from Grant Abbott: Grant Abbott More from Andrew: Andrew Wright Property General information only. SMSF, property, taxation and investment strategies can involve complex legal and compliance requirements. Seek appropriately qualified independent professional advice before acting.

    EP46: How to Use Your Super to Invest in Property with Grant Abbott

  4. Sep 28

    EP45: 4 Industrial Property Deals That Made Serious Money with Johnny Leary

    What makes industrial sheds such a powerful property investment and how do you find the deals most investors overlook? In this episode of The Andrew Wright Property Podcast, Andrew sits down with Johnny Leary from Shed Investor Academy to unpack four real industrial property deals and the strategies he used to find, finance and add value to each one. Johnny shares how he turned a 500sqm Melbourne warehouse into eight townhouses, secured land beside Bunnings for a Pet Stock development, bought a $600,000 industrial property using vendor finance with just 10% down, and transformed a neglected “hoarder site” bought for $750,000 before eventually selling it for $1.6 million.  Andrew and Johnny also break down why they both love industrial property, from longer leases and lower maintenance to large land parcels, stronger rental yields and multiple ways to manufacture value. In this episode: Why Andrew and Johnny favour industrial shedsHow to increase industrial rents and property valuesCreating extra lettable area with mezzaninesDeveloping underutilised industrial landSplitting larger sheds into smaller tenanciesJohnny’s industrial-to-residential warehouse conversionHow he secured an off-market site beside BunningsBuilding a Pet Stock and veterinary developmentHow he bought a $600K shed with just 10% down using vendor financeWhy understanding the vendor’s needs can unlock creative dealsThe $750K “hoarder site” that eventually sold for $1.6MUsing long settlements to create value before paying for the propertyWhy industrial properties can be simpler to manage than residential investmentsThese aren't hypothetical strategies. They’re deals Johnny has actually completed, including the mistakes, negotiations, and creative structures that made them possible.   Learn more from Johnny:Shed Investor Academy More from Andrew:Andrew Wright Property

    EP45: 4 Industrial Property Deals That Made Serious Money with Johnny Leary

  5. Sep 21

    EP44: How to Invest in Overseas Property Without Losing Everything with Matt Towner

    Buying a beachfront property overseas for a fraction of Australian prices sounds like a dream. But get the ownership structure, location or due diligence wrong, and that dream can become an expensive mistake. In this episode of The Andrew Wright Property Podcast, Andrew sits down with longtime friend, property investor and international real estate specialist Matt Towner. Matt’s path into property is anything but conventional. After spending his twenties travelling the world as a gemstone dealer, he began investing in Australian real estate in his thirties. Property ultimately gave him the wealth and flexibility to build a lifestyle spanning Byron Bay, Thailand, Bali and the Philippines.  Today, Matt draws on decades of experience to explain what Australians should understand before investing overseas, from foreign ownership and leasehold structures to local partnerships, professional advice and the additional due diligence required when investing in another country. In this episode:  How Matt built wealth through Australian property  Why he initially targeted cash-flow-positive properties  The property mistake that changed his approach to investing  Freehold vs leasehold property overseas  How foreign ownership can work in Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines  Why international property requires another level of due diligence  The risks of relying on informal ownership arrangements  Why Matt uses lawyers and accountants in both Australia and the country he invests in  How leasehold property can work for international investors  Why diversification matters when buying overseas  Matt’s approach to balancing Australian assets with an international lifestyle Matt also shares the extraordinary story of the motorcycle accident in Thailand that nearly killed him and why insurance, preparation and learning from mistakes have become recurring themes throughout his life. If you’ve ever looked at property in Bali, Thailand, the Philippines or elsewhere overseas and wondered whether the opportunity is worth the risk, this conversation gives you plenty to think about before making your move.  Connect with Matt Towner and explore his property work: Super Realty More from Andrew Wright: Andrew Wright Property

    EP44: How to Invest in Overseas Property Without Losing Everything with Matt Towner

