Episodes
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Can you buy an investment property without having a large deposit saved?
In this episode of the Passive With Property Podcast, Dragan Dimovski and Amanda Calabria explore how buyers with stable employment and strong borrowing capacity may still be able to enter the Australian property market—even if saving a deposit has been difficult.
Using the example of a 33-year-old buyer earning $120,000 per year but struggling to save, they explain how an experienced mortgage broker structured a solution where her parents guaranteed only the deposit portion of the loan rather than the entire property purchase.
You’ll learn:
👉 How borrowing capacity and deposit requirements are different
👉 Why online borrowing calculators can be misleading
👉 How a broker can reverse-engineer your deposit requirement
👉 How a limited guarantor arrangement may work
👉 Why the guarantor may only secure part of the loan
👉 How future property growth could remove the guarantor
👉 Why the tenant’s rent may help support repayments
👉 The risks guarantors need to understand
👉 Why legal advice and proper contracts are essential
👉 How strategic brokers differ from cookie-cutter brokers
👉 Why buyers should understand the worst-case scenario
👉 How refinancing may help release a guarantor laterThey also discuss the responsibilities and risks involved when parents, relatives or friends provide financial security. While a guarantor arrangement can help someone purchase sooner, everyone involved must understand their obligations, seek independent legal and financial advice and enter the agreement with clear expectations.
The key takeaway is that having no deposit does not always mean you have no options. A knowledgeable mortgage broker may be able to identify lending structures that are not obvious through online calculators or basic bank assessments.
🔥 Listen to the full episode now!
⚠️ Disclaimer: Everything discussed is general in nature and not intended as financial advice.
Connect with Buyers Agency Australia
🌐 buyersagencyaustralia.com.au
📞 Book your free 15-minute call → https://propertysession.com.au/15
📘 Order my book → https://buyersagencyaustralia.com.au/book🎧 Listen to the Passive with Property Podcast:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QZ6haVdzgLtqAqDsdpo9R?si=ca07fd2a18d248e3
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passive-with-property/id1673633552
Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1673633552 -
That 6% rental yield or “$150 per week positive cash flow” might look impressive—but does the property still perform once you calculate the real costs?
In this episode of the Passive With Property Podcast, Dragan Dimovski and Amanda Calabria explain how bad property deals can be made to look profitable by manipulating the numbers. They break down the difference between gross yield and true net cash flow, revealing the expenses investors must calculate before purchasing a property.
You’ll learn:
👉 Why advertised rental yields can be misleading
👉 How your loan amount and LVR affect cash flow
👉 The upfront costs investors often overlook
👉 Why council rates, insurance and management fees matter
👉 How vacancy, repairs and maintenance reduce rental income
👉 Why investors should use an independent rental appraisal
👉 How to calculate a realistic net return
👉 The danger of relying on depreciation and tax benefits
👉 How confirmation bias can distort your property analysis
👉 Why best-case and worst-case calculations both have limitations
👉 How fear-based sales tactics pressure investors into buyingDragan also shares a practical framework for analysing a property deal, including the purchase costs, borrowing structure, ongoing expenses, realistic rental income and potential interest-rate changes.
The key lesson?
Don’t make your decision based on the most attractive number in a sales presentation. Calculate the real net position, verify the information independently and make sure the investment still works without relying on beautiful assumptions.
📘 Get 20% off Dragan’s book plus free shipping at buyersagencyaustralia.com.au/book using the code BOOK20.
🔥 Listen to the full episode now!
⚠️ Disclaimer: Everything discussed is general in nature and not intended as financial advice.
Connect with Buyers Agency Australia
🌐 buyersagencyaustralia.com.au
📞 Book your free 15-minute call → https://propertysession.com.au/15
📘 Order my book → https://buyersagencyaustralia.com.au/book🎧 Listen to the Passive with Property Podcast:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QZ6haVdzgLtqAqDsdpo9R?si=ca07fd2a18d248e3
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passive-with-property/id1673633552
Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1673633552 -
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Not everyone calling themselves a buyer’s agent is genuinely working for the buyer.
In this episode of the Passive With Property Podcast, Dragan Dimovski and Amanda Calabria reveal what makes a good buyer’s agent—and the major red flags Australian property investors should watch for before trusting someone with their next purchase.
