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Investor borrowing power has been smashed. It's July 2026, the first month of the new financial year, and investor lending has fallen off a cliff. Our own numbers at Flint are down around 40% year on year, and across the buyer's-agent industry sign-ups are down 50 to 70%.

The rules have changed - but if your circumstances still stack up, you can keep growing a portfolio. It just takes a smarter, more creative playbook. In this episode Kurt and I walk through exactly how.

In this discussion we break down the questions we ask investors right now: how to map your "jigsaw" of entities and find hidden capacity, why being over-borrowed in one entity and under-borrowed in another is an opportunity, the creative move of shifting debt into a trust without selling, why cash beats borrowing power on paper, the servicing-vs-deposit trap, and why interest-only terms matter as much as rates.

What you'll learn:

- Why investor lending is down about 40% and buyer's-agent sign-ups 50 to 70%
- How to map your portfolio across entities to find borrowing capacity you did not know you had
- Why being over-borrowed in one entity and under-borrowed in another is an opportunity
- The creative move: shifting loans into a trust without selling the asset, and the narrow situations it actually works for
- Why released equity and cash beat a bigger borrowing-power number on paper
- The servicing-vs-deposit seesaw, and why banks will not let you max both
- Why interest-only terms, not just rates, can quietly wreck your servicing

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Chapters
0:00 Intro
2:05 Investor borrowing power has been smashed
4:04 The data: investor activity down ~40%
6:46 Why buyer's agents are dropping 50-70%
9:04 Step 1: map what you own (the jigsaw)
11:35 Over-borrowed vs under-borrowed = opportunity
12:27 The creative move: shift debt into a trust
17:22 Why these buying conditions are attractive
20:05 Cash is king: equity beats borrowing power
22:56 The seesaw: servicing vs deposit
25:04 Interest-only terms and rate modelling
28:19 What it means for you

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.

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Residential investing has always been the easy door. Fast valuations, cheap money, release equity, buy again. But with tighter borrowing power, rate rise after rate rise and big changes hitting SMSF lending, more investor demand is being pushed towards commercial property - largely because it is one of the doors still open.

The problem is commercial does not behave like resi. And moving towards it just because it is open is a fast way to make a poor decision.

In this episode I sit down with Curtis from Flint - who has overseen more than 1 billion dollars in lending flows - to unpack how commercial property actually fits inside a property investor's portfolio, how the lending really works, and where the risks sit. We walk through the real numbers on a chunky deal, why the lease matters more than the building, and why in commercial the signed contract is the start of the process, not the end.

📌 What you'll learn:
📌 The difference between owner-occupier and passive commercial investing, and why banks treat them differently
📌 The rule-of-thumb numbers - why a 70% loan needs roughly a 7% net yield to stack up, and how lease-doc lending works
📌 Why the lease, the tenant and the strength of the business paying rent matter more than the bricks
📌 How value is forced in commercial - fix the vacancy, get a tenant on a good lease, lift the asset value
📌 A real scenario - buying a shop that has sat vacant for 6 months next to one you already own
📌 Which lenders play where, from the big banks to specialist non-banks, and when to refinance
📌 What SMSF and sub 1.5 million dollar commercial buys look like, and why you should budget a 35% deposit
📌 Why the buying process is longer - due diligence, expensive valuations, app fees and 90-day settlements

My read at the end is measured: in conditions like these, play defence. Commercial being the open door does not make it the right door. What you are really buying is the lease, and a view on where the economy is heading.

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#AustralianProperty #CommercialProperty #PropertyInvesting #SMSF #PropertyFinance

Chapters
00:00 Why commercial is a different game to resi
02:07 What commercial actually means - owner-occupier vs passive investor
03:32 Lending terms for passive commercial investors
05:08 The numbers on a chunky deal - deposit, yield and cash flow
06:52 The loan process and why valuations are harder
07:36 How commercial sits inside a resi portfolio
08:07 Why the lease is everything
09:41 Real scenario - buying a vacant shop next door
11:07 Forcing value through the lease
14:01 Which banks lend and where
15:30 SMSF and sub 1.5 million dollar commercial buys
19:17 The buying process, legals and costs
21:35 Redom's verdict - should you actually do this

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The last 90 days have fundamentally changed the Australian economy.

