Pizza and Property

Steve Ash, property investor and founder of Property Strats with a background in investment banking and analytics. They contrast short-term trading with long-term property investing. They unpack why trading seems attractive, why most traders lose, and how market cycles and compounding quietly build wealth. A real Western Sydney case study and practical steps for scaling with equity are discussed.

A quick rundown of Australian property headlines. A proposed $15,000 stamp duty cut to encourage downsizing by over‑55s. Major superannuation tax changes and a low‑income super boost are explained. New higher taxes for very large super balances are covered. First‑home buyer lending ticks up by 6.8%.

$680k Property in Melbourne Is it a Deal or No Deal? In this episode of our property investment podcast, Todd Sloan and Simon Loo dive into a unique "Deal or No Deal" scenario with Eli, a 28 year old Sydney investor. Eli brings a property deal to the table, seeking expert advice on whether it's a smart move for his long-term goals and passive income strategy. They examine a development site in Victoria, with approved plans for three dwellings. While the location shows potential, the property comes with risks, including high renovation costs, potential financial strain, and red flags around the sale history. Todd and Simon break down the numbers and discuss the pitfalls of chasing quick development gains in lower value suburbs. The discussion highlights key lessons for property investors: question why a property is being sold, be cautious with development approvals, and prioritise standalone houses to build a solid, long-term portfolio. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned investor, this episode provides practical advice for making informed investment decisions. 🍕🏠 We want to hear your investor story! So if you've experienced something that you know other investors can learn a thing or two from, click the link below and let us know. 🍕🏠 👉 https://pizzaandproperty.com.au/investor-story 👈 If you'd like to be flown into the Pizza & Property Studio, put up for a night's accommodation, have dinner with Todd Sloan, and have a team of carefully chosen property investing experts help you get unstuck, click the link below and tell us why you're stuck, and you could be our next UN-Stuck Yourself winner! 👉 https://pizzaandproperty.com.au/unstuck-yourself 👈 Get in touch with our amazing episode contributors & sponsors: Chat with Simon Loo and his team today: 👉👉https://housefinder.com.au/ Rob Flux: https://developernetwork.com.au/events Want more help understanding how to buy property faster and for less? Get your copy of Todd Sloan's book today: Booktopia: https://www.booktopia.com.au/australia-s-home-buying-guide-todd-sloan/book/9780648980490.html?source=pla&zsrc=go-nz-allstock&gclid=Cj0KCQjwnJaKBhDgARIsAHmvz6f55Kw-l0pKCn0DMNj0TND2qN863sQQR56p98sXAjOUgBQSpwDDQ0waAtLsEALw_wcB Dymocks: https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/australias-home-buying-guide-by-todd-sloan-9780648980490?gclid=Cj0KCQjwnJaKBhDgARIsAHmvz6etuq25nQ2CSirN8z-UHAIshbp5MxeuD7ECMvs5Oghg2Pab34Fyl0QaAuQhEALw_wcB YouTube Pizza & Property: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgXX6ibW7WEFbWkf-jslDvQ?view_as=subscriber Facebook Pizza & Property: https://www.facebook.com/Pizza-and-Property-2111096335696398/?modal=admin_todo_tour ASK YOUR LISTENER QUESTION BY VISITING THE WEBSITE BELOW Website: https://www.pizzaandproperty.com/ Disclaimer: All discussions are general in nature and should never be considered financial advice, please seek your own professional financial advice. The content displayed on the website, podcast, and blog is the intellectual property of Pizza and Property. You may not reuse, republish, or reprint such content without our written consent."