They explain how some agents receive hidden marketing fees, developer commissions and financial incentives while still claiming to represent the buyer. Amanda and Dragan also break down why these conflicts of interest can lead investors toward overpriced off-the-plan properties, house-and-land packages and cookie-cutter investment strategies.
You’ll learn:
👉 How to confirm whether someone is a genuine buyer’s agent
👉 Why buyer’s agents should only be paid by the buyer
👉 How developer marketing fees create conflicts of interest
👉 Why qualifications and personal investing experience matter
👉 The benefits of accessing off-market and distressed properties
👉 Why SMSF property recommendations can be a major red flag
👉 The risks of using a property investment “one-stop shop”
👉 Why you need an independent broker, accountant and conveyancer
👉 How a good buyer’s agent creates a personalised investment strategy
👉 The questions every investor should ask before signing an agreementA trustworthy buyer’s agent should advocate exclusively for you, welcome independent scrutiny and recommend properties based on your financial position and long-term goals—not whichever transaction earns them the biggest fee.
📘 Get 20% off Dragan’s book plus free shipping at buyersagencyaustralia.com.au/book using the code BOOK20.
🔥 Listen to the full episode now!
⚠️ Disclaimer: Everything discussed is general in nature and not intended as financial advice.
Connect with Buyers Agency Australia
🌐 buyersagencyaustralia.com.au
📞 Book your free 15-minute call → https://propertysession.com.au/15
📘 Order my book → https://buyersagencyaustralia.com.au/book🎧 Listen to the Passive with Property Podcast:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QZ6haVdzgLtqAqDsdpo9R?si=ca07fd2a18d248e3
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passive-with-property/id1673633552
Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1673633552 -
Rising interest rates, inflation pressure, global uncertainty, and recession fears are causing many Australian property buyers to freeze — but for smart investors, this could be where the real opportunities begin.
Featuring Dragan Dimovski and Amanda Calabria from Buyers Agency Australia, this episode of the Passive with Property Podcast breaks down what happens when fear takes over the property market.
They discuss why many owner-occupiers and over-leveraged investors may start panic selling, how distressed sales can create buying opportunities, and why prepared investors with strong cash flow, liquidity, and a long-term portfolio strategy may be in a better position to act.
Amanda and Dragan also explain why not all buyer’s agents are equal, how poor advice can leave investors exposed, and why property buyers need to look beyond “cookie-cutter” strategies when interest rates rise.
In this episode, they cover:
👉 Why rising interest rates create fear in the property market
👉 How panic selling can create opportunities for prepared investors
👉 Why debt management is critical in a tougher market
👉 How rental shortages may push rents higher
👉 Why co-living, granny flats, and room rentals can improve cash flow
👉 How to spot poor property advice and avoid bad buyer’s agents
👉 Why quality matters more than quantity in a property portfolioThe key message?
When the market gets noisy, fearful investors often move out — and smart investors move in.
🔥 Listen to the full episode now!
⚠️ Disclaimer: Everything discussed is general in nature and not intended as financial advice.
Connect with Buyers Agency Australia
🌐 buyersagencyaustralia.com.au
📞 Book your free 15-minute call → https://propertysession.com.au/15
📘 Order my book → https://buyersagencyaustralia.com.au/book🎧 Listen to the Passive with Property Podcast:
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2QZ6haVdzgLtqAqDsdpo9R?si=ca07fd2a18d248e3Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passive-with-property/id1673633552Overcast:
https://overcast.fm/itunes1673633552 -
Federal Budget Explained: Negative Gearing, CGT & Property Investors
Featuring Dragan Dimovski & Amanda Calabria, Property Educator at Buyers Agency Australia
In this episode of The Passive With Property Podcast, Dragan and Amanda share their initial thoughts on the 2026 Federal Budget and what the proposed changes could mean for Australian property investors, renters and first home buyers.
The biggest talking point?
👉 Negative gearing.
Amanda breaks down why the proposed changes may not impact sophisticated investors as much as people think — especially those with well-structured portfolios that include both positively and negatively geared properties.
But while investors may be able to pivot…
💥 Renters and first home buyers could feel the pressure.
