Australian Property Show

The 2026 Federal Budget has triggered a wave of fear across the Australian property market. Negative gearing changes. Capital gains tax reforms. Investor uncertainty. But what if the biggest opportunities are being overlooked? In this episode of The Australian Property Show, Tom Haigh sits down with Andrew Beattie to unpack what the proposed Budget changes could really mean for property investors,...

For more than two years, the consensus on Victoria was simple: get out. Land tax. Tenancy reform. Sentiment in the gutter. Billions of investor dollars walked out of the state. Brant Williams kept buying. In this episode, the founder of Peritum Property breaks down what's actually happening on the ground in Melbourne, Ballarat and Bendigo right now — and why interstate investors are suddenly f...

What can Warren Buffett teach Australian property investors about finding the next blue-chip suburb? More than most people realise. In this episode of The Australian Property Show, Tom Haigh breaks down three timeless Buffett principles and shows how they apply directly to Australian real estate. You’ll learn why the best investors focus on the playing field, not the scoreboard. Why chasing the su...

What does it actually look like when the second engine is running? In this episode, Linda Tempesta hosts from inside a caravan in Inverloch — her kids at the splash park, her investment properties quietly doing their thing in the background — while she puts Tom Haigh in the hot seat. Tom is the author of The Second Engine and the usual host of this show. Today, Linda asks the questions he doesn&#3...

Most investors understand how a renovation lifts the value of a house. But commercial property? That's a completely different game — and if you use the residential playbook, you'll miss the real levers every time. In this episode, Tom Haigh breaks down exactly how value is manufactured in a commercial investment. Not with paint and new kitchens, but with income, leases, tenants and yield....

Are rising interest rates, CGT fears and global conflict making you second-guess your next property move? In this episode of The Australian Property Show, Tom Haigh breaks down the bigger forces shaping the market right now and explains why so many investors make poor decisions when macro uncertainty is high. Using the core ideas behind The Secret Wealth Advantage by Akhil Patel, Tom explores how...

Should you buy a brand-new off-the-plan apartment, or an older freestanding home with renovation upside? It is one of the most common questions we help clients work through in our property workshops. On paper, the apartment can look very attractive. It is new. Low maintenance. Easier to own. Often backed by strong depreciation benefits. But does that actually make it the better investment over tim...

What if one of the biggest factors in your property success has nothing to do with the property itself? In this episode of The Australian Property Show, Tom Haigh sits down with accountant Gabrielle Smith for a conversation that starts with lifestyle, freedom and the four-day work week — and then dives deep into the often-overlooked side of successful property investing: tax, ownership structures,...

Property investing is full of noise. Headlines. Hype. Opinions. Guesswork. In this episode of The Australian Property Show, Tom Haigh sits down with Alex from Aus Property Insights to unpack how smart investors can use long-term property data to make better decisions and avoid expensive mistakes. The conversation centres on using evidence, not emotion, to understand what is really happening in a m...

Most artists rely on their craft to make a living. But Newcastle artist Mitch Revs took a different path. He built a business around his iconic surf-inspired artwork…Then started using property as a second engine for wealth creation. In this episode of The Australian Property Show, Mitch shares the real story behind his success — from selling art at local markets to running a thriving creative bus...

In this episode, Tom Haigh sits down with Jesse Mulligan from Mulligan Property to talk about the real shift from employee to business owner — and how that journey changes the way you think about freedom, risk, wealth, and long-term security. Jesse shares what pushed him to step out on his own in his early 20s, why personal brand and long-term thinking matter in business, and what it’s taken to bu...

You started your business for freedom. Freedom from a boss. Freedom to control your time. Freedom to earn without limits. But what happens when the business you built for freedom becomes the very thing that traps you? In this episode of The Australian Property Show , we unpack the reality of business owner burnout — and what smart entrepreneurs are doing to build passive income outside their busin...

