Welcome to Property Addicts Australia, your home for everything property investing. Get an insider view of what really works when building a portfolio and learn how to avoid the common mistakes. Plus, get all of the tips and tricks from the property investing experts, Sana and Mona Ali, the Property Twins. Join us to learn from the experts and set yourself up for long-term success in property investing. Proudly powered by propertytwins.com.au.
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Depreciation for Property Investors: What You Can and Can’t Claim
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41:58Depreciation might not sound exciting until you realise how much money it’s leaving on the table for everyday investors. In this episode, we’re joined by Scott Brunsdon, co-founder of Depreciator and one of the first in Australia to specialise solely in tax depreciation schedules. We dive into what depreciation actually is, why so many investors an…
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How Data Can Predict Property Market Trends with Mat Djolic, Co Founder of HtAG® Analytics
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55:37“Property investment is not just about data—it’s about building a narrative that makes sense for your goals. There’s a difference between just looking at numbers and actually understanding what they mean in the context of market cycles. Too many investors chase growth without understanding the fundamentals behind it.” - Mat Djolic Episode Takeaways…
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Sydney vs. Regional: Where Should You Invest in 2025?
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37:14“Investing in real estate isn’t about finding the next hotspot, it’s about playing the long game.” - John Comino, Bridge to Bricks Episode Takeaways: ✅Sydney remains a solid investment due to infrastructure growth, scarcity, and high demand, but affordability remains a challenge. ✅Investors should prioritise areas with government investment, such a…
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Property vs Shares: Where Should You Invest in 2025?
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34:30“Property isn’t an entirely passive investment. You need to engage with it, understand its cycles, and leverage its advantages.” - John Comino Episode Takeaways: ✅Leverage is the game-changer. Real estate may grow slower than shares, but leveraging with loans makes property a powerful wealth-building tool. ✅Sydney real estate isn’t overpriced. When…
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How to Navigate First Home Benefits and Investment Property Decisions
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39:43"It's better to be in the market than to wait for the perfect property that may never come." Episode Takeaways: ✅ First-time buyers should evaluate their goals and financial situation before deciding between a first home or investment property. ✅ Rentvesting offers flexibility but may not always provide the same long-term advantages as home ownersh…
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The #1 Loan Structuring Mistake Keeping Investors Stuck (And How to Avoid It!)
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27:31“Think long-term. Correct loan structuring from the start gives you an unfair advantage to grow your investments.” Episode Takeaways: ✅ Correctly structuring loans, such as separating owner-occupied and investment debts, can significantly reduce tax liabilities and enhance financial growth. ✅ Common mistakes like cross-collateralisation and using b…
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Valuation Hacks Every Property Investor Needs to Know for a Winning Property Portfolio
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18:05“Looking at various lenders and how they might value your investment property or owner-occupied property is critical. It's not just about finding a lender that gives the best rate; it's about finding one that allows maximum flexibility to release equity when you need it.” Episode Takeaways: ✅ Maximising equity through valuation shopping is essentia…
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From Leaving School at 15 to a $30 Million Property Portfolio & an Ever-Expanding Business Empire
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44:01In this episode of Property Addicts Australia, we interview William Lockett, Managing Director of Specialist Finance Group. Will shares his inspiring story of building a multi-million dollar property portfolio and an ever-expanding business empire. Learn how he got started in property, the challenges he faced, and the mindset that helped him succee…
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Debunking Property Finance Myths: How to Fast-Track Your Investment Journey
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25:14"Don’t be tied to your lender. Look at the big picture. The banks don’t need your business more than you need them. You are playing with the rules the banks set, so navigating them strategically is crucial." Episode Takeaways: ✅You don’t need a 20% deposit to start your property journey; smaller deposits can fast-track your entry into the market. ✅…
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The Australian Investor’s Guide to Smart Financing for a Multi-Property Portfolio
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17:56“What you are able to do today might be different to three to six months down the track. It's an ever-evolving thing that you make decisions with the information you have at this point in time” Episode Takeaways: ✅Prioritise finance arrangement before property search to strategically plan investments based on what you can afford. ✅Select lenders ca…
