EP: 2412•19 Apr 2026

7 Signs You’re About to Buy the Wrong Property⎟Ep. 2412

About this episode

One bad property decision… could cost you $750,000.

In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the 7 biggest warning signs that you’re about to buy the wrong property – including a real story of a buyer who overpaid at the peak and got stuck when the market turned.

You’ll learn:

The 7 red flags that signal a bad investment before you buy
Why chasing a “bargain” or a booming market can backfire
The costly mistakes ... like skipping due diligence or misunderstanding what you’re buying

The key takeaway? Most bad property deals don’t look bad at first. They feel excited, logical, even “safe.” But if you ignore the fundamentals, one wrong purchase can set you back years.

And here is the 23 Step Checklist to use before you commit to any property – whether you’re an investor buying a new build, purchasing an existing rental, or even buying your first home. If a property can’t pass these checks, walk away.

Want to become a successful property investor? Opes+ is your one place to run numbers on all your investment properties.” Check out the new app here.

Ok, now for the legal bit:

The Property Academy Podcast is for your general information. It’s not financial advice.

So the hosts aren’t telling you what to do with your own money. We’ve made every effort to make sure the information is accurate. But we occasionally get the odd fact wrong.

Make sure you do your own research or talk to a financial adviser before making any investment decisions.

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