Stop betting your entire retirement on a business sale that might never happen. Most Australian business owners are "asset rich" but "cash-flow trapped." You’ve built a great machine, but are you its slave or its master? In this episode, Tom Haigh reveals the 10-year blueprint to diversify your wealth and escape the "Deferred Life Plan." Learn how to use your business...

What if financial freedom wasn’t about waiting… But about building? In this episode of The Australian Property Show , Tom Haigh sits down with leading Newcastle agent and renovator Tom Lemke to unpack how strategic renovations helped him build wealth across 8 properties — long before running a successful real estate business. This is not a theory session. This is lived experience. Ugly houses. Tig...

Growth corridors divide investors. Some swear by them. Others get burnt for a decade. In this episode, Tom breaks down the real truth about investing in high-growth areas — without the hype. You’ll learn why many growth corridor properties fail to perform for 10–15 years , how some investors still make serious money in these locations, and the exact framework to tell the difference before you buy....

You’ve built a good income. You’ve bought a home. You’re doing “all the right things”. So why does the future still feel unclear? In this episode of The Australian Property Show , I’m joined by Linda Tempesta , who works with everyday Australians navigating the exact moment many people hit in their late 30s and 40s. The moment where you start asking: What do I do next? This conversation is about c...

In this episode of The Australian Property Show , we break down how property actually delivers passive income — and why chasing cash flow too early is one of the biggest mistakes investors make. This conversation unpacks the real journey to financial freedom through property. From equity and growth… to debt reduction… to income-producing assets that buy back your time. If your long-term goal is to...

What does it really take to go from being an employee on the tools to running your own property game? In this episode of The Australian Property Show , Tom sits down with Rick to unpack the real journey behind becoming financially independent through property development. No hype. No shortcuts. Just lived experience. Rick shares how he moved from carpentry to development. How property replaced his...

Most people don’t struggle with effort. They struggle with speed. In this episode of The Australian Property Show , Tom breaks down the single biggest breakthrough that changed his family’s financial future — using other people’s money to accelerate wealth creation . This isn’t hype. It’s real deals. Real numbers. And real lessons from projects that generated six-figure profits by combining capita...

Most people don’t fail to build wealth because they get it wrong. They fail because they wait . In this New Year episode of The Australian Property Show , Tom Haigh breaks down why life rewards action, not perfect timing — and why compounding only works for those who actually start. This isn’t about market forecasts or hot tips. It’s about deciding whether this is finally the year you move. If you...

This Christmas Day episode is different. It’s not about markets. Or predictions. Or property strategies. It’s about time . And freedom . And what really matters as one year ends and another begins. In this special episode of The Australian Property Show , I step back to reflect on the lessons that shape a meaningful life — and a better year ahead. Why time is the most valuable asset you’ll ever ow...

What will 2026 really bring for Australian property? In this episode of The Australian Property Show , we cut through the noise and break down the 2026 property market outlook using insights from Australia’s leading economists, market researchers, and property analysts. No hype. No crystal balls. Just the forces that actually move property markets. You’ll learn what’s likely to matter most — and h...

What actually separates people who build real wealth from those who work hard but never quite get ahead? In this episode of The Australian Property Show , host Tom Haigh is joined by Linda Tempesta — a senior member of the My Money Sorted team with 15+ years’ experience across finance and wealth. Linda shares her personal story, what shaped her views on money growing up, and what she wishes she’d...

This episode of The Australian Property Show dives deep into the real story behind flipping houses for profit — told through the lived experience of Paul and Kiani, a Newcastle couple building a life anchored in creativity, discipline, and property opportunity. You’ll hear how they went from early DIY renovations… to juggling full-time work… to running successful flips and a thriving staging busin...

Most Australians are told they need five, ten, or more properties to achieve financial freedom. That’s wrong. In this episode, Tom reveals Australia’s most proven, low-risk Two-Property Plan — a strategy designed to eliminate debt, unlock freedom, and build a lasting legacy without hype, stress, or unnecessary risk. You’ll discover how to: ✅ Use long-term capital growth to your advantage ✅ Selec...