Hot Property Podcast

David Janetzki has released the 2026 Queensland State Budget and at a time where housing is all over the headlines and affordability is a key concern we thought we'd break it down for you. In this episode, Jacob Carlile, director of Hot Property, discusses the highlights of the Treasurer's second state budget and breaks down what it means for the Toowoomba Region as well as the investment...

Get ready for an inspiring conversation where Jacob Carlile, Director and Licensee of Hot Property, sits down with The Field Game creator Sam Kirby to unpack the vision behind one of Toowoomba’s most talked-about community challenges. In this episode, they dive into how The Field Game began, the stories that emerged from its first year, what’s coming in the 2026 evolution. Timestamps (02:15) – Ori...

In this episode Jacob Carlile, Director of Hot Property, sits down with Councillor Tim McMahon, to ask some of the hard hitting questions on development, the new town planning scheme, and parks and recreational facilities. Tim also shares his insights on the hard, often unseen, work council does behind-the-scenes to make the Carnival of Flowers happen each year, the difficulty local councils have...

In this episode Jacob Carlile, Director of Hot Property, sits down with Peta Gray, Managing Director of Enterprise Legal and Founder of Better Lawyers Group, to unpack the new Queensland seller disclosure rules, conveyancing checks, common contract pitfalls, how agents and solicitors can work together, and practical steps buyers and sellers should take to avoid nasty surprises at settlement. Times...

Switch your community brain on and strap in for a big episode where Aaron Savage sits down with André Henare, Regional Coordinator of Red Frogs in Toowoomba and the Darling Downs, to discuss Red Frogs’ work supporting young people at schoolies and youth festivals, university O‑Week engagement, volunteer roles, mental health and wellbeing support, and the power of being in the right place at the ri...

Strap in for an inspiring and heartwarming episode of the Hot Property Podcast, where Greg Riehl sits down with Shirley-Anne Gardiner, CEO of Momentum Mental Health. From humble beginnings to leading one of Toowoomba’s most impactful mental health organizations, Shirley-Anne shares how Momentum is transforming lives through free, community-based programs, wellbeing coaching, and a whole lot of kin...

Strap in for another insightful episode as Jacob Carlile, Hot Property, sits down once again with Joe Iezzi of Delta Wealth. Together, they unpack the real differences between working with a mortgage broker vs going directly to a bank. From lending structures and channel conflicts to clerical challenges and borrowing strategies for self-employed buyers, this episode is packed with real-life advice...

Concordia Lutheran College is investing in the future to ensure students receive the best possible education and teachers are empowered with modern facilities. A detailed planning process has confirmed that the College needs to unite on one campus to provide a better cultural and educational experience. Their vision is for a renewed, integrated campus spanning both the Stephen Street and Warwick S...

Providing support to 29 hospitals and health service facilities across the Darling Downs from as far west as Taroom and Wandoan to as south as Texas and Goondiwindi, the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation are a truly impressive organisation with a heart for making a big difference in the lives of patients and their families. It is our pleasure to share the latest of the Hot Property Podcast featuring A...

Let's be honest, real estate agents get a bit of a bad rap...well in this episode of the Hot Property Podcast Director Greg Riehl sits down with Leon Carlile, Founder, to discuss what it really takes to make it in the cut-throat real estate industry. Timestamps: (1:09) - An apprenticeship in real estate (4:13) - A long term committment (5:50) - Database management (8:00) - Prospecting (13:22) - Su...

In South-East Queensland we are continuing to see incredibly tights vacancy rates and an oversupply of tenants. We get it, it’s hard at the moment, and we wish we could help everyone but unfortunately there’s a limited amount of houses and only the best applications get the opportunity to sign a lease…however, there are some things you can do to help make your application stand out in a crowded ma...

Never underestimate the power of a piece of toast...an odd way to introduce this episode of the Hot Property Podcast but once you sink your teeth into this episode you'll understand the context behind this statement. In this episode Aaron Savage sits down with Jason Berry of SU Australia who facilitate school chaplaincy services across Australia. Not your usual property podcast episode but ful...

Something a little bit different for this episode, we thought we'd share an excerpt from our recent client event which took place prior to the Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow at Toowoomba's Empire Theatre titled "Investing In Property Is No Joke". This episode features Leon Carlile, Jacob Carlile, Bridget Hearn and Joe Iezzi (Delta Wealth) sitting down to discuss the Toowoomba...

Let's talk Toowoomba! Growth, opportunities, and challenges with none other than Deputy Mayor of the Toowoomba Region Councillor Dr Rebecca Vonhoff. Rebecca is an incredible leader with an unrivalled passion for the local community. Dive into one of our favourite episode (so far) of the Hot Property Podcast. Timestamps (0:58) - The Rebecca Vonhoff story (6:52) - The process behind prioritisation (...

How does your property manager stack up? In this episode of the Hot Property Podcast, Bridget Hearn (Property Manager) and Jacob Carlile (Director) break down our latest investment in 360 degree camera technology enhancing the scope and accountability associated with traditional investment property management. Timestamps: (0:49) - Bridget Hearn, a passionate property manager (2:30) - What are 360...

An undersupply in land and rising construction costs have created "the perfect storm" in South-East Queensland. In this episode of the Hot Property Podcast Leon Carlile and Aaron Savage sit down to chew the fat about what buyers should be on the lookout for and where the opportunities lie in the house and land market. Timestamps: (1:22) - Gowrie View Estate, Gowrie Junction (3:22) - The...

Switch your financial brain on and strap in for a big episode where Jacob Carlile, sits down with Managing Director of Delta Wealth, Joe Iezzi, to discuss the mortgage market, interest rates, the current and impending impact on the property market, rent-vesting, and bidding at auction without the cash in your bank account. Connect with Joe Iezzi, Delta Wealth ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠  | ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Time...

After getting into property investment with his parents at a young age and getting his hands dirty renovating, Aaron Savage sits down with Jacob Carlile on the latest episode of the Hot Property Podcast. Timestamps: (1:53) - Going under contract whilst being unemployed (3:40) - Round I - The value in a property is in the land (7:03) - Round II - Dual purpose properties (10:55) - Round III - Making...

Unit rents are outpacing house rents on a national basis, investment property yields are getting back to where they should be, and why being a "good" landlord may actually get you stuck when you look to sell. Hot Property directors, Jacob Carlile and Greg Riehl sit down to discuss these points and many more in the very first episode of the Hot Property Podcast. Timestamps: (2:41) - The re-alignmen...