200k Equity in JUST 30 Days How does a single renovation turn into more than $200k in equity in just 30 days? In this episode, we break down one of Oliver Jackson's standout projects, a distressed property with massive upside that most buyers would have missed. We explore how the deal was secured, why acting fast mattered, and the key decisions that made this reno a major win. Oliver shares his strategy for buying smart, analysing comps, and assembling a reno team that can move quickly. He also talks through the challenges, budget surprises, and relationships that kept the project on track. If you're curious about creating rapid equity or planning your first reno, this episode shows what really drives results. Learn how to spot opportunities, manage a reno with confidence, and turn a run down property into serious value. Get in touch with our amazing episode contributors & sponsors: Oliver Jackson: 👉 👉 https://www.livingproperty.com.au/ Morgan Bushell: https://www.fullcirclefinance.com.au/ Dawn Fouhy: https://futureproofpropertyadvisory.com.au/ InvestorKit: https://www.investorkit.com.au/ 🍕🏠 We want to hear your investor story! So if you've experienced something that you know other investors can learn a thing or two from, click the link below and let us know. 🍕🏠 👉 https://pizzaandproperty.com.au/investor-story 👈 If you'd like to be flown into the Pizza & Property Studio, put up for a night's accommodation, have dinner with Todd Sloan, and have a team of carefully chosen property investing experts help you get unstuck, click the link below and tell us why you're stuck, and you could be our next UN-Stuck Yourself winner! 👉 https://pizzaandproperty.com.au/unstuck-yourself 👈 Want more help understanding how to buy property faster and for less? Get your copy of Todd Sloan's book today: Booktopia: https://www.booktopia.com.au/australia-s-home-buying-guide-todd-sloan/book/9780648980490.html?source=pla&zsrc=go-nz-allstock&gclid=Cj0KCQjwnJaKBhDgARIsAHmvz6f55Kw-l0pKCn0DMNj0TND2qN863sQQR56p98sXAjOUgBQSpwDDQ0waAtLsEALw_wcB Dymocks: https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/australias-home-buying-guide-by-todd-sloan-9780648980490?gclid=Cj0KCQjwnJaKBhDgARIsAHmvz6etuq25nQ2CSirN8z-UHAIshbp5MxeuD7ECMvs5Oghg2Pab34Fyl0QaAuQhEALw_wcB YouTube Pizza & Property: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgXX6ibW7WEFbWkf-jslDvQ?view_as=subscriber Facebook Pizza & Property: https://www.facebook.com/Pizza-and-Property-2111096335696398/?modal=admin_todo_tour ASK YOUR LISTENER QUESTION BY VISITING THE WEBSITE BELOW Website: https://www.pizzaandproperty.com/ Disclaimer: All discussions are general in nature and should never be considered financial advice, please seek your own professional financial advice. The content displayed on the website, podcast, and blog is the intellectual property of Pizza and Property. You may not reuse, republish, or reprint such content without our written consent.

What's happening in property investing news this week in Australia? It's time to find out! We remove all the fluff to bring a neatly packaged news show, designed to keep you on the ball as an Australian Property Investor. Let's see what's making property news headlines this week in Australia. 🍕🏠 We want to hear your investor story! So if you've experienced something that you know other investors can learn a thing or two from, click the link below and let us know. 🍕🏠 👉 https://pizzaandproperty.com.au/investor-story 👈 If you'd like to be flown into the Pizza & Property Studio, put up for a night's accommodation, have dinner with Todd Sloan, and have a team of carefully chosen property investing experts help you get unstuck, click the link below and tell us why you're stuck, and you could be our next UN-Stuck Yourself winner! 👉👉 https://pizzaandproperty.com.au/unstuck-yourself 👈👈 Support our amazing show sponsors: Chat with Steve Ash today: 👉👉 👉https://www.propertystrats.com.au/ Story 1: Capital gains tax reform among options as Labor weighs housing pitch 4 February 2026 Written by: Tom Crowley (Journalist in the ABC's Parliament House bureau in Canberra) Link: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-04/capital-gains-tax-changes-among-options-as-labor-weighs-housing/106306738 Story 2: Adelaide median house price grows $50,000 in a quarter, reaching $925,000 according to Valuer-General data 30 January 2026 Written by: Sophie Holder (Reporter at ABC Adelaide) Link: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-30/median-adelaide-house-price-inches-closer-to-1-million/106247930 Story 3: Prime minister and SA premier announce $800 million deal for 17,000 new homes 31 January 2026 Written by: Eva Blandis (court reporter at SA ABC) & Eugene Boisvert (digital producer at ABC Adelaide) Link: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-31/prime-minister-and-sa-premier-announce-800m-housing-deal/106290888 Want more help understanding how to buy property faster and for less? Get your copy of Todd Sloan's book today: Booktopia: https://www.booktopia.com.au/australia-s-home-buying-guide-todd-sloan/book/9780648980490.html?source=pla&zsrc=go-nz-allstock&gclid=Cj0KCQjwnJaKBhDgARIsAHmvz6f55Kw-l0pKCn0DMNj0TND2qN863sQQR56p98sXAjOUgBQSpwDDQ0waAtLsEALw_wcB Dymocks: https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/australias-home-buying-guide-by-todd-sloan-9780648980490?gclid=Cj0KCQjwnJaKBhDgARIsAHmvz6etuq25nQ2CSirN8z-UHAIshbp5MxeuD7ECMvs5Oghg2Pab34Fyl0QaAuQhEALw_wcB YouTube Pizza & Property: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgXX6ibW7WEFbWkf-jslDvQ?view_as=subscriber Facebook Pizza & Property: https://www.facebook.com/Pizza-and-Property-2111096335696398/?modal=admin_todo_tour ASK YOUR LISTENER QUESTION BY VISITING THE WEBSITE BELOW Website: https://www.pizzaandproperty.com/ Disclaimer: All discussions are general in nature and should never be considered financial advice, please seek your own professional financial advice. The content displayed on the website, podcast, and blog is the intellectual property of the Pizza and Property. You may not reuse, republish, or reprint such content without our written consent.

