To thrive in this shifting market, investors must stay informed and agile, closely tracking legislative changes, market trends and natural events to capitalise on emerging opportunities in 2025.

In this episode of The Pure Property Podcast, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Paul Glossop discuss the latest news of the property market.

The duo covers key property market changes, including ex-Cyclone Alfred’s reminder of the importance of strong insurance in flood-prone areas and Sydney’s new zoning laws that boost density near transport hubs, potentially reshaping land values and local landscapes.

Phil and Paul also discuss the latest market performance data, highlighting Melbourne and Hobart’s growth, Sydney’s decline from its 2024 peak, and strong performance in Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide.

Paul said lower-tier markets have outperformed pricier areas, emphasising the need for strategic investment in affordable, high-demand locations.

On this episode of The Pure Property Podcast, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Paul Glossop discuss how investors can kick off the new year successfully, whether they want to start their portfolio, stay informed, or diversify their investment.

The duo unveils the prediction for the 2025 market and how it will be crucial for investors to stay informed about interest rates and market conditions as the federal election and potential interest rate cuts are around the corner.

Phil and Paul then talk about the growing trend of investors shifting from residential to commercial properties, highlighting how to approach this transition strategically and avoid the pitfalls.

Additionally, the co-hosts touch on the importance of educating the younger generation about properties, and how luck still plays a role in one’s portfolio.

In this episode of The Pure Property Podcast, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Paul Glossop discuss how investors can navigate the latest changes in the Australian property market.

The duo start the episode discussing the current state of the Australian property market, including the impact of potential interest rate cuts and the broader economic landscape.

They noted that a 0.25 per cent rate cut could save approximately $2,500 annually for every million dollars borrowed, corresponding to an annual pay rise for many Australians.

Phil and Paul noted that while a rate cut would free up some money, it could also shift investor sentiment, encouraging more people to invest in property, ultimately driving demand and property prices.

The podcast also covers the upcoming FAST 50 report, a collaboration between Smart Property Investment and Pure Property that identifies the top 50 suburbs for property investment.

In this episode of The Pure Property Podcast, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Paul Glossop discuss how educating oneself through self-learning, podcasts, and trusted connections can help investors make better decisions.

The duo talks about the evolving role of Australian tradies, who have used podcasts to educate themselves during their workday, making them more knowledgeable, investing in life skills, financial literacy, and property.

Through personal stories, the co-hosts share how they have achieved significant financial freedom by being willing to learn and ask for help, emphasising the importance of partnering with people with complementary skills and shared values for success.

The conversation also touches on interest rates, the Sydney property market, SMSF investment choices, and the challenges of investing in Victoria.

Continuous learning, disciplined spending, and willingness to take calculated risks are the keys to financial freedom – allowing investors to pursue their passions.

On this episode of The Pure Property Podcast, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Paul Glossop sit down with William Leung who started investing to have the freedom to pursue his passions and spend time with loved ones – and how he invested to achieve this dream.

William, who is a former project manager in the construction industry, talks about the importance of “strategic patience” and the need for investors to understand that “true success” is a marathon, not a sprint.

Together, the trio discuss strategies around building a successful property portfolio through continuous learning, disciplined spending, the willingness to take calculated risks, and having a clear understanding of why you are investing in the first place.