The Smart Investor Show
The Smart Investor Show
Podcast Description
The Smart Investor Show is here to help you make better, smarter decisions when it comes to investing in property—especially in the ever-changing Australian market.
Whether you're just getting started or already building a solid portfolio, this podcast gives you practical tips, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you stay ahead. We chat with buyer’s agents, mortgage brokers, developers, economists, and seasoned investors to bring you the tactics, trends, and stories that actually make a difference.
We keep things clear, down-to-earth, and focused on what really matters—finding great opportunities, avoiding costly mistakes, and building long-term wealth through property.
If you're keen to invest with confidence and get a better handle on the market, you’re in the right place.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers a range of themes focused on property investment, including navigating the challenges of the current Australian market, investment strategies, and financial planning. Specific episodes tackle topics such as market trends, interest rates, the role of self-managed super funds, and success stories from seasoned investors, providing actionable insights for both new and experienced investors.
The Smart Investor Show is here to help you make better, smarter decisions when it comes to investing in property—especially in the ever-changing Australian market.
Whether you’re just getting started or already building a solid portfolio, this podcast gives you practical tips, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you stay ahead. We chat with buyer’s agents, mortgage brokers, developers, economists, and seasoned investors to bring you the tactics, trends, and stories that actually make a difference.
We keep things clear, down-to-earth, and focused on what really matters—finding great opportunities, avoiding costly mistakes, and building long-term wealth through property.
If you’re keen to invest with confidence and get a better handle on the market, you’re in the right place.
In this episode, host Julian chats with Dion Fernandes — a seasoned mortgage broker, finance expert, and host of the Finance This, Property That podcast. A key member of the award-winning team at Emerge Finance, Dion has helped more than 200 investors grow their portfolios strategically.
Together, they explore Dion’s unique journey — from growing up in Mumbai to moving to New Zealand, working as a professional tennis umpire, and eventually building a successful career in finance. Dion offers valuable insights into developing smart finance strategies, staying proactive, and navigating the challenges of securing finance as a self-employed individual.
(03:38) Professional Tennis Umpire Experience
(04:59) Transition to Finance and Banking
(06:20) Starting Emerge Finance and Personal Vision
(09:09) Property Investing Journey
(13:19) Rentvesting and Financial Strategies
(16:57) Building a Finance Strategy vs. Getting a Loan
(20:02) Client’s Journey to Building a Property Portfolio
(21:33) The Importance of Strategy in Property Investment
(22:21) Navigating Multiple Banks for Better Growth
(25:30) Challenges and Tips for Business Owners Seeking Finance
(29:15) Building a Strong Financial Team
(34:03) Traits of Successful Property Investors
About Dion:
Dion Fernandes is a seasoned finance strategist and mortgage planner. With nearly 15 years in the industry, Dion’s approach goes far beyond mortgage broking — it’s about aligning every lending decision with a bigger-picture wealth strategy. He specialises in strategic debt structuring, portfolio expansion, and lending solutions tailored for high-income professionals and business owners. Whether you’re a doctor, lawyer, accountant, or entrepreneur, Dion knows how to navigate complex income structures and unlock optimal lending outcomes. Dion has helped over 200 investors grow scalable property portfolios, often increasing borrowing capacity by up to 25% through expert structuring. Known for making finance simple and practical, Dion’s no-jargon, high-impact advice empowers clients to make confident, informed decisions that support long-term success.
Connect with Dion:
Visit the website: emergefinance.com.au
Follow Dion on LinkedIn
Follow Dion on Instagram
Finance This, Property That Podcast
About Julian:
Julian Khursigara is the CEO of Search Party Property, a Sydney-based buyers agency helping busy professionals build sustainable investment portfolios with clarity and confidence. With over two decades in customer experience and loyalty across the Asia-Pacific region, Julian brings a sharp, data-driven lens to property investing. What began as a personal passion quickly became a mission—to close the knowledge gap and empower everyday Australians to invest smarter. In recognition of this impact, Search Party Property was named a Finalist for Buyers Agency of the Year, and Julian a Finalist for Buyers Agent of the Year at the 2025 REB Awards.
As host of The Smart Investor Show, Julian draws on his own investing journey and years of strategic insights to demystify property for time-poor professionals. His philosophy is simple: life’s no dress rehearsal, and smart property decisions today create the freedom to choose tomorrow. Through the show, he shares real-world lessons, expert conversations, and proven strategies to help listeners take control of their financial future—one property at a time.
Connect with Julian:
Visit the website: https://searchpartyproperty.com.au/
Follow Julian on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/buyersagent-sydney-brisbane-melbourne-adelaide-perth/
Follow Julian on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/juliankhursigara_buyersagent/
Follow Julian on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/investmentpropertybuyersagent/
Follow Julian on Tiktok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@julian_buyersagent
Subscribe to Julian Khursigara YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@juliankhursigara_buyersagent
If you’d like a personalised review of your financial situation, help setting clear investment goals, and a data-driven strategy to guide your property journey—including insights into high-growth areas and a roadmap to financial freedom—book a time with Julian here: https://calendly.com/julian_spp/45min
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