Is the property market about to explode? Here’s what investors are really thinking.

What if you could step inside the minds of Australia’s top property investors? In this episode, I sit down with Lachlan Vidler, Head of PIPA and Director of Atlas Property Group. Together, we unpack the latest Investor Sentiment Survey, which reveals what nearly 900 investors across the country are planning next.

Lachlan explains why sentiment is shifting, which markets are heating up, and how rising holding costs are affecting portfolios right now. Importantly, we also discuss how policy changes could reshape the way investors borrow and grow. Whether you are buying your first investment property in Australia or expanding a portfolio, this episode delivers practical insights you can apply today.

You’ll learn:

  • Why 16.7% of investors sold in the past year (and what’s next)
  • The #1 reason investors are planning to sell in 2025
  • Where buyers are tipping the next hotspot will be
  • How policy changes are reshaping borrowing power

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We talk about:

00:00Why This Investor Sentiment Report Matters
03:09How a $10K Reno Can Boost Your Property Value
06:09How PIPA Lobbies Government & Raises Industry Standards
08:34What We Learned from Surveying Almost 900 Investors
10:583 Reasons More Investors Are Selling
14:48How Holding Costs & Land Tax Quietly Cut Into Profits
16:04Why “Grip Strength” Is the #1 Skill for Property Investors
18:0553% Would Stop Investing if Negative Gearing Ends
20:34Why Paying More Tax Can Actually Mean You’re Winning
22:27Top Buying Locations vs. Future Hotspots
25:18Why 43% of Investors Go to Mortgage Brokers for Advice
26:39The Broker’s Role in Building or Blocking Your Portfolio
28:47What The New First Home Buyer Guarantee Means for Prices
31:13How Rate Cuts & Migration Will Supercharge Demand
34:52Why Meeting Housing Targets Won’t Fix the Supply Crisis
36:20The Power of Data & Industry Collaboration for Better Policy

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. 

🔗 Connect with Aaron:
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About Lachlan Vidler:

Lachlan Vidler is the founder and Director of Atlas Property Group, a national, data-driven buyers agency that helps investors strategically build portfolios across Australia.

Previously, he served as a Royal Australian Navy officer and management consultant. In addition, Lachlan holds a Bachelor of Business, a Master of Commerce (Finance), and a Graduate Certificate in Property Investment. He now serves as Chair of the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) board, where he champions ethics, education, and higher standards in the industry.

🔗 Connect with Lachlan Vidler:
Website | LinkedIn