Property podcasts & TV shows to tune into

Property renovation, investing and interior design has never been so popular, and with a huge appetite comes an abundance of TV shows and podcasts for our consumption and enjoyment. Whether you’re planning your own home renovation, want to learn more about the real estate market, or simply love to be inspired by beautiful property, follow our guide to the best shows and podcasts to tune into this year.

Podcasts

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INDUSTRY INTELLIGENCE

Elite Broker by The Adviser

The Elite Broker podcast discusses some of the biggest issues affecting the Australian mortgage industry, and is brought to you by The Adviser, Australia’s leading publication for mortgage professionals. Each week, this podcast interviews an Australian mortgage broker or a property expert to find out how they got to where they are now, their tips for success, and what they think of the current market.

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION

Canberra Property Podcast

The Canberra Property Podcast gives you behind-the-scenes access to Canberra’s property experts and showcases the quality outcomes created in property development and construction. Hosted by local real estate professional Sam Dodimead, this weekly podcast features guests from the development industry across the ACT and surrounding region who share their background, what attracted them into the industry, the state of the market, the biggest industry challenges, and how they are contributing to solving them.

INVESTORS, OWNERS & OCCUPIERS

The Property Couch

The Property Couch podcast was launched in 2015 by wealth experts, Bryce Holdaway and Ben Kingsley, and is an insider’s guide to property investing, finance and money management in Australia. Voted Australia’s no.1 property investing podcast, it covers relevant and topical ideas from which property to buy, structuring your loan, finding the right property investment strategy, to tips for bidding at an auction. Between them, Bryce and Ben have combined experience of more than 40 years in the wealth industry and are regularly featured on TV and in print.

On Property Podcast

With nearly 900 episodes under its belt, the On Property Podcast offers a light-hearted and laid-back approach to all things property. Hosted by Ryan McLean and targeted to the younger generation starting their property journey, each episode tackles a different aspect of investing in property from finding positive cash flow properties, how to choose a good mortgage broker, tips for first home buyers, and ways you can achieve financial freedom, plus much more.

Television shows

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RENOVATIONS

The Block

Arguably Australia’s most popular renovation show, Nine’s The Block will return to our screens in 2021 for a mammoth 17th season. The hit renovation show will see the new contestants take on the renovation of five properties in Melbourne’s Bronte Court in Hampton, a picturesque suburban cul-de-sac. Tune in and join hosts Scott Cam and Shelley Craft with judges Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze and Darren Palmer for another bumper season airing later this year.

House Rules

After eight successful seasons watching couples renovate each other’s homes for an ultimate prize of $100,000, sadly Seven’s House Rules is not returning to our television screens in 2021. While there’s talk the popular renovation show will return, in the meantime you can get your renovation fix and be inspired by great decorating ideas by streaming their past seasons for free on 7plus.

Selling Houses Australia

Foxtel’s Selling Houses Australia will return to our screens for season 14 this year. The search is on for a new resident landscaper as Charlie Albone will be departing the show this year, but property expert, Andrew Winter and interior designer, Shaynna Blaze remain and will no doubt bring us some of the most impressive home makeovers from all corners of Australia. Mark the 25 March on your calendar to witness some incredible transformations and see how the team gets top dollar for these once ‘unsellable’ properties.

INTERIOR DESIGN

Amazing Interiors

“Don’t judge a book by its cover” is the spirit of Netflix’s Amazing Interiors. This American show takes viewers to the most fascinating, eccentric and unique interiors across the USA, from backyard rollercoasters and indoor aquariums, to a human-sized dollhouse and a home turned circus. You will be both shocked and amazed.

Grand Designs: Australia

Grand Designs: Australia is true to its name, showcasing some of the most spectacular and exciting property designs across the country. Inspired by the British series, the Australian installation is hosted by prominent architect Peter Maddison who meets home owners (and their designers and architects) as they build the property of their dreams, all while trying to balance big ambition and budget. Available to watch on ABC’s iView and Foxtel.

INVESTORS, OWNERS, OCCUPIERS AND HOUSE HUNTERS

Open Homes Australia

Watch Nine’s Open Homes Australia and travel around the nation for the greatest and most innovative architectural and real estate design trends Australian has to offer. From multi-million dollar beach homes to heritage farm houses in rural settings, you’ll be surprised, inspired and left wanting more.

House Hunters

Join people on their fascinating journey to find their dream home with Nine’s House Hunters. Each episode follows individuals, couples and families alongside their agents as they search the real estate market and how they make the important decision to buy a new home. There’s a very good reason why this American TV show is so popular, now with over 170 seasons under its belt, so be sure to tune in.

A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING

The Living Room

While Network 10’s The Living Room is not your typical property show, it does delve into a range of lifestyle topics including property tips and renovations. Australian designer and building expert, Barry Du Bois, has been the show’s property presenter since 2012 and covers topics from room transformations and interior trends, to water saving tips and to how to pick the right outdoor paint. Head to 10Play for free episodes, unseen extras, and blog articles.

Love it or List It

Love It or List It is one of Foxtel’s most popular and entertaining property shows covering all things renovations, interior design and real estate. Follow hosts and property experts Andrew Winter and Neale Whitaker as they battle to win over the contestants with a freshly renovated property, or will they be tempted with a beautiful established home?