Property Banter by Pinnacle Buyers Agents

Property Banter by Pinnacle Buyers Agents

Welcome to Property Banter, the top Australian property investing podcast by Pinnacle Buyers Agents. Hosted by director Michael Ležaja, a Buyers Agent with 12+ years experience, we deliver real talk on property market trends, data-driven suburb insights, investment strategies, lending tips, and building wealth through real estate. Join Michael with guests - investors, brokers & analysts like Dr. Mat from HtAG Analytics - for case studies, market data, and advice to avoid mistakes. Perfect for entry-level investors right through to seasoned investors navigating Australia's housing market.

Episodes

Sydney Just Overtook Melbourne as Australia's WORST Housing Market

June 11, 2026 • 14 mins
Sydney property prices are falling, Melbourne has slipped again, and Australia’s property market is clearly splitting into different speeds. In this episode, Michael breaks down the latest May 2026 market data, including Sydney’s sharp 0.9% monthly drop, Melbourne’s 0.8% fall, and why houses are taking the biggest hit while affordable units are holding up better. He also shares where investors should be caut...
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4.35% Interest Rates?! Create Instant Equity With Rising Interest Rates

June 3, 2026 • 7 mins
Interest rate hikes in Australia are creating property investment opportunities for buyers who know what to look for, especially while other investors are sitting on the sidelines. In this episode, Michael breaks down why rising rates, reduced borrowing capacity, weak market sentiment, and low competition can create the perfect window to buy undervalued investment properties. He explains why ugly properties, under-rented homes, ...
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Could Investors Pay Less CGT Under the New Tax Rules?

May 28, 2026 • 32 mins
Australia’s proposed negative gearing and capital gains tax changes could completely change how property investors compare new builds vs established properties, but the real story is not what most headlines are saying. In this episode, Michael is joined by Josh to model the numbers, break down the tax impact, and reveal why chasing depreciation benefits may not be the smartest strategy. They also show why “lazy inve...
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5 Reasons Buying in Melbourne Is A Mistake

May 18, 2026 • 16 mins
Melbourne property investing in 2026 is one of the most debated topics in Australia, but is Melbourne really the next big property market, or are investors walking into a slow-burn trap? In this episode, Michael takes a contrarian look at Melbourne, unpacking why Victoria’s debt, taxes, lockdown scars, crime concerns, investor regulations, and weak interstate migration could make Melbourne far more complicated than the &ldqu...
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EP 74 | Brisbane Falling 10%?! The Correction Creating Opportunity

April 14, 2026 • 15 mins
In this episode, Michael Ležaja breaks down what’s really happening in the Brisbane property market as rising interest rates begin to impact buyer borrowing capacity and shift market sentiment 📉🏠 He explains why certain segments—particularly the $1M–$1.3M bracket in lower-performing areas—could see corrections of up to 10%, while entry-level markets remain resilient. Michael also dives into the growing gap...
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EP 73 | CGT Cut Could Wipe Out Your Profits…

April 7, 2026 • 40 mins
In this episode, Michael Ležaja is joined by Jeremy Iannuzzelli as they break down the potential changes to the 50% capital gains tax discount and what it really means for property investors 📊 They unpack the fear in the market, why most investors are thinking about it the wrong way, and how smart investors are adapting their strategies to stay ahead 🧠 From prioritising cash flow and targeting lower entry price points to adding v...
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EP 72 | What’s Next for Australian Property: Oil Crisis Update!

March 31, 2026 • 23 mins
In this episode, Michael Ležaja breaks down the real impact of the oil crisis and rising interest rates on the Australian property market - revealing why open home numbers are dropping, auction clearance rates are weakening, and buyers are starting to hesitate. But while many sit on the sidelines, Michael explains why this shift is actually creating a rare window of opportunity for investors who understand the fundamentals. He dive...
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EP 71 | Will There be Another Great Financial Crash? Should You Buy Property?

March 24, 2026 • 37 mins
In this episode, Michael Ležaja is joined by Matija Djolic, from HtAG Analytics, to discuss today’s economic uncertainty — rising interest rates, surging oil prices, and increasing construction costs — could actually be the biggest wealth-building opportunity since COVID 📈 They unpack how inflation, supply shortages, and population growth are quietly setting the stage for the next property cycle, and why waiting ...
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EP 70 | Blue Chip vs Entry Level Property: Which Made MORE Millionaires?

