Propertybuyer Podcast

Is Melbourne the most overlooked property opportunity in Australia right now? In this episode, we unpack the growing $700K price gap between Sydney and Melbourne and why it might not last. Joined by experienced buyers agents Amanda and Tass, we go beyond the headlines to explore what’s really happening on the ground in Melbourne’s property market. From investor hesitation and hidden value to prest...

Welcome to another edition of the Propertybuyer Podcast Today’s guest is Tim Reardon, one of Australia’s leading voices on housing supply and the construction sector. Tim is the Chief Economist at the Housing Industry Association, where he closely tracks building approvals, construction activity, labour shortages and the economic forces shaping Australia’s housing pipeline. His work provides a fro...

Welcome to another edition of the Propertybuyer Podcast Today we are joined by one of Australia’s most respected housing analysts, Cameron Kusher. Cameron has spent years analysing credit cycles, demographic shifts, supply pipelines and price movements across every capital city. He is known for cutting through the noise and focusing on what the data actually says, not what the headlines suggest. C...

Welcome to another edition of the Propertybuyer Podcast Today we are turning our attention to one of Australia’s most iconic lifestyle markets, the Northern Beaches, and in particular the long-term performance of Manly. My guest is Jake Rowe, a leading Northern Beaches agent with The Agency, known for his deep local knowledge, strong results, and an on-the-ground understanding of what actually dri...

Episode #109 of the Propertybuyer Podcast turns the spotlight inward, with Rich Harvey himself sharing the personal journey behind building his own property portfolio. In this episode, Rich steps out of the buyer’s advocate role and into the interview seat, opening up about how he built his personal property portfolio from the ground up. Rather than theory, this is a real-world account of the deci...

Episode #108 of the Propertybuyer Podcast features Anne Flaherty, Senior Economist at REA Group and one of Australia’s leading voices in property market analysis. Anne shares her insights into Australia’s 2026 property outlook, unpacking the signals pointing to where growth may emerge and where risks are building. She explains how buyer behaviour is shifting in response to interest rates, affordab...

  Episode #107 of the Propertybuyer Podcast features Cathy Baker, Principal at Belle Property Killcare and a leading voice in Central Coast prestige real estate. Cathy shares her insights into why the Central Coast is booming, from Sydney migration and lifestyle shifts to major infrastructure improvements that are reshaping demand. She explains how buyer preferences have evolved, which suburbs are...

Join us on Episode #106 of the Propertybuyer Podcast as we sit down with Peter Diamantidis — Director at Ray White United Group and one of Western Sydney’s most respected real estate professionals. With over two decades of hands-on experience, Peter has watched Western Sydney evolve from a cluster of affordable suburbs into one of the nation’s fastest-growing, opportunity-rich regions. Few people...

🎙 Join us on Episode #105 of the Propertybuyer Podcast as we sit down with Anthony Knight, Senior Buyer’s Agent and Central Coast specialist at Propertybuyer. With years of hands-on experience guiding buyers, upgraders, and investors through one of Australia’s most desirable coastal markets, Anthony has become a trusted authority on what makes the Central Coast so unique and why its star continues...

Join us on the Propertybuyer Podcast as we sit down with Adrian Bo, one of Australia’s most respected real estate trainers and auctioneers. With more than 30 years in the industry, Adrian has built an extraordinary reputation as a leading auctioneer, sales coach, and business strategist. Having conducted thousands of auctions and overseen billions in residential sales, his career blends street-lev...

Join us on the Propertybuyer Podcast as we sit down with Ewan Morton, Managing Director of Morton Real Estate. From co-founding the business with his father to growing it into a thriving agency with eight offices and over 100 staff, Ewan brings more than 25 years of experience and a reputation for straight-talking honesty. In this episode, we tackle one of the most controversial issues in real est...

Join us on the Propertybuyer Podcast as we sit down with Matt Corbett, Principal Buyers’ Agent for Sydney’s Northern Beaches. With over 20 years of experience helping families, downsizers, expats, and investors secure dream homes and top-performing assets, Matt shares invaluable insights into one of Sydney’s most dynamic markets. We dive into buyer sentiment, shifting market conditions, auction tr...

