Andrew Wright Property Podcast

How do you get started in property development when you don't have the money to fund a project yourself? In this episode of the Andrew Wright Property Podcast , Andrew sits down with Daniel Rayner , founder of Somerset Developments, to explore how he's used joint ventures and private lending to fund land subdivisions, including his first project, which generated approximately $700,000 in profit ....

Could New Zealand commercial property offer Australian investors better value than buying at home? In this episode of the Andrew Wright Property Podcast , Andrew sits down with commercial property expert Steve Palise to explore why he's expanding his buyer's agency into New Zealand and what Australian investors should know before considering the market. Steve explains how New Zealand commercial pr...

How do you scale from your first property development to running multiple projects when you don't have enough capital to fund them all yourself? In this episode of the Andrew Wright Property Podcast , Andrew sits down with David Fielding from The Castle Property Group , an experienced industrial property developer who has completed around 60 projects over 25 years. David shares how he saved $80,00...

How do property developers turn an option contract into a profitable development deal? In Part 2 of the Property Options Masterclass , Andrew Wright sits down with Paul Vamvakaris to examine real property development projects, the numbers behind them, and how strategic option agreements can create opportunities before settlement. From a major industrial park in Beenleigh to a land development in C...

What if you could control a multimillion-dollar development site without having to buy it upfront? In Part 1 of the Property Options Masterclass , Andrew Wright sits down with Paul Vamvakaris, a former builder and law graduate turned property professional, to explain how property option contracts can help investors secure development sites, add value and potentially profit before settlement. Paul...

Could the money sitting in your super help fund your next property opportunity? In this episode of The Andrew Wright Property Podcast , Andrew reconnects with Grant Abbott , one of Australia’s longstanding educators in self-managed superannuation funds, to explore how SMSFs can potentially be used for property investment, commercial property and even property development. Andrew first trained unde...

What makes industrial sheds such a powerful property investment and how do you find the deals most investors overlook? In this episode of The Andrew Wright Property Podcast , Andrew sits down with Johnny Leary from Shed Investor Academy to unpack four real industrial property deals and the strategies he used to find, finance and add value to each one. Johnny shares how he turned a 500sqm Melbourne...

Buying a beachfront property overseas for a fraction of Australian prices sounds like a dream. But get the ownership structure, location or due diligence wrong, and that dream can become an expensive mistake. In this episode of The Andrew Wright Property Podcast , Andrew sits down with longtime friend, property investor and international real estate specialist Matt Towner . Matt’s path into proper...

What if a falling property market creates more opportunity not less? In this episode of The Andrew Wright Property Podcast , A, drew sits down with Rob Flux , founder of Property Developer Network, to unpack how investors and developers can find opportunities when sentiment is weak, finance is tighter and fewer buyers are competing. Rob explains why downturns can create better conditions for creat...

Sometimes the most profitable property deal is the one you don’t buy. In Part 3 of the Land Subdivision Masterclass , Andrew Wright and experienced property developer Carson Bolt reveal five red flags that could be enough to make you walk away from a potential subdivision site. From landlocked blocks and contaminated soil to extreme slopes, flooding, protected vegetation and undesirable neighbours...

Do you actually need to complete a development to make money from it? In Part 2 of the Land Subdivision Masterclass , Andrew Wright and developer and mentor Carson Bolt break down the Property Development Value Ladder , four stages where developers can create value, assess their risk and decide whether to sell or move to the next stage. From buying raw land and creating a DA uplift to delivering f...

Can you subdivide your property and more importantly, should you? In Part 1 of the Land Subdivision Masterclass , Andrew Wright sits down with property developer and Unemployable Property founder Carson Bolt to break down the due diligence that should happen before buying or subdividing a development site. From zoning and minimum lot sizes to sewer connections, stormwater, slope, power lines and f...

