Property Buzz

Budget 2026 has dropped – and insiders say it's not bold reform, but a tax grab that could redraw the winners and losers in Australian property. On Property Buzz, hosts Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman are joined by Tom Panos to break down one of the most consequential budgets in years and why it's already dividing investors, agents, and policymakers. Panos argues that the budget falls short of real tax reform, saying it shuts the door on younger Australians entering the market through changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax. Reporting from Canberra, Tarrant flags rising political risk, warning broken pre-election promises could define the budget as much as its economic impact. The discussion outlines winners and losers, with owner-occupiers and service providers potentially gaining while leveraged investors and developers come under pressure. Garman points to rising construction costs, labour shortages, and migration demand as forces that could further tighten rental markets. The trio closes on a warning: the budget's real impact will be measured in affordability, rents, and investor confidence.

With the federal budget days away, Australian property investors are on edge, watching for potential shifts to taxes, interest rates, and housing policy that could reshape the cycle. On Property Buzz, hosts Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman cut through the noise ahead of budget week and break down what it all means for investors. Tarrant flags a cautious mood in the market, with all eyes turning to Canberra as critical policy decisions draw near, while Garman ties current pressure to inflation, rising rates, and labour demand, with ongoing geopolitical tensions only adding to the uncertainty. The pair dig into rising inflation expectations, housing supply constraints, and the government's response through deposit schemes and heated tax debates. Despite widespread talk of investors heading for the exit, stable listings and lending data tell a different story: most are holding firm. The duo wraps with a sharp warning on policy risk, SME impacts, and the dangers of unregulated advice, urging investors to stay sharp heading into the budget.

With policy uncertainty mounting, the property market is on edge. Could looming tax changes reshape the investment landscape, or will investors return to basics with fixer-uppers and disciplined acquisition strategies? On the Property Buzz podcast, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman cut through the chatter around potential changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing, and what it could mean for investors, home owners, and broader market confidence. They unpack why, despite the headlines, property prices are still rising, as home owners hold onto their properties for longer, resulting in tighter listings. Garman and Tarrant then return to fundamentals. With ongoing uncertainty, is it time to get back to the basics of property investing: flipping, renovations, cosmetic upgrades, and granny flats, supported by disciplined spending to drive growth? They wrap up by taking aim at risky property advice circulating online from so-called "experts" and some of the common mistakes investors continue to make.

With tighter scrutiny on the property market, traditional buyer's agent strategies could be turned upside down. Will the sector keep booming, or is a brutal consolidation now underway? On this week's episode of Property Buzz, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman unpack the inaugural Australian Buyers Agent Awards, a landmark event that brought together nearly 500 of the nation's top buyer's agents and set a new benchmark for credibility, structure, and accountability. The hosts also dig into the growing consolidation wave, with smaller agencies struggling to survive and many now being absorbed into larger, corporatised networks, shifting the sector nationwide. And finally, the big question: should buyer's agents be required to have real property investment experience before advising clients? In an increasingly complex market, credibility may no longer be optional – it could be the difference between trust and risk.

From investor confidence erosion to a class war between landlords and tenants, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman break down all the news coming out of Australia's property market. In this episode of Property Buzz, Tarrant and Garman examine the forces reshaping the market – from investor fatigue in Victoria to the broader economic risks tied to housing affordability. The pair highlight growing concern among investors, particularly in Victoria, where tightening compliance and policy settings are dampening confidence. Tarrant pushes back against what he sees as a "class war" narrative between tenants and landlords, arguing the two are fundamentally linked and that this framing risks distorting policy decisions. The co-host also introduces the idea of a "property investment clock", arguing that cumulative changes – tax, compliance, and rising costs – are steadily eroding the viability of investing, saying that if conditions worsen, the market could face an investor exodus, reducing rental stock and intensifying Australia's housing shortage.

