by Hosts - Matt Atkinson and Matt Skehan
The podcast that blends Victoria's hottest property market with its world-famous coffee culture. Join your hosts—finance broker Matt Atkinson and buyers advocate Matt Skehan, as they fuel your financial future, one coffee and property insight at a time. Each week, the Matt's navigate the complexities of property finance and provide their on-the-ground knowledge on buying successfully in Melbourne. There will be regular guest experts on sharing their unique insights.
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July 1, 2026
<p>Welcome to the twentieth episode of Property and Coffee, the Melbourne podcast that blends smart property decisions with the city's iconic coffee culture. </p><p>In this episode, hosts Matt Atkinson and Matt Skehan go solo, no guest this week, just the two of them tackling the everyday questions and scarier terminology making headlines across Melbourne and the broader market. </p><p>Together they demystify the language that trips up buyers and homeowners alike, moving past textbook definitions to what these terms actually mean for real people making real decisions.</p><p>They will be serving up essential insights on:</p><ul><li>Decoding the Scary Terminology: Breaking down Negative Equity in plain English, why it's often a paper loss rather than a disaster, and unpacking Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) as a market enabler rather than a money grab.</li><li>Fixed vs. Variable & The Power of Offsets: Weighing up the tradeoffs of locking in a fixed rate versus staying variable, plus a breakdown of how an offset account can quietly cut years off a mortgage.</li><li>Auction Psychology, Melbourne Style: Pulling back the curtain on the theatre of a Saturday morning auction, the tactics agents use to create urgency, and the golden rule for keeping emotion out of the bidding.</li><li>The Master Quick-Fire Round: A rapid-fire run through listener questions, covering whether renting is dead money, broker versus bank, the loyalty tax on your home loan, guarantor loans, spotting a fake price guide, Victoria's cooling-off period, credit score myths, and what to actually do with fifty thousand dollars in savings.</li></ul><p>The hosts are here to be the fuel for your financial future, proving that success in the Melbourne market is best achieved with clear guidance and a freshly brewed cup. </p><p>Get to know the Matts and discover their mission to help you navigate property finance and buying strategies, one essential insight and perfect coffee at a time.</p>
June 17, 2026
<p>Welcome to the nineteenth episode of Property and Coffee, the Melbourne podcast that blends smart property decisions with the city's iconic coffee culture.</p><p>In this episode, hosts Matt Atkinson and Matt Skehan sit down with Kartik Lakhani, a Director at Lakhani & Co, who specialises in breaking down complex fiscal legislation into actionable wealth architecture.</p><p>With major tax overhauls on the horizon, Kartik brings a sharp, practical perspective to one of the most pressing issues facing investors today. </p><p>Together they unpack the upcoming federal budget changes and explore how to keep your portfolio resilient through the multi-year transition ahead. They will be serving up essential insights on:</p><ul><li><strong>The Federal Budget Process & Timeline:</strong> A clear walk-through of how a budget proposal becomes law, what happens when the Senate is locked in debate, and why there's such a long lag before the negative gearing and CGT changes take effect on 1 July 2027, plus how to make sound investment decisions while reforms are still only "proposed".</li><li><strong>Unpacking Negative Gearing & CGT Reform:</strong> Dissecting the reality of "quarantined" losses in plain English, weighing the tax perks of new builds against the historical capital growth of established properties, and understanding the demise of the 50% CGT discount as it gives way to a new indexation method and 30% minimum tax, including the "lock-in effect" that could leave investors too afraid to sell.</li><li><strong>Actionable Strategies for Individuals, Companies & Family Trusts:</strong> Identifying the strategic window to restructure or realise gains under the old rules before the deadline, the double hit landing on family trusts, and whether buying property through a company now looks more attractive under the new landscape.</li><li><strong>Future-Proofing the Architecture:</strong> Designing the ideal, future-proofed portfolio structure under the new laws, knowing when it becomes "too late" to bring in an expert, and the three red flags in your asset protection setup that make a professional review non-negotiable.The hosts are here to be the fuel for your financial future, proving that success in the Melbourne market is best achieved with expert advice and a freshly brewed cup.Get to know the Matts and discover their mission to help you navigate property finance and buying strategies, one essential insight and perfect coffee at a time.</li></ul>
June 3, 2026
<p>Welcome to the Eighteenth episode of Property and Coffee, the Melbourne podcast that blends smart property decisions with the city’s iconic coffee culture. </p><p>In this episode, hosts <strong>Matt Atkinson</strong> and <strong>Matt Skehan</strong> sit down for a deep dive into the raw data, interest rate realities, and on-the-ground market shifts. Skipping the guest seat this week, the two Matts tackle the latest industry headlines to unpack what a surge in listings means for everyday buyers and how to block out the media noise to make calculated, data-driven decisions. They will be serving up essential insights on: </p><ul><li><strong>The CoreLogic Data Deep-Dive: </strong>Breaking down the latest CoreLogic Chart Pack to analyze why dwelling value growth is hitting an affordability ceiling, what the 22.4% surge in new listings means for buyer FOMO, and how widening vendor discounts are shifting leverage back to negotiations. Plus, a look at 40 years of market history proving why time in the market always beats timing the market.</li><li><strong>Interest Rates & Borrowing Realities:</strong> Demystifying the "higher for longer" cash rate chatter and explaining how fixed rates are truly determined by the bond market rather than the RBA. The Matts also explore the massive rise in alternative lending—from non-bank options for the self-employed to family-pledge guarantees—and how to get strategic with your financial structures. </li><li><strong>Suburb Profile—Corio, Geelong: </strong>An on-the-ground look at the transformation taking place in this northern Geelong growth corridor. Matt Skehan shares exclusive insights from a recent real-life purchase in the area, highlighting how catching up infrastructure makes this a strategic play, alongside the Buyer’s Advocate verdict on how to target stale listings for deeper discounts. </li><li><strong>The Actionable Wrap-Up: </strong>Practical advice on overcoming "analysis paralysis" brought on by mainstream media headlines. Discover how to use hard data to make informed, emotionless long-term property decisions, proving that a minor interest rate fluctuation shouldn't stand in the way of a fundamentally good deal.</li></ul><p>The hosts are here to be the fuel for your financial future, proving that success in the Melbourne market is best achieved with expert advice and a freshly brewed cup. </p><p>Get to know the Matts and discover their mission to help you navigate property finance and buying strategies—one essential insight and perfect coffee at a time. </p><p><br></p>
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The podcast that blends Victoria's hottest property market with its world-famous coffee culture.
Join your hosts—finance broker Matt Atkinson and buyers advocate Matt Skehan, as they fuel your financial future, one coffee and property insight at a time.
Each week, the Matt's navigate the complexities of property finance and provide their on-the-ground knowledge on buying successfully in Melbourne. There will be regular guest experts on sharing their unique insights.
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