The Property Portfolio Podcast

Parag Dixit, Julius Dabre & Mudit Khandelwal
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Why Property Became Australia's #1 Wealth Builder in 2026

  1. 6d ago ·  Video

    Gold Coast Property Market 2027: Boom, Crash or Buying Opportunity?

    Is the Gold Coast property market heading for another boom, a slowdown, or a Gold Coast property crash in 2027? --- Is the Gold Coast property market heading for another boom, a slowdown, or a Gold Coast property crash in 2027? If you're considering Gold Coast property investment, this episode explores what's changing in the market and whether buyers could find new opportunities. In this property market update for Gold Coast, Australia, Parag Dixit and Julius Dabre discuss why property prices surged, how housing supply and rental demand are influencing the market, and what the Brisbane vs Gold Coast property comparison means for buyers. They also explore the property market Gold Coast buyers are entering in 2027, including rising listings, affordability challenges and signs of softer demand in some areas. But the Gold Coast isn't one property market. From northern growth corridors to established suburbs, premium coastal locations and apartment-heavy areas, each region has different opportunities and risks. Could 2027 bring another period of growth, a market correction or better negotiating opportunities for buyers? Parag and Julius break down three possible market scenarios, where investors should look for value, and why location, rental returns and long-term capital growth matter when choosing a property. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 | Recap 00:40 | Gold Coast Property Market Outlook for 2027 03:30 | Why Did the Gold Coast Become So Popular With Investors? 08:05 | Why Is Gold Coast Housing Supply Struggling to Keep Up? 12:44 | Is Gold Coast Property Demand Strong Enough to Support Its Prices? 14:51 | What Are the Three Possible Gold Coast Market Scenarios for 2027? 17:21 | How Can Buyers Find Value and Negotiate in a Softer Market? 23:00 | How Do the Gold Coast's Four Regions Compare for Buyers? 28:40 | Can Rental Demand and Affordability Keep Supporting Growth? 34:59 | What Market Signals Could Shape Gold Coast Property in 2027? 37:42 | Should Buyers Prioritise Location, Rental Returns, or Capital Growth? 42:56 | Gold Coast Property Market: Final Outlook

  2. Oct 2 ·  Video

    Granny Flats or Dual Occupancy Australia: Which Is Better for Property Investors?

    EP33: Granny Flat or Dual Occupancy — which makes more sense for property investors? --- Granny Flats or Dual Occupancy — which option actually makes more sense for Australian property investors? Dual-income properties can look attractive on paper: one property, two rental incomes and potentially stronger cash flow. But the numbers are only part of the story. In Episode 33 of The Property Portfolio Podcast, Parag Dixit and Julius Dabre unpack Granny Flats or Dual Occupancy and explore how granny flats, duplexes, dual occupancy and dual-key properties actually differ. They discuss why dual-income properties have become increasingly popular with investors, particularly when borrowing capacity and cash flow are under pressure. But extra rental income can also bring extra considerations — from maintenance and privacy to utilities, tenant demand and property management. The episode takes a closer look at Dual Occupancy Australia, including what investors should understand about property configuration, titles, separate access, subdivision potential and the differences between a duplex and a dual-key property. Parag and Julius also discuss some of the risks around dual-key properties, what to investigate before buying a duplex, and why seeing “STCA” on a property listing should be the beginning of your due diligence rather than the end of it. Should you buy a property with an existing granny flat or build one yourself? When does a dual-income strategy make sense? And should investors prioritise rental yield, flexibility or future capital growth? If you're considering a granny flat, duplex, dual occupancy or dual-key property as part of your Australian property investment strategy, this episode breaks down the key differences and considerations before you make a decision. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 | Recap 00:38 | Dual-Income Property Investing: Granny Flats, Duplexes & Dual Keys 03:25 | Why Are Dual-Income Properties So Popular? 04:37 | Can Extra Rental Income Become a Maintenance Headache? 07:38 | How Do Granny Flats, Duplexes, and Dual Keys Differ? 10:25 | What Makes Dual-Key Properties Risky? 16:16 | What Should You Check Before Buying a Duplex? 20:10 | What Does STCA Mean, and What Due Diligence Is Needed? 29:07 | When Do Granny Flats, Duplexes, or Dual Keys Make Sense? 33:19 | Buy a Granny Flat or Build One Yourself? 41:07 | Which Dual-Income Property Type Is the Best Investment? 43:08 | The Final Investment Pecking Order

  3. Sep 25 ·  Video

    Australian Housing Market Crash: Is Bathla Group the Only One Going Down?