March 17, 2026 • 27 mins
In this episode, Michael Ležaja breaks down one of the biggest debates in Australian property investing: Blue Chip vs Entry Level and Lower Socio Economic real estate. Using real data from the past 20 years, Michael compares how lower-priced markets have often matched or even outperformed traditional blue-chip suburbs, while also delivering stronger cash flow and easier portfolio growth. He explains why many everyday Australians ge...
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EP 69 | You Don’t Need 10 Properties (This Investor Made $867K With 2)

March 10, 2026 • 20 mins
In this episode of Property Banter, Michael Ležaja sits down with Vicky Jones to break down how she built $867,000 in equity from just two property investments in five years. Starting as a single mum with no assets at 40, Vicky shares how strategic property investing, strong capital growth, and leveraging equity helped her transform her financial future. They unpack the exact deals, including a $575,000 property that grew to $1.1M,...
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EP 68 | My #1 Place to Invest in 2026 - Sunshine Coast, QLD

March 3, 2026 • 29 mins
Is the Sunshine Coast property market set to surge again in 2026 — or are investors walking into a slowdown? In this episode, Michael Ležaja breaks down the real data behind Sunshine Coast property prices, supply levels, infrastructure spending, population growth, rental demand, and vacancy rates to uncover what’s actually happening on the ground. They unpack whether the post-COVID boom still has momentum, which pockets...
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EP 67 | Avoid SMSF MISTAKES in 2026!!! (WARNING To Property Investors)

February 24, 2026 • 24 mins
Thinking about buying property in your SMSF? In this episode, Michael Ležaja sits down with CM – an investor who scaled his portfolio to $10 million in just four years – to unpack the real pros and cons of purchasing property through super. They break down a real-life Darwin deal that grew 20% in one year — but still came with major limitations including high interest rates, liquidity issues, refinancing rest...
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EP 66 | Melbourne’s 3 WORST Suburbs To Invest In 2026 (These Will Kill Your Portfolio)

February 17, 2026 • 20 mins
In this episode of Property Banter: Michael Lezaja exposes the Melbourne suburbs he believes are the absolute worst places to invest in 2026. He breaks down the hard data behind massive oversupply, soaring vacancy rates, long days on market and thousands of new building approvals that are crushing both rental and capital growth in these “cookie cutter” house-and-land estates. You’ll learn why so many interstate in...
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EP 65 | We Just Bought 5 ACRES in BRISBANE for $850K! INSANE Value in 2025

February 10, 2026 • 14 mins
In this episode, Michael Lezaja and CM breaks down CM’s latest “cracker” deal: a 5.6-acre acreage purchase in Brisbane for $850K, where a tired 2-bed house is being transformed into a 4 bed 2 bath with a granny flat and 100 m² shed. With comparable properties being sold for $1.5M-$1.6M, Michael has smashed it out of the park once again, only purchasing this home for $850K with around $200K of renovations. it creat...
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EP 64 | Why Most Investors Stay Poor: How Top 1% Investors Use AI, Data and Strategy

February 3, 2026 • 87 mins
In this high-impact episode, Michael Lezaja is joined by Lawrence Mackey a powerhouse entrepreneur and education innovator from right here in Brisbane. He’s the founder behind Techskill Academy — ranked as one of Australia’s top training providers — and the visionary behind Open Education Academy and other ventures that have collectively generated over $100 million in sales. Lawrence...
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EP 63 | Finance Secrets - How to Scale Your Property Portfolio in 2026

January 27, 2026 • 42 mins
Host Michael Lezaja sits down with mortgage strategist Hung Chuy from Strategic Brokers to break down the real finance moves investors need to scale their portfolios in 2026. They unpack the “year of affordability” and intrinsic value buying, when to sell and recycle equity into emerging growth markets, how to think about DTI limits, non-bank lenders and higher interest rates as just the cost of doing business, and why ...
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EP 62 | Cheap Property Managers WILL Cost You More

January 20, 2026 • 51 mins
Michael Lezaja sits down with Chelsea Keen from Heywood Property for a no-nonsense deep dive into Queensland property management secrets that every investor needs to know in 2026. They expose the massive mistakes still costing landlords thousands—like choosing cheap property managers, missing maintenance red flags, getting burned by excessive quotes, and falling into compliance traps with water efficiency, smoke alarms, and p...
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EP 61 | How to WIN in 2026 - Your Property Playbook

January 13, 2026 • 27 mins
In this episode of Property Banter, Michael Lezaja reveals your complete 2026 property playbook, showing you how to not just safeguard your next purchase but actually grow your wealth in a market facing rising interest rates and record unaffordability. You’ll learn how to buy “interest-rate-proof” investment properties with strong yields, low vacancy rates and rising rents, along with the exact capital cities and ...
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EP 58 | 100% Growth on Client's $400,000 Home in 2 Years

December 16, 2025 • 24 mins
Discover nine 2023 Queensland client property deals averaging 28% p.a. capital growth—4x the Australian average—in hotspots like Yarrabilba, Edens Landing, Gympie, Labrador, Marsden, and Griffin. With 73% off-market buys, highlights include 100% equity uplift on a $400k purchase now worth $800k, 82% on Gold Coast apartments, and subdividable blocks for future gains. Learn how timing supply/demand, affordable high-yield ...
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EP 57 | How Smart Investors Will Build Massive Portfolios in 2026 | With Yousof Ahmadzai

December 9, 2025 • 32 mins
In this episode, Michael sits down with mortgage strategist Yousuf Ahmadzai from Flint Invest to unpack the latest crackdown on trust and company lending, including why Macquarie Bank and Commbank have suddenly pulled back and what ANZ’s policy shifts really mean for investors. They break down how to protect and maximise your borrowing capacity in a higher interest rate world, the real risks behind “self-sufficient&rdqu...
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