First Property Buyer Show

He arrived in Australia with $7,000, no job, and a family to feed. Today, Rohit Gehlot owns 13 properties. This is how he did it. In the latest First Property Buyer Show episode, Emilie Lauer sits down with Rohit Gehlot, director and principal buyer's agent at InvestorAid, to discuss one of the most remarkable property journeys in recent memory. From being knocked back by his own bank to buying si...

In the latest episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer speaks with Strategic Brokers' Hung Chuy about the Reserve Bank of Australia's latest cash rate hike and its impact on first home buyers. Chuy said the 0.25 percentage point rise to 4.10 per cent was expected, and while it affects borrowing capacity, the impact is not as significant as many assume. He notes lenders are alrea...

In a dynamic crossover episode of The Smart Property Investment Show and the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer sits down with PRD chief economist Dr Diaswati Mardiasmo to explore how data drives property investment decisions in Australia. They begin by highlighting the importance of analysing long-term trends, with Mardiasmo advising investors to examine seven to ten years of suburb per...

In this episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer speaks with Dawn Fouhy of Future Proof Property Advisory about breaking into Melbourne's shifting property market. According to Fouhy, the Melbourne market has held firm over the past six months, with strategies like guarantor loans and sibling co-purchases helping first-time buyers gain entry. Drawing on her own experience, she e...

In this episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer is joined by Eva Loisance and Costa Arvanitopoulos to unpack how rising interest rates and shifting lending policies are reshaping the path to home ownership. The trio breaks down the Reserve Bank of Australia's recent 0.25 per cent cash rate increase and explains how inflationary pressures are driving tighter monetary policy. The...

In this episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer spoke with Kev Tran of Kev Tran Group about how young Australians can realistically build their property portfolios in 2026. Tran says strong market fundamentals have been keeping property prices growing despite interest rate hikes, but warns that rising prices and stagnant wages will limit borrowing power, making income growth es...

In this episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer is joined by Cyber Daily journalist Daniel Croft to unpack the growing threat of real estate scams and share tips on how buyers can avoid losing their money. The discussion centres on a recent case in which a first-time buyer lost a $50,000 deposit after falling victim to a sophisticated phishing email impersonating a conveyancer....

In this episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer is joined by mortgage broker Eva Loisance to unpack how interest rates shape borrowing decisions for first-time buyers.  Loisance explains how the Reserve Bank cash rate drives lending costs and why small rate movements can still influence buyer confidence and strategy.  She outlines the key economic forces behind rate decisions,...

In this episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer sits down with Sabine Kaufmann to explore the challenges of navigating Sydney's property market, including making compromises, handling competition, and facing tough decisions. Kaufmann shares her journey from renting in Bondi to buying her first apartment in Zetland, reflecting on the lifestyle adjustments required when moving fr...

In this episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer is joined by Hung Chuy from Strategic Brokers to discuss practical strategies for first-time buyers saving for a property deposit in 2026.  The duo start by diving into how fluctuating interest rates slowed the market at the end of 2025, prompting a cautious "wait-and-see" approach among buyers and sellers.  Chuy explains the impo...

In the second part of their discussion on the First Property Buyer Show, managing editor Liam Garman and deputy editor Emilie Lauer explore how investors can position their portfolios for 2026 as market conditions shift. The conversation focuses on rising demand driven by government schemes, constrained housing supply, and the need for more disciplined, price-sensitive strategies. The pair urge in...

In this episode of the First Property Buyer Show, managing editor Liam Garman and deputy editor Emilie Lauer break down the year that was in Australian property, examining which markets surged, where momentum stalled, and why demand-side policy is setting the scene for further growth into 2026. The conversation explores interest rate predictions, refinancing options, and the economic forces drivin...

In a recent episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer speaks with Natalia Clack, founder of Easy Super, about using self-managed super funds (SMSFs) to buy a first property investment.  The duo unpacks how SMSFs work, with the funds allowing individuals to control their superannuation and invest in property, while highlighting the responsibilities and costs involved.  Clack expla...

In a recent episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer sits down with Kyrillos Mansour to explore portfolio planning and how a well-planned strategy can turn property investments into real success. They explain that a strategy acts as a roadmap guiding investors from their current situation to their financial goals, whether that's building a property portfolio, achieving financial...

In this episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer sits down with Michael and Nicole Kowalczyk from Tailored Property Group to explore property inspections, building and pest reports, off-the-plan purchases, and renovation strategies for first-time and aspiring investors. The Kowalczyks share their own journey, beginning with Michael's first off-the-plan purchase at age 21, and hi...

In this episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emile Lauer dives deep with Paul Mollica, principal property strategist at Wealthkey Property, to uncover the practical realities, strategies, and pitfalls that first-time Australian investors face when stepping onto the property ladder. Mollica shares his own journey, beginning in the late 1990s when property prices and building costs were fa...

In the latest episode of the First Property Buyer Show, journalist Emilie Lauer sits down with buyer's agent Brady Yoshia from Brady Marcs Buyers Advisory to explore the critical role that preparation and negotiation play in securing the right property. The discussion begins with Yoshia reflecting on her first property purchase in Greenwich, a three-bedroom apartment bought for $590,000 back in 20...

In the latest episode of the First Property Buyer Show, journalist Emilie Lauer sits down with buyer's agent James Nelis to explore the crucial role that mindset plays in property buying. The discussion begins with Nelis reflecting on his first property purchase in Kallangur, Queensland, admitting that it was driven more by the desire to enter the market than by a strategic plan, yet it has perfor...

In the latest episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer sits down with property expert Kev Tran to unpack common myths and strategies shaping the journey of first-time buyers. The discussion opens with the sense of urgency many feel to purchase property, with Tran warning that rushing into the wrong investment can lead to financial strain. He highlights the strategic balance betw...

On the latest episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer sits down with Mortgage Choice broker Richard Brown to unpack the role brokers play in guiding first-time homebuyers through Australia's complex property market. Brown shares his personal journey of purchasing his first home in his mid-20s, highlighting strategies for saving for a deposit and leveraging government grants. A...

In a recent episode of the First Property Buyer Show, hosts Emilie Lauer and Liam Garman explore the challenges and opportunities facing first-time Australian property buyers amid a rapidly changing market. First-time buyers are entering a highly active market driven by fluctuating prices and the new First Home Guarantee Scheme, which has sparked urgency and FOMO among buyers. The hosts note that...

In this special crossover episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer sits down with The Adviser's What's Making Headlines team to discuss the expanded First Home Guarantee scheme and its impact on the Australian property market. The revamped scheme allows first home buyers to purchase a property with just a 5 per cent deposit, removes previous income limits, and increases property...

In this episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer speaks with Nick Voegt from Smash Property Investing to explore how first-time buyers can navigate the market through understanding key data.  Nick starts by sharing his experience in buying his first off-the-plan property in Schofields, north-west Sydney, at the market peak in 2017, which he held onto despite early dips.  He refl...

In this episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer speaks with finance broker Rob Shanley from Propple to explore how first-time buyers can enter the market by co-investing with friends or family. With property prices continuing to rise, many young Australians are turning to this strategy as a more attainable path to home ownership. Rob says that pooling resources allows buyers to...

In this special episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer sits down with real estate managing editor Liam Garman to share her personal journey as a first-time buyer, reflecting on the insights she gained from the podcast guests. From launching the First Property Buyer Show to becoming a first-time home owner, Emilie, the host, turned her property reporting into a personal experie...