Three rate rises from the RBA, a wave of government tax changes, and the "everything everywhere" boom of last year has flipped into the fastest housing decline we have seen - and almost all of it is self-inflicted.

So here is my call. I think this is the biggest policy mistake I have watched an Australian government make, and it forces the other side of the trade: 6 to 8 rate cuts by the end of 2027. In this episode Curtis and I put our Treasury hats on and walk through exactly why, step by step.

In this discussion we trace the chain reaction - a 20% collapse in property transactions, the housing multiplier that drags the whole economy down with it, credit growth falling off a cliff, record-low confidence, and a trillion-dollar wealth wipeout - then why all of that forces the RBA back to neutral, and what it means if you are buying.

What you'll learn:

- Why property transactions could fall 20% or more, back to 2018 levels, and why that hits far more than housing
- The housing multiplier: how roughly 20% of economic activity is property-related or adjacent
- Why credit growth may fall from about 8% to 2.9% (ANZ's forecast)
- How consumer confidence at a 53-year low freezes spending across the economy
- The wealth effect in reverse: what a trillion-dollar wealth wipeout does to cars, retail and hospitality
- Why the RBA and most economists only "tweak the edges" and miss the wild swings
- The case for 6 to 8 rate cuts by the end of 2027, starting with 4 back-to-back to get back to neutral
- Why these conditions hand buyers rare negotiating power right now
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Chapters
0:00 The predictions, in 60 seconds
0:44 90 days that broke the market
2:04 The call: 6 to 8 rate cuts by 2027
4:12 Reason 1: a 20% collapse in transactions
10:52 Reason 2: credit growth falls off a cliff
12:02 Reason 3: confidence at a 53-year low
13:53 Reason 4: the trillion-dollar wealth wipeout
16:03 Why the RBA keeps getting it wrong
20:00 Reason 5: back to neutral rates
23:03 Four back-to-back cuts explained
25:05 Phase two: 2027
27:39 What it means for buyers

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.

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The government has just moved to ban SMSF lending for residential property, with a cut-off around the middle of August 2026. If you run a self-managed super fund and you have ever thought about using it to buy an investment property, this is the change that closes that door.

In this episode we walk through the policy itself, who it hits, and the exact steps and timing involved if an SMSF purchase is something you are looking into. We also dig into why this one is hard to make sense of as policy, given SMSF buyers tend to sit at the lower-risk, longer-hold end of the market.

What we cover:
📌 What the ban actually does - no new SMSF loans for residential property, while commercial property and other assets are untouched
📌 Why new and off-the-plan residential is caught too, and what that means for developers relying on presales
📌 The real timeline - roughly 45 days after royal assent, landing around mid August (exact date still to be confirmed)
📌 The boxes you need ticked before the cut-off - SMSF set up, cash moved in, bare trust in place, and the contract signed in the bare trust's name
📌 Why moving your super across is usually the slowest part of the process
📌 Roughly where SMSF lending rates and LVRs sit right now, and why this lending is slower and more paperwork-heavy than a personal loan
📌 The step-by-step if you want to explore it - speak to a broker, speak to an accountant, and start the property search at the same time

This is general information about a policy change, not a recommendation to buy. Whether an SMSF purchase suits your situation is a question for a licensed adviser and your accountant - the adviser handles the structure, we handle the asset.

