<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Effortless Empire Property Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to <b><i>The Effortless Empire Property Podcast</i></b> with Chris Gray from <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.yourempire.com.au/" target="_blank">Your Empire</a>.</p><p></p><p>Each episode explores the strategies, mindset and real world lessons behind making smarter property decisions in Australia.</p><p></p><p>Drawing on decades of experience as a trusted media expert, television host, buyer's agent, investor and author of The Effortless Empire, Chris shares practical insights to help Australians build wealth, create lifestyle freedom and avoid costly mistakes when buying, investing in or selling property.</p><p></p><p>Expect conversations around:</p><ul><li>Property investing strategies</li><li>Buying a family home</li><li>Upgrading and downsizing</li><li>Vendor advocacy and selling smarter</li><li>Market trends and economic updates</li><li>Finance and structuring</li><li>Wealth creation mindset</li><li>Negotiation strategies</li><li>Real client stories and case studies</li></ul><p></p><p>Whether you're purchasing your first home, building a property portfolio or planning your next move, this podcast is designed to give you clear, practical and honest advice without the hype.</p><p></p><p>New episodes featuring Chris Gray, industry experts and real Australians coming soon.</p>]]></description><link>https://www.yourempire.com.au/</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:23:25 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/wZPUTTwU.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Chris Gray]]></author><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 05:43:08 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Chris Gray]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category><category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category><itunes:author>Chris Gray</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to &lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;The Effortless Empire Property Podcast&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; with Chris Gray from &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.yourempire.com.au/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Your Empire&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode explores the strategies, mindset and real world lessons behind making smarter property decisions in Australia.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Drawing on decades of experience as a trusted media expert, television host, buyer&apos;s agent, investor and author of The Effortless Empire, Chris shares practical insights to help Australians build wealth, create lifestyle freedom and avoid costly mistakes when buying, investing in or selling property.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Expect conversations around:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Property investing strategies&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Buying a family home&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Upgrading and downsizing&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Vendor advocacy and selling smarter&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Market trends and economic updates&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Finance and structuring&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Wealth creation mindset&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Negotiation strategies&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Real client stories and case studies&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you&apos;re purchasing your first home, building a property portfolio or planning your next move, this podcast is designed to give you clear, practical and honest advice without the hype.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;New episodes featuring Chris Gray, industry experts and real Australians coming soon.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Chris Gray</itunes:name><itunes:email>chris@yourempire.com.au</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Investing"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/0a3d405d-2547-4739-95a2-2fb2a1e07b0d/logos/08fe7d61-ecc9-4dd9-8a9f-fc216f31ec31.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[40 Years of Australian Property Data: Where to Invest Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Join Jon Sermon and Chris Gray as they analyze 40 years of Australian property data, exploring the best cities for investment, the importance of supply and demand, industry support, and the nuances of houses versus units. This episode offers timeless principles for building a resilient property portfolio across Australia's diverse markets.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Topics</b></p><ul><li>City-by-city analysis of Australian property markets</li><li>Importance of supply and demand in property valuation</li><li>Role of industry support and economic diversity</li><li>Houses versus units: growth and cash flow considerations</li><li>Long-term investment principles and market cycles</li><li>Risks and opportunities in regional towns</li></ul><p> </p><p><b>Chapters</b></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Australian Property Investment</p><p>02:56 Sydney: The Gold Standard for Consistency</p><p>07:43 Melbourne: The Market in Lull</p><p>14:25 Brisbane: Growth and the Olympics</p><p>19:53 Perth: The Mining Dependency</p><p>24:53 Adelaide: The Affordable Gamble</p><p>28:22 Canberra: The Government Town Risks</p><p>29:59 The Growth of Hobart's Property Market</p><p>36:47 Darwin's Market Trends and Challenges</p><p>42:37 Navigating Regional Property Investments</p><p>49:55 Protecting Yourself in Property Investments</p><p>53:49 Houses vs. Units: The Investment Debate</p><p></p><p><b>Resources</b></p><p>The Effortless Empire (Book) - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.yourempire.com.au/get-effortless-empire/" target="_blank">https://www.yourempire.com.au/get-effortless-empire/</a></p><p>Contact Your Empire - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.yourempire.com.au/contact-us/" target="_blank">https://www.yourempire.com.au/contact-us/</a></p><p>CoreLogic RP Data - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.corelogic.com.au/" target="_blank">https://www.corelogic.com.au/</a></p><p></p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4235f36e-5f86-421b-93b9-3974ed93d333</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Gray]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/c982622c2ddcc96f4a41cf1af032a0d5bd6fc64780a420c61f916401bff006d9/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0MjM1ZjM2ZS01Zjg2LTQyMWItOTNiOS0zOTc0ZWQ5M2QzMzMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwYTNkNDA1ZC0yNTQ3LTQ3MzktOTVhMi0yZmIyYTFlMDdiMGQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNiNTk0ZDY0NzZkNTJkNDA4YTNiN2EiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEyOWZlN2MyMzY5MWUwZjY4NmQwOGNjL2Nocmlzcy1zdHVkaW8tSUJGbWotY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi02LTExX18yLTE3LTAubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="118633682" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/0a3d405d-2547-4739-95a2-2fb2a1e07b0d/episodes/4235f36e-5f86-421b-93b9-3974ed93d333/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Join Jon Sermon and Chris Gray as they analyze 40 years of Australian property data, exploring the best cities for investment, the importance of supply and demand, industry support, and the nuances of houses versus units. This episode offers timeless principles for building a resilient property portfolio across Australia&apos;s diverse markets.