What does Albanese’s negative gearing backflip mean for you?
The federal government has just released the 2026 budget, and a lot of investors are upset and looking at what they’re losing as far as this budget goes, but smart investors are looking at the opportunities that have been created as part of this budget, and we’re going to run through that today. Key takeaways […]
Australia’s HOT Regional Suburbs Under $800K! Is Regional Beating Metro?
In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie break down some of the hottest affordable regional suburbs in Australia and ask the big question: is regional property now outperforming metro markets? Using picks from the PropTrack Hot 100, Brad and Aaron unpack which regional areas under $800k actually look […]
Melbourne Exodus? Locals are Leaving but everyone else is moving in
More and more people who live in Melbourne are choosing to leave it yet the city still grew by over a hundred thousand residents in a year. What is the reason for this and what does that tell us about the real estate market in Australia?
Sydney Is No Longer Attractive for First Home Buyers. What is the alternative?
Sydney has lost over 41,000 residents in a year. As real estate prices in Sydney are soaring people are looking for an alternative. Enter Dubbo – one of Australia’s fastest growing cities where housing is also more affordable. Dubbo has now become the number one hotspot for first time home buyers in in New South […]
What Went Wrong With Australia’s Affordable Housing Project?
Did Australia make an impossible promise? 40, 000 affordable homes were supposed to be built by 2029 yet in 2 years only 2% were completed. Is it possible to finish the task? In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie give their thoughts on the matter and discuss the […]
The Truth About Airbnbs – Risky or Easy Profit?
In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie break down investing in Airbnb properties and the associated risks and possible gains. Can investing in Airbnb be a passive source of income? Who is your biggest competition? If you’re thinking about investing in an Airbnb or already own one – […]
Do Interest Rates Actually Fix Inflation?
The RBA has lifted the cash rate to 3.85% (4 February 2026) — the first hike in over two years. 📈🇦🇺 But will higher interest rates actually bring inflation down… or will it just squeeze mortgage holders while prices keep rising? 💸🏠 In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron […]
Australia’s Scariest Property Tax? Victoria’s Windfall Gains Tax Explained (Up to 62.5%!)
Victoria’s Windfall Gains Tax (WGT) is one of the most controversial property taxes in Australia — and many investors still don’t know it exists. 🇦🇺🏠💸 In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie break down how the Victorian Windfall Gains Tax works, why it’s often called a “hidden property […]
Scrapping CGT Discounts Could Crash Australia’s Rental Market — Here’s Why
In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie unpack the growing debate around scrapping capital gains tax (CGT) discounts in Australia — and whether this move would actually fix housing affordability or make the crisis even worse. With mounting pressure on the government to reform CGT, many argue that […]
Inflation Returns to Australia—Will the RBA Be Forced to Hike?
In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie break down why inflation is rising again and what it could mean for Australia’s interest rates in 2026. With electricity prices, rent and housing costs keeping inflation elevated, the big question is: will the RBA hike in February 2026, or hold […]