The Property Portfolio Podcast

Adelaide Property Market 2027: Boom or Crash? | EP36 --- Adelaide property prices have surged over the past five years, but is the boom finally slowing down? And will the Adelaide property market collapse in 2027, or could this be a buying opportunity? In this Adelaide property market update, Parag Dixit and Julius Dabre discuss what's happening to property in Adelaide (SA), Australia, and what bu...

Should investors buy a new build or an established house? Explore property prices, capital growth, depreciation, maintenance costs and construction risks. --- New build vs existing home — which is actually the better property investment in Australia? Should you buy a brand-new house with modern features and potential tax benefits, or choose an established home in a suburb with a proven track recor...

Is the Gold Coast property market heading for another boom, a slowdown, or a Gold Coast property crash in 2027? --- Is the Gold Coast property market heading for another boom, a slowdown, or a Gold Coast property crash in 2027? If you're considering Gold Coast property investment, this episode explores what's changing in the market and whether buyers could find new opportunities. In this property...

EP33: Granny Flat or Dual Occupancy — which makes more sense for property investors? --- Granny Flats or Dual Occupancy — which option actually makes more sense for Australian property investors? Dual-income properties can look attractive on paper: one property, two rental incomes and potentially stronger cash flow. But the numbers are only part of the story. In Episode 33 of The Property Portfoli...

Is Bathla Group the Only One? Inside the Australian Housing Market Crash --- Is Bathla Group the only one, or is this a bigger warning sign for Australia’s housing market? In this episode of The Property Portfolio Podcast, Mudit and Julius break down the bigger story behind Bathla, builder failures, construction delays and Australia’s ongoing Housing Crisis. Australia needs more homes. Population...

First Investment Property Perth 2027: Perth Might Still Be a Gold Mine --- Is Perth still Australia's best property market — or have you arrived after the easy growth is gone? That's the question Parag Dixit and Julius get into in this episode, and they don't dodge it. Because here's the uncomfortable part: Perth has run hard for five years, and the strategy that worked in 2021 — buy almost anythi...

Self Managed Super Fund Australia: Pros, Cons & Is It Worth It in 2026? --- If you're considering a self managed super fund in Australia, you may have heard that the new 2026 SMSF rules have changed the way investors can use property. But what has actually changed — and does it mean SMSF property investment is dead? In this episode, we break down the SMSF borrowing rules in 2026, including what th...

Sydney Suburbs Guide: Oakdale, Fairfield, Willmot, Woodbine, Bow Bowing | EP 29 --- Thinking about buying property in Sydney? Watch this before you choose the wrong suburb. In Episode 29 of The Property Portfolio Podcast, Parag Dixit and Julius Dabre break down 5 Sydney locations where buyers and investors may need to be extra cautious: Oakdale, Fairfield, Willmot, Woodbine and Bow Bowing. This ep...

Mining towns can offer strong rental yields, with some areas showing 8% to 12% yield potential. --- Are mining towns worth the high yield property risk in 2026? In Episode 28 of The Property Portfolio Podcast, Julius Dabre and Raymond from Perth discuss mining town property investing and whether these markets are a smart cash flow opportunity or a high-risk trap for investors. Mining towns can off...

We Analysed 300+ Sydney Suburbs — These 5 Stood Out | EP 27 --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 | Introduction and Sydney affordable suburb strategy 03:37 | Suburb 1: Attractive for land and tradies 12:23 | Suburb 2: A tightly held riverfront growth pocket 19:49 | Suburb 3: A hidden gem near Parramatta CBD 27:06 | Suburb 4: Delivers sub-$1m houses with strong yields 34:54 | Suburb 5: Transforming into a gentrifi...

Why Investors Are Still Buying in Sydney | Property Market Outlook 2026 | EP 26 --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 | Introduction & Sydney property market overview 05:26 | Why does Sydney attract buyers despite low affordability? 13:16 | How does Sydney's land area affect its investment potential? 17:50 | How should investors read Sydney’s population and demographics? 23:50 | Why do neighbouring suburbs perform...

In this episode, Parag Dixit and Mudit Khandelwal discuss how the Australian property market is shifting for first home buyers. --- Is this the right time for Australian first home buyers and upgraders to buy property? In Episode 25 of The Property Portfolio Podcast, Parag Dixit and Mudit Khandelwal discuss how the Australian property market is shifting for first home buyers and home upgraders. Wi...

