The Truth About Property Investors the Media Won’t Tell You with Michael Yardney

2025-07-09

There’s been a growing narrative in the media painting property investors as greedy landlords and scapegoats for the housing crisis. But when you look beyond the headlines, the truth tells a very different story. Today, I sit down with Michael Yardney, one of Australia’s leading property strategists, to unpack the real numbers, the overlooked facts, and the critical role investors play in our housing system. Together, we break down why more Australians are choosing to rent—even when they can afford to buy—and how ‘mum and dad’ investors are stepping in to provide housing where government supply fall...

Today, I sit down with Michael Yardney, one of Australia’s leading property strategists, to unpack the real numbers, the overlooked facts, and the critical role investors play in our housing system.

Together, we break down why more Australians are choosing to rent—even when they can afford to buy—and how ‘mum and dad’ investors are stepping in to provide housing where government supply falls short. We also dive into the $40 billion in taxes property investors contribute every year, including GST, stamp duty, land tax, and council rates. This isn’t about rorting the system—it’s about funding it.

If you’re a property investor, a first home buyer, or just someone curious about the housing debate, this episode will challenge your thinking and offer real insight into what’s going on.

Let’s go inside.

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Episode Highlights:

Intro [00:00]
Media Portrayal of Property Investors [00:51]
Affordability and Government Policies [03:03]
Renter Demographics and Rentvesting [04:09]
Tax Contributions of Property Investors [06:58]
Impact of Government Incentives on First Home Buyers [15:04]
Renter Preferences and Market Dynamics [18:00]
Perth Property Market and Investment Opportunities [23:17]
Future of Housing and Government Policies [27:27]

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About the Guest:

Michael Yardney is widely recognized as one of Australia’s leading authorities on wealth creation through property investment and the psychology of success. With over 50 years of experience, he is the founder and CEO of Metropole Property Strategists, a firm that has been involved in billions of dollars worth of property transactions and asset management. Yardney is a best-selling author of nine books, five of which have reached #1 bestseller status, and he hosts the popular Michael Yardney Podcast, where he shares insights on property investment, success, and money. He has been voted among Australia’s top 50 influential thought leaders and has consistently been recognised as the country’s leading property investment advisor. Beyond theory, Yardney is an active property investor and developer, mentoring thousands of investors and regularly contributing expert commentary to major media outlets and property publications

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