Positively Geared
Business & Finance
About
Lloyd Edge, a successful property investor, demonstrates that from humble beginnings as a school teacher with moderate earnings, achieving financial freedom and lifestyle choices is possible. As the host of Positively Geared, Lloyd collaborates with co-host Alex Augustyniak to establish trust as authorities in the Australian real estate buyers' market. Their mission is to make building a positively geared property portfolio accessible to everyone. Lloyd Edge, the author of Positively Geared, intentionally targets low-income earners in his book, driven by the singular motivation: 'If I can do it, so can you.' With over 30 episodes and counting, the series kicks off with 'Who is Lloyd Edge?' This inspiring series is designed to motivate you to embark on your journey to financial freedom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat
Episodes
- The Property Mistake That Cost Investors Millions
🎥 ABOUT THIS VIDEO: Capital gains tax changes. Negative gearing debates. Interest rate uncertainty. Melbourne softening. Perth booming. If you're an investor right now, you're being pulled in ten directions at once — and most of the noise…
- Stop Buying Houses — Smart Investors Are Doing This Instead (And Getting Richer)
🎥 ABOUT THIS VIDEO: Australia's housing crisis isn't just about prices — it's about supply, infrastructure, construction costs, and policy failures that keep stacking up. In this episode, Lloyd Edge sits down with Armando Errichiello to u…
- The Simple Rule Most Investors Ignore: What Can You Really Service?
ABOUT THIS PODCAST: Property strategy isn’t just about borrowing capacity, chasing hotspots, or copying what everyone else is doing. In this episode, Lloyd Edge is joined by financial planner, Jackanizer, to unpack how smart property decis…
- 2026 Property Outlook: Yields Are Compressing, So What Now?
ABOUT THIS PODCAST: Australia isn’t one market. It’s thousands of micro-cycles moving at different speeds. In this episode, Lloyd breaks down what investors really need to understand heading into 2026, from shifting rental yields and compr…
- Christmas PROPERTY Deals: How to Win on Terms, Not Price
ABOUT THIS PODCAST: Buying around Christmas can work in your favour, but only if your finance, solicitor, and due diligence are lined up. In this episode, Lloyd explains why the lead-up to Christmas can create real opportunities, how to wi…
- He Bought His First Property at 20… Then Everything Changed
🎥 ABOUT THIS VIDEO: Most property investors don’t fail because they pick the wrong property — they fail because they never build a clear strategy in the first place. In this episode, Lloyd Edge sits down with senior strategist Joey D’Agat…
- Two Properties or One? The Strategy First-Time Investors Miss
ABOUT THIS PODCAST: Should you stretch for one blue chip property or split your budget across two solid buys? In this episode, Lloyd Edge sits down with Armando for the 'Positively Geared' podcast and they break down what “blue chip” reall…
- The 5% Deposit Everyone Wants… But Is It Worth It?
ABOUT THIS PODCAST: Albo’s 5% deposit scheme sounds like a fast track into the market, but is it really the smartest move for your future? In this episode we unpack who qualifies, hidden costs most buyers miss, and why servicing the loan m…
- The Block 2025: What Went Wrong with Daylesford’s $3M Homes?
What happens when reality TV forgets real-world numbers? In this episode, Lloyd Edge breaks down The Block’s Daylesford auctions to reveal what every serious property investor can learn from the $3M listings that struggled to sell. From ov…
- Commercial or Residential: Which Builds Wealth Faster?
🎥 ABOUT THIS PODCAST: Commercial vs Residential property, where should investors put their money? 🤔 Residential is often seen as the safer play with steady growth, while commercial can deliver higher yields but comes with bigger risks. S…
- JV, SMSF, or Rentvesting: Which Strategy Wins in 2025?
ABOUT THIS PODCAST: Buying with a partner… smart move or risky play? 🤔 Should you consider rentvesting as a way to get ahead? And what can you really do inside an SMSF? In this episode of the Positively Geared Podcast, Lloyd Edge unpacks…
- Houses vs Units: Which Should You Invest In?
ABOUT THIS PODCAST: Houses vs units… which one really makes the better investment? 🤔 Some argue that houses win every time because of land value and growth. Others say units are cheaper, easier to get into, and just as profitable. So, whi…
- How to Build Passive Income and Minimise Risk Through Property Investment
Lloyd takes us on his journey from humble beginnings to the successful property guru he is today. Teaching is still his passion, and he uses his love for it to help aspiring property owners get started and come out on top. Armando asks Llo…
- The Ultimate Guide to Property Investment Strategies
Can you really start building a positively geared property portfolio with just $50k in today's market? Lloyd breaks it down for Armando step by step. The goal? Getting into the market and setting yourself up for long-term success. This epi…
- What Does a Buyer's Agent Really Do?