Can you control a multimillion-dollar commercial property without having the money to buy it today? Andrew Wright thinks he may have found a way. In this episode of The Andrew Wright Property Podcast , Andrew takes us inside a live deal he's currently negotiating using a strategy he's never personally used before: a lease purchase contract . The property is a large commercial site Andrew has offer...

How can you build a multimillion-dollar property portfolio and personally own almost nothing? Andrew Wright has spent decades building wealth through property, yet today he says the only things he personally holds are his credit card and the clothes on his back. That’s deliberate. In this episode of The Andrew Wright Property Podcast , Andrew and Adam unpack the four reasons Andrew uses companies,...

How Smart Investors Buy Property in a Falling Market What should property investors do when the market starts to turn? In this episode of The Andrew Wright Property Podcast , Andrew Wright and Adam unpack the changing property market, sharing what's happening on the ground as buyer activity slows, finance becomes harder to secure and negotiations become tougher. But rather than sitting on the side...

Are your finances actually structured to support your property goals? In this episode of The Andrew Wright Property Podcast , Andrew sits down with Duncan Perkins , who brings more than four decades of experience across banking, mortgage lending, accounting and financial planning. Duncan shares what it means to get “financially fit” for property investing, from restructuring loans and accessing eq...

Why do so many property developments fail to make money even in a rising market? In Part 2 of Andrew Wright's conversation with experienced property developer David Kelly , you'll learn why successful developments are built on strong feasibility, not optimism. Drawing on more than 35 years of experience, David shares lessons from luxury homes, townhouse developments, land subdivisions, internation...

Every successful property development starts with one thing: a strong foundation. But we're not just talking about concrete and steel. In this episode of The Andrew Wright Property Podcast , Andrew Wright sits down with engineer, builder, developer and educator David Kelly to explore the principles that have shaped his career across more than 1,000 construction projects worth over $5 billion. Davi...

Think you need to be a full-time developer to make money from property development? Think again. In this episode of The Andrew Wright Property Podcast, Andrew shares how he built a multi-million-dollar development portfolio while running a full-time real estate business. He explains why most successful developers don't start with high-rise buildings and how everyday investors can begin by adding v...

Most business owners spend decades paying rent. But what if that rent could be building your own wealth instead of someone else's? In this episode of The Andrew Wright Property Podcast, Andrew shares the exact nine-step framework he used to transition from tenant to owner, explaining why buying his own business premises became one of the best financial decisions of his career. Drawing on personal...

Most property investors rely on one thing to grow their wealth: the market going up. But in commercial property, there's another way. In this episode of The Andrew Wright Property Podcast, Andrew breaks down the practical strategies investors can use to manufacture capital growth rather than simply waiting for appreciation. Through real-world examples, he explains how leasing, tenant improvements,...

Buying your first commercial property can feel overwhelming. Different finance requirements. Different leases. Different risks. Different opportunities. But according to Andrew Wright, commercial property becomes much simpler when you follow a proven framework. In this episode of The Andrew Wright Property Podcast, Andrew breaks down the five steps every investor should follow before buying their...

Most people think property development is about construction. Josh Duce disagrees. In this episode of The Andrew Wright Property Podcast, Josh reveals how developers can create millions of dollars in value before a single sod is turned. By securing large development sites on long settlements or option agreements, obtaining development approvals, and understanding planning frameworks, Josh has buil...

Most property investors are buying from the same pool as everyone else. Public listings. Competitive auctions. Emotion-driven offers. And according to Carson Bolt, that’s exactly why so many investors overpay. In this episode of The Andrew Wright Property Podcast, Andrew sits down with Carson Bolt to unpack how experienced investors find better property deals before they ever hit the public market...

When the bank says no, most investors walk away. Andrew Wright does the opposite. In this episode, Andrew breaks down the creative finance strategies he’s used to buy multiple commercial and industrial properties without traditional bank loans including private lending, vendor finance, joint ventures, long settlements, and lease structuring. You’ll hear real examples of how Andrew secured deals ot...