Defence Property Podcast

Property prices are cooling, interest rates are higher and borrowing capacity has tightened. So, should ADF members buy now or wait? In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, Kane is joined by Nadia Dury for another Q&A covering some of the most common questions they're hearing from Defence buyers and investors right now. They discuss falling prices, borrowing capacity, negotiating...

In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, Kane breaks down seven common property traps he sees ADF members fall into and how they can affect long-term portfolio growth. From buying near your posting simply because it's convenient to choosing the wrong property marketers, buying off the plan or failing to use Defence entitlements strategically, this episode looks at the decisions that c...

In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, Kane sits down with Mark Donaldson to talk about military service, money, property and building financial freedom beyond Defence. Mark reflects on his journey from joining the Australian Army and pursuing Special Forces to the financial opportunities he wishes he'd recognised earlier. Growing up in a household where money wasn't openly dis...

In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, Kane welcomes back Terry Ryder from Hotspotting to unpack the Australian property market and where investors may still find opportunities amid changing conditions. With investor sentiment under pressure, interest rates in focus and plenty of negative headlines surrounding property, Terry shares his perspective on why national and capital city averag...

In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, Kane welcomes back Matt from HtAG (Higher than Average Growth) to unpack what’s really happening across the Australian property market and why investors need to look beyond national headlines. With market sentiment shifting, borrowing capacity under pressure and some investors choosing to sit on the sidelines, Kane and Matt discuss why Australia sho...

In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, Kane is joined by Discover Buyers Agency Operations Manager Nadia Dury for a practical Q&A covering some of the most common property questions they hear from ADF members. From rentvesting and Defence housing entitlements to DHOAS, HPAS, DHA properties and choosing investment markets, Kane breaks down how different strategies can work depending o...

In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, Kane sits down with Reine from Acquire Wealth Partners to explore the mindset, strategy and behaviours behind building long-term wealth. With more than two decades of experience in financial planning, Reine explains why wealth creation often begins with mindset rather than a specific investment product. They discuss why so many people delay investin...

In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, Kane sits down with Chris Tipper, Chief Economist and Strategist at Ainsley, to unpack the economic forces shaping property, investing and wealth creation in Australia and around the world. With government debt continuing to rise, inflation putting pressure on purchasing power, and policy changes creating uncertainty for investors, Chris explains wh...

In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, Kane and Liam unpack some of the biggest questions facing ADF members, reservists and veterans when it comes to property — from DHOAS and Rent Assistance to borrowing capacity, LMI and choosing the right mortgage broker. The conversation explores why your Defence entitlements shouldn't be considered in isolation. Instead, the timing of when and...

In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, we sit down with Matt Bazzica from Futurevest to discuss how property fits into a broader financial plan — and why building wealth should start with knowing exactly what you’re working towards. With more than 20 years in financial planning, Matt shares his approach to setting long-term financial goals, working backwards to determine the assets and i...

In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, we break down the Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme (DHOAS), how it works, and the potential changes that could reshape the program for Australian Defence Force members and veterans. We explain the DHOAS tier system, how the monthly subsidy is calculated, and why timing your use of the scheme can have a significant impact on your long-term we...

In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, we sit down with Rob Campbell, a current Australian Army mechanical engineer, to unpack how he and his wife, Tanya, went from considering a $1.1 million family home to building an investment property portfolio through a strategic rentvesting approach. Rob shares his journey from humble beginnings in Western Sydney to an 18-year Defence career, expla...

In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, we break down six of the most common property investment profiles we see among Australian Defence Force members and explain how each strategy can be tailored to your career stage, financial position, and long-term goals. A successful property strategy isn't about following what everyone else is doing. It's about understanding how to make t...

In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, we sit down with Jesse from BBS Tax, a former Australian Army infantry soldier and accountant, to break down the tax deductions available to Defence personnel and property investors. We cover some of the most common questions current serving members ask every tax season, including what expenses are actually deductible, which claims often catch peopl...

In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, we break down six of the most common property investment strategies used by Australian Defence Force members and explain how the right approach depends on your career stage, financial position, and long-term goals. Whether you're a new recruit with limited savings, an experienced member with significant equity, or preparing to transition out of...

In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, we sit down with Jesse from BBS Tax, a former Australian Army infantry soldier and accountant, to unpack the biggest property tax changes announced in the latest Federal Budget and what they could mean for investors moving forward. We break down the proposed changes to capital gains tax (CGT), negative gearing, and discretionary trusts, explaining w...

In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, we sit down with Mat from HtAG, one of Australia’s leading property data platforms, to unpack how investors can use data to make better decisions — and avoid the costly mistakes driven by emotion, opinion, and media noise. We explore the key metrics that separate strong investment markets from poor-performing ones, including affordability, supply an...

In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, we sit down with Brodie Locock, founder of Outperform Fitness and former Australian Army vehicle mechanic, to discuss his journey from a small-town kid in regional New South Wales to building one of Australia’s most recognised Defence fitness coaching businesses. Brodie shares how he joined the Army after leaving school early, why Defence gave him t...

In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, we sit down with Benjamin Welsh, a former Australian Army vehicle mechanic who turned an Afghanistan deployment into the foundation of a multi-million-dollar property portfolio. Ben shares how he purchased his first home while serving, using deployment savings and Defence housing entitlements to get into the market sooner. What started as a simple o...

In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, we sit down with Zach Plath, co-founder of VetComp and former Australian Army infantry soldier, to unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in the Defence community — DVA claims and veteran compensation. Zach shares his journey from serving in the Army to building one of Australia’s fastest-growing veteran advocacy businesses, helping thousands o...

In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, we explore a topic we’ve never covered before: how military discipline, planning and decision-making frameworks can be applied to building a successful property portfolio. Host Kane Dury sits down to discuss the lessons learned from nearly 13 years in the Australian Army, building a multi-property portfolio and helping Defence members navigate the o...

In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, we sit down with Kacy, a 22-year-old serving infantry soldier in the Australian Army, to unpack how he purchased his first investment property and built over $100,000 in equity in less than a year. Kacy shares how growing up around business and property sparked his interest in investing, why he chose the rentvesting strategy instead of buying a home...

In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, we sit down with Terry Ryder from Hotspotting to unpack what’s really happening across the Australian property market: from interest rates and inflation to supply shortages and the next growth regions investors should be watching. We discuss the impact of rising rates, government policy, migration, and global instability on Australian real estate, a...

In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, we sit down again with Chris Tipper from Ainslie Wealth to unpack the rapidly changing global economic landscape and what it could mean for property, inflation, interest rates, and the future of investing. We dive into the macroeconomic forces shaping Australia and the world right now, including global conflict, rising debt levels, money printing, i...

In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, we sit down with Chris Tipper, Chief Economist at Ainslie Wealth, to break down one of the most debated topics in investing right now: Bitcoin vs property. This conversation dives into the pros, risks, and realities of both asset classes, and how they can (and arguably should) work together in a modern investment portfolio. From volatility and lever...