Capital gains discounts and negative gearing under attack. Trust account theft from dodgy agents off the charts. TikTok stars attacking property investors. Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman break it all down and share critical data on how investors can continue to grow their portfolios. On this week's Property Buzz live, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman cut through the noise on what's making headlines in property: tax reform, dodgy agents, boom suburbs, and common financial misinformation. The federal budget is looming, and with it the very real prospect of the capital gains tax discount dropping from 50 per cent to 33 per cent and negative gearing being capped at two properties. Phil and Liam unpack what that means for investors, and why the full picture is still far from clear. They also dig into the FAST 50 report, highlighting why investors across Australia are tipping regional Victoria and Queensland as boom locations, before turning to the industry's darker side: trust account fraud, agent misconduct, and the quiet danger of incentive kicker schemes that leave vendors thousands of dollars worse off. Finally, the pair take aim at a viral TikTok video claiming corporate investors are deliberately engineering Australia's housing crisis, and deliver a timely reminder that in the age of financial influencers, separating fact from noise isn't optional. It's essential.

Fuel costs rising, the economy wobbling, buyer's agents under scrutiny, and negative gearing sparking debate. There's a lot shaking the market. In the latest episode of Property Buzz, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman dive into the issues shaping Australia's property market right now, from dodgy financial advice to a teetering building industry. They examine the growing scrutiny on buyer's agents, highlighting cases where unqualified advice crosses into financial guidance. Phil and Liam stress that proper expertise isn't optional, it's increasingly under the regulator's microscope. The discussion also turns to housing supply, sparked by comments from Jim Penman suggesting negative gearing should be scrapped to encourage more builds. Phil and Liam argue that cutting investor incentives while construction is slowing could worsen affordability rather than improve it.

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Australian residential dwelling values hits a new high; NSW reviews options to boost housing supply; and Businesses reassess their office needs for the years ahead

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Home values fall in a 30 per cent of Australian suburbs; The bill to enlist real estate agents in anti-money laundering efforts has arrived; and RBA reform hits a roadblock.

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: An unscrupulous agent forced to repay his clients losses; What's happening with the Housing Australia Future Fund; and Have renters felt relief from slowing prices?

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Warning given to buyers relying on AI; Why wealth taxes could come into play; and Reduced auction activity sees improved sales success.

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Australians are resorting to side hustles to meet housing costs; Rental growth flatlines; and A dip in auctions marks a slow start to spring.

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: The worst states for home approvals revealed; What the latest economic indicators might mean for the RBA; and Victoria's STRA tax meets further opposition

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Melbourne is now Australia's sixth-cheapest city for median home prices; The HIA reveals the worst states for new home approvals; and The Real Estate Institute of Victoria calls for more housing diversity.

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: A new buyer cohort comes to the forefront as Chinese investors retreat; How 50-year-old technology is Tricking Property Hunters; and The auction success rate dips despite the weather warming up.

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: A new proposal for a National Renters Protection authority; Victoria's underquoting taskforce becomes permanent; and Airbnb puts its weight into a political fight

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: NSW wins back $9 million from first home buyers ‘gaming the system'; Property transaction scams are on the rise this spring; and The ACT finalises its Territory Plan for housing reform.

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Strata firm convicted in a worker fatality; CPI drops as housing expenses rise; and Queensland introduces new minimum rental standards

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: The unique draws of Australia's most tightly held suburbs; Record levels of housing stress in Victoria; and Increased in-store shopping leads to a demand for retail space.

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: 2021 revealed as the favourite year for home buying; What happened when a Mandurah builder went bust; and Five Sydney suburbs receiving a rise in attention.

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Alerts raised over real estate scams; What's happening in the student housing sector; and Another rising week for auctions.

Covering the biggest property stories of August, join Grace Ormsby, Juliet Helmke, Orana Durney-Benson and Sebastian Holloman as they run through the latest breaking news about a tenancy class action, chat through the grim recent findings of the People's Commission into the Housing Crisis, and unpack the NSW Government's directive for public servants to “work from work.”

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: 10 Melbourne suburbs have been named for high-density development; Intercity migration has cooled to pre-pandemic levels; and Australian auction volumes are on the up.

