Property Investment Australia Podcast

About Property Investment Australia Podcast

The Property Investment Australia Podcast is the premier destination for all things property and property investment in Australia. Host Lachlan Vidler unpacks insights into the Australian property market, property portfolio building and property investment strategies, along with detailed market analysis on locations across the country. Throughout the show, Lachlan will also be joined by a range of industry experts and special guests, bringing deeper insights, real-world experience and practical strategies for investors. If you love property and are focused on growing your wealth, the Property Investment Australia Podcast is your must-listen podcast. Lachlan Vidler is the Director of Atlas Property Group, one of Australia’s leading national investment-only buyers agencies. Atlas Property Group was named the 2023 National Buyers Agency Champion, and Lachlan and his team are 5× finalists in the REB Awards across Buyers Agent of the Year, Thought Leader of the Year, and Rising Star of the Year. Lachlan is also the author of the best-selling property investment book A Military Guide to Property Investing.

Publisher

Lachlan Vidler

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Apr 2024

Latest episode

5 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

64 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Aug 2026

   Is Property Still the Best Asset Class? Fundamentals Beyond the Headlines

   Whether you're looking to balance your wealth creation journey or wondering how real estate fits into a broader financial picture, understanding how property aligns with holistic financial planning is essential. In this episode, host Lachlan Vidler is joined by financial planner Mike Horan from CA Financial to explore how property can be integrated into a fully diversified portfolio. Mike breaks down the true role of leverage, why financial advice in Australia is often misunderstood, and how to properly protect your assets using risk mitigation strategies like cash buffers and insurance. They also tackle the disconnect between traditional financial planning and property investment, helping you ask the right questions when building a team around your long-term goals. Whether you're starting out or scaling your investments, this conversation delivers practical insights on balancing cash flow, capital growth, and real-world financial security. Key Topics (00:00) Why financial planning is essential for a complete property and wealth creation strategy (02:36) Portfolio diversity: Balancing property, superannuation, and alternative investments (07:11) How property generates capital growth, certain income streams, and long-term stability (11:02) The power and risks of leverage: Using borrowed money to accelerate future gains (15:19) Why some financial advisors hesitate to recommend property and how fee structures work (27:30) Questions to ask a financial planner to ensure they align with your property goals (36:17) Essential risk mitigation: Cash reserves, exit strategies, and personal insurance To Get in Touch with Lachlan at Atlas Property Group: https://atlaspropertygroup.com.au/book-now/ https://www.instagram.com/lachlan.vidler/ About the Show Host of the show, Lachlan Vidler, unpacks insights into the Australian property market, property portfolio building and property investment strategies, along with detailed market analysis on locations across the country. If you love property and are focused on growing your wealth, the Property Investment Australia Podcast is a must-listen. About Lachlan Vidler Lachlan Vidler is the Director of Atlas Property Group, one of Australia’s leading national investment-only buyers agencies. Atlas Property Group was named the 2023 National Buyers Agency Champion, and Lachlan and his team are 11× finalists in the REB Awards across Buyers Agent of the Year, Thought Leader of the Year, and Rising Star of the Year. Lachlan is also the author of the best-selling property investment book A Military Guide to Property Investing.

2. 