Is 2025 the right time to buy property? If so, where should you buy, what should you buy, and do you really need a buyer’s agent? Property expert Lloyd—23 years in the game—spills the beans, sharing insider knowledge and hard-earned insigh…
- Renovation Gold with Cherie Barber
Lloyd and co-host Armando sit down with Cherie Barber, the 'Renovation Queen' of Australia, for an unmissable conversation packed with expert advice for property flippers and renovators. This episode is a treasure trove of actionable tips—…
- Maximising Property Returns with Mike Mortlock
Ready to level up your property investment game? In this episode of Positively Geared, we sit down with Mike Mortlock, Australia's leading property depreciation expert and Managing Director of MCG Quantity Surveyors. Mike reveals the often…
- Riding the Property Rollercoaster with Ed Kavalee
Lloyd Edge and Armando Errichiello have a hoot of a time with Ed Kavalee discussing the lessons learnt in buying property. Enjoy this light-hearted but very informative discussion as Ed opens up on his property journey and his media career…
- Introducing our VIP Guest, Michael Regan
Meet Michael Regan, Independent MP for the Seat of Wakehurst. Michael candidly shares his experiences with his own property renovation with Lloyd and Armando, holding nothing back. He also delves into the Lizard Rock development and offers…
- Introducing Armando Errichiello, the New Co-Host of Positively Geared.
Welcome to 2024's first episode of Positively Geared! Today, Lloyd Edge introduces Armando Errichiello as the new co-host, replacing Alex Augustyniak, who's still tuning in from Europe. We're diving into Sydney's affordable housing market…
- Profitable Flips: Mitch and Mark's Renovation Roadmap
Join Lloyd Edge and Alex Augustyniak as they host special guests Mitch and Mark, who share invaluable advice on renovating for profitable flips or preparing for the rental market. Whether you're a seasoned property flipper, investor, buyer…
- Buy Now Update 2023
Lloyd and Alex are in the studio again to give you an update on the property market. Lloyd's second book "Buy Now" is a huge success, as was his first book, "Positively Geared." Learn the tips and tricks that Lloyd happily divulges to thos…
- Buy Now
Lloyd Edge, bestselling author of Positively Geared, announces the release of his new book called Buy Now, The Ultimate Guide to Owning and Investing in Property. Alex and Lloyd discuss the content of this book and why it is a “must read”…
- Positivity is Positively Geared
Alex Augustyniak and Lloyd Edge (Hosts of Positively Geared) enjoy a positive uplifting conversation with their special guest, Janine Allis, a successful entrepreneur and business owner of Boost Juice. Janine shares her insights on how to…
- Renovation Tips and Tricks with Jimmy and Tam
This is an exciting episode where Lloyd Edge, author of Positively Geared and Host - Alex Augustyniak, speak with Jimmy and Tam, winners of the Nine Network, The Block 2020. Jimmy and Tam open up about their win, the highs and the lows of…
- Real Estate Journalist Kirsten Craze
Lloyd Edge, the author of Positively Geared, and his host, Alex Augustyniak, welcome Kirsten Craze, a highly experienced journalist in real estate to discuss factors that influence her editorial pieces published in real estate mainstream p…
- What Is Happening With The Property Market
Lloyd and Alex enjoy a return visit from John Lindeman, one of the highest respected Property Market Analysts today, whom both Lloyd and John stated with absolute conviction that the property market will stay strong during COVID although t…
- Price Property Position the Buyer’s Agents Value
Lloyd and Alex discuss the current state of the property markets and what to expect in 2021 with Michael Cohen, one of Lloyd’s team members at Aus Property Professionals. Adding up all the years this team brings to the table means the firs…
- Block Renovators
Lloyd and Alex speak to Kyal and Kara, The Block 2014 contestants. Kyal and Kara have become professional property renovators and property flippers after their successful debut on The Block which inspired them to continue this new-found pa…
- The Architect's Perspective
Lloyd and Alex speak to Ben Humel of Humel Architects and here is the gold of learning the difference between an architect and a draftsman and the value that the architect gives to the client once the builder receives the plans. You'll be…
- Nurturing Your Garden Asset
Andrew O’Sullivan, an Environmental Landscaper and Gardener, ex-Presenter of the ABC Gardening Australia show joins Alex Augustyniak on the Positively Geared podcast. Lloyd apologises for his absence. Andrew speaks about using second hand…
- The Aus Property Professional Services
Aus Property Professional is a Buyer's Agent company founded and operated by Lloyd Edge, the author of Positively Geared, the Executive Producer of Positively Geared podcasts and in general, a person who is all heart for his family, collea…