In this episode, they discuss:
✔️ Proposed negative gearing changes
✔️ What “grandfathering” could mean for existing investors
✔️ Why portfolio planning matters more than ever
✔️ How first-time investors could be pushed into cashflow-positive markets
✔️ The possible impact on renters in low-yield areas
✔️ Why off-the-plan and house-and-land packages may become a trap
✔️ Capital gains tax considerations
✔️ Changes around discretionary trusts
✔️ Why smart investors may use the next 3–5 years to position themselves carefully
Amanda also explains why chasing tax benefits alone can lead investors into poor property decisions.
Because negative gearing is not a strategy.
👉 It’s a perk.
Dragan and Amanda also discuss how fear-based advice may start flooding the market, especially from developers, sales-driven buyers agents and property “gurus” looking to push investors into new stock.
Their message is clear:
💥 Don’t panic.
💥 Don’t fear-buy.
💥 Don’t chase tax perks over strategy.
Instead, investors need to understand how these changes may affect the broader market — and how to position themselves based on fundamentals, not hype.
Because in property…
👉 The investors who stay calm, think long-term and avoid the traps are usually the ones who benefit most.
🔥 Listen to the full episode now!
⚠️ Disclaimer: Everything discussed is general in nature and not intended as financial advice.
Connect with Buyers Agency Australia
🌐 buyersagencyaustralia.com.au
📞 Book your free 15-minute call → https://propertysession.com.au/15
📘 Order my book → https://buyersagencyaustralia.com.au/book
🎧 Listen to the Passive with Property Podcast:
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2QZ6haVdzgLtqAqDsdpo9R?si=ca07fd2a18d248e3
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passive-with-property/id1673633552
Overcast:
https://overcast.fm/itunes1673633552| -
Can You Trust ChatGPT for Property Investing Advice?
Featuring Dragan Dimovski & Amanda Calabria, Property Educator at Buyers Agency Australia
In this episode of The Passive with Property Podcast, Dragan and Amanda unpack one of the biggest questions facing modern investors:
👉 Can you rely on ChatGPT or AI tools when making property decisions?
With more people using AI for research, contracts, property strategy, and even legal-style questions, Dragan shares real examples of where ChatGPT gave incorrect or misleading answers around property investing, conveyancing, subdivision potential, and contract review.
And the risk?
💥 If you don’t already know the answer, you may not realise when AI gets it wrong.
Dragan and Amanda explain why ChatGPT can be useful as a tool — but dangerous when treated like a professional advisor.
They break down why AI can fall short when it comes to:
✔️ Property contracts
✔️ Conveyancing questions
✔️ Subdivision rules
✔️ Easements and title documents
✔️ State-specific property laws
✔️ Investment strategy
✔️ Personalised financial decisions
Amanda explains that ChatGPT is built around language patterns, not real-world judgement.
It can produce answers that sound confident — but confidence does not always mean accuracy.
They also discuss how AI pulls from publicly available information, forums, websites, and even AI-generated content, which can dilute the quality of the answers investors receive.
That’s why relying on ChatGPT to “save” on professional advice can become an expensive mistake.
Because when you’re investing hundreds of thousands of dollars into property, the wrong answer can cost far more than the professional fee you were trying to avoid.
Dragan and Amanda also explain where ChatGPT can still be useful, such as:
✔️ Preparing questions for your accountant
✔️ Organising your thoughts
✔️ Researching general concepts
✔️ Helping you understand what to ask professionals
But the key message is clear:
👉 Use ChatGPT as a tool — not as your buyer’s agent, conveyancer, broker, accountant, or legal advisor.
Because property investing requires personalised advice, real-world experience, and professionals who understand your specific situation.
🔥 Listen to the full episode now!
⚠️ Disclaimer: Everything discussed is general in nature and not intended as financial advice.
Connect with Buyers Agency Australia
🌐 buyersagencyaustralia.com.au
📞 Book your free 15-minute call → https://propertysession.com.au/15
📘 Order my book → https://buyersagencyaustralia.com.au/book
🎧 Listen to the Passive with Property Podcast:
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2QZ6haVdzgLtqAqDsdpo9R?si=ca07fd2a18d248e3
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passive-with-property/id1673633552
Overcast:
https://overcast.fm/itunes1673633552| -
Property Equals Wealth: The Blueprint for Property Investing in Australia
Featuring Dragan Dimovski & Amanda Calabria, Property Educator at Buyers Agency Australia
In this episode, Dragan and Amanda unpack Dragan’s new book, **Property Equals Wealth** — a practical guide designed to simplify property investing, wealth creation, and residential property strategy.
