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SMSF Property Investing Guide
- The advantages and disadvantages of SMSF Property
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BFP Property Podcast: Listen & Learn
Expert conversations and strategic tips to help you navigate the complexities of real estate investment.
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Market InsightsOctober 2026
Where People are Moving Next: Property Investing 2026
City-to-regional migration is at its highest level on record, and it often signals where property demand is heading before prices move. Ben Plohl breaks down where Australians are actually moving, two regions where migration and price data already agree, where the data can mislead you, and three checks to run on any region.
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Market StrategyOctober 2026
Commercial Yields are Higher. Here's the Catch.
In commercial property, you're buying an income stream, not a building. Ben Plohl, founder of BFP Property Group, explains how commercial is valued, how leases, outgoings, vacancy and finance differ from residential, and why the business real property rules make commercial a strong fit for SMSFs. He closes with five traps to avoid and where he sees the sensible opportunities for private investors.
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Industry InsightsSeptember 2026
Property Managers: The Real MVPs
The purchase happens once, but property management happens every week you own the asset. Ben Plohl and Kayla Brown, who has over 12 years in property management and leads BFP's team in Albury-Wodonga, cover tenant screening, rent reviews, maintenance, arrears and portfolio size. They also share the red flags of a poor property manager and the questions to ask before you appoint one.
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Industry InsightsSeptember 2026
When the Big Buyers Agencies Fail - What's Really Going On
Before you pay a buyer’s agent $15,000 to $25,000, how do you know they’ll deliver? Two well-known Australian buyer’s agencies have recently gone into liquidation, leaving clients with lost fees and expiring pre-approvals. Ben Plohl, founder of BFP Property Group and a former chartered accountant and CFO, explains the warning signs behind these collapses and shares seven questions to ask before appointing a buyer’s agent.
00:09:00
Market StrategySeptember 2026
Why the Smartest Investors Buy in a Correction, Not After It
Ben Plohl breaks down why serious buyers move during a correction, not after—covering the real leverage showing up in today's market, and why this downturn is concentrated (not universal), with Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide still growing double digits.
00:11:00
Market StrategyAugust 2026
$700K, Three Cities, Three Completely Different Strategies
"What can $700K buy?" is the wrong question. Ben Plohl breaks down three real options a regional freestanding home, a lifestyle villa in Geelong or Newcastle, or a Melbourne walk-up and the four-lens framework BFP uses to match budget to the right strategy, not just the right suburb.
00:21:00
Market UpdateAugust 2026
Three Months On: What the Budget Actually did to the Market
Three months after the federal budget abolished negative gearing, replaced the CGT discount, and taxed trust income, Ben unpacks what actually happened to the market, not what the headlines predicted. While blue-chip Sydney and Melbourne suburbs dropped 6–9%, regional markets quietly posted gains. He breaks down BFP's current playbook (granny flats, dual occupancies, villas, and commercial property) including how one strategy lifted yield from 4.2% to 5.7%, and where the opportunity is hiding for investors still on the sidelines.
00:42:00
Market InsightsMay 2026
The Death of Lazy Investing: Navigating the New Budget Reforms
The property investing landscape just changed overnight. In this special episode, Ben Plohl is joined by Richard Morgan from Freedom Funding to break down the massive proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax. Forget "buying and hoping"—the days of lazy investing are over. Ben and Richard unpack why it's time to pause and plan, how carried-forward losses actually work, and why savvy investors are shifting to active strategies like granny flats, commercial properties, and company structures to stay ahead of the game.
00:35:47
Investing 101December 2025
Behind the scenes of a property investment purchase
If you’re thinking about building wealth through property, you’re not alone. But buying an investment property in Australia is a complex journey – especially if you want to do it right from day one. In this episode of Navigating Property with Ben Plohl, Ben walks through the entire investment process, from strategy and finance to suburb selection, negotiation and settlement, while chatting with Peter Polorotoff from Polo Finance Group.
PortfolioAugust 2025
Strategic asset selection and timing key to SMSF success
In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant speaks with Benjamin Plohl, seasoned investor and principal buyer’s agent at BFP Property Group, to explore SMSF investing’s opportunities, challenges, and rising appeal for financially empowered investors.The duo starts by highlighting the importance of strategic planning for investors rather than focusing solely on accumulation.
Investor StrategyMay 2025
From cities to regions: How this investor built a $10m portfolio
With a $10 million portfolio across four states, seasoned investor and buyer’s agent Ben has leveraged his background as a chartered accountant to analyse economic trends and identify growth areas.
00:27:05
StrategyApril 2025
The Property Investment Toolkit for Long-Term Success
Smart property investing isn’t just about picking the right suburb – it’s about building a plan that supports your broader financial goals. In this episode of Navigating Property with Ben Plohl, Ben is joined by Devan King, the founder of Ikigai Wealth, a full-service financial advisory firm that helps Australians make better decisions about money, risk and wealth creation.
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Market InsightsFebruary 2025
Victorian Property Market: Is 2025 the comeback year?
It’s no secret that Melbourne’s property market has faced its share of headwinds – but are we now seeing the first signs of recovery? In this episode of Navigating Property with Ben Plohl, Ben is joined by BFP Property Group’s Victorian buyer’s agent, Damian Fletcher. Damian brings deep local knowledge of Melbourne and Geelong, with insights sharpened by years of on-the-ground experience.
00:28:07
Tax & DepreciationFebruary 2025
What is Depreciation + Latest research from MCG
Depreciation is one of the most overlooked tools in a property investor’s toolkit – but it can make a real difference to your cash flow. In this episode of Navigating Property with Ben Plohl, Ben is joined by Mike Mortlock from MCG Quantity Surveyors, a national quantity surveying firm who specialise in tax depreciation reports.
00:18:59
MarketsJanuary 2025
Capital v Regional City, where's the smart money going?
When it comes to property investment, the choice between capital cities and regional areas isn’t always black and white. In this episode of Navigating Property with Ben Plohl, Ben and his guest – Lisa Wood, who was formerly a regional sales agent and who is now a buyer’s agent at BFP Property Group – unpack the pros and cons of each option – and why your decision should be driven by strategy, not assumptions.
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Team & OperationsDecember 2024
Having a property team behind you
Behind every successful property investor is a team of trusted professionals. In this episode of Navigating Property with Ben Plohl, Ben unpacks why surrounding yourself with the right experts – from mortgage brokers and buyer’s agents to quantity surveyors and property managers – is key to building a strong, future-proof investment portfolio.
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