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Spark Your Fire (Investing podcast)

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Sydney, Australia
Melbourne
Sydney
Gold
Negative Gearing
Australian Property Market
Real Estate
Reserve Bank Of Australia
Inflation
Australian Real Estate
Australia
Months Of Inventory
Melbourne, Australia
Capital Gains Tax
Australian Property
Bitcoin
S&P 500 Index
Residential Tenancies Act
Residential Real Estate
Economy

Australian Property podcast. Tune in to hear investor stories/expert opinions. New to investing or savvy investor, podcast is about educating listeners and sharing tips/tricks on wealth creation.

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In this episode of SYF Podcast, John Comino and David Shih go through discussing the observations on how property investors and sentiments have reacted since the federal budget announcement on May 12th - now that we're about 2.5 months in.

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In this episode of SYF Podcast, John Comino and David Shih go through discussing the impact of the latest Budget changes to investors sentiment and discuss whether residential property is still worth considering/investing in the current climate.

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In this episode of Spark Your F.I.R.E, as an ongoing sequence of "Is Australian Real Estate too expensive now?", John Comino from Bridge-to-Bricks returns with the latest April 2026 data & findings with us on:

- An update on Sydney Property Trend & ... more

In this episode of SYF Podcast, John Comino and David Shih go through discussing the latest Federal Budget 2026 which was announced few days ago and covers:

1. Changes to the negative gearing policy for existing properties moving forward

2. Changes... more

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Recent Guests

John Comino
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Episode: Is Australian Real Estate TOO EXPENSIVE NOW? Latest trend analysis with John Comino (May 2026)
David Shih
From Lendpower, guest sharing a recent selling journey and market insights
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Andrew Nguyen
Recurring guest from Aurora Estate Agents
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Episode: Melbourne Property Market & Property Management update with Andrew Nguyen (Aug 2025)

Hosts

David Shih
Host of Spark Your Fire; frequent co-presenter guiding market discussions and bringing practical investing insights.
John Comino
Co-host and guest/regular contributor; economist with data-driven views on real estate valuations, market cycles, and practical investment strategies.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • Review

    Always great listening for in-depth conversations on all things finance .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    8545661
    Australia4 years ago
  • Terrific Investment Insights

    I've found it fascinating to hear some of the in-depth discussions that have taken place on this podcast. Keep up the good work. I like that you have a variety of guests on, and even when you don't fully agree with their stances, it makes for compelling listening

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KeenTrader
    Australia4 years ago
  • I love hearing Jazz and David's thoughts about the latest tips and tricks. Compelling listening, and so fascinating to hear some of their guests on their shows.

    Podchaser
    5
    Louise Bedford
    4 years ago
  • Great

    Great insight. In-depth discussion of some topics will be good

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BenHyz
    Australia4 years ago
  • Ok but politically biased

    The show has some good info on different asset classes and good news based discussion on a weekly basis but there is very strong political bias hidden underneath that goes unchallenged both between hosts and guests. Not everyone believes in Adam Smith’s view of the economic nor neo liberal conservatism and some of the commentary could lead people down the wrong path when it comes to a full understanding of the economy by pretending their view is the accepted truth versus an actual political beli... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    VanJKJ
    Australia4 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Shows are viewed as genuine and informative for property investors.
Content is considered useful for beginners and experienced investors alike.
Positive feedback highlights transparency and practical guidance for buying, selling, and negotiating.
Listeners praise in-depth finance and investment conversations.
Audience appreciates practical, actionable strategies and diverse guest topics.
Guests are consistently described as respectful and engaging.
Listeners value data-driven frameworks and real-world case studies.
The format and hosts are seen as approachable and entertaining while staying informative.
Interviews and host-banters are described as engaging and helpful for decision-making.
Some listeners note perceived political bias in coverage.

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5 learnings from John's own home knock down & rebuild exercise!
Q: What were the core lessons from your build that others can apply to their own projects?
Assemble a trustworthy team (builder, project manager/architect, mortgage broker), build in large buffers, plan an exit strategy early, and prioritize irreversible structural decisions over cosmetic changes to protect long-term value and cash flow.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Spark Your Fire

What is Spark Your Fire about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical finance and property investing show that blends data-driven market analysis with real-world investor stories. Listeners get perspectives onAustralian property cycles, valuation methods, and strategic buying and selling, often anchored by data (MOI, pricing frameworks, and policy impacts) and complemented by guest insights from economists, agents, and investors. The tone is approachable, sometimes humorous, and aimed at helping both new and seasoned investors build wealth through informed decisions and diversified asset exposure. Notable strengths include a strong emphasis on actionable tactics (valuations, negotiating offers, MOI interpretation) and a penchant for cross-asset commentary (property, stocks, gold, crypto) which bro... more

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