In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Emilie Lauer speaks with the chair of the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA), Lachlan Vidler, to unpack the current state and key trends of Australia’s real estate investment market.

The discussion delves into the latest PIPA investor sentiment survey, which reveals the key challenges for property investors, the impact of the three rate cuts, surging demand, limited stock, and rapidly rising property prices.

Lachlan highlights the difficulty of adding new stock to the market, citing construction hurdles, regulatory red tape, and high costs that limit both large- and small-scale investors.

According to the survey, policy changes, compliance costs, and land tax pressures are prompting some investors to sell.

Melbourne has emerged as a top choice for investment due to relative affordability, with Brisbane and regional markets also attracting attention, thanks to strong infrastructure and lifestyle appeal.

While nearly 60 per cent still consider it a good time to invest, Lachlan expresses cautious optimism, noting potential rate cuts and first home buyer schemes while urging investors to avoid FOMO and plan strategically.

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In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Lloyd Edge from Aus Property Professionals to explore how strategic investment can build a $30 million portfolio.

Lloyd shares his journey from a country upbringing in Orange to becoming a leading buyer’s agent and property investor.

Starting as a music teacher, he purchased his first apartment in Rockdale, Sydney, which sparked his interest in leveraging property equity to build wealth.

Over time, he strategically expanded his portfolio across Sydney and regional locations, including Ingleburn, Leichhardt, Alexandria, Toowoomba, and Armidale, utilising developments such as duplexes to generate both equity and cash flow.

Today, Lloyd owns 18 properties valued at approximately $30 million, underscoring the importance of planning, diversification, and market insight.

Through the episode, Lloyd shares lessons from missteps, emphasising research, resilience, and adapting to market fundamentals.

Beyond investing, he is an advocate for philanthropy and champions financial literacy, teaching children and communities the value of education and wealth creation.

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Welcome to Property Unfiltered, a collection of raw and uncensored conversations with Simon Loo and some of the nation’s most savvy investors – giving you the insights you need to achieve your property dreams.

In this episode of Property Unfiltered, House Finder’s Simon Loo and Smart Property Investment’s Liam Garman are joined by investors Lee Ouch and Caryn Lim to reveal how they built a nine-property portfolio in just six years.

The conversation examines Australia’s evolving real estate landscape, where opportunities exist but require careful strategy.

Demand for lifestyle-rich coastal suburbs, such as Quinns Rocks, is reshaping local markets, with affordability and liveability drawing both buyers and investors.

Lee and Caryn share how disciplined planning and the right professional support have allowed them to scale their portfolio quickly.

They also explain how “rentvesting” gives them flexibility to live where they want while investing in high-growth areas.

Rising interest rates, unexpected costs, and reliance on negative gearing highlight the challenges of managing multiple properties.

Government incentives, such as the First Home Guarantee, are also discussed, though with a caution against short-term thinking.