The Buy-In

How to assess a commercial property investment - and how do you know whether a deal is worth the risk?

In Episode 2 of The Buy-In: Commercial, Nick and Luke go behind the scenes of how they assess a deal, sharing why off-market opportunities can offer an advantage, and how the right asset management strategy should protect and grow your investment long after settlement.

👉🏽 Other takeaways: Learn why a 7% yield isn’t always be...

In this special Sydney-recorded episode of The Buy-In, Gareth Croy is joined by Chris Wisbey, General Manager of Scene Finance, to talk about the role lending plays as property investment becomes more sophisticated.

They unpack why experienced investors can find themselves hitting borrowing capacity limits despite having significant assets and strong incomes, how the traditional buy-and-hold approach is evolving, and why the right f...

Residential or commercial, where should your next property dollar go in 2026?

Following the biggest property policy changes of 2026, many investors are reassessing where property fits in their long-term strategy. In this episode of The Buy-In, residential specialist Trent Cripps is joined by Nick Selbie, Director of Commercial & Advisory, to compare notes on what's driving the "pause" in residential, why commercial is drawing so...

Commercial property investing in Australia, explained. We compare commercial vs residential yields, show how much deposit you really need, and we break down a real $1M industrial deal.

Episode 1 of The Buy-In: Commercial. Nick Selbie and Luke Boulden unpack why more residential, and SMSF investors are moving into commercial in 2026: higher yields, longer and more secure leases, and rent that compounds. We bust the "you need millions...

The announcements have landed. We finally have more clarity. And plenty more to talk about.

So we got back around the table.

Following the response to our first Budget conversation, Trent Cripps, Gareth Croy and Bodie Simpson return to continue the discussion, this time joined by Nick Selbie, Director of Commercial & Advisory.

With the latest developments now touching self-managed super funds, residential property, commercial prop...

Since the Federal Budget announcement, there’s been no shortage of headlines, hot takes, and uncertainty.

In this special edition of The Buy In, Trent Cripps and Simon Podger are joined by Gareth Croy and Bodie Simpson from Your Future Strategy to unpack the proposed tax changes, what they could mean for investors, business owners, and everyday Australians, and why strategy matters more than ever in uncertain times.

From negati...

Not all investment properties are created equal and neither are the lending rules behind them.

In the first episode of 2026, Trent and Simon unpack the different types of property investments that fall outside the “standard” house or townhouse and what you need to know before jumping in.

From studio apartments and dual key setups to NDIS properties, rooming accommodation, rural lifestyle blocks, land banking, Airbnb and m...

The 5% Deposit Scheme in the spotlight – and could it help you get into the property market?

Trent and Simon break down the First Home Guarantee (5% Deposit Scheme), explaining how it works, what’s changed, and who it really benefits.

From higher price caps and unlimited places to the real-world risks around affordability and mortgage stress, this episode delivers practical, on-the-ground insights from property and lendi...

Why do so many SMSFs buy property - and what are the rules you can’t afford to miss?

Trent and Simon continue the SMSF series with Gareth Croy (Your Future Strategy), diving into how property fits inside super, from growth math to borrowing structures and compliance traps.

Topics Covered:

• Why property in super: leverage, compounding growth, and tax-free gains in pension phase

• Diversification & liquidity: not putting all ...

Thinking about a self-managed super fund? Trent and Simon sit down with Gareth Croy (Managing Director, Your Future Strategy) to unpack what an SMSF is, why people set one up, and how to decide if it fits your retirement strategy. From control and tax planning to trustees, members and audits—this is your clear, practical primer.

Topics Covered:

• What an SMSF is: members, trustees, corporate vs individual trustee, lender pre...

Conveyancing shouldn’t be an afterthought. In this episode of The Buy-In, Trent and Simon are joined by Lisa Croy (Principal, Croy Legal) to unpack the legal must-knows before you sign. From adding a solicitor-review clause to avoiding costly contract traps, Lisa explains how to protect yourself at every step.

Topics Covered:

• When to involve a solicitor (hint: before you sign) and solicitor vs. conveyancer

• Contract pitfalls...

Negative gearing gets a lot of headlines - but how does it actually work, who benefits, and where can investors come unstuck?

In this episode of The Buy-In, Trent and Simon welcome back Bodie Simpson, Director of Accounting at Your Future Strategy, to demystify negative gearing and its close cousins: depreciation schedules, PAYG variations, and interest deductibility on new builds. They dig into strategy first (growth and cash flow)...

When it’s time to sell an investment property, timing and structure matter just as much as the purchase itself.

In this episode of The Buy-In, Trent and Simon are joined by special guest Bodie Simpson, Director of Accounting at Your Future Strategy, to unpack the key considerations around divesting property, capital gains tax (CGT), and entity structuring.

Topics Covered:

• How to prepare your lending and banking for a propert...

Welcome to The Buy-In, where we unpack everything property - from strategy to lending and everything in between.

In this episode, Sevenfold Property Group’s Director of Property Strategy Trent Cripps and Director of Lending at Your Future Strategy Simon Podger tackle a common investor question: is it smarter to buy one higher-value property, or two mid-priced assets? They compare diversification, vacancy risk, yields, LMI and ...

Welcome to The Buy-In, the podcast where we unpack everything property - from strategy to lending and everything in between.

In this episode, Sevenfold Property Group’s Director of Property Strategy Trent Cripps and Director of Lending at Your Future Strategy Simon Podger explore how the pandemic reshaped Australia’s property map - and what it means for investors choosing between regional and city markets.

They unpack how...

Welcome to The Buy-In, the podcast where we unpack everything property - from strategy to lending and everything in between.

In this episode, Sevenfold Property Group’s Director of Property Strategy, Trent Cripps, and Director of Lending at Your Future Strategy, Simon Podger, tackle one of the most debated topics in real estate: Units vs. Houses.

They break down the long-term performance of land appreciation versus unit supply,...

Welcome to The Buy-In, the podcast where we unpack everything property - from strategy to lending and everything in between.

In this episode, Sevenfold Property Group’s Director of Property Strategy, Trent Cripps, and Director of Lending at Your Future Strategy, Simon Podger, explore how investors can use the property clock to make smarter decisions.

They break down what the clock represents, why every market across Australia m...