In this new episode, Dory breaks down one of the biggest questions facing Australian investors today: should you wait for interest rate cuts before buying property, or is waiting costing you more than you realise?

You'll hear:

◼️ What a rate rise actually costs on a $700,000 investment loan

◼️ Why waiting for rate cuts could mean paying more later

◼️ How investment property can help eliminate your home mortgage

◼️ The role of buffers, offsets and conservative cash flow modelling

◼️ Why delaying an investment strategy can cost hundreds of thousands over time

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:39 - Interest Rates vs Property Prices

00:01:11 - The Real Cost of a Rate Rise

00:02:20 - Why Investors Fear Interest Rates

00:03:09 - Using Property to Eliminate Your Mortgage

00:05:02 - Stress Testing for Higher Rates

00:05:45 - Using Offsets and Cash Buffers

00:07:33 - Why Waiting Is the Expensive Option

00:08:03 - Buying Before Competition Returns

00:09:18 - Rising Rents and Supply Shortages

00:09:44 - The Long-Term Cost of Delaying Investment

00:11:02 - Managing Existing Debt and Cash Flow

00:12:00 - Focus on What You Can Control

00:12:38 - Final Verdict: Wait or Invest Now?

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In this new episode, Ben breaks down the exact 20‑point property checklist Access Wealth uses before recommending any investment, revealing the red flags that get a property rejected and the fundamentals that drive long‑term growth.

You'll hear:

◼️ The 20‑point checklist used to assess every property

◼️ The red flags that signal a poor investment opportunity

◼️ The green flags that make the property a good investment

◼️ The exit strategy most investors never consider

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:49 - Real Economic Growth as the First Filter

00:01:24 - Population Growth and Housing Demand

00:02:01 - Infrastructure That Actually Matters

00:02:37 - Rental Demand and Vacancy Rates

00:03:17 - Rental Yield and Holding Costs

00:04:23 - Low Supply and Avoiding Oversupply

00:05:15 - Why a Structured Investment Process Matters

00:05:49 - Affordability and Comparable Sales

00:06:35 - Demographics and Long-Term Growth

00:07:13 - Why We Prefer New Properties

00:08:22 - Assessing Builders and Developers

00:08:58 - Planning Your Exit Strategy

00:09:17 - Additional Checks Before Purchase

00:09:35 - Final Thoughts and Next Steps

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In this new episode, Dory breaks down why chasing hotspot suburb predictions could be one of the biggest mistakes property investors make, and why long‑term fundamentals consistently outperform short‑term speculation.

◼️ Why hotspot investing is really market timing and speculation

◼️ Time in the market vs timing the market

◼️ The fundamentals that drive long‑term property growth

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:37 - Why Hotspot Investing Is Market Timing

00:01:20 - Investing vs Gambling with Property

00:01:33 - Time in the Market Beats Timing the Market

00:03:24 - The Hidden Trap in Hotspot Predictions

00:03:57 - Why Property Is a Long-Term Strategy

00:04:57 - Mining Town Boom and Bust Example

00:05:53 - How to Assess a Good Investment Area

00:06:42 - The Fundamentals That Actually Matter

00:07:29 - Why Capital Cities and Major Hubs Outperform

00:08:14 - A Simple Test for Any Hotspot Claim

00:08:38 - Final Advice on Building Long-Term Wealth

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In this new episode, Ben takes an honest look at the question everyone is asking: is the Australian property market over? He breaks down why the headlines are missing the bigger picture, why waiting can be riskier than investing, and how affordability, not market timing, is what determines long‑term success.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:12 - The Risks of Waiting to Invest

00:02:04 - Challenges of Established Properties

00:02:25 - Benefits of New Builds

00:02:45 - The Importance of Holding Property

00:02:56 - Finding the Right Investment Strategy

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In this new episode, Dory breaks down why Australia’s housing shortage could become one of the biggest drivers of long‑term property growth, and what investors need to understand before deciding whether to act or wait.

◼️ What’s really causing the housing shortage

◼️ Why supply isn’t catching up with demand

◼️ Why new builds benefit most in a shortage

◼️ How housing shortages impact rents and property values

◼️ Why waiting may be riskier than most people think

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:42 - What’s Driving the Supply Gap

00:01:04 - How Low Supply Impacts Property Values

00:01:24 - Why Property Selection Matters

00:01:42 - Why New Builds Benefit Most

00:02:02 - Holding Property for the Long Term

00:02:47 - The Retirement Funding Gap

00:03:24 - The Two Sides of the Housing Shortage

00:03:44 - Why Quality New Builds Matter

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In this new episode, Ben Senior breaks down the exact maths behind a safe, profitable property investment purchase, showing how to model holding costs conservatively and understand what you can truly afford to hold long‑term.

◼️ Borrowing capacity and deposit structure

◼️ Real holding costs on a $600k property

◼️ Vacancy buffers, yearly expenses and tax benefits

◼️ Why new builds reduce out‑of‑pocket costs

◼️ The weekly figure that shows if you’re ready to invest

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:53 - What You Can Comfortably Afford to Hold

00:01:14 - Why Time in the Market Matters

00:01:25 - Step 1: Can You Borrow?

00:01:47 - Step 2: Can You Afford to Hold It?

