Propertybuyer - Brisbane Buyers' Advocates

12/06/2026

OUT NOW! 🎉

Propertybuyer Podcast – Episode 116
🎧 Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4pKHQABvHYS0FkJ6PuFTjg?si=oVu0ME-US9iAmoMKKMFJOg

Rich Harvey - Buyers' Advocate, CEO, Founder at Propertybuyer, is joined by Brian Haratsis, CEO of Macroplan, one of Australia's leading property economics and strategic planning firms.

With more than 40 years of experience analysing property markets, Brian shares his insights on where Australian property is really heading and the major forces shaping the next decade. In this episode, they unpack Australia's housing supply crisis, affordability challenges, rental market pressures and whether the government's target of delivering 1.2 million new homes by 2030 is realistic.

The conversation explores the outlook for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, the impact of recent Federal Budget changes, and why planning constraints continue to drive housing shortages across the country. Brian also explains why AI, data centres, renewable energy and changing work patterns could become some of the most significant influences on property values and investment opportunities in the years ahead.

They finish with practical advice for investors, discussing how to identify future growth markets and the costly mistakes buyers continue to make regardless of the property cycle.

09/06/2026

Wealth by Design: Where Property Fits in a Smarter Financial Future 📈

Join Rich Harvey (CEO & Founder & Buyers' Advocate of Propertybuyer) and Sam Carroll (Founding Partner & Responsible Manager of Walker Lane) for a live webinar exploring how sophisticated investors approach property - not as isolated purchases, but as part of a broader, well-thought-out financial strategy.

📅 Wednesday 17th June 2026 | ⏰ 12:30pm – 1:45pm (AEST)
👉 Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VxY0Nem2QfSKVYwoSstHaA #/registration

In this session, we'll cover:
• How to create a clear, long-term wealth plan, not just a collection of assets
• The power of leverage
• Where property fits within your overall financial strategy
• How to structure a sustainable property portfolio that can grow over time
• The common mistakes people make when investing without a financial plan
• How borrowing strategy, cash flow and risk all tie together
• What disciplined investors are doing right now while others hesitate
• The outlook for interest rates and unemployment
• Property market updates

It's not just about what you buy - it's about how everything fits together. The right property, without the right structure, can limit your future options. But the right strategy, applied consistently, can compound into something far more powerful over time.

If you're serious about building wealth through property and creating a holistic plan, this is the conversation most people skip - and the one that makes the biggest difference.

Rich Harvey - Buyers' Advocate

09/06/2026

Winning Property Negotiations: A Buyer's Agent's Guide

A buyer's agent knows that successful property negotiations go beyond price. Discover how the right strategy can help you stand out and secure the home you want.

05/06/2026

The data behind property success. 📊

Rich Harvey, CEO, Founder & Buyers' Advocate at Propertybuyer and Hazwan Arief, Head of Market Research & Data Analytics, discuss some of the tools and data sources that help our team identify Australia's best property opportunities.

Using industry-leading platforms such as RP Data, Microburbs, DSR Data and government databases, our team analyses market trends, land values, growth potential and key investment metrics as part of a comprehensive due diligence process.

It's all part of the Propertybuyer approach - combining expert advice, in-depth research and data-driven insights to help clients purchase property with confidence.

🏡 Whether you're buying your first home, upgrading, or investing, the right information can make all the difference.

Rich Harvey - Buyers' Advocate

04/06/2026

The Budget Shock and the Buying Window

June 2026 Market Update: Budget changes have slowed sentiment, but housing undersupply remains, creating opportunities for buyers and investors.

29/05/2026

OUT NOW! 🎉 Propertybuyer Podcast - Episode 115

🎧 Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/28hk8sh8nZDVhdiKpakMGi?si=q-niBQphQy2KWU_ZDXMd6Q

Rich Harvey - Buyers' Advocate - CEO & Founder at Propertybuyer is joined by Jono Roy, Buyers' Advocate and Greg Willmott, Senior Buyers' Advocate at Propertybuyer, for a practical and timely discussion on affordable property investing in Australia’s changing market landscape.

In this episode, the team breaks down the impact of the 2026 Federal Budget changes, tightening borrowing power and shifting investor strategies. They explore where opportunities still exist, which affordable markets are worth watching and how investors can balance yield with long-term growth.

The conversation also covers granny flats, dual income properties, migration trends and investment opportunities under $800k, along with the risks currently facing parts of the middle market.

They also discuss whether Sydney and Melbourne units deserve another look and how investors can stay confident despite market uncertainty and negative headlines.
A practical episode for investors and home buyers looking to make smarter property decisions in today’s market.

👉 Rich Harvey - Buyers' Advocate

27/05/2026

Spotting Property Markets About to Soar | Buyers Agent Insights

Learn how benchmark property sales, infrastructure growth, and buyer sentiment signal rising real estate markets before the data catches up. Expert insights from Propertybuyer.

25/05/2026

Australia’s Property Market Reset: Tax Changes & Real Estate Outlook 2026

Explore how Australia’s property market reset, negative gearing reforms, rising interest rates, and capital gains tax changes could impact investors, property prices, rentals, and the Gold Coast market in 2026.

22/05/2026

Property investors need to understand what happens next.

🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5j23MUC6oUSbtjxdEFIE98?si=ezlorrN9TLiFqFVCT1v7Xw

In this important snippet from Episode 114 of the Propertybuyer Podcast, Rich Harvey - Buyers' Advocate , CEO & Founder at Propertybuyer and John Kalachian, Partner and co-founder of Fortis Accounting Partners break down the Federal Budget 2026 changes to negative gearing and what the new grandfathering rules could mean for Australian property investors.

🎙️ Key insight:
If you already own an investment property before the budget announcement, existing negative gearing benefits and the 50% capital gains tax discount remain protected under grandfathering provisions.

But from July 2027, the rules shift dramatically:
✔️ Negative gearing may only apply to newly built properties
✔️ Established property losses may no longer offset salary income
✔️ Investors could face major strategy and cash flow changes
✔️ Portfolio structuring becomes more important than ever

This episode explains the practical impact of the proposed reforms and how investors may need to adapt in the changing Australian property market.

👉 Rich Harvey - Buyers' Advocate
👉 Fortis Accounting Partners

21/05/2026

The 2026 Property tax changes could impact everyday investors the most.

🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5j23MUC6oUSbtjxdEFIE98?si=ezlorrN9TLiFqFVCT1v7Xw

In episode 114 of the Propertybuyer Podcast, John Kalachian, Partner and co-founder of Fortis Accounting Partners explains why the proposed 2026 property tax reforms could hit everyday Australians the hardest - not just wealthy investors.

With around 75% of rental property owners holding just one investment property, and nearly 94% owning only one or two, these changes could significantly impact nurses, teachers, tradies and small business owners trying to build long-term wealth through property.

🎙️ Rich Harvey - Buyers' Advocate and John Kalachian discuss:
✔️ The real impact of negative gearing changes
✔️ Why everyday investors could be most affected
✔️ Property investment challenges in 2026
✔️ Investor confidence and market uncertainty
✔️ The future of mum and dad property investing in Australia

👉 Rich Harvey - Buyers' Advocate
👉 Fortis Accounting Partners

If you’re thinking about buying your next investment property, this is a conversation you need to hear.