Smart Property Investment Podcast Network

In the latest episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, co-hosts Liam Garman and Emilie Lauer explore Australia’s evolving property market, highlighting opportunities for investors and first home buyers. They discuss the First Home Buyer Guarantee, noting it removes lenders mortgage insurance for buyers with deposits under 20 per cent but also fuels rising prices and buyer FOMO. The duo highlights that the average first home buyer is now 36–37, but the scheme encourages younger Australians to enter the market sooner, although the hosts warn against making emotional purchases. The duo also examines broader dynamics, pointing to nationwide price growth driven by low supply, high demand, and government infrastructure projects limiting new residential construction. The discussion shifts to units, particularly in Perth, Brisbane, and Sydney, where affordability and incentives are driving strong sales, presenting yield and cash flow opportunities for investors. Sellers were advised to avoid overpricing, priori