With so much information online, many investors fall into confusion, analysis paralysis, or sales-driven advice that doesn’t always serve their best interests.
That’s why this book brings the property investing process back to the fundamentals:
✔️ Assembling the right A-team
✔️ Understanding the full transaction process
✔️ Choosing the right property
✔️ Designing a property portfolio
✔️ Using leverage wisely
✔️ Understanding property tax
✔️ Negotiating with real estate agents
✔️ Managing risk properly
Dragan explains why the book was created as a step-by-step roadmap for both first-time and seasoned investors who want to build wealth through property without the noise, hype, or developer-driven agenda.
Amanda also highlights how the book breaks down complex topics like leverage, tax, portfolio design, buyer representation, negotiation strategy, and risk management in a way everyday investors can actually understand.
Because property investing isn’t just about buying any property.
It’s about knowing:
👉 Who to trust
👉 What questions to ask
👉 How to structure your strategy
👉 How to manage risk
👉 And how to make informed decisions with confidence
Whether you’re buying your first investment property or building a long-term portfolio, this episode gives you a clear look at what **Property Equals Wealth** is designed to help you do.
🔥 Listen to the full episode now!⚠️ Disclaimer: Everything discussed is general in nature and not intended as financial advice.
Connect with Buyers Agency Australia:
🌐 buyersagencyaustralia.com.au
📞 Book your free 15-minute call → https://propertysession.com.au/15
📘 Order my book → https://buyersagencyaustralia.com.au/book
🎧 Listen to the Passive with Property Podcast:Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2QZ6haVdzgLtqAqDsdpo9R?si=ca07fd2a18d248e3Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passive-with-property/id1673633552Overcast:
https://overcast.fm/itunes1673633552| -
When Should You Actually “Level Up” in Property?
Featuring Dragan Dimovski & Amanda Calabria, Property Educator at Buyers Agency Australia
In this episode, Dragan and Amanda break down one of the most common mistakes investors make:
👉 Trying to level up too quickly.
From commercial property…
To subdivisions…
To chasing faster results…
Many investors want to skip straight to the “next level.”
But here’s the reality:
💥 Property is a long game — not a fast one
Amanda explains that jumping into advanced strategies too early means:
❌ Taking on risks you haven’t grown into
❌ Carrying costs you may not be ready for
❌ Building a strategy without a solid foundation
Even with professional guidance?
👉 Risk doesn’t disappear
There are still:
❌ Vacancies
❌ Delays
❌ Market changes
And that’s why they emphasize:
👉 Start with buy and hold
👉 Learn how to manage risk
👉 Build confidence step by step
Dragan also highlights the danger of starting with commercial property:
💥 Long vacancy periods
💥 Rent-free incentives for tenants
💥 Businesses failing — leaving you with no income
Which is why commercial is something you:
👉 Grow into — not start with
They also share a smarter long-term approach:
💬 Buy properties with future potential
Like:
✔️ Larger land size
✔️ Subdivision opportunities
✔️ Flexibility to “level up” later
Because the best investors don’t just think about today…
👉 They think about what that property can become
Amanda reinforces a key point:
👉 You don’t know what you don’t know
Which is why choosing the right professionals matters.
Because the real ROI isn’t just the property…
💥 It’s the decisions
💥 The strategy
💥 The thinking behind it
And finally — a lesson from experience:
Dragan admits he started with a “safe” 2-bedroom apartment…
👉 The cheapest option
And looking back?
💬 It limited his upside
Because in property…
👉 Playing it safe isn’t always the smartest move
🔥 Listen to the full episode now!
⚠️ Disclaimer: Everything discussed is general in nature and not intended as financial advice.
