Is it smarter to buy property or build it in today’s market? The answer depends less on the headlines and more on which lane you should be running in right now.

Listen to this episode now and subscribe via the Property Hub channel on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and YouTube. 

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In this re-released ‘Sunday Session’ conversation, Bushy Martin sits down with good mate Rob Flux from the Property Developer Network for a friendly but insightful sparring match: invest vs develop, buy vs build.

Rob flies the flag for developers. Bushy holds the investor line. Together, they unpack when each strategy works, when it doesn’t, and how to work out where you fit at this stage of the property cycle.

You’ll hear the real pros and cons of investing versus development, how the numbers shift as build costs and interest rates move, and a practical Strategy GPS (or Nonagon) you can use to assess your own situation — without emotion or hype.

This episode is especially relevant right now, as parts of the market reach a point where building new or doing small development can stack up just as well — or better — than buying existing property on cost and cashflow.

In this episode, Bushy and Rob cover:

• Why investing and developing are two completely different games
• How buy-and-hold uses time and compounding, while development manufactures equity through process and execution
• When build costs and interest rates tilt the equation toward development
• How to use the Strategy GPS / Nonagon to choose between investing, developing — or a hybrid of both
• Why most time-poor Aussies are better off building strong investment foundations first
• How community, education and experienced support (like Property Developer Network and Property Hub) dramatically reduce mistakes and accelerate progress

Whether you’re an experienced investor wondering if it’s time to step into development — or just trying to decide which lane makes sense for your life right now — this episode will help you think strategically, not emotionally, about your next move.

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About Get Invested, a Property Hub show

Get Invested is the leading weekly podcast for Australians who want to learn how to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth’ potential.

Hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle, Get Invested reveals the secrets of the high performers who invest for success in every aspect of their lives and the world around them.

Get Invested is part of the Property Hub podcast channel, your home for property investment insights, inspiration and stories from Australia’s top property experts, investors, leaders and analysts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts to get every Get Invested episode each week for free, and also get full access to RealtyTalk, Australia’s top online property show for red hot property investing news and insights direct from property industry leaders and influencers.

Property Hub is a collaboration between Bushy Martin from KnowHow Property, Kevin Turner from Realty, show producer Andrew Montesi from Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and Australia’s largest independent podcast network DM Media. 

For business and partnership enquiries, send an email to: andrew@apiromarketing.com

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Podcast produced by Apiro