00:02:22 - Annual Costs You Must Factor In

00:03:06 - How Depreciation and Tax Change the Numbers

00:04:14 - New vs Established: Cost to Hold

00:05:09 - Why Manageable Holding Costs Matter

00:05:20 - Does the Property Fit the Broader Plan?

00:05:26 - Borrowing Capacity and Portfolio Growth

00:05:32 - Yield vs Growth vs Balanced Strategy

00:05:37 - Planning Your Exit Strategy

00:05:47 - Getting Help to Map Out Your Plan

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In this episode, Dory Senior breaks down the exact 5-pillar blueprint used to help clients invest in property safely, and avoid the traps that trip up most everyday Australian investors.

You'll learn:

◼️ The 5-pillar blueprint for safe property investing

◼️ How borrowing capacity and valuations differ wildly between lenders

◼️ Conservative financial modelling and real-world "what if" scenarios

◼️ How we assess markets and properties against our 20-point criteria

Chapters:

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:00:17 - The 5 Pillar Blueprint Overview

00:01:27 - Pillar 1: Your Plan and Strategy Roadmap

00:04:35 - Pillar 2: Protection and Financial Safety

00:09:00 - Pillar 3: Acquisition and Market Selection

00:10:04 - Pillar 4: Execution: Contracts, Legal, and Hidden Steps

00:10:33 - Pillar 5: Growth and Ongoing Support

00:12:43 - How Clarity Removes Fear

00:13:10 - Letting the Property Work in the Background

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In this episode, Dory and Ben break down the major shifts hitting property investors, from changes to capital gains tax to the new treatment of negative gearing. They explore why holding costs now sit at the centre of every investment decision and how these policy moves are reshaping what everyday investors can actually afford.

You'll hear:

◼️ Why holding costs now outweigh capital gains

◼️ How CGT changes shift investor decisions

◼️ Why new property is becoming the only affordable long‑term option

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:15 - Importance of Holding Property

00:00:24 - Government Changes to Negative Gearing and Capital Gains Tax

00:00:47 - Historical Capital Gains Tax Concession

00:01:09 - Indexation Model for Capital Gains Tax

00:01:19 - Negative Gearing Overview

00:02:05 - Deducting Expenses Over Rental Income

00:02:36 - Changes in Negative Gearing Benefits

00:03:04 - Real-Life Example of Property Costs

00:03:24 - Out-of-Pocket Expenses for Investors

00:03:45 - Impact on Average Income Investors

00:04:16 - Cash Flow Importance in Property Investment

00:04:44 - Tax Refunds and Negative Gearing

00:05:30 - Government's Stance on New Properties

00:06:02 - Economic and Housing Supply Impact

00:06:40 - Benefits of Investing in New Properties

00:07:02 - Depreciation Benefits for New Properties

00:08:04 - Affordability and Long-Term Holding

00:08:48 - Market Shift Towards New Properties

00:09:17 - Tenant Preferences for New Properties

00:09:49 - Passive Investment Strategy with New Properties

00:10:09 - Supply and Demand Challenges

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Thinking about buying your first investment property in Australia but not sure where to begin? This episode breaks down the basics of property investing, giving beginners a clear and simple roadmap before making their first move.

In this first episode of Access Wealth, Dory and Ben unpack the real foundations of smart investing, your why, your borrowing capacity, your finance structure, and the research that separates confident investors from emotional decision makers.

You will learn:

◼️ Why defining your why matters

◼️ How to prepare your finances and borrowing capacity

◼️ The role of equity, valuations and loan structuring

◼️ Why location research beats buying close to home

◼️ How to avoid emotional decisions and invest with confidence

◼️ What professional due diligence includes

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:02 Why Long-Term Success Matters

00:00:12 Basics of Property Investing in Australia

00:00:23 Common Questions for New Investors

00:00:33 Asset Types Overview

00:00:36 Understanding Your Why

00:00:45 Tax, Mortgage and Retirement Pressures

00:01:15 Seeing Your Long-Term Mortgage Outlook

00:01:53 Tax Impact Over Time

00:02:20 Mortgage Interest Reality

00:02:31 Moving Beyond the Why

00:02:44 Borrowing Capacity and Finance Structure

00:03:06 Consequences of Poor Structuring

00:03:14 Importance of Valuations and Equity

00:03:29 How Valuations Can Vary

00:03:49 Cranbourne Valuation Example

00:04:31 Finance Structure and Due Diligence

00:04:41 Knowing Your Borrowing Capacity and Equity

00:05:01 Where Most People Invest Incorrectly

00:05:14 Limited Suburb Research

00:05:23 Why Most Australians Choose the Wrong Suburbs

00:05:36 Cutting Out 99 Percent of the Market

00:05:49 Emotional Buying and Auctions

00:06:09 Importance of Proper Advice

00:06:18 Researching 15,000 Suburbs

00:06:35 Outdated Property Beliefs

00:06:56 Emotional vs Strategic Decisions

00:07:10 Overwhelm and Investment Options

00:07:23 Mapping Out the Investment Steps

00:07:44 Importance of Data and Research

00:07:56 Due Diligence and Reporting

00:08:27 Financial Inputs and Ongoing Costs

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