Connect with Buyers Agency Australia
🌐 buyersagencyaustralia.com.au
📞 Book your free 15-minute call → https://propertysession.com.au/15
📘 Order my book → https://buyersagencyaustralia.com.au/book
🎧 Listen to the Passive with Property Podcast:
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2QZ6haVdzgLtqAqDsdpo9R?si=ca07fd2a18d248e3
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passive-with-property/id1673633552
Overcast:
https://overcast.fm/itunes1673633552| -
How to Choose the RIGHT Property Mentor — And Avoid Costly Mistakes
Featuring Dragan Dimovski & Amanda Calabria, Property Educator at Buyers Agency Australia
Dragan and Amanda break down one of the most overlooked factors in property investing:
👉 Who you listen to.
Because here’s the reality:
💥 The right mentor can accelerate your growth
💥 The wrong mentor can keep you stuck for years
Amanda explains how most people naturally turn to peers, family, or friends for advice…
But those same people can either:
👉 Reinforce fear
👉 Or push you toward growth
Dragan shares how having the right mentor gave him confidence to act — turning uncertainty into decisive action.
And here’s where it gets interesting:
💬 Not all mentors are equal.
Some bring:
✔️ Strategy
✔️ Experience
✔️ Perspective
Others?
❌ Opinions with no real-world results
❌ Fear disguised as “advice”
❌ Comfort that leads to inaction
Amanda also reveals a powerful insight:
👉 You don’t need ONE mentor — you need the RIGHT mentors for different areas.
From builders…
To developers…
To even real estate agents (when used properly 👀)
But the key?
💥 Learning who to listen to — and who to filter out.
Because in property…
The voices around you can shape your entire financial future.
🔥 Listen to the full episode now: (episode link)
⚠️ Disclaimer: Everything discussed is general in nature and not intended as financial advice.
Connect with Buyers Agency Australia
🌐 buyersagencyaustralia.com.au
📞 Book your free 15-minute call → https://propertysession.com.au/15
📘 Order my book → https://buyersagencyaustralia.com.au/book
🎧 Listen to the Passive with Property Podcast:
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2QZ6haVdzgLtqAqDsdpo9R?si=ca07fd2a18d248e3
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passive-with-property/id1673633552
Overcast:
https://overcast.fm/itunes1673633552| -
Everything You THINK You Know About Depreciation… And Why Tuan Says It’s NOT the Priority
With Tuan Duong (Duotax) + Amanda Calabria, Property Educator at Buyers Agency Australia
In this episode, Amanda and I sit down with Tuan Duong from Duotax — one of Australia’s leading depreciation experts — and we go deep on all things depreciation.
We talk about:
💬 what you can claim
💬 how depreciation actually works
💬 the difference between plant & equipment vs capital works
💬 why reports matter
💬 what people misunderstand
💬 and how depreciation fits into a long-term strategy
But the biggest surprise?
👉 Tuan — a quantity surveyor who writes depreciation schedules for a living — says depreciation is NOT a high-priority factor when choosing an investment property.
Coming from someone whose entire profession revolves around depreciation, that says everything.
We unpack why:
✔️ fundamentals matter more
✔️ you should never buy purely for tax benefits
✔️ depreciation sweeteners fade, but land value doesn’t
✔️ chasing deductions can lead you into the wrong asset
It’s an honest, practical, myth-busting conversation every investor needs to hear.
🔥 Listen to the full episode now.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Everything discussed is general in nature and not intended as financial advice.
Guest Details — Tuan Duong, Duotax
🌐 Website: duotax.com.au
Connect with Buyers Agency Australia
🌐 buyersagencyaustralia.com.au
📞 Book your free 15-minute call → https://propertysession.com.au/15
📘 Order my book → https://buyersagencyaustralia.com.au/book
🎧 Listen to the Passive with Property Podcast:
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2QZ6haVdzgLtqAqDsdpo9R?si=ca07fd2a18d248e3Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passive-with-property/id1673633552Overcast:
https://overcast.fm/itunes1673633552| -
🎧 NEW PODCAST EPISODE: The Truth About Buyers Agent Business Models — And Why Ours Is Harder, Less “Efficient”… But Far More Ethical 🏡🔥
With Rocco Marrapodi + Amanda Calabria, Property Educator at Buyers Agency Australia
In this episode, Rocco, Amanda and I pull back the curtain on something most buyers never get to see:
👉 How different buyers’ agents actually run their business models —
and why it dramatically affects the quality of the property YOU end up with.