Join us on the Propertybuyer Podcast as we sit down with Antonia Mercorella, CEO of the Real Estate Institute of Queensland. With over 20 years of industry leadership, Antonia shares bold insights on housing reform, affordability, rental legislation, and investor confidence. We explore Queensland’s property trends, the real bottlenecks behind supply, and the evolving role of buyers’ agents, essent...

Welcome to another edition of the Propertybuyer Podcast   Today I’m joined by Tim Lawless, Executive, Research Director at Cotality and one of Australia’s most respected housing market analysts. Tim has decades of experience interpreting property trends, economic drivers, and consumer behaviour, and his insights are regularly sought by policymakers, investors, and the media. With a sharp eye for t...

Welcome to another edition of the Propertybuyer Podcast. I’m Rich Harvey, CEO of Propertybuyer. Today’s guest is someone who’s redefining what great service looks like in the finance world. Joseph Daoud is the Director of It’s Simple Finance, a firm that lives up to its name by stripping away the jargon and complexity to help Australians borrow smarter and live better. Joseph started his career at...

Welcome to another edition of the Propertybuyer Podcast. I’m Rich Harvey, CEO of Propertybuyer. You know- the motto of my business model is simple – to help people make better property decisions Today, I’m joined by Luke Gardiner is the Founder and CEO of Loans4Homes, a boutique mortgage brokerage dedicated to helping Australians finance their way to wealth. With over a decade of experience in the...

Welcome to the Propertybuyer Podcast. I’m Rich Harvey, CEO of Propertybuyer, where we help home buyers and investors make smarter property decisions.   Today, I’m joined by one of Australia’s most respected and data-driven property forecasters — Louis Christopher, Managing Director of SQM Research.   Louis is known for calling the market as he sees it, without the spin and backing it up with real...

Welcome back to the Propertybuyer Podcast – the show where we unpack the insights, strategies and stories that help you make smarter property decisions.   Today, I’m joined by one of the Eastern Suburbs’ most respected agents – Nick Papas, Director at Agents + Co. With over 20 years in the industry and an outstanding track record in prestige and lifestyle properties, Nick has an intimate understan...

Podcast Episode #95  -Newcastle & Hunter Property Market Outlook   Kevin Mason  - Principal Buyers Agent Welcome to another edition of the Propertybuyer Podcast Newcastle has been a very consistent performer in the Australian property market over the last decade, Originally seen as an industrial town with the BHP steel mill , but has now matured into a thriving city and   and now the seventh l...

Welcome to the Propertybuyer Podcast, where we dive deep into the insights shaping Australia’s most dynamic property markets. I’m your host, Rich Harvey, and in today’s episode, we will explore what’s driving Melbourne’s high-end property market in 2025. Melbourne’s property market has languished somewhat in comparison to other capital cities, but tide is literally turning as we speak, and we are...

Welcome to the Propertybuyer Podcast. I'm your host Rich Harvey, and today we’re asking the question – How you can create real wealth during your lifetime and how can you develop the right mindset and action plan to get there?   I'm delighted to welcome Jackson Millan, widely recognized as The Wealth Mentor, to the Propertybuyer Podcast. With over 16 years of experience in the financial and busine...

Welcome to another episode of the Propertybuyer Podcast! Global events have a way of shaking up our local markets—and right now, we’re seeing the ripple effects of economic shocks echoing from the world stage. From rising inflation to Trump’s latest tariff bombshells, investors across Australia are asking: What does this mean for me and my property plans? Today’s episode tackles that very question...

Welcome to another episode of the Propertybuyer Podcast! We all dream of building a property portfolio that gives us financial freedom, enabling us to live life on our own terms, say goodbye to financial stress, and escape the daily grind. But while the dream is appealing, the reality of scaling up a portfolio is filled with questions and challenges. How do you go from your first investment to own...

Welcome to another episode of the Propertybuyer Podcast! Western Sydney is one of the fastest-growing property markets in the country, fuelled by major infrastructure projects, a shifting demographic landscape, and increasing buyer demand. But with so many opportunities, how do you know where to invest and which suburbs have the highest growth potential? In this episode, we’re diving deep into the...

Welcome to another episode of the Propertybuyer Podcast! When it comes to building long-term wealth, property is often a cornerstone of a solid financial plan. But how do you ensure that property investments align with your broader financial goals? In this episode, we’re diving into how property fits into an overall financial strategy. Whether you're a first-home buyer, an investor, or planning fo...