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Australian Property Talk

Australian Property Talk

By: Redom Syed
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Welcome to Australian Property Talk — I'm Redom, a property fanatic. I love sharing stories from the 1000's of investors i represent in my day job at one of Australia's biggest mortgage broking companies, Flint.


I have two brilliant co-hosts who bring a perfect blend of expertise on the economy, property trends and where to buy real estate!


One is a former Treasury economist, Curtis Stewart, who runs FlintInvest - an award winning mortgage broking company for property investors Australia-wide. His officially the smartest person i know, and full of golden nuggets!


My other co-host is Adi Chanda, a man everybody loves, a seasoned buyers agent with a giant property portfolio and fellow property nerd. Adi runs Alaya Property with me, adding in a unique economics driven property strategy that outperforms all the herd following data-driven agents dominating the buyers agency scene in 2025.

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Episodes
  • Best Melbourne Suburbs To Buy in 2026
    Jan 7 2026

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    In this episode, we break down the Melbourne & Victorian property market outlook for 2026, revealing data-backed suburb picks, investment timing strategies and macroeconomic risks every serious investor must understand.

    The discussion opens with an honest look at interest rate uncertainty, followed by a deep dive into why Melbourne is not the fastest-growth capital—but still one of the smartest long-term plays. We explain how micro-markets outperform macro trends and why suburb-level data matters more than city-wide headlines.

    You’ll discover:
    📌 Why Carrum Downs is still a top performer
    📌 The rise of Langwarrin as a 2026 breakout suburb
    📌 Why Greensborough is considered an “early riser”
    📌 How vacancy rates, affordability and owner-occupier demand drive growth
    📌 The difference between short-term speculation and long-term portfolio building
    📌 Why not all rate cycles guarantee property booms
    📌 How buyers should adapt to shifting data month-by-month

    This is a transparent, data-driven investment episode designed to help everyday Australians make smarter, long-term property decisions—not chase hype.

    #MelbourneProperty #PropertyInvestingAustralia #RealEstate2026 #WealthBuilding

    Chapters
    00:00 – 00:33 | Introduction
    00:33 – 02:30 | Melbourne’s 2026 Property Market Outlook
    02:30 – 05:15 | Why Melbourne Is a “Market of 100 Markets”
    05:15 – 07:55 | Carrum Downs Deep Dive
    07:55 – 10:20 | Why Melbourne Won’t Be the Fastest Growth Capital
    10:20 – 12:10 | Interest Rate Warnings for 2026
    12:10 – 14:25 | Greensborough – The Early Riser
    14:25 – 18:20 | Langwarrin – The Sleeper Pick
    18:20 – 25:00 | Why Property Data Shifts Faster Than Headlines
    25:00 – 35:02 | The Long-Term Investor Advantage & Final Takeaways

    This video is provided by Confidence Finance Pty Ltd (ACL 488313) & Flint Trademark Pty Ltd. This is general information only and not personal advice. Please seek credit advice from us directly and independent tax, legal or financial advice where appropriate.

    Reach out to us at www.australianpropertytalk.com.au

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    35 mins
  • Investor Lending Crackdown Explained: Why This Will End The Boom
    Jan 5 2026

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    👉 BUY smarter with Alaya Property’s economics-driven strategy, getting in BEFORE the data shifts. Book your FREE call now: https://rebrand.ly/chatwithalaya
    👉 Work with MORTGAGE BROKERS who invest themselves & know markets Australia-wide. Book your FREE strategy session here: https://rebrand.ly/chatwithflintinvest

    Property investors are facing the biggest lending shift in years.
    In this episode, we break down what’s really happening behind the scenes as banks quietly tighten lending, regulators step in and highly leveraged investors start getting blocked.

    In just the last few months, major banks have changed how they assess investor loans, company and trust structures are being shut down, and APRA is targeting high debt-to-income borrowers. If you’re planning to grow a property portfolio in 2025–2026, this is information you can’t afford to ignore.

    We unpack:
    📌 Why investor lending has suddenly become harder
    📌 How APRA is targeting debt-to-income ratios
    📌 Why banks are declining deals that would’ve passed months ago
    📌 What this means for property prices and portfolio growth
    📌 How investors should adapt moving into 2026

    This isn’t media fear-mongering. This is what’s actually happening when applications hit bank credit teams.