We dig into the uncomfortable truth:
Some business models are built for efficiency.
Some are built for volume.
Some are built for developer relationships and guaranteed stock.
And some… like ours… are built for clients first.
That means:
✔️ we chase scarce, high-quality assets
✔️ we say no far more often than we say yes
✔️ we refuse to touch developer stock
✔️ we never rely on guaranteed supply
✔️ and yes — our model is harder, slower and less “scalable”
But it’s also why:
💥 our clients get better properties
💥 our portfolios outperform
💥 and our advice stays 100% independent
Scarcity is valuable — but it also means you can’t mass-produce it.
And that’s exactly why many BAs choose the opposite path.
This episode is an honest look at the industry —
and why we’ve chosen the road that’s less convenient… but far more ethical.
🔥 Listen to the full episode now.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Everything discussed is general in nature and not intended as financial advice.
Connect with Buyers Agency Australia🌐 buyersagencyaustralia.com.au
📞 Book your free 15-minute call → https://propertysession.com.au/15
📘 Order my book → https://buyersagencyaustralia.com.au/book
🎧 Listen to the Passive with Property Podcast:
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2QZ6haVdzgLtqAqDsdpo9R?si=ca07fd2a18d248e3Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passive-with-property/id1673633552Overcast:
https://overcast.fm/itunes1673633552| -
John Calabria on Investing Through the 80s, 90s, Recessions… and Raising a Millennial Who Wanted to Spend Every Dollar 😂🏡📉
With John Calabria + Amanda Calabria, Property Educator at Buyers Agency Australia
This episode is a special one.
Amanda’s dad, John Calabria, joins us to share what it was really like investing through the 1980s and 1990s — including living through Paul Keating’s famous “recession we had to have.”
John takes us back to a time of:
💬 17% interest rates
💬 real financial pressure
💬 uncertainty everywhere
💬 and absolutely zero hand-holding for new investors
He shares how he navigated it all, what he learned, what he’d do differently…
and then we switch gears and talk about what it was like raising a millennial daughter who wanted to spend every cent she had.
(Yes — Amanda owned up to it.)
This conversation is a mix of:
✔️ generational wisdom
✔️ laugh-out-loud storytelling
✔️ timeless principles that still apply today
✔️ and lessons every modern investor should take onboard
If you’ve ever wondered how the previous generation built wealth with far fewer tools — and how those lessons translate today — this episode is gold.
🔥 Listen to the full episode now.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Everything discussed is general in nature and not intended as financial advice.
Connect with Buyers Agency Australia🌐 buyersagencyaustralia.com.au
📞 Book your free 15-minute call → https://propertysession.com.au/15
📘 Order my book → https://buyersagencyaustralia.com.au/book
🎧 Listen to the Passive with Property Podcast:
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2QZ6haVdzgLtqAqDsdpo9R?si=ca07fd2a18d248e3Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passive-with-property/id1673633552Overcast:
https://overcast.fm/itunes1673633552| -
Today Amanda Breaks Down the Wage vs Price Debate — And Why It’s NOT the Doom Story Everyone Thinks
With Amanda Calabria, Property Educator at Buyers Agency Australia
You’ve heard it everywhere:
👉 “Property prices have outpaced wages!”
👉 “No one can afford to buy!”
👉 “It’s hopeless for the next generation!”
But today Amanda takes that headline…
and flips it on its head.
Yes — prices have grown faster than wages.
But that doesn’t automatically mean what people think it means.
In this video, Amanda breaks down:
💬 Why this metric is misunderstood
💬 What’s actually driving the gap
💬 And why it’s not the catastrophe the media makes it out to be
If anything, once you understand the data properly, you’ll see that the situation is far less dramatic — and far more manageable — than the news suggests.
🔥 If you’ve been feeling defeated by the headlines, watch this. We’ll show you why there’s more hope than hysteria.
⚠️ Disclaimer: General information only, not financial advice.