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Chapters
00:00 The ban nobody saw coming
00:35 Another shocking announcement
01:48 Curtis on why this was a total surprise
02:52 The pension argument it ignores
04:24 What has actually changed
06:07 Are SMSF loans really riskier?
07:20 Why this one goes too far
08:07 The hit to buyers agents and brokers
09:54 The compounding example
11:48 A safe unit vs a shiny office
13:35 You have 6 weeks - the call to action
14:49 Why Alaya's team has pivoted to SMSF
16:31 The exact dates and what you need done
18:49 SMSF rates, LVRs and how the lending works
20:37 The step by step
22:09 Should you actually do this?
23:24 What to buy and the final word

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Melbourne apartments have become one of the most debated investment opportunities in Australia and the data is starting to tell a very interesting story.

In this episode, we break down three Melbourne suburbs that we're actively investing in right now and explain the exact frameworks behind those decisions. Rather than relying on opinions or headlines, we explore the metrics that matter most: rental yields, vacancy rates, supply constraints, replacement costs, days on market and the growing gap between house and apartment prices.

We dive deep into St Kilda, Prahran and Bundoora, examining why these locations stand out in the current market and how investors can identify similar opportunities before the broader market catches on.

If you're considering Melbourne property investment, apartment investing or simply want to understand where value still exists in today's market, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

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Chapters
00:00 - 00:42 Introduction
00:42 - 02:22 Why Melbourne Apartments Are Gaining Attention
02:22 - 04:10 The Investment Thesis & Previous Market Predictions
04:10 - 06:00 Why Apartments Have Already Started Outperforming
06:00 - 08:15 The Data Framework Used to Rank Suburbs
08:15 - 12:00 St Kilda: The First High-Conviction Pick
12:00 - 15:20 St Kilda Data Breakdown & Growth Potential
15:20 - 18:05 Prahran: Why Demand Remains Strong
18:05 - 22:00 Prahran Metrics, Yields & Supply Constraints
22:00 - 25:55 Bundoora: Affordable Entry With Strong Fundamentals
25:55 - 27:15 Bonus Insights & Finding Similar Opportunities
27:15 - 28:23 Final Thoughts

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.

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Is property investing still worth it in 2026 and beyond?

With interest rate uncertainty, government policy changes, affordability concerns and increasing pressure on investors, many people are questioning whether property remains the best wealth-building asset.

In this debate-style discussion, we break down both sides of the argument. We explore the impact of housing shortages, immigration-driven demand, rental yields, government regulations, interest rates, apartments vs houses, leverage, cash flow and what investors should actually be buying in today's market.

You'll learn:
📌 Why housing supply remains one of the biggest long-term investment themes
📌 Whether government policies are making property investing less attractive
📌 Why doing nothing could be the riskiest financial decision
📌 How demand and supply dynamics are shaping future property prices
📌 The role of leverage in building long-term wealth
📌 Why apartments and higher-yield assets may outperform in the current environment
📌 How investors should adapt their strategy for 2026–2030

Whether you're a first-home buyer, experienced investor or simply trying to decide where to put your money, this discussion will help you understand the risks, opportunities and realities of property investing in today's market.

Watch until the end for the key takeaway that could completely change how you think about property investing over the next decade.

#PropertyInvesting #RealEstateInvesting #PropertyMarket #WealthBuilding #FinancialFreedom

Chapters
00:00 - 00:46 Introduction
00:46 - 02:35 The Great Property Debate
02:35 - 04:30 The Housing Shortage Argument
04:30 - 06:20 Why Government Changes Aren't the Whole Story?
06:20 - 08:15 Fear, Investor Sentiment & Market Psychology
08:15 - 10:05 Cash, ETFs or Property: Which Makes More Sense?
10:05 - 11:55 How Income Determines Investment Success
11:55 - 13:45 The Real Risk of Doing Nothing
13:45 - 15:35 Understanding Supply, Demand & Population Growth
15:35 - 17:15 Houses vs Apartments
17:15 - 19:00 Why Leverage Still Matters?
19:00 - 20:20 Building Wealth Through Property Over Time
20:20 - 23:31 Final Thoughts

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.

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Australia's property and economic landscape is shifting fast and if you're a buyer, seller or investor, you need to understand what's happening right now.