  6. Sep 14

    EP43: How to Find Property Deals in a Down Market with Rob Flux

    What if a falling property market creates more opportunity not less? In this episode of The Andrew Wright Property Podcast, A, drew sits down with Rob Flux, founder of Property Developer Network, to unpack how investors and developers can find opportunities when sentiment is weak, finance is tighter and fewer buyers are competing. Rob explains why downturns can create better conditions for creative deal structures and why property developers make money by solving problems, not simply paying the highest price. Join Rob Flux’s “The New Rules of Property Summit”, a free 2-day online workshop:https://propdev.info/usIL4 They explore low and no-money-down strategies, delayed settlements, option agreements, joint ventures and ways to control property without necessarily owning it immediately.  In this episode: Why falling market sentiment can create opportunities How developers think differently in a downturn Why understanding the vendor’s real problem matters Seven low or no-money-down property strategies Delayed settlement vs option contracts How to control property before settlement Why some deals can be structured around the vendor’s needs How agents affect creative negotiations Where Rob currently sees development opportunities Why new housing stock may attract more demand How to think about property development when cash or serviceability is limited If you’re looking for ways to keep finding property deals when the market gets harder, this episode offers a practical look at how experienced developers think, negotiate and structure opportunities. Want to learn more? For more property investing, development and real-world deal strategies from Andrew: Andrew Wright Property Join Rob Flux for The New Rules of Property Summit and explore the strategies, market changes and development opportunities shaping property right now. Register now for The New Rules of Property Summit For more from Rob Flux, including his property development education, events and resources: Rob Flux

    EP43: How to Find Property Deals in a Down Market with Rob Flux

  7. Sep 7

    EP42: 5 Reasons to Walk Away From a Land Subdivision Site | Land Subdivision Masterclass with Carson Bolt

    Sometimes the most profitable property deal is the one you don’t buy. In Part 3 of the Land Subdivision Masterclass, Andrew Wright and experienced property developer Carson Bolt reveal five red flags that could be enough to make you walk away from a potential subdivision site. From landlocked blocks and contaminated soil to extreme slopes, flooding, protected vegetation and undesirable neighbours, they unpack real development deals where seemingly small problems became major financial risks. Carson also explains why these red flags don't always mean you should immediately abandon the deal. If the problem can be solved and the purchase price leaves enough margin, difficult sites can sometimes produce the biggest development opportunities. In this episode: Why site access can make or break a subdivision How easements and road-access restrictions affect development potential Contaminated, reactive and rocky soil and the costs they can create Why geotechnical testing matters before going unconditional How extreme slopes and retaining costs can destroy a feasibility Flooding, bushfire, wildlife corridors and other environmental constraints Why underground mining can become a major development problem How neighbouring properties and surrounding land uses affect buyer demand Why high-voltage power lines, cemeteries and industrial uses can shrink your buyer pool How experienced developers distinguish a deal killer from a solvable problemIf you're assessing land for your next subdivision, this episode gives you a practical framework for spotting the problems that could cost you before you commit. Learn more from Andrew Wright Property

    EP42: 5 Reasons to Walk Away From a Land Subdivision Site | Land Subdivision Masterclass with Carson Bolt

  8. Aug 31

    EP41: The Property Development Value Ladder | Land Subdivision Masterclass with Carson Bolt

    Do you actually need to complete a development to make money from it? In Part 2 of the Land Subdivision Masterclass, Andrew Wright and developer and mentor Carson Bolt break down the Property Development Value Ladder, four stages where developers can create value, assess their risk and decide whether to sell or move to the next stage. From buying raw land and creating a DA uplift to delivering finished lots and completing construction, Carson explains where value can be created at each stage and why taking the profit that's already on the table can sometimes be smarter than chasing a bigger return. Carson also shares real projects where he secured development approval and sold rather than building, including a site purchased for around $930,000 and sold for $2.5 million after creating value.  In this episode: The four rungs of the Property Development Value Ladder Why Carson generally avoids traditional land banking How developers create value through a DA uplift Why an approved site isn't automatically worth more How development approval can reduce risk for the next buyer Why DA-approved sites can become easier to finance When selling “paper lots” can make more sense than developing The difference between DA-approved and finished lots Why Carson likes having multiple exit strategies When ground-up construction makes financial sense The risks of buying unfinished developments from failed developers Why every developer needs an experienced professional team Carson's rule for assessing risk: Can you handle the worst-case scenario?Whether you're planning your first subdivision or assessing a larger development, this episode offers a practical framework for deciding how far up the development ladder you actually need to go. Learn more from Andrew Wright Property

    EP41: The Property Development Value Ladder | Land Subdivision Masterclass with Carson Bolt
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🎧 Real deals, real strategies, real results. Learn how to find, fund, and operate profitable property plays from someone who’s actually done it. Hosted by Andrew Wright, principal of Professionals Southport and a commercial investor who rebuilt after losing a ~$15M portfolio during the GFC, this podcast gives you a straight-talking look at what it really takes to build wealth through property. Each episode delivers practical frameworks, real deal breakdowns, and honest conversations with high-performing investors and operators across residential and commercial. But it’s bigger than the episodes. The goal is to build a community of like-minded investors who share stories, swap insights, help each other grow and maybe even do deals together. 🔗 Join the community & learn more - leave your email at: www.andrewwrightproperty.com.au 📍 Connect with Andrew: hello@andrewwrightproperty.com.au

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