Connect with Buyers Agency Australia🌐 buyersagencyaustralia.com.au
📞 Book your free 15-minute call → https://propertysession.com.au/15
📘 Order my book → https://buyersagencyaustralia.com.au/book
🎧 Listen to the Passive with Property Podcast:
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2QZ6haVdzgLtqAqDsdpo9R?si=ca07fd2a18d248e3Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passive-with-property/id1673633552Overcast:
https://overcast.fm/itunes1673633552| -
Today Amanda Talks About Choosing the Right Mentors — Not the Loudest Salespeople 🎯🔥
With Amanda Calabria, Property Educator at Buyers Agency Australia
In this video, Amanda gets straight to the point about something every investor needs to hear:
👉 Be very selective about who you let guide you.
A real mentor is someone who has already achieved what you want to achieve —
not someone selling you a dream they’ve never lived themselves.
Amanda explains how to spot the difference between:
✔️ Genuine mentors who’ve done the work
✔️ People with real results and real experience
vs
❌ Salespeople who talk big
❌ “Experts” who push products instead of principles
❌ Advisors who tell you what to do but can’t actually do it themselves
Your mentors shape your beliefs.
Your beliefs shape your decisions.
And your decisions shape your wealth.
Choosing the wrong mentor can cost you years.
Choosing the right one can change your entire trajectory.
🔥 Watch this before you take advice from anyone who hasn’t walked the path you want to walk.
⚠️ Disclaimer: General information only, not financial advice.
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Today Amanda Shows You How to Use Your Building & Pest Report as a Powerful Bargaining Chip 🧱🕵️♂️💰🔥
With Amanda Calabria, Property Educator at Buyers Agency Australia
Most buyers treat the building & pest report like a pass/fail exam.
But today, Amanda shows you the truth:
👉 Your B&P report is one of the strongest negotiation tools you have — if you know how to use it.
A good report doesn’t just tell you what’s wrong.
It tells you what something is likely to cost, how serious it is, and whether it can be used to renegotiate the price, the conditions, or even the terms.
Amanda walks you through how we use B&P findings to:
✔️ strengthen your position
✔️ highlight risk
✔️ justify price adjustments
✔️ remove emotion from the negotiation
✔️ and in many cases, save our clients thousands
This is one of the biggest advantages everyday buyers miss — but it’s one of our favourite tools behind the scenes.
🔥 Watch this before you accept a report at face value. It could change the whole deal.
⚠️ Disclaimer: General information only, not financial advice.
Connect with Buyers Agency Australia🌐 buyersagencyaustralia.com.au
📞 Book your free 15-minute call → https://propertysession.com.au/15
📘 Order my book → buyersagencyaustralia.com.au/book
🎧 Listen to the Passive with Property Podcast:
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Today Amanda Breaks Down Queensland’s NEW Vendor Disclosure Laws — Already in Force ⚖️🏡🔥
With Amanda Calabria, Property Educator at Buyers Agency Australia
If you’re buying or selling in Queensland, you need to watch this.
The new vendor disclosure laws have officially come into effect — and they’ve completely changed what sellers must reveal, and what buyers are now entitled to know before signing a contract.
In this video, Amanda explains exactly what these changes mean in practical terms:
👉 what sellers must disclose upfront
👉 what buyers should now expect to receive
👉 and how these new rules affect negotiations and due diligence
These reforms are designed to improve transparency —
but with any major legal shift, there are new risks, new obligations, and new things buyers can miss if they’re not paying attention.
If you’re buying in Queensland right now, this isn’t optional knowledge.
🔥 Watch this before you trust anyone to “represent” you.
⚠️ Disclaimer: General information only, not financial advice.
Connect with Buyers Agency Australia
🌐 buyersagencyaustralia.com.au
📞 Book your free 15-minute call → https://propertysession.com.au/15
📘 Order my book → buyersagencyaustralia.com.au/book🎧 Listen to the Passive with Property Podcast:
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https://open.spotify.com/show/2QZ6haVdzgLtqAqDsdpo9R?si=ca07fd2a18d248e3Apple Podcasts:
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Today Amanda Exposes the Truth About “Buyers Agents” — And Why Most Aren’t What You Think 👀🔥
In this video, Amanda dives into something most buyers never realise:
👉 There isn’t just one kind of buyers agent.
There are multiple business models in the market — all calling themselves BAs — and they each work VERY differently.
