What happens when reality TV forgets real-world numbers? In this episode, Lloyd Edge breaks down The Block’s Daylesford auctions to reveal what every serious property investor can learn from the $3M listings that struggled to sell.

From overpriced reserves to risky suburb choices, Lloyd and Armando unpack how data, demand, and due diligence must always come before design. They also explore the real consequences of chasing trends, relying on tax perks, and ignoring the fundamentals that drive long-term growth.

Whether you watch The Block for entertainment or education, this episode separates the screen drama from the numbers that matter.

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TIME STAMPS:

0:00 – Did The Block 2025 miss the mark?

0:35 – Why the Daylesford location was a risky choice

2:30 – $3M homes in an $820K suburb: where it went wrong

3:45 – How long properties sit on the market in Daylesford

5:30 – What happens when you build the wrong property for the wrong market

6:55 – Did The Block do enough market research?

8:50 – Setting the wrong reserves: why buyers walked away

10:15 – The human cost behind TV renovation dreams

13:00 – Will the unsold homes ever find buyers?

15:00 – What advice would Lloyd give Channel 9 next time?

20:00 – Why depreciation isn’t a property strategy

27:00 – Ed’s Deal: The final Daylesford property showdown

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🎥 ABOUT THIS PODCAST:

Commercial vs Residential property, where should investors put their money? 🤔

Residential is often seen as the safer play with steady growth, while commercial can deliver higher yields but comes with bigger risks. So, which path makes more sense for your portfolio today?

In this episode of the Positively Geared Podcast, Lloyd Edge breaks down the pros and cons of each, covering lending differences, tenant risks, location importance, and why some investors choose to start with residential before stepping into commercial.

If you’ve been asking whether to chase high yields, stick with steady growth, or explore markets beyond Sydney, this discussion will help you decide with more confidence.

Enjoy!

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TIME STAMPS

00:00 : Should investors start with residential before moving into commercial?

02:35 : How do lending rules differ between commercial and residential?

03:05 : Are long commercial leases worth the risk of extended vacancies?

05:06 : How much do location and tenant quality matter in commercial property?

06:34 : What happens if banks suddenly change their lending terms?

07:39 : How do you find and manage the right commercial tenants?

09:45 : Which is likely to perform better long-term, commercial or residential?

14:36 : Should first-time investors look beyond Sydney to get started?

16:34 : Will lifestyle-driven moves continue to fuel regional growth?

20:00 : Do long-term data trends beat chasing short-term hotspots?

20:45 : What are the top markets outside Sydney worth considering?

23:35 : Are Perth and Darwin smart buys or too dependent on mining?

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST:

Buying with a partner… smart move or risky play? 🤔

Should you consider rentvesting as a way to get ahead? And what can you really do inside an SMSF?

In this episode of the Positively Geared Podcast, Lloyd Edge unpacks some of the biggest questions investors are asking right now—from joint ventures and legal structures to duplex builds, market outlooks, and the risks of mining towns.

If you’ve been wondering whether to act now or wait another year, or how to set yourself up for sustainable growth, this episode lays out the strategies, mistakes, and lessons you need to hear.

Enjoy!

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TIME STAMPS

00:00 : What’s your advice on buying with a partner?

01:11 : Why is housing affordability such a hot topic right now?

03:31 : If two partners build a duplex, how should profits be split fairly?

05:17 : What happens if one partner can’t meet their repayments?

05:54 : How do banks assess your exposure on JV properties?

07:33 : What must be set up before buying in an SMSF?

08:46 : What can’t you do with property inside an SMSF?

11:11 : What exactly is rentvesting and how does it work?

15:45 : Do duplex builds still stack up—or are there safer plays?

17:46 : Which markets look strongest next—Sydney, Brisbane, or Melbourne?

22:10 : Should buyers act now or wait 12 months?

24:33 : What did the Blackwater mining-town story teach about risk?

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🚨 Australia's OFFICIAL #1 best selling property investment book of all time in Australia of the past decade, 'Positively Geared' has just been completely revised and updated: 👉 https://amzn.to/3VXfJTp

✅ HOW CAN YOU REACH OUT TO LLOYD?...

🥇 Aus Property Professionals is one of Australia’s most sought-after buyer advocacy agencies with over 5000 purchases made on behalf of clients.

Book your discovery call here: https://www.auspropertyprofessionals....

✅ CONNECT WITH LLOYD & AUS PROPERTY PROFESSIONALS:

Website: 👉 https://www.auspropertyprofessionals....

Send your questions to: 👉 lloyd@auspropertyprofessionals.com.au

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#PropertyInvestment #Rentvesting #AustralianRealEstate #HousingAffordability #WealthBuilding

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