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Chris Gray's No-Nonsense Method to Building Wealth Through Property
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54:07“Everything’s about information. It’s all about mindset. So, all of us in the property world, we do slightly different things, but 95% of our mindset is exactly the same." - Chris Gary Episode Takeaways: ✅Success in property investing hinges on leveraging resources wisely and maintaining a long-term mindset, focusing on gradual growth over time. ✅…
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The Australian Borrower's Playbook 2025 | Sana and Mona Ali Reveal The Truth Behind Property Lending
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27:01“It's not only about the interest rate, the lowest interest rate that people keep focusing on, thinking that all banks are equal. But there's more behind the curtain. There's more to the picture, more to the story.” Episode Takeaways: ✅Strategic lender selection is vital for maximising borrowing capacity and achieving growth in property investment.…
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Property and Economic Outlook for 2025 with Diana Mousina, AMP Deputy Chief Economist
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47:48“Immigration has been a big driver for the property market... Population growth is one of the three Ps—population, productivity, and participation—which drive long-term economic growth.” - Diana Mousina Episode Takeaways: ✅The Australian property market remains resilient due to housing undersupply and high immigration. ✅Solving housing affordabilit…
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The Truth About Off-the-Plan Properties and Capital Growth in Australia
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27:53“The established property that we bought for $330,000 is now worth somewhere around $730,000, about 121% growth over 15 years, or 8% per annum. The unit, similar properties, are now selling for $520,000, which is about 43% capital growth in the same time frame, or less than 3% per annum. The starting point of your property journey is so important b…
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From $4,500 to Millions: How Victor Kumar Built a Multi-Million Dollar Property Empire
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44:17“The major mistake most people make, especially when they're starting out, is the herd mentality. So they're investing where everyone else is investing, rather than taking their own circumstances into account. So that's the biggest mistake - having that herd mentality and using social media as your guru to invest.” - Victor Kumar Episode Takeaways:…
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Key Steps to Buying Property in Your Self-Managed Super Fund
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17:40In this episode, Sana and Mona Ali discuss the average and median super balances, motivations for investing in property through super, key steps required, and common mistakes to avoid. Learn about leveraging your super balance to purchase property, the importance of diversification, and the benefits of accessing tangible assets with rental income. …
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How to Get Property Right for Your Investment Portfolio
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26:44In this episode Sana and Mona Ali discuss how to get the right property for your investment portfolio. Sana and Mona shed light on the risks of brand new and off the plan properties, the cost of analysis paralysis and the importance of meeting the market. Sana and Mona share the common mistakes they see investors make, the right way and what you ne…
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How to Setup Finance Correctly To Build A Property Portfolio Without Getting Stuck
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22:37In this episode, hosts Sana and Mona Ali delve into the crucial topic of finance in property investing. They discuss the pitfalls of focusing solely on low rates and fees, losing out on tax savings, and getting stuck with high-risk loan structures. The episode sheds light on the importance of choosing the right lender at the right time, avoiding un…
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Building Your Property Portfolio: Key Decisions and Strategies
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29:50In this episode, hosts Sana and Mona Ali dive deep into the key decisions and strategies involved in building a successful property portfolio. The hosts share insights from their own property portfolio journey, including decisions they made and lessons learned along the way. They also provide valuable advice on property selection strategies, financ…
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Is Now the Right Time to Buy Property? Analysing Your Financial Position
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28:05In this episode, hosts Sana and Mona Ali delved into the challenges and motivations that drive their clients to embark on their property investment journey. We also talk about investors understanding individual financial position, assessing if now is the right time to buy property and providing a step-by-step guide to building a property portfolio.…
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The Property Twins Journey: From First Home to $5 Million Portfolio
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34:12In their first episode, hosts Sana and Mona Ali share their personal journey in property investment, discussing how they built a successful portfolio and transitioned from corporate careers to property experts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mona Ali and Sana Ali
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