Some genuinely advocate for you.
Some are actually aligned with the seller.
Some are tied to developers.
Some operate under “wealth creation” brands.
And some are… something else entirely.
Amanda breaks down how these models work, how they’re incentivised, and how easily buyers can get caught in the wrong one without even knowing.
If you’re about to hire a buyers agent, or even just thinking about it, you need to understand this first.
🔥 Watch this before you trust anyone to “represent” you.
⚠️ Disclaimer: General information only, not financial advice.
Connect with Buyers Agency Australia
🌐 buyersagencyaustralia.com.au
📞 Book your free 15-minute call → https://propertysession.com.au/15
📘 Order my book → buyersagencyaustralia.com.au/book🎧 Listen to the Passive with Property Podcast:
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https://open.spotify.com/show/2QZ6haVdzgLtqAqDsdpo9R?si=ca07fd2a18d248e3Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passive-with-property/id1673633552Overcast:
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Amanda and I Get Philosophical About Why We REALLY Invest in Property
In this week’s episode, Amanda and I slow things down and talk about something we rarely make space for:
👉 Why we invest.
What we’re actually chasing.
And what we hope property helps us create.
This isn’t about hot spots, yields or tax strategies.
It’s about the deeper stuff:
💬 the life we want to build
💬 the freedom and security we’re working towards
💬 the legacy we want for our families
💬 the joy of creating stability where chaos once lived
💬 and why property — not stocks, not speculation — aligns with who we are and what we value
We unpack our own journeys, what shaped us, the mistakes that taught us, and the moments that changed how we think about wealth entirely.
If you’ve ever felt like property is “more than numbers” to you… you’ll get a lot out of this one.
🔥 Listen to the full episode now.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Everything discussed is general in nature and not intended as financial advice.
🌐 buyersagencyaustralia.com.au
📞 Book your free 15-minute call → https://propertysession.com.au/15
📘 Order my book → buyersagencyaustralia.com.au/book
🎧 Listen to the Passive with Property Podcast:
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2QZ6haVdzgLtqAqDsdpo9R?si=ca07fd2a18d248e3
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passive-with-property/id1673633552
Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1673633552|
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The Insider Secrets to Buying Low & Selling High (Before Everyone Else Figures It Out)
Amanda pulls back the curtain on how smart investors lock in undervalued properties and ride growth for maximum profit.
She dives into:
How to spot hidden opportunities before the market catches on
Why timing, suburb selection, and value drivers matter more than luck
The key mistakes that turn potential profits into missed opportunities
💡 It’s not guesswork — it’s strategy, research, and knowing exactly what to watch for in every market.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Everything discussed is general in nature and not intended as financial advice.
🌐 buyersagencyaustralia.com.au
📞 Book your free 15-minute call → https://propertysession.com.au/15
🎧 Listen to the Passive with Property Podcast:
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2QZ6haVdzgLtqAqDsdpo9R?si=ca07fd2a18d248e3Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passive-with-property/id1673633552Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1673633552
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In this episode of Passive with Property, Dragan Dimovski hosts Amanda Calabria and their special guest Stu Benson, auctioneer at Benson Auctions, to talk about auction scam tactics you see in the media — and separate fact from fiction.
Stu tackles some of the most talked-about practices, including:
✅ Dummy bidding — how it works, why it gets attention, and how rare it actually is
✅ Common misconceptions in the media versus the reality on the ground
✅ Tips for buyers to stay informed, protected, and confident at auctions
✅ What to look for to avoid being misled by myths or hype
💡 While scams make sensational headlines, the truth is auctions remain a transparent and highly regulated process — and knowing what’s real versus media hype can save buyers stress and money.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Everything discussed is general in nature and not intended as financial advice.
Guest Details — Stu Benson, Benson Auctions
🌐 Website: bensonauctions.com.au
📧 Email: [email protected]
Connect with Buyers Agency Australia:
🌐 Website: buyersagencyaustralia.com.au
📞 Book your free 15-minute call → https://propertysession.com.au/15
🎧 Listen to the Passive with Property Podcast:
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2QZ6haVdzgLtqAqDsdpo9R?si=ca07fd2a18d248e3
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passive-with-property/id1673633552
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