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Most of our clients have already been listening, watching, or reading our work for months before they call us. The trust gets built before the meeting — which means by the time we talk, they already know how we think and what we won't do. That's exactly the relationship we want.

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Free ebooks & guides
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New podcast episode · every week
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We say what we wouldn't buy, too
New tool · Free

The CGT myth, busted.

If Canberra scraps the 50% CGT discount, the most likely fallback is the old indexation method — taxing only the real gain above inflation. Run your own numbers in 30 seconds and see why property still wins, even if the rules change.

Run the calculator 30-second inputs · instant result · no email gate
The headline number
−7% to −12%
That's the difference in CGT payable under indexation vs. the current 50% discount on a typical 10-year hold. Smaller than the news will tell you.
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This month's market update

June 2026 — the cycle has turned.

Our monthly read on the Australian property market. National growth stalled, Sydney and Melbourne are formally below peak, the RBA hiked again, and the Federal Budget put a clock on negative gearing. But yields are repairing — and that's where the opportunity lives. Read the article or grab the PDF.

Podcast · Coming soon
The June walkthrough drops next week.
PDF is live now — full report inside.
New · June 2026
Monthly market update

The cycle has officially turned — and the playbook just got sharper.

National growth stalled at 0.0% in May. Combined capitals went negative for the first time this cycle. The RBA hiked, the Federal Budget put a clock on negative gearing, and banks are tightening now. Where the data says to buy in June. Nick V & Akira · 3 June 2026 · 12 min read.

Read the full update PDF available · video next week
Free ebooks & guides

Ebooks worth charging for.

Plain-English playbooks for the questions we get asked the most. Free, no email gate — grab whichever ones look useful and read them whenever you like.

The Free Guide · Edition 01
How to Start Property Investing

How to Start Property Investing

A clear seven-step path for everyday Australians who want to build wealth through property — without the jargon, hype, or guesswork. Our flagship beginner's playbook.

Free Guide · Six chapters · PDF
Download free
Beginner's Guide · Start Smart
Property Investing Tips for Beginners

Property Investing Tips for Beginners

Standing at the edge of the pool, wondering if the water's worth it? A clear walkthrough of the fundamentals — what to think about, what to watch out for, and how the pros structure their journey.

Beginner's Guide · PDF
Download free
Mini Ebook · The BA Filter
Choosing the Right Buyer's Agent

Choosing the Right Buyer's Agent

If you're going to shop around — and you should — make sure you can tell the serious operators from the smooth talkers. The exact questions to ask before you sign anything.

Mini Ebook · PDF
Download free
Mini Ebook · Granny Flat Strategy
How a Granny Flat Builds $100k Passive Income

How a Granny Flat Builds $100k Passive Income

One block, two cash flows. Why a granny flat is the fastest path most investors have to positive cash flow without buying again — and the feasibility we run before any client says yes.

Mini Ebook · PDF
Download free
Mini Ebook · Loan Strategy
Interest-Only, Explained

Interest-Only, Explained

A strategic guide for property investors — what interest-only really does, when to use it, and when it bites back. The breathing room versus the trap, in plain English.

Mini Ebook · PDF
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Mini Ebook · Seven Strategies
Mastering Property Investing Strategies in Australia

Mastering Property Investing Strategies

The seven strategies Australian investors actually use — rentvesting, buy-and-hold, positive cash flow, reno, negative gearing, capital growth, subdivision — and how to choose the one that fits your goals.

Mini Ebook · Seven strategies · PDF
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More guides published every quarter. Tell us what you'd like us to cover and we'll add it to the queue.

The Smash Property podcast

Long-form, straight to it.

One new episode a week, deep on one topic. We interview economists, valuers, lenders and founders — and we go after the questions other property podcasts dodge. Three to get you started below.

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Smash Property on Instagram

Two-minute lessons. Every day.

Sharper than the podcast, faster than the ebooks. Bite-size strategy, market reads and behind-the-scenes from the deals we're working on right now. Follow @smashpropertyinvesting

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