EP24 covers 5 Melbourne suburbs investors should watch, including Caulfield East, The Patch, Rockbank, Broadmeadows and Manor Lakes, plus key risks. --- Are these Melbourne suburbs an investor trap? In Episode 24 of The Property Portfolio Podcast, Parag Dixit and Julius break down 5 Melbourne suburbs investors should be careful with before buying. This episode is not about calling these suburbs ba...

Where to Buy in Melbourne in 2026 --- Where should you buy property in Melbourne in 2026? In Episode 23 of The Property Portfolio Podcast, Parag Dixit and Julius break down 5 affordable Melbourne suburbs worth watching, plus 1 bonus suburb buyers and investors should not ignore. Melbourne has underperformed compared to markets like Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane, but that does not mean every part of...

How Australians Are Still Buying Property Despite Rising Living Costs --- Welcome! This is an offline-capable Notepad which is a Progressive Web App. The app serves the following features: - Your notes are saved in real-time as you type. - Installable on supported browsers for offline usage. - "Add To Home Screen" feature on Android-supported devices to launch the app from the home screen. - Dark...

Is Australia Raising a Generation of Renters? --- Will the next generation of Australians ever own a home? In Episode 21 of The Property Portfolio Podcast, Parag Dixit and Mudit Khandelwal discuss why home ownership in Australia is becoming harder for younger buyers and how the path into the property market is changing. House prices have risen far faster than wages. Higher interest rates, rising r...

Is Perth Still Australia’s Best Property Market in 2026? --- Perth has been one of Australia’s strongest property markets, but the big question now is simple. Is the Perth property boom still creating opportunities, or are some areas already becoming too expensive? In Episode 20 of The Property Portfolio Podcast, Parag Dixit and Julius Dabre discuss the Perth property market, its past corrections,...

Why Everyone's Looking At Affordable Properties Again? --- Positive cash flow properties are becoming a serious conversation again. With interest rates sitting much higher than they were before COVID, many investors are rethinking how they build a sustainable property portfolio in Australia. In Episode 19 of The Property Portfolio Podcast, Parag Dixit and Julius Dabre discuss why affordable invest...

EP. 18 | Is Buy & Hold Still the Best Property Investment Strategy? --- Buy and hold sounds simple. Buy an investment property, keep it for the long term and let real estate investing do the work. But in reality, a successful buy and hold real estate strategy depends on much more than just buying and waiting. In Episode 18 of The Property Portfolio Podcast, Mudit and Julius discuss how investors c...

EP. 17 | Is Townsville the Next Property Investment Hotspot in 2026? --- Townsville has become one of the most searched property investment markets in Australia, but is there still room for growth? In Episode 17 of ⁨@ThePropertyPortfolioPodcast⁩ , Parag Dixit and Julius take a deep dive into the Townsville property market and discuss why investors across Australia continue to keep this North Queen...

EP. 16 | Why Newcastle Is Becoming a Property Investment Hotspot --- Newcastle has spent decades building its reputation as an industrial powerhouse. Today, it is becoming one of the most talked-about property investment locations in New South Wales. In Episode 16 of The Property Portfolio Podcast, Parag Dixit and Julius discuss why Newcastle is attracting growing interest from property investors...

EP. 15 | Victoria - State of Investment | Property Market Outlook 2026 --- Melbourne was once seen as one of Australia’s strongest investment markets. But heading into 2026, the conversation around Victoria property investment is starting to shift. In Episode 15 of The Property Portfolio Podcast, Parag Dixit and Mudit break down the Victoria property market outlook for 2026 and discuss why many in...

EP. 14 | South Australia - State of Investment | Property Market Outlook 2026 --- Adelaide has quietly become one of the strongest performing property markets in Australia. With rising prices, strong auction activity, low rental supply and major infrastructure investment flowing into South Australia, investors are starting to pay much closer attention to what could happen next in 2026. In Episode...

EP 13. | Federal Budget Australia 2026 Explained - Property Market & Tax Changes. --- Australia’s 2026 Federal Budget has triggered one of the biggest conversations the property market has seen in years. From negative gearing reforms to capital gains tax changes, investors across the country are now questioning how these updates could affect borrowing power, cash flow and long term portfolio growt...

State of Investment | Property Market Outlook 2026. --- Most investors are still asking the same question about Western Australia. Has Perth already peaked or is there still room for growth in 2026? In Episode 12 of The Property Portfolio Podcast, Parag, Julius & Mudit break down what is really happening across Perth and regional WA and why many investors are now turning their attention west. With...