    #PropertyInvesting #RealEstateAustralia #PropertyMarket #InvestorLoans #WealthBuilding

    Chapters
    0:00 – 00:37 | Introduction
    00:37 – 01:45 | Investors Under Attack
    01:45 – 03:00 | Lending Has Changed
    03:00 – 04:45 | Why Loans Are Getting Declined
    04:45 – 06:30 | Banks Profiling Investors
    06:30 – 08:00 | Funding Uncertainty Explained
    08:00 – 09:40 | APRA Steps In
    09:40 – 11:20 | Debt-to-Income Targeted
    11:20 – 15:10 | How Investors Got Too Much Debt
    15:10 – 16:50 | Why This Is a Warning
    16:50 – 18:10 | Media vs Reality
    18:10 – 19:50 | Banks Exit Trust Lending
    19:50 – 21:10 | Interest Rates & Credit Costs
    21:10 – 22:45 | 2026 Lending Reality
    22:45 – 24:30 | Investor Survival Plan
    24:30 – 25:53 | Final Market Impact

    This video is provided by Confidence Finance Pty Ltd (ACL 488313) & Flint Trademark Pty Ltd. This is general information only and not personal advice. Please seek credit advice from us directly and independent tax, legal or financial advice where appropriate.

    Reach out to us at www.australianpropertytalk.com.au

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    26 mins
  • The Best Sydney Suburbs For 2026
    Jan 2 2026

    Send us a text

    👉 BUY smarter with Alaya Property’s economics-driven strategy, getting in BEFORE the data shifts. Book your FREE call now: https://rebrand.ly/chatwithalaya
    👉 Work with MORTGAGE BROKERS who invest themselves & know markets Australia-wide. Book your FREE strategy session here: https://rebrand.ly/chatwithflintinvest

    Sydney is often written off as “too expensive” — but that’s not the full story.

    In this episode, we break down where Sydney property is still investable, especially if you’re working with a sub-$1M budget. Using real data, on-the-ground investor insights and long-term frameworks, we analyse outer-ring Sydney suburbs that are quietly outperforming expectations.

    We cover:
    📌 Why Sydney is in a stable, modest growth cycle
    📌 How affordability pressure is reshaping demand
    📌 Why outer-ring suburbs are attracting investors and owner-occupiers
    📌 Suburbs in the Blue Mountains, Campbelltown & Central Coast
    📌 Which opportunities suit first-time vs experienced investors
    📌 The risks, trade-offs and long-term outlook for Sydney property

    This video is not financial advice — it’s about helping you understand where opportunities exist so you can decide what fits your strategy.

    #SydneyProperty #PropertyInvesting #AustralianRealEstate #WealthBuilding #PropertyMarket

    Chapters
    00:00 – 00:44 Introduction
    00:44 – 02:12 Why Sydney Is Still Australia’s Most Expensive Market
    02:12 – 03:30 Sydney’s Current Property Cycle Explained
    03:30 – 04:11 Who Is Actually Buying in Sydney Right Now
    04:11 – 05:20 Why We’re Only Looking at Outer-Ring Suburbs
    05:20 – 09:40 Blue Mountains Focus: Winmalee Breakdown
    09:40 – 11:20 Affordability, Yields & Demand Signals Explained
    11:20 – 12:45 Lifestyle Shifts & Work-From-Home Impact
    12:45 – 16:05 Campbelltown Area: Ruse & Raby Analysis
    16:05 – 17:55 Affordability Limits & Growth Constraints
    17:55 – 19:10 When Sydney Makes Sense in a Portfolio
    19:10 – 22:30 First-Time Investors vs Experienced Investors
    22:30 – 26:00 Central Coast Opportunity Overview
    26:00 – 29:30 Comparing Sydney to Other States
    29:30 – 31:06 Final Takeaways

    This video is provided by Confidence Finance Pty Ltd (ACL 488313) & Flint Trademark Pty Ltd. This is general information only and not personal advice. Please seek credit advice from us directly and independent tax, legal or financial advice where appropriate.

    Reach out to us at www.australianpropertytalk.com.au

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    31 mins
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