- Buying your first property
Alex and Lloyd provide helpful advice and information on how to purchase your first property. This sound advice is given first-hand from Lloyd's experience and he helps you to navigate through the maze so that your buying experience of you…
- From Virtual to Reality Dream Homes
Alex Augustyniak and Lloyd Edge enjoy an eye-opener of what is possible in the virtual reality world to create your dream home. Our guest Ziggy Zieglar is the artist that is creating 3D models that allows you to not only see your dream hom…
- What to Buy Where to Buy
Special guest, John Lindeman, the leading property marketing analyst and author of The Lindeman Reports joins Alex Augustyniak and Lloyd Edge in a number crunching analysis of our property market. John sets the record straight as he dives…
- How To Create Your Own Equity
Lloyd Edge makes strong reference to this topic in his book Positively Geared, and our guests for this episode help to underline this. We speak with Mark and Mitch, The Block 2019 contestants, renovators and property flippers who highlight…
- A Landlord's Toolkit
Lloyd explains to Alex how a property investor can make good decisions in terms of outsourcing your role as a Landlord, to a trusted property manager agent. Lloyd not only highlights the responsibilities the Landlord must consider, but pro…
- Finance Specific to our ADF Community
Lloyd and Alex speak with Wayne Bemet, Director of National Finance Services about his financial service offerings to our ADF community. Wayne, a veteran having served our country for 19 years was medically discharged in 2017. Wayne explai…
- Setting The Right Mindset
Special guest today is Steve Brossman, #1 Amazon Best Selling author of Stand Up, Stand Out or Stand Aside. Alex and Lloyd open up a dynamic conversation with Steve that often buyers neglect to consider and that is having the right mindset…
- The Builder's Perspective
Alex and Lloyd are pleased to give you the perspective of a builder, part of your dream team, and we welcome our special guest, Todd Huggins, Director of Collaroy Constructions. Todd has been in the building industry for decades and we lea…
- Star Member of the Dream Team
Alex and Lloyd dive in deep with Fabio De Castro, a star member of Lloyd's dream team. Fabio explains the pitfalls if little things like credit cards slip your mind when applying for mortgage loans. This episode helps those who are looking…
- COVID Virus Special
Lloyd and Alex have a great discussion on the current state of play of COVID's impact on the property market - negatively or positively? Buy or sell? Play this podcast so you too can be well informed for that next all important decision. A…
- Duplex Development
Enjoy this episode as Alex and Lloyd help you to make wise decisions when looking at duplex development. Alex and Lloyd present a great conversation with Lloyd who has experienced this project many times and is the best person to instruct…
- Buyer's Agent
Lloyd explains to Alex the importance of the role of a buyer's agent and who better to explain this than Lloyd himself, the Business Owner and Managing Director of Aus Property Professionals whose single goal is to purchase properties on b…
- Property Market Cycles
Lloyd explains to Alex how to visualise the property market cycle like a clock face... the elegance and simplicity of Lloyd explaining this strategy puts you in the driver's seat to know how, when and where to buy regardless of the state o…
- Manufacturing Growth
What does it mean to manufacture growth? Lloyd explains to Alex that there is no need to wait for the market to control the value of your property. Listen to Lloyd's proven methods as he teaches you how to turn thousands into millions. Acc…
- Money Money Money Part 2
Continuation of Alex and Lloyd now pick the brains of the accountant revealing the tax allowances and how to lower your taxable income legitimately while building wealth in property. Enjoy the dynamic exchange as we introduce David Ross of…
- Money Money Money Part 1
Alex and Lloyd hammer it out with their special guest, Jerone Balagtas, a Mortgage Broker who has a pivotal role within the dream team for the good of the property portfolio to continue performing strongly. Enjoy this 3-way conversation as…
- The Dream Team
Lloyd speaks with Alex about lining up professionals within your game plan to provide valid and current advice; information that supports buying decisions as you work through criterias of where to buy, what to buy, how much to spend. Your…
- Location Location Location
In this episode, Alex draws out from Lloyd the best kept secrets of how to find a property based on many aspects to do with location, and it's not always about the renovators dream on the best street in a great suburb ... it's much more th…