Is this really the bottom of the market or just the calm before the next surge?

Today’s guest, Abdullah Nouh, believes the smart investors are already positioning themselves, and he breaks down exactly why. If you’ve been waiting to buy your first investment property in Australia or wondering how Melbourne, Perth, and Queensland will perform in 2025… this episode might change your strategy entirely.

Abdullah reveals how he reads market sentiment, where he’s buying right now, and why quality beats quantity when building a scalable portfolio. From commercial property transitions to smart renovation plays, this one is packed with real strategies used on the ground right now.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How to identify the bottom of the market
  • Melbourne vs Perth vs Queensland, 2025 outlook
  • Quality vs quantity, the new rule for investors
  • When to move from residential into commercial
  • How smart investors scale from 1 to 5+ properties

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We talk about:

00:00How Abdullah Picked the Bottom of the Market
02:17Signs the Market Is Entering a Growth Cycle
05:12Melbourne vs Perth vs Brisbane
07:45Supply Risk: The Factor Most Investors Ignore
10:11Why Quantity Can Ruin Your Portfolio
13:12Who Actually Buys Granny Flats?
16:49What Makes a Hybrid Portfolio Work?
20:02Buying Commercial With Cash
23:05The Hidden Risk of Too Many Properties
27:04Growth vs Cashflow vs Development
31:08Should You Use Airbnb Or Avoid It Entirely?
34:07The Cornerstone Property Explained
37:29What Every Investor Regrets NOT Doing Earlier

About Aaron:

Aaron-Christie David founded Atelier Wealth, a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors to make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years. 

With over 10 years of financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron’s decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth. 

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About Abdullah Nouh:

Abdullah Nouh is the Founder & CEO of Mecca Property Group, a boutique Melbourne-based buyer’s agency specialising in residential and commercial property across Australia. With more than 300+ purchases and $280M in acquisitions, he blends construction-level detail with long-term portfolio strategy, working with families, SMSFs, expats, business owners, and high-net-worth investors.

He doesn’t just buy properties, he builds portfolios that last.

Connect with Abdullah Nouh:

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