    Is Bathla Group the Only One? Inside the Australian Housing Market Crash --- Is Bathla Group the only one, or is this a bigger warning sign for Australia’s housing market? In this episode of The Property Portfolio Podcast, Mudit and Julius break down the bigger story behind Bathla, builder failures, construction delays and Australia’s ongoing Housing Crisis. Australia needs more homes. Population is growing, demand is strong, and approvals are still happening. So why are so many builders struggling, and why does housing still feel so scarce? This episode looks at where the housing pipeline is breaking down — from land release and approvals to finance, construction capacity, labour shortages, material costs, fixed-price contracts and cash flow pressure. The discussion also looks at Bathla Group and why the collapse of a major builder in a high-demand market raises bigger questions about the Australian construction industry. If demand is strong, why are builders still failing? Is this really a Housing Market Collapse, or is the problem more about delivery, cash flow and construction capacity? Mudit and Julius also discuss how builder failures affect buyers, subcontractors, suppliers, employees, financiers and developers, and why one major collapse can create pressure across the wider housing ecosystem. The episode also asks whether new homes are still worth the premium, especially when some new house-and-land packages can cost $100k to $150k more than comparable established homes. For buyers, this raises an important question: is a new build always better, or does the price gap create too much risk? They also discuss what happens next if Australia keeps facing low vacancy rates, rising rents and delayed housing completions. With rental pressure still high and supply struggling to keep up, the Housing Market Crash conversation is more complicated than just prices going up or down. If you are researching Bathla Group, Bathla, Australia’s Housing Crisis, Housing Market Crash, Housing Market Collapse, builder collapses, construction delays, new homes, off-the-plan property, housing supply, rental pressure or the Australian property market, this episode gives you a practical breakdown of what is happening behind the headlines. Watch more episodes of The Property Portfolio Podcast for practical conversations on the Australian property market, housing supply, property investing, lending, suburb research and long-term portfolio strategy. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 | Recap 00:36 | Is Bathla the Only One? Inside Australia's Housing Crisis 00:52 | Housing Crisis: Why Can't Australia Build Enough Homes? 01:52 | Where Does the Housing Pipeline Break Down? 04:22 | Housing Market Collapse: Why Did 3,600 Builders Fail? 05:13 | How Bad Are Labour Shortages and Material Costs? 06:09 | Why Is Cash Flow Killing Australian Builders? 13:20 | Bathla Group: Why Did It Collapse in a High-Demand Market? 14:55 | Bathla Group Fallout: Who Else Pays the Price? 19:15 | Is a New Build Worth a $100k–$150k Premium? 21:36 | How Can Australia Fix the Housing Supply Crisis? 26:04 | Rents Up, Vacancy Under 1%: What Happens Next? 27:58 | How Should Buyers Protect Themselves Now?

