Defence Property Podcast

Most Australians assume that saving cash is “playing it safe” but in reality, cash can quietly lose purchasing power year after year. In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, Discover Buyers Agency’s Kane Dury is joined by Chris Tipper, Chief Economist at Ainslie Group, to unpack the global macro environment and explain why inflation, debt, and government policy are reshaping the way wealt...

Property markets don’t move because of headlines; they move because of fundamentals. On this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, Discover Buyers Agency’s Kane Dury is joined by Terry Ryder, founder of Hotspotting, to unpack what truly drives property growth across Australia and where investors should be focusing heading into 2026. With nearly two decades of research experience, Terry explains...

Choosing the right suburb can be the difference between a portfolio that grows effortlessly and one that stalls for years. On this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, Discover Buyers Agency’s Kane Dury breaks down the five key metrics every investor should analyse before purchasing in a new area. Drawing from his own early investment mistakes, including a property that didn’t grow for 15 year...

Building long-term wealth can feel overwhelming, especially when you're trying to juggle property, shares, budgeting, and Defence-specific benefits. In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, Kane is joined by former artillery soldier turned financial adviser Rob Creighton, founder of Millennial Wealth. Rob shares how he transitioned from the military into financial planning and now hel...

While many buyers are attracted to the idea of building new, house and land packages often fall short when it comes to long-term investment performance. On this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, Discover Buyers Agency’s Kane Dury breaks down why buying off-the-plan or opting for a brand-new house and land package is generally an inferior strategy compared to purchasing established property....

Buying a property sight unseen is more common than ever but it’s also where many buyers unknowingly take on the biggest risks. On this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, Discover Buyers Agency’s Kane Dury is joined by Mary from MNM Property & Commercial Lawyers, who shares the legal traps she sees buyers fall into across residential, commercial and industrial transactions. With years of...

In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, Kane Dury from Discover Buyers Agency and Liam Garman, editor of Smart Property Investment, tackle the property questions that Australian Defence Force members can’t afford to ignore. They explore how the Reserve Bank of Australia’s latest rate cut could impact borrowing capacity and why understanding these shifts early gives Defence buyers an edge....

In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, co-hosts Kane Dury from Discover Buyers Agency and Liam Garman, editor of Smart Property Investment, dive into two of the most overlooked but critical aspects of property investing: opportunity cost and due diligence. They unpack the hidden cost of waiting too long to invest and how analysis paralysis or emotional decision-making can leave defence p...

In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, Victoria Cross recipient Mark Donaldson joins host Kane Dury to explore the parallels between service life and strategic property investment – and why calculated risk-taking is second nature for Australian Defence Force personnel. Donaldson shares how his military mindset, forged in some of the most demanding operational environments, has shaped his...

In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, co-hosts Liam Garman and Kane Dury, director and lead buyer’s agent at Discover Buyers Agency, explore the unique challenges and advantages Australian Defence Force (ADF) members face in property investment as they often relocate. Due to frequent relocations, ADF life complicates traditional home ownership but also offers exposure to various markets...

n this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, co-hosts Liam Garman and Kane Dury – director and lead buyers agent at Discover Buyers Agency – unpack how to identify shady property operators and protect yourself from poor property advice. They kick-off with a warning for listeners about groups who pretend to act in the best interest of property buyers but instead pocket undisclosed commissions fr...

In this episode of the ADF Property Podcast, co-hosts Kane Dury from Discover Buyers Agency and Liam Garman discuss the buy, hold, sell strategy for military personnel, addressing the unique challenges of frequent relocations due to posting orders. Kane shares a close call with a cyclone on the Gold Coast, highlighting the challenges of unforeseen events, emphasising the importance of strategic pl...

In this episode of the ADF Property Podcast, co-hosts Kane Dury from Discover Buyers Agency and Liam Garman explore the complexities of property investment, providing insights and strategies specifically designed for ADF members and veterans. The co-hosts explain that successful property investment begins with clear goal setting and understanding one’s risk profile, with Kane highlighting that ADF...

On this episode of the ADF Property Podcast, co-hosts Kane Dury from Discover Buyers Agency and Liam Garman unpack the five essential steps to supercharge your rentvesting journey and how this can help military personnel achieve financial freedom. The co-hosts dive deep into the ins and outs of rentvesting for defence personnel as they often find themselves moving from city to city due to the natu...

Understanding the dynamics of regional areas in Australia can offer lucrative opportunities for ADF investors. In this episode of the ADF Property Podcast, co-hosts Liam Garman and Discover Buyers Agency’s Kane Dury sit down with Morgan Oliver, director and sales agent of JMO Property Group, to unpack the ins and outs of property investment in the town of Gatton. Gatton, in regional Queensland, is...

On this episode of the ADF Property Podcast, co-hosts Kane Dury from Discover Buyers Agency and Liam Garman unpack the top 10 common property mistakes made by military personnel – and what lessons listeners must learn to achieve financial freedom. The podcast covers a range of areas, from developing a holistic investment plan to navigating the Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme, and how to r...

Foresight and a resourceful approach are two traits that soldiers embody, and translate seamlessly into property investment success. On this episode of the ADF Property Podcast, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Discover Buyers Agency’s Kane Dury are joined by Major Ben Vitale, whose property investment journey started when he served alongside Kane in the Australian Defence Force. Ben discusses the keys t...

For this former Navy and Air Force member, it was important that his life after service involved giving back to the Australian Defence Force community. In this episode of the ADF Property Podcast, co-hosts Laine Poirier and Discover Buyers Agency’s Kane Dury talk to Wayne Bemet, a financial adviser with National Service Financial, a holistic defence-based financial services enterprise. Dury starte...

For one British investor, breaking from family tradition was the impetus he needed to create wealth in the long term. On this episode of the ADF Property Podcast, co-hosts Grace Ormsby and Discover Buyers Agency’s Kane Dury chat with Ross, a former British Royal Marine Commando whose property journey started in his early 20s. Ross’ life changed when he picked up a book about property investment, w...

Risk-taking and plan-makingBeing comfortable with taking a little bit of a risk is part and parcel of a career in the Defence Force – and building out a property portfolio is no different. Welcome to the inaugural episode of the ADF Property Podcast, where co-hosts Grace Ormsby and Discover Buyers Agency’s Kane Dury cover all bases of the property investment journey, while chatting with both curre...