My Next Property

Steve reveals the Goldman Sachs investing lessons that shaped how he buys Australian property today, from value investing and market cycles to risk management, buffers and long-term compounding. In this episode, Steve breaks down what he learned during his years at Goldman Sachs and how those high-finance principles now apply to building a property portfolio in Australia. He covers why buying unde...

Will the Australian property market crash in 2026, or is this the buying window most investors are too scared to act on? Steve Ash breaks down the real risks facing Australian property right now, falling auction clearance rates, negative media, borrowing power pressure, tax changes, and why some parts of the market could weaken while others stay resilient. He also compares Australia to recent prop...

Best asset classes to invest in 2026? In this episode of My Next Property, Steve breaks down how he would rank residential property, commercial property, ETFs, bonds, crypto, and cash in today’s post-budget investment market. Steve shares why residential real estate still sits at number one for him, why commercial property could be facing a correction, why stock market ETFs may be overvalued, and...

Australian property investors are facing major changes after the latest budget, negative gearing updates, tighter borrowing power, and a shifting 2026 property market. In this episode of My Next Property, Steve breaks down the 5 next steps investors should take now to protect their strategy, spot opportunity, and avoid making costly mistakes in a changing market. He also gives a strong warning abo...

5 affordable Australian property markets under $600K where investors can still find strong rental yields, tight vacancy rates, and potential capital growth. In this episode, Steve Ash is joined by Kurt to break down cash flow property opportunities across Cairns, Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth. They unpack where the numbers still stack up, from Cairns units delivering huge yields, to boutique Melbou...

Australia’s 2026 Federal Budget has just triggered one of the biggest property investing shake-ups in decades, with proposed changes to negative gearing, capital gains tax, borrowing capacity, investor strategy, SMSF property investing, and the future of cash flow assets. In this episode, Steve is joined by Kurt to break down what these tax changes could mean for everyday Australian investors. The...

Brisbane property investing in 2026 is moving fast, and Steve breaks down exactly where investors should be looking if they want exposure to one of Australia’s strongest momentum markets. With vacancy rates near zero, stock levels close to all-time lows, and buyer demand still running hot, this episode unpacks why Brisbane continues to surprise the market. Steve compares Brisbane against Melbourne...

In this episode, Steve breaks down his flagship "Value Spots" list: the exact suburbs across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Geelong, and Perth where he's actively buying for his own portfolio and for clients today. Forget vague hotspot hype — these are data-backed picks with real median prices, yield figures, days-on-market stats, and growth numbers you can act on. He also draws the line between a t...

Australia's property investors will face the biggest CGT and negative gearing reforms in decades! In this episode, Steve breaks down every Labor Budget proposal before May 12th. From CGT discount cuts (50% down to 30%) to negative gearing restrictions on established properties, Stephen explains exactly what these tax changes mean in dollar terms, who they impact, and how to protect your investment...

Is the Melbourne property market really on the verge of a crash, or is this the greatest buying opportunity of the decade? In this episode, Steve Ash breaks down why Melbourne has become the most affordable capital city out of Australia’s "Big Five" and why current headwinds are creating a perfect storm for savvy investors. He also defines what a real "market crash" looks like and compare Melbourn...

In this episode of My Next Property, Steve breaks down the five Melbourne suburbs he’s currently recommending to clients, the data behind each pick, and the exact reasons these pockets are set up to outperform over the next property cycle. While most investors are piling into Perth and Brisbane, Steve makes the contrarian case for Melbourne — covering vacancy rates, yields, owner-occupier concentr...

Steve Ash breaks down the Australian property market outlook for 2026 — cutting through the fear around interest rates, geopolitical uncertainty, and the AI job threat to show where the real opportunity is right now on My Next Property. The market is splitting in two, and which tier you invest in will make or break your 2026 strategy. Steve goes deep on two contrasting markets — Perth's momentum-d...

Hung Choy, Principal of Strategic Brokers, is back on My Next Property with Steve Ash, and this time he's putting his money where his mouth is. Starting with just $150,000 in a trust, Hung is building a property portfolio from scratch in real time, with a goal of generating $150K in net passive income with none of his own money left in it. Hung breaks down exactly how he bought his first property...