  4. Sep 18 ·  Video

    Perth Property Market Update 2027: Opportunity or Too Late? | EP 31

    First Investment Property Perth 2027: Perth Might Still Be a Gold Mine --- Is Perth still Australia's best property market — or have you arrived after the easy growth is gone? That's the question Parag Dixit and Julius get into in this episode, and they don't dodge it. Because here's the uncomfortable part: Perth has run hard for five years, and the strategy that worked in 2021 — buy almost anything, anywhere in the city — is not the strategy that works going into 2027. In 2021, a million dollars could buy you three or four properties in Perth. A four-bedroom, two-bathroom double-brick home was around $400,000 on a 7–8% gross yield. That property is $800,000 now, and those yields have compressed to somewhere near 4.5–5% gross — which, after property management, council rates and insurance, is closer to 4.2% net. So the honest question isn't whether Perth was a good market. It's whether it's still affordable enough to give you the same advantage. This Perth Property Market Update goes suburb-deep rather than city-wide, because that's where the story actually lives. Some Perth suburbs have grown 110% over five years. Others have grown 60%. Same city, same timeframe — and the difference comes down to employment diversity, vacancy rates, tenant quality, land supply and owner-occupier appeal. If you're weighing up Property Investment Perth decisions right now, those are the five things worth your attention. We also get practical about who Perth actually suits in 2027. If you're buying your First Investment Property Perth is arguably still a gold mine — entry around $700,000 to $800,000 in a capital city, yields near 5.5%, and enough capital growth to pull equity out and go again within a year or two. If you already hold in Sydney or Brisbane and you're chasing diversification or cash flow, the case is different but still real. And if you're a portfolio builder who already owns four or five in Perth, it gets genuinely tricky. The rest is a straight Perth Property Market Forecast conversation — where the supply is coming from, which councils have greenfield land that could weigh on prices over the next five to ten years, why new builds stay expensive, and why a suburb that performed brilliantly for three years tells you almost nothing about the next three. Perth prime real estate — property investment done properly — comes down to picking the right pocket, not the right postcode range. Not every Perth property is a good purchase property, and that's the whole point of this episode. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Recap 00:58 Perth Property Market Outlook for 2027 03:38 What Made Perth Such a Big Investor Market? 04:50 Why Are People Moving to Perth? 07:02 Where Is WA Spending $600 Million on Infrastructure? 07:48 How Does Employment Diversity Affect Suburb Growth? 09:08 Why Do Vacancy Rates Matter So Much? 11:17 Gross or Net Yield: Which Number Should You Trust? 13:09 Is It Too Late to Buy in Perth? 13:57 Should I Avoid Suburbs With Lots of Land Left? 15:48 What Makes a Suburb a Long-Term Winner? 17:36 Who Should Be Buying in Perth Right Now? 21:06 Final Takeaways for Perth Investors in 2027

  5. Sep 11 ·  Video

    Self Managed Super Fund Australia: 2026 Rules | EP 30

    Self Managed Super Fund Australia: Pros, Cons & Is It Worth It in 2026? --- If you're considering a self managed super fund in Australia, you may have heard that the new 2026 SMSF rules have changed the way investors can use property. But what has actually changed — and does it mean SMSF property investment is dead? In this episode, we break down the SMSF borrowing rules in 2026, including what the changes mean for residential property, existing SMSF property investments and investors who still want to use borrowing. We also look at why commercial property and business real property have become much more important for SMSF investors, and why simply finding a high-yield property isn't enough. The big takeaway? SMSF property investment hasn't disappeared — but it has become more specialised. The property, tenant, lease, price, liquidity and overall purpose of the investment all need to work together. If you're asking “Is an SMSF worth it in 2026?” or considering an SMSF property strategy, this conversation will help you understand what has changed and what you need to think about next. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 | Recap 00:58 | What Changed for SMSFs in 2026? 02:21 | New SMSF Rules: Can You Still Buy Residential Property? 05:00 | Is SMSF Commercial Property Investment Right for You? 07:42 | What Makes a Property Business Real Property? 09:02 | Why SMSF Commercial Property Is Different? 16:04 | SMSF Property for Business Owners: How Does It Work? 17:50 | The 7P Framework for Commercial Property 22:44 | SMSF Property Investment: Mistakes to Avoid 25:49 | Is SMSF Property Investment Dead?

