What Momentum Really Looks LikeEvery week, I jump onto a live Q&A with our Ultimate Property Hub members.Dozens of familiar faces pop up on the screen – people from every corner of Australia, all at different stages of their property journey.A few months ago, one member shared a win that summed up exactly what momentum […]

Why this conversation mattersI recently sat down with Alex Steffan, co-founder of Steffan Harries and creator of the property-analysis platform PropertEASE.Alex has spent two decades navigating Queensland’s planning system – helping investors and developers turn good dirt into great deals.We unpacked how the planning landscape is shifting, how to pick the right site (and council), […]

When Overthinking Costs More Than MistakesOne of my mentoring clients found a cracker site in Ipswich late last year.It ticked every box – corner lot, low slope, services in the right spot, decent profit even with conservative numbers.He called me, excited but cautious.“I just want to double-check the engineering quote, maybe get another builder price,” […]

The lending game has changedThe lending landscape in Australia has shifted faster in the past five years than in the previous twenty.I recently sat down with finance expert and mortgage broker Matt Punter, founder of Punters Finance, to unpack what those changes really mean for investors, developers and anyone trying to grow a portfolio in […]

The Old Game Is OverThere was a time when buying below market value felt like the ultimate win. I used to think that way too. If you could shave a few grand off the asking price, you were already ahead… or so it seemed.The past few years have completely changed that. Interest rates climbed, materials spiked, builders […]

The Rules Have Changed for GoodEvery investor has a deal that still stings a little.Mine was a few years ago, right when the market was running hot.It was a tidy corner block on Brisbane’s south side with the right zoning, solid frontage, no overlays. The agent told me interest was strong but not crazy. I […]