Hung Choy, founder of Strategic Brokers — one of Australia's largest investment mortgage broking firms — sits down with Steve Ash on My Next Property to break down exactly what smart investors are doing right now. From why negative news in the media is your biggest buying signal, to the hidden goldmine sitting inside Sydney's low-to-medium-rise units — Hung unpacks the value investing framework dr...

In this episode, Steve breaks down exactly how to apply Warren Buffett and Benjamin Graham's value investing principles to the Australian property market. From identifying undervalued suburbs and asset types to spotting distressed sellers and lazy agents, this episode gives you a practical, research-backed blueprint for buying property below market value. Whether you're hunting for units at a 58%...

Steve Ash sits down with Andrew Hadjidemetri, founder of AFMS Group, to unpack one of the most real and practical property investment journeys you'll hear. Andrew bought his first unit at 19, built a portfolio of nine properties, and launched his brokerage from the back of his car. Six years later, AFMS Group has helped over 500 families and boasts a 98–99% loan approval rate. From the rent vest v...

Units are the most undervalued asset class in Australian property right now! In this episode of My Next Property, Steve Ash reveals why house-to-unit price discounts have blown out to 57% in Sydney, 42% in Melbourne, and 37–38% in Brisbane and Perth — and why every property investor in Australia needs to be paying attention in 2025–2026. He covers the full unit investing playbook: which cities hav...

The rules of trust lending just changed — and if you're building a property portfolio in Australia, you need to know what happened! In this episode of My Next Property, expert mortgage broker Andrew Hadjidemetri from AFMS Group breaks down exactly how investors were using trust structures to bypass serviceability restrictions, and why the major banks — including Macquarie, CBA, and ANZ — shut it d...

Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast? Where would you buy in 2026? In this episode, Steve breaks down the headline numbers, population growth forecasts, 2032 Olympic tailwinds, and infrastructure pipelines driving both markets. With median house prices now sitting above $1 million in each region, knowing where to put your money matters more than ever. Steve goes suburb-by-suburb, comparing Bigger Waters o...

In this episode of My Next Property, Steve Ash reveals the five Australian areas he believes investors should avoid in 2026. From Melbourne's oversupplied high-rise towers to Sydney's defect-plagued apartment blocks, Steve breaks down exactly why these "affordable" investments could trap your portfolio. He also makes two bold contrarian calls on areas that will grow in 2026 — but argues the long-t...

In this episode of My Next Property, Steve Ash sits down with Michael Xia - founder of Mortgage Channel, 100+ property portfolio owner, and one of Australia's most experienced property investors - to break down his exact strategy for building a $100M portfolio from scratch. Michael reveals why he's now buying old red brick units in Sydney for as low as $435K (cheaper than Brisbane!), why Melbourne...

In this episode, Steve Ash breaks down 5 suburbs in Tasmania with median prices between $377K-$580K, vacancy rates under 1.5%, and yields hitting 5-5.5%. Tasmania is emerging as one of Australia's most exciting property investment opportunities heading into 2026. With a new AFL team (Tasmanian Devils), major stadium development at Macquarie Point, $2.1 billion in data centre investments, and hospi...

In this episode, Steve Ash breaks down the five timeless wealth-building principles from "The Richest Man in Babylon" and reveals how he applied them to build an 8-figure property portfolio. Steve explains why becoming a millionaire is "extremely easy" in theory but hard in practice, drawing parallels to fitness and discipline. From the 10% savings rule to protecting your portfolio with $10K buffe...

In this episode, Steve Ash breaks down why Geelong is Australia's hottest regional property market right now. With 9.3% of all net internal migration (beating the Sunshine Coast), population growth projected at 35-45% by 2041, and vacancy rates sitting at just 1%, the fundamentals are undeniable. Whether you're a first-time investor looking for affordable entry or wanting premium growth potential,...

Is a house and land package really a smart investment, or a costly trap? In this episode, Steve and Theo break down why new house and land developments often fail to deliver capital growth, using real examples like Sydney's Leppington area where $1.2M properties have stagnated for 3 years. They reveal how developer-controlled supply kills your equity potential and what the Facebook ads promising e...