Andrew Wright Property Podcast

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...

In this episode of The Andrew Wright Property Podcast , Andrew sits down with Robbie Bennetts to unpack the real story behind building, losing, and rebuilding a business empire and what it actually takes to scale long-term. Robbie’s journey didn’t start in finance. It started in butcher shops, learning the fundamentals of business the hard way, through discipline, customer service, and a relentles...

In this episode of The Andrew Wright Property Podcast, Andrew sits down with Peter Puljich to unpack what it really takes to scale a property portfolio and build generational wealth. This isn’t about small wins or short-term gains. It’s about thinking bigger structuring deals, leveraging capital, and positioning yourself to grow beyond what most investors ever achieve. Peter shares his experience...

This episode tells the story most investors will never experience but can learn everything from. How does someone arrive in Australia with nothing, no English, no money and go on to build a property empire worth hundreds of millions? In this conversation, Andrew sits down with Peter Puljich, founder of Living Gems, to unpack the real journey behind the success, from working construction jobs to bu...

If you think building a large property portfolio takes decades, this episode will challenge that. In this episode of The Andrew Wright Property Podcast , Andrew sits down with a young investor, Jarad Foyle, who built a 15-property portfolio by age 26, starting with no shortcuts, no inheritance, and no luck. Just strategy, discipline, and a willingness to act early. This conversation breaks down ex...

Most property investors are still looking for the next deal. But in today’s market, that’s the wrong focus. With higher interest rates, tighter lending, and rising costs, the margin for error is smaller than it’s been in years. Deals that might have worked in the past are now falling apart, not because they look bad upfront, but because the risks are hiding beneath the surface. In this episode, An...

If you think car parks are just “dead space,” think again. In this episode, Andrew breaks down how a simple block of land used for parking can generate solid cash flow today — while holding serious long-term upside. Using a real deal in Ipswich, you’ll learn how a basic car park investment delivered around 8% returns, required virtually no maintenance, and still has future development potential. T...

In this episode of The Andrew Wright Property Podcast , Andrew breaks down one of the most practical and underrated strategies in property investing, house hacking .  If you’re struggling with mortgage repayments, rising interest rates, or just trying to get ahead faster, this strategy could completely change your financial position.  House hacking is simple: turn your home into an income-producin...

In this episode of The Andrew Wright Property Podcast , Andrew sits down with developer and builder Paul Younan to break down the three numbers that make or break every property development deal and why getting them wrong can cost you hundreds of thousands. This isn’t theory. It’s a real-world look at how experienced developers assess deals before they commit and the simple framework Paul uses acr...

Do you actually need a buyer’s agent to build wealth in property or is it just another cost? In this episode of The Andrew Wright Property Podcast , Andrew sits down with award-winning buyer’s agent Tony Coughran from Simply Gold Coast to break down what buyer’s agents really do, when they add value, and when they don’t. With a background in property valuation and over a decade of experience buyin...

In this episode of The Andrew Wright Property Podcast , Andrew sits down with Brad Beer , founder of BMT Tax Depreciation , to break down one of the most overlooked ways property investors can improve after-tax cash flow. If you own an investment property and you’re not claiming depreciation properly, you could be leaving thousands of dollars on the table every year. Brad explains what a tax depre...

What if you could secure 10 acres of industrial land with almost no money down and no bank finance at all?   In this episode of The Andrew Wright Property Podcast , Andrew breaks down a creative property deal in regional Queensland where he secured 10.3 acres of land in Longreach with just a $1,000 deposit , using vendor finance and a strategic joint venture structure with his two children.  The p...

What if you could create $1 million in equity before you even pour concrete?  In this episode of The Andrew Wright Property Podcast , Andrew breaks down a live industrial development deal near Toowoomba, where he purchased 4 acres of industrial land for $420,000 and is now structuring a staged truck depot project designed to generate serious cash flow and instant uplift.  But here’s the twist:  He...

What does it take to survive multiple property crashes and still build generational wealth? In this episode, Andrew Wright sits down with veteran developer and private lender John Facer , a man who helped shape the Gold Coast skyline and has lived through five decades of booms, busts and billion-dollar projects. From constructing iconic high-rises like Crown Towers and Peninsula, to navigating the...

In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Andrew Wright sits down again with long-time investor and developer Gus Vella to unpack the beachfront plays, rezoning wins, and development strategies that built serious wealth.    This episode dives deep into:  A $195K beachside buy that tripled to $600K in 7 years  Buying off-the-plan sand dunes in Kingscliff before roads even existed  A deposit bond dea...

What does it take to turn a $66K starter home into a multimillion-dollar property empire? In this episode of The Andrew Wright Property Podcast , Andrew sits down with longtime friend and property investor Gus Vella to unpack four incredible deals that show just how powerful smart investing can be over time, from buying right to knowing when to pivot, sell, or hold. 🧱 Deal Highlights: A $185K blo...

Most investors would have scrolled straight past this deal.  A tiny town. A “worthless” commercial block. No proven unit market. And a government road acquisition sitting quietly in the background.  In this episode of The Andrew Wright Property Podcast , Andrew breaks down how a $120,000 block of land, in a town of just 1,000 people, turned into a development opportunity with projected profits of...

Most people only talk about their wins. In this raw and honest episode of The Andrew Wright Property Podcast , Andrew pulls back the curtain on five real estate deals that didn’t go to plan, including one that lost him $90K in cash and another that cost him $1.7 million in upside.  From selling too early to ignoring key metrics, this episode is packed with hard-won lessons, emotional turning point...

In this special New Year’s episode, Andrew shares the 6 bold, high-upside property strategies on his bucket list and why he’s committed to making them happen in 2026 and beyond. From solar farms to truck depots on contaminated land, Andrew walks through each play, the rationale behind it, and what kind of returns he’s chasing. Some are already in motion. Others are wild bets. But all are real stra...