Welcome to Property Banter, the top Australian property investing podcast by Pinnacle Buyers Agents. Hosted by director Michael Ležaja, a Buyers Agent with 12+ years experience, we deliver real talk on property market trends, data-driven suburb insights, investment strategies, lending tips, and building wealth through real estate. Join Michael with guests - investors, brokers & analysts like Dr. Mat from HtAG Analytics - for case studies, market data, and advice to avoid mistakes. Perfect for entry-level investors right through to seasoned investors navigating Australia's housing market.
He started with ZERO - now his portfolio is worth Millions!
How did property investor Ritesh build a multi-million-dollar property portfolio across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Cairns in just three years?
In this episode, Michael sits down with Ritesh to unpack how he overcame analysis paralysis, approached property investing like a business and used positive cash flow, market timing and leverage to grow his portfolio by approximately 60%. Ritesh also reveals how his Cairns property gained around $120,000 in one year, why he nearly invested in Perth and the strategy guiding him towards a $10 million property portfolio.
If you want to build a property portfolio with a clear strategy instead of simply buying and hoping, this episode breaks down the real decisions, numbers and lessons behind Ritesh’s journey.
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Chapters:
01:42 — Why Successful Business Owners Invest in Property
04:34 — How the Portfolio Achieved Approximately 60% Growth
06:59 — The First Deal: Buying in Waterford for $530,000
09:19 — The Perth Opportunity Retesh Almost Bought
12:05 — The Melbourne Property Purchased for Under $400,000
13:03 — The Cairns Deal That Grew $120,000 in One Year
15:13 — Four Properties in Three Years: Ritesh’s Advice
16:10 — Escaping Analysis Paralysis and Following a System
17:11 — Building a Portfolio With an Exit Strategy
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Disclaimer: The information provided in this content is general in nature and should not be considered as personal financial advice. The content host, guests, and contributors are not licensed financial advisors. Please seek professional financial advice that is tailored to your situation and circumstances before making any financial decisions.
23 Jul 2026
Why The Government WANTS You To Think The Property Market Is Crashing
The Australian property market fell 0.4% in June, its biggest monthly decline since December 2022. But this is not the property crash the headlines want you to believe.
In this episode, Michael breaks down the real numbers behind the downturn, why demand has paused rather than disappeared, and how new negative gearing, capital gains tax and SMSF borrowing changes could push mum-and-dad investors out of the market. He also exposes the institutional shift happening behind the scenes, with foreign-backed build-to-rent operators receiving major tax concessions while everyday Australians lose control, opportunity and access.
With billions flowing into institutional rental housing, migration continuing and buyers waiting on the sidelines, Michael explains why this temporary slowdown could become the buying window before the next property boom.
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Chapters:
00:53 — The June Property Downturn: The Real Numbers
02:19 — 1.5 Million Arrivals and a 1.5% Vacancy Rate
05:04 — CGT and SMSF Borrowing Changes Explained
06:13 — Why the Mum-and-Dad Investor Model Is Being Switched Off
07:22 — Foreign Investor Tax Cut From 30% to 15%
09:31 — 34% Investor Decline and the $30 Billion Pipeline
11:01 — How Your Super Fund Is Buying Property Without You
12:08 — Why the Property Market Pressure Is Still Building
13:20 — The Buying Window Most Australians Will Miss
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Get in touch today: https://linktr.ee/pinnaclebuyersagents
Watch more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLurnyIhu_VwV2KSGhiFNFhDjux2d0MWVc
#PBA #PropertyBanter #MichaelLežaja #BorrowingCapacity #PropertyInvesting #BuyersAgent #RealEstateAustralia #WealthBuilding #EquityGrowth #InvestSmart
Disclaimer: The information provided in this content is general in nature and should not be considered as personal financial advice. The content host, guests, and contributors are not licensed financial advisors. Please seek professional financial advice that is tailored to your situation and circumstances before making any financial decisions.
15 Jul 2026
Australia's Housing Crisis Isn't an Accident - "It's Completely By Design"
Australia’s property rules are changing fast and everyday investors and first-home buyers are being pushed aside while large institutions gain the biggest advantages.
In this episode, Michael sits down with Joseph from It’s Simple Finance to unpack his campaign against government housing policies, the 5% deposit scheme, and why some buyers could face negative equity. They also cover SMSF changes, build-to-rent incentives, and rising rents.
Joseph also explains why current market weakness may be creating a major buying window, why investors should avoid waiting for the perfect bottom, and the simple valuation and equity strategy he believes could help buyers prepare for the next property cycle.
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Chapters:
01:12 — Why Joseph Wanted First-Home Buyers Heard
04:33 — The Prime Minister Responds in Parliament
05:39 — How the 5% Deposit Scheme Changed
07:27 — The Negative Equity Trap Facing First-Home Buyers
09:09 — Why the Budget Could Hurt Small Business
13:34 — Are Offshore Build-to-Rent Funds Getting Better Deals?
17:02 — The Tax Concessions Changing Australian Housing
20:18 — Why Institutional Landlords Could Control More Rentals
21:06 — The SMSF Property Rule That Changed Overnight
23:36 — Why Rents and Housing Supply Could Get Worse
30:46 — Incompetence or a Deliberate Property Strategy?
38:17 — Why Joseph Believes a Property Boom Is Coming
39:12 — Four Signals Creating a Buying Opportunity
42:40 — The Equity Strategy Investors Should Use Now
44:08 — Stay Ready: Joseph’s Final Property Advice
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Get in touch today: https://linktr.ee/pinnaclebuyersagents
Watch more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLurnyIhu_VwV2KSGhiFNFhDjux2d0MWVc
#PBA #PropertyBanter #MichaelLežaja #BorrowingCapacity #PropertyInvesting #BuyersAgent #RealEstateAustralia #WealthBuilding #EquityGrowth #InvestSmart
Disclaimer: The information provided in this content is general in nature and should not be considered as personal financial advice. The content host, guests, and contributors are not licensed financial advisors. Please seek professional financial advice that is tailored to your situation and circumstances before making any financial decisions.
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