Junge Ma, senior research analyst at InvestorKit who crunches property data, unpacks Tasmania’s market. They examine affordability, rental yields and local inventory. Short-term growth looks limited, yet certain areas offer strong cashflow. The conversation focuses on who might benefit and the timeframes investors should consider.

A fast tour through Melbourne suburbs that are drawing the most attention. Topics include affordability and redevelopment hotspots, pockets of social housing and flood or airport overlays, and suburbs showing strong rental yields. They spotlight coastal lifestyle appeal, major city-planning projects, and where buyer searches are concentrating for 2026.

What's happening in property investing news this week in Australia? It's time to find out! We remove all the fluff to bring a neatly packaged news show, designed to keep you on the ball as an Australian Property Investor. Let's see what's making property news headlines this week in Australia. 🍕🏠 We want to hear your investor story! So if you've experienced something that you know other investors can learn a thing or two from, click the link below and let us know. 🍕🏠 👉 https://pizzaandproperty.com.au/investor-story 👈 If you'd like to be flown into the Pizza & Property Studio, put up for a night's accommodation, have dinner with Todd Sloan, and have a team of carefully chosen property investing experts help you get unstuck, click the link below and tell us why you're stuck, and you could be our next UN-Stuck Yourself winner! 👉👉 https://pizzaandproperty.com.au/unstuck-yourself 👈👈 Support our amazing show sponsors: Rob Flux: 👉 👉👉 https://developernetwork.com.au/events Story 1: Australian borrowers brace for RBA rate pain after high inflation numbers 28 January 2026 Written by: Tim McIntyre (Real estate editor) Link: https://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/australian-borrowers-rush-to-lock-in-fixed-rates-as-rate-anxiety-surges/news-story/62dec4b6a2ddb6173a94cb5414e6d4c7 Story 2: New one-stop shop to deliver faster and simpler planning system 29 January 2025 Written by: NSW Gov Link: https://www.nsw.gov.au/ministerial-releases/new-one-stop-shop-to-deliver-faster-and-simpler-planning-system Story 3: Speeding up the process for rezoning housing land 28 January 2026 Written by: Premier of Tasmania Link: https://www.premier.tas.gov.au/latest-news/2026/speeding-up-the-process-for-rezoning-housing-land?utm_source=miragenews&utm_medium=miragenews&utm_campaign=news Want more help understanding how to buy property faster and for less? Get your copy of Todd Sloan's book today: Booktopia: https://www.booktopia.com.au/australia-s-home-buying-guide-todd-sloan/book/9780648980490.html?source=pla&zsrc=go-nz-allstock&gclid=Cj0KCQjwnJaKBhDgARIsAHmvz6f55Kw-l0pKCn0DMNj0TND2qN863sQQR56p98sXAjOUgBQSpwDDQ0waAtLsEALw_wcB Dymocks: https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/australias-home-buying-guide-by-todd-sloan-9780648980490?gclid=Cj0KCQjwnJaKBhDgARIsAHmvz6etuq25nQ2CSirN8z-UHAIshbp5MxeuD7ECMvs5Oghg2Pab34Fyl0QaAuQhEALw_wcB YouTube Pizza & Property: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgXX6ibW7WEFbWkf-jslDvQ?view_as=subscriber Facebook Pizza & Property: https://www.facebook.com/Pizza-and-Property-2111096335696398/?modal=admin_todo_tour ASK YOUR LISTENER QUESTION BY VISITING THE WEBSITE BELOW Website: https://www.pizzaandproperty.com/ Disclaimer: All discussions are general in nature and should never be considered financial advice, please seek your own professional financial advice. The content displayed on the website, podcast, and blog is the intellectual property of the Pizza and Property. You may not reuse, republish, or reprint such content without our written consent.

Gilbert Melgar, property investor and data analyst who founded Suburbs Finder, guides a data-led look at Melbourne unit pockets under $400k. He and Todd highlight tight stock, improving demand, yields, and limited new supply. They tour suburbs like Cranbourne, Sydenham, Werribee, Sunbury and Mernda. The conversation stresses adapting strategy and using clear metrics to spot opportunity.

Emma Roberts, a 25-year-old property investor and entrepreneur who built a $9M portfolio and runs cafés, shares her rapid scaling story. She discusses buying during COVID, financing with alt-doc lending, taking on rooming houses, handling nightmare tenants and squatting, and why paying a bit more interest can be smart. Practical, bold moves and teamwork drive her plan to grow businesses and property further.