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Key Topics&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;City-by-city analysis of Australian property markets&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Importance of supply and demand in property valuation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Role of industry support and economic diversity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Houses versus units: growth and cash flow considerations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Long-term investment principles and market cycles&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Risks and opportunities in regional towns&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Chapters&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction to Australian Property Investment&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:56 Sydney: The Gold Standard for Consistency&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;07:43 Melbourne: The Market in Lull&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;14:25 Brisbane: Growth and the Olympics&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;19:53 Perth: The Mining Dependency&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;24:53 Adelaide: The Affordable Gamble&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;28:22 Canberra: The Government Town Risks&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;29:59 The Growth of Hobart&apos;s Property Market&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;36:47 Darwin&apos;s Market Trends and Challenges&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;42:37 Navigating Regional Property Investments&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;49:55 Protecting Yourself in Property Investments&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;53:49 Houses vs. Units: The Investment Debate&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Resources&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Effortless Empire (Book) - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.yourempire.com.au/get-effortless-empire/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.yourempire.com.au/get-effortless-empire/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact Your Empire - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.yourempire.com.au/contact-us/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.yourempire.com.au/contact-us/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;CoreLogic RP Data - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.corelogic.com.au/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.corelogic.com.au/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:01:47</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/0a3d405d-2547-4739-95a2-2fb2a1e07b0d/logos/08fe7d61-ecc9-4dd9-8a9f-fc216f31ec31.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>40 Years of Australian Property Data: Where to Invest Now</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Chris Gray Built a $20m+ Property Portfolio from Scratch]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Chris Gray shares his journey from building a twenty million dollar property portfolio to early retirement, highlighting the misunderstandings in property investment and the impact of taking risks and making bold decisions. He discusses his life in the UK, transition to Australia, and the mindset shift that led to financial independence. </p><p></p><p>Chris walks listeners through his journey from property investment challenges to entrepreneurship, mentorship, and public speaking. He emphasises the value of financial education, contrarian lifestyle choices, and the importance of taking action and seeking expert guidance in property investment.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by Jon Sermon from Your Empire.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Early retirement through property investment</li><li>The importance of mindset and financial education Financial literacy is crucial for wealth accumulation</li><li>Contrarian lifestyle choices can lead to cost-effective living and investment</li><li>Taking action and seeking expert guidance are essential for successful property investment</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 From Nothing to Twenty Million</li><li>07:05 Transition to Australia and Property Investment</li><li>14:48 Navigating Doubt and Financial Mindset</li><li>21:37 The Realization</li><li>26:37 Insights from TV Shows</li><li>34:13 Contrarian Living</li><li>43:14 Taking Action and Making Decisions</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1804a8a5-84a5-4f98-940d-3e6412459364</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Gray]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:54:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/fe61c8c52b4ba23557c5c57e812d0cf860c8096835f35963300d022a17c8e28f/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxODA0YThhNS04NGE1LTRmOTgtOTQwZC0zZTY0MTI0NTkzNjQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwYTNkNDA1ZC0yNTQ3LTQ3MzktOTVhMi0yZmIyYTFlMDdiMGQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNiNTk0ZDY0NzZkNTJkNDA4YTNiN2EiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEyMTBjYmVmNGZjYWY2NjcyM2E0MzY1L2Nocmlzcy1zdHVkaW8tSUJGbWotY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi02LTRfXzctMjctMjYubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="90859459" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/0a3d405d-2547-4739-95a2-2fb2a1e07b0d/episodes/1804a8a5-84a5-4f98-940d-3e6412459364/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Chris Gray shares his journey from building a twenty million dollar property portfolio to early retirement, highlighting the misunderstandings in property investment and the impact of taking risks and making bold decisions