  6. Sep 4 ·  Video

    Sydney Suburbs Guide - Watch this Before You Buy a Property | EP 29

    Sydney Suburbs Guide: Oakdale, Fairfield, Willmot, Woodbine, Bow Bowing | EP 29 --- Thinking about buying property in Sydney? Watch this before you choose the wrong suburb. In Episode 29 of The Property Portfolio Podcast, Parag Dixit and Julius Dabre break down 5 Sydney locations where buyers and investors may need to be extra cautious: Oakdale, Fairfield, Willmot, Woodbine and Bow Bowing. This episode is not about calling suburbs “bad”. It is about understanding why some areas may carry more risk for capital growth, liquidity, rental yield, resale demand or long-term investment performance. Parag and Julius discuss the key issues buyers should look for before purchasing in Sydney, including bushfire zones, flood risk, council restrictions, poor transport access, low rental yields, high insurance costs, public housing concentration, small block sizes, sloping land, highway noise, weak owner-occupier demand and limited development upside. The episode also explains why cheap property is not always the best property, why popular or affordable suburbs can still have hidden risks, and why investors should look beyond median prices before making a decision. Suburbs discussed in this episode: - Oakdale - Fairfield - Willmot - Woodbine - Bow Bowing You’ll also hear alternative suburb suggestions and what type of property may make more sense instead, including areas with better transport, stronger owner-occupier demand, larger land sizes, flood-free blocks and better long-term fundamentals. If you are researching Sydney suburbs, Sydney property investing, where to buy in Sydney, suburbs to avoid in Sydney, first home buyer locations, investment property risks or the Sydney property market in 2026, this episode gives you a practical framework before you buy. Watch more episodes of The Property Portfolio Podcast for Australian property market insights, suburb research, lending discussions, investment strategy and long-term property portfolio conversations. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 | Recap 00:41 | Introduction and 5 Sydney suburbs to avoid 03:22 | Is Oakdale too risky for lifestyle buyers? 10:04 | Where should you buy instead of Oakdale? 12:44 | Why do floods and council rules hurt parts of Fairfield? 17:36 | Which suburbs beat Fairfield for safer, flood-free blocks? 18:43 | Why is Willmot cheap, and what holds it back? 27:27 | How do Woodbine’s slope and highway noise impact value? 34:51 | Are Bow Bowing’s tiny blocks dragging it down? 39:41 | Should you pick Minto over Bow Bowing? 41:21 | What core rules should you use to assess Sydney suburbs? 42:56 | Final takeaways on choosing stronger Sydney suburbs

  7. Aug 28 ·  Video

    Mining Towns Property Investing - High-Risk Gamble or Cash Flow Goldmine?

    Mining towns can offer strong rental yields, with some areas showing 8% to 12% yield potential. --- Are mining towns worth the high yield property risk in 2026? In Episode 28 of The Property Portfolio Podcast, Julius Dabre and Raymond from Perth discuss mining town property investing and whether these markets are a smart cash flow opportunity or a high-risk trap for investors. Mining towns can offer strong rental yields, with some areas showing 8% to 12% yield potential. But high yield alone is not enough. This episode looks at the bigger questions investors should ask before buying in mining towns across Western Australia and Queensland. The discussion covers Kalgoorlie, Port Hedland, Karratha, commodity cycles, gold, iron ore, lithium, coal towns, corporate leases, rental demand, employment diversification, remote property challenges, lending restrictions, infrastructure, exit strategy and portfolio cash flow. Julius and Raymond also break down why some mining towns may suit experienced investors with multiple properties who need cash flow to sustain their portfolio, while they may not be the right fit for early-stage investors chasing quick capital growth. The key question is not just which mining town has the highest yield. It is which town has the strongest reason to keep thriving after the commodity cycle changes. If you are researching mining town property investment, high-yield Australian property, regional investing, cash flow properties, WA property markets or Queensland mining towns, this episode gives you a practical framework for thinking through the opportunity and the risk. Watch more episodes of The Property Portfolio Podcast for Australian property market insights, suburb research, investment strategy, lending discussions and long-term portfolio conversations. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:56 | Mining towns and property investing 02:23 | What makes one mining town safer than another? 03:25 | How does the commodity cycle affect mining towns? 05:23 | How does infrastructure show if a town will last? 06:52 | Is investing in coal towns just too risky? 07:52 | Why are Kalgoorlie rents and yields so high? 10:49 | What real-world hassles come with remote properties? 13:46 | Which investors are mining town deals really for? 16:10 | How should investors assess yields and exit plans? 18:56 | What questions should you ask before buying in a mining town? 21:02 | Closing thoughts on mining town investing

  8. Aug 21 ·  Video

    Sydney Suburbs Explained - 5 Worth Watching + 1 Bonus | EP 27

    We Analysed 300+ Sydney Suburbs — These 5 Stood Out | EP 27 --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 | Introduction and Sydney affordable suburb strategy 03:37 | Suburb 1: Attractive for land and tradies 12:23 | Suburb 2: A tightly held riverfront growth pocket 19:49 | Suburb 3: A hidden gem near Parramatta CBD 27:06 | Suburb 4: Delivers sub-$1m houses with strong yields 34:54 | Suburb 5: Transforming into a gentrified growth hub 42:55 | Bonus Suburb: The ultimate low-density lifestyle play 49:06 | Wrapping up Sydney’s affordable high-growth suburbs and next steps

    Sydney Suburbs Explained - 5 Worth Watching + 1 Bonus | EP 27
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