In this episode, we break down the full interest rate story for 2026, what the latest inflation data really means, and why Sydney and Melbourne property prices are falling at nearly 1% per month. We unpack the RBA's dual mandate dilemma, the rising unemployment numbers and what leading economists are predicting for the rest of the year.

We take opposing views on what comes next — one of us sees rates flatlining or rising once more before a long period of stability, while the other makes a bold contrarian call: the Australian economy is far weaker than the data suggests, a rate-cutting cycle is coming sooner than most expect, and this current downturn is actually creating a rare golden buying window. Particularly at the top end of Sydney and Melbourne.

We also cover:
📌 Why May and June are the weakest months for sellers
📌 How top-end properties are already seeing 10%+ price declines
📌 The "wealth effect" and how falling house prices flow into the broader economy
📌 The AI employment storm and its impact on job creation
📌 Why throwing low-ball offers right now might be the smartest move
📌 What the smart money (the "heavy hitters") are doing in this market

Whether you're sitting on the fence, actively buying or trying to hold on as a seller this episode gives you the honest, unfiltered view of where we are and where we're heading.

#AustralianProperty #RBAInterestRates #SydneyRealEstate #PropertyInvesting #AustralianEconomy

Chapters
00:00 - 00:43 → Introduction
00:43 - 02:15 → Interest Rates: The 2026 Story So Far
02:15 - 03:40 → Sydney & Melbourne Falling 1% Per Month
03:40 - 07:00 → Rate Predictions: Hold, Rise or Cut?
07:00 - 08:45 → Unemployment Data & Labour Market Warning Signs
08:45 - 10:30 → Is Australia Already in a Recession?
10:30 - 12:00 → No Pathway to Short-Term Rate Relief
12:00 - 13:35 → Rate Cuts Coming This Year
13:35 - 15:05 → Sydney & Melbourne: Double Digit Decline Ahead
15:05 - 17:00 → The Wealth Effect & Trillion Dollar Burn
17:00 - 18:35 → The Golden Buying Window Right Now
18:35 - 19:55 → How to Play the Market as a Buyer
19:55 - 21:31 → Final Thoughts

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.

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Most residential property investors hit a wall —serviceability stalls, borrowing power dries up and growth grinds to a halt. In this episode, we sit down with commercial broker Ben Robinson to break down exactly how to keep building your portfolio by moving into commercial property.

Ben unpacks the real frameworks behind commercial property lending: how lease doc loans work, what LVRs and deposits actually look like, the difference between loan terms and amortization and why those "scary" review clauses are nothing to fear. We also walk through a powerful real-world case study where a client used a mezzanine value-add play to refinance, slash their rate by up to 2%, and pull cash back out.

If you're a residential investor curious about commercial, or already in the commercial space and wanting to grow smarter, this one is packed with insights you won't get anywhere else.

Chapters
00:00 - 00:58 Introduction
00:58 - 01:52 Why Investors Fear Commercial Property
01:52 - 02:46 Going Commercial Too Early
02:46 - 03:59 Funding Speed & Cost Efficiency
03:59 - 04:44 Bank vs Non-Bank Debt
04:44 - 05:48 Residential vs Commercial Upfront Costs
05:48 - 06:49 Solicitor vs Conveyancer & Lease Checks
06:49 - 08:31 Valuations, Net Leases & Buffers
08:31 - 09:54 LVR, Deposits & Lease Doc Loans
09:54 - 11:05 How Lease Doc Loans Work
11:05 - 12:55 Loan Term vs Amortization
12:55 - 14:59 Review Clauses Explained
14:59 - 16:30 Full Doc, Mid Doc & Low Doc
16:30 - 18:50 Case Study: Mezzanine Value-Add
18:50 - 19:50 Creating Value & Final Takeaways

#CommercialProperty #PropertyInvesting #RealEstateInvesting #PropertyFinance #WealthBuilding

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.

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