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Perth agency under fire for lodging Tenancy Bonds late; Trump's election campaign leads US buyers to consider Aussie move; and The Gold Coast becomes Australia's Second Most Expensive house.

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: A commission report exposes the grim reality of the housing crisis; Adelaide faces another strike from ‘bitumen bandits'; and Maclean might be one of Australia's best tiny towns.

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Aussies in average jobs cannot afford the median home price; WA safety and security rebate sees strong uptake; and Sydney tops global luxury list for rental price increases.

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Regional migration is here to stay; A WA builder answers for misdeeds; and Auctions continue to heat up.

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: How is financial regulation impacting first home buyers?; The latest in NSW's mission to reform the strata sector; and Auction volumes warm up in anticipation of Spring.

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: A NSW inquiry into protections for residents building their own homes; The outlook on this year's Spring selling season; and Sydney ranks high in the world's top ‘workcation' cities.

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Builder Profits are back on the up; Home loans costing Aussies triple the property price; and How cold weather is impacting property sales.

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: A national campaign to seek feedback on property services training; A new bill backing property owners impacted by mining; and The NSW rental market still at crisis levels.

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: A Melbourne real estate agent has been banned after misusing rental bonds; Underquoting training is now mandatory for NSW agents; and The preliminary clearance rate increased in last week's auction market.

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: One in five Australians have lived with an ex to save money on housing; Perth Unit Prices hit decade-high; and auction volumes get ready for Spring.

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Lawyers lead the way in property transactions; Rent rises hit a ceiling; and Another agent fined for trust account abuse.

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: 70% of Australia is facing extreme rental pain; A Melbourne agent has been jailed for trust account abuse; and The NSW government's ‘Return to Work' directive is poised to shake up property.

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: The RBA delivers the August cash rate call; Australia's silent crisis; and The buyers and sellers struggling most with today's property market. .

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Perth house prices could hit $740,000 by 2025; Low supply has created a ‘perfect storm' in NSW; and Auction clearance rates plummet.

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Real Estate Institute of Australia CEO to take on a new challenge; Auction Volumes take a dip; and Is the great Australian dream over?

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Victoria unlocks land for housing developments; Council rates rise for Gold Coast high-rise residents; and A WA supervisor fined for a botched renovation

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: A deregistered builder has left over 230 unfinished homes in the lurch; South Australia has been named Australia's best-performing economy; and Have low building approvals put Australia's yearly housing target in jeopardy?

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: New ambassador to improve tenant education; Victoria's property market is still struggling; and Could the New South Wales No-Grounds Eviction Ban Wipe Out Investors?

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: NSW announces a ban on no-grounds evictions; Albanese names a new federal housing minister; and Australia's auction clearance rate sees a rise.

Covering the biggest property stories of the month, join Grace Ormsby and Orana Durney-Benson as they talk about the real estate agents making the headlines for all the wrong reasons, run through the latest zoning updates for Sydney, and recap the latest rental reforms across the country.

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Australia beats the US for the world's biggest houses; Is the nation experiencing an investor exodus; and Here's what to expect in this week's auctions. 

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: The four critical priorities for commercial real estate; Generational disagreement over the housing affordability crisis; and How Queensland can improve its housing policy.

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Former agency director found guilty of trust account fraud; Major Rental Reforms in WA Kick Off Next Week; and Why big houses are becoming more popular despite the cost-of-living crunch

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Average Full-Time Workers Priced Out of Every Sydney Suburb; Victoria cracks down on ‘rotten' construction culture; and Why Perth prices will stay strong

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: A Brisbane agent has been jailed for stealing $1.4 million from clients; Auction clearance rates stay steady; and What can Australians do to manage mortgage stress?

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: The Block 2025 secures 5 Prime Land Lots; The Perth suburbs that saw more than 35 per cent growth last financial year; and Is Spring coming early for auctions?

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Downsizing as a solution to the affordability crisis; Wodonga's population to double in 25 years; and A WA fencer cops a hefty fine

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Early warning signs for Australia's 1.2 million Homes target; Tasmania close to letting Renters keep Pets; and What's going on in the Victorian market?