   29 Jul 2026

   Why 91% of Investors Get Stuck at Property One or Two

   With changes to negative gearing dominating headlines, new-build property marketing is everywhere. But does a tax benefit automatically make a property a good investment? In this episode, host Lachlan Vidler is joined by Molly Finlayson, Portfolio Strategist at Atlas Property Group. Together, they break down why having a tailored portfolio strategy matters more than chasing short-term market noise, why negative gearing and cash flow shouldn't dictate your investment order, and how getting the foundation wrong can stall your wealth creation. They also dive into real-world data from Townsville to examine the massive structural supply-demand imbalances reshaping Australian real estate. Whether you're buying your first investment property or looking to scale an existing portfolio, this episode provides a clear framework for assessing property fundamentals beyond the latest media headlines and tax policy debates. Key Topics (00:00) Introduction to Molly Finlayson and what a Portfolio Strategist actually does (00:02:43) Why every property portfolio needs a strategy (and the biggest surprises for investors) (00:11:45) The 3 stages of portfolio building: Foundation, Acceleration, and Retirement (00:14:22) The danger of skipping steps: Why chasing yield too early stalls growth (00:20:16) Owner-occupier vs. investor-only demand: How asset selection drives capital growth (00:32:46) Cutting through media noise: What’s really happening in Australian property markets (00:39:44) Deep-dive market analysis: Townsville’s supply shortage and population data (00:48:09) Key takeaways for investors: Long-term fundamentals vs. short-term noise To Get in Touch with Lachlan at Atlas Property Group: https://atlaspropertygroup.com.au/book-now/ https://www.instagram.com/lachlan.vidler/ About the Show Host of the show, Lachlan Vidler, unpacks insights into the Australian property market, property portfolio building and property investment strategies, along with detailed market analysis on locations across the country. If you love property and are focused on growing your wealth, the Property Investment Australia Podcast is a must-listen. About Lachlan Vidler Lachlan Vidler is the Director of Atlas Property Group, one of Australia’s leading national investment-only buyers agencies. Atlas Property Group was named the 2023 National Buyers Agency Champion, and Lachlan and his team are 5× finalists in the REB Awards across Buyers Agent of the Year, Thought Leader of the Year, and Rising Star of the Year. Lachlan is also the author of the best-selling property investment book A Military Guide to Property Investing.

3. 

   22 Jul 2026

   Post-Budget Lending Realities: What Property Investors Need to Know

   Following recent federal budget announcements, property investors across Australia are navigating a shifting landscape. With headlines stirring up uncertainty, many are wondering what these tax policy changes mean for borrowing power, property selection, and long-term wealth In this episode of the Property Investment Australia Podcast, host Lachlan Vidler is joined by mortgage broker Pat Noll from Runestone Finance. Together, they cut through the media noise to examine the real-world impact of the budget changes on investor lending. They discuss why negative gearing is a tax byproduct rather than an investment strategy, how banks are adjusting their assessment calculations, the importance of building equity buffers, and why having a tailored individual strategy matters now more than ever. Whether you're looking to adapt your existing portfolio strategy or trying to understand your revised borrowing capacity, this episode offers practical insights to help you navigate the changing market. Key Topics (00:00) Introduction and catching up post-budget: navigating the immediate market reaction and media noise (03:18) The role of professional advice: why every investor needs an aligned team of accountants, planners, brokers, and buyer's agents (08:08) Unpacking policy changes: political decisions, policy implementation, and dealing with market uncertainty (13:20) Opportunity cost and asset choices: comparing residential real estate to other asset classes post-budget (18:38) Negative gearing and market fundamentals: why negative gearing is a tax outcome - not a strategy - and looking beyond market aggregates (23:12) Managing debt and cash flow risk: why bank approval doesn't always equal personal affordability (28:27) Lending market reality check: how banks are adjusting serviceability calculators and soft-landing borrowing capacities (41:00) Buffer strategies and alternative lending: using equity safety nets and third-tier/alt-doc lenders for ongoing portfolio growth To Get in Touch with Lachlan at Atlas Property Group: https://atlaspropertygroup.com.au/book-now/ https://www.instagram.com/lachlan.vidler/ About the Show Host of the show, Lachlan Vidler, unpacks insights into the Australian property market, property portfolio building and property investment strategies, along with detailed market analysis on locations across the country. If you love property and are focused on growing your wealth, the Property Investment Australia Podcast is a must-listen. About Lachlan Vidler Lachlan Vidler is the Director of Atlas Property Group, one of Australia’s leading national investment-only buyers agencies. Atlas Property Group was named the 2023 National Buyers Agency Champion, and Lachlan and his team are 5× finalists in the REB Awards across Buyers Agent of the Year, Thought Leader of the Year, and Rising Star of the Year. Lachlan is also the author of the best-selling property investment book A Military Guide to Property Investing.

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