Future Proof Property Podcast

What actually stops people from building a property portfolio? It’s not the market. It’s not timing. It’s the decisions they make early… that quietly limit everything later. In Part 2 of this conversation, Dawn and Ben break down the real reasons investors get stuck  and how to avoid making the same mistakes. This episode dives into the hidden factors that destroy borrowing capacity, stall portfol...

What if the biggest financial mistake Australians are making is the one they never think about? In this solo episode of Future Proof Property, Dawn breaks down the reality of superannuation, why most Australians retire with far less than they expect, and how self-managed super funds (SMSFs) can become a powerful long-term wealth building strategy when used correctly. Dawn shares the exact SMSF pro...

Is it better to buy regional or metro? Should you chase high-yield properties? Is rentvesting still worth it in today's market? In this Q&A episode of Future Proof Property, Dawn tackles some of the most common questions investors are asking right now. From regional Victoria and self-managed super funds to granny flats, apartments, yield strategies, and market timing, this episode focuses on t...

Self-Managed Super Funds: The Strategy Most Investors Misunderstand Most Australians retire with around $400K in super. Spread across retirement years, that is roughly $40K per year. That is not financial freedom. In this episode of Future Proof Property, Dawn sits down with Hung Choi from Strategic Brokers to break down the truth about Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSF) and how investors can use lev...

What if everything you thought about property investing… was slightly off? In this episode of Future Proof Property, Dawn sits down with Sophie, a Geelong-based property investment specialist and director with over 14 years of experience on the ground. This is not a theory. This is what’s actually happening in the market. From migration trends and vacancy rates…To suburb-by-suburb insights and ten...

What should you actually buy in 2026… and what should you ignore? In this Q&A episode of Future Proof Property, Dawn breaks down the biggest questions investors are asking right now  from where to buy with a $650K budget, to whether war, inflation, and rising interest rates will impact property prices. Because the reality is simple:Most people aren’t losing because of the market. They’re losin...

What if the biggest mistake you make in property… isn’t timing — but what you buy? In this episode of Future Proof Property, Dawn sits down with mortgage expert Ben Robinson to break down what’s really changing in the 2026 property landscape. Because right now, the gap between smart investors and stuck investors is getting wider. And one wrong purchase could cost you years. This episode is a deep...

What happens when the rules of investing suddenly change? In this episode of the Future Proof Property Podcast , Dawn sits down with accountant, strategic advisor, and property investor Jeremy Yanozelli to unpack one of the biggest shake-ups Australian investors have faced in years. The Federal Budget has triggered major conversations around negative gearing, capital gains tax, discretionary trust...

Property investing in 2026 is noisy. Hotspots. Data platforms. Social media “experts.” But what if most investors are focusing on the wrong things? In this episode of Future Proof Property, Dawn sits down with Mike Mortlock, one of Australia’s leading property analysts, to break down what actually matters when building long-term wealth. This is a deep dive into strategy over hype. We cover: • Why...

Data is not strategy. In this Q&A episode, we unpack real investor questions and cut through the noise around where to buy, what to avoid, and how to actually build a portfolio that performs. We break down why Tasmania is attracting attention but doesn’t meet our criteria, where we are actively investing in Melbourne and Geelong, and why chasing “hot markets” like Perth and Queensland can back...

What happens when you stop waiting… and start taking action? In this episode of the Future Proof Property, Dawn sits down with Martin, a 34-year-old electrician and business owner who built a $3.1 million property portfolio   with over $300K growth in just 18 months . Martin’s story is not about perfection. It’s about persistence. From getting knocked back by brokers…To buy the wrong first deal…To...

One investor bought early. One waited. That is the cost of timing. In this episode of Future Proof Property, we sit down with Shahid Khan, the number one selling agent in Hoppers Crossing, to unpack what is really happening on the ground in Melbourne’s western corridor. If you are relying purely on spreadsheets, vacancy headlines, or outdated stigma, you are already behind. In This Episode - Why r...

“Pre-approval is everything.” Or is it? Many investors believe they cannot even start looking for property until they have a pre-approval letter from a bank. But the truth is far more complicated. In this episode of Future Proof Property, Dawn sits down again with Hung Choi from Strategic Brokers for a myth-busting Q&A on borrowing power, lending strategies, trust structures and the mistakes t...

“You can lose it all.” You worked hard to get here. Five properties. Maybe eight. Maybe more. This is the stage where investors either accelerate into generational wealth or quietly unravel everything they’ve built. In this episode of Future Proof Property, we break down what it actually means to be an advanced investor in 2026. Joined by Jeremy Iannuzzelli and Aaron Christie-David, we unpack: Why...

1.2% of investors reach three properties or more. That means 98.8% never do. Two to five properties is where ambition meets resistance. It is where borrowing capacity tightens. Equity feels stuck. Cash flow burns. Confidence wobbles. In this episode of the Future Proof Property Podcast , the team breaks down why the intermediate stage is the hardest level in property investing and how to move beyo...

“They’re 22. They come to me. Do I need a trust?” Short answer: probably no. There is a lot of outdated property advice still circulating in 2026. Trusts. Unlimited borrowing capacity. Positively geared unicorn deals. Buy 100 properties in 30 minutes. This episode breaks down what beginner investors actually need to focus on right now. Joined by Jeremy Iannuzzelli and Aaron Christie-David , we unp...

Melbourne. Geelong. Canberra. Maitland. But not for everyone. In this Q&A episode of the Future Proof Property Podcast , we answer your most asked investor questions: Where are you buying right now? Are rental yields going to improve? When do you sell an investment property? Rent or own? What makes a “bad” suburb turn good? Will AI crash the housing market? This is not theory. This is what we...

Most people buy property for freedom… then spend their lives paying off mortgages. Dawn Fouhy saw this first-hand as an ICU nurse, watching patients regret working their whole lives chasing money. Now she’s the co-founder of Future Proof Property Advisory and has built a $12 million property portfolio across Australia. In this first episode of the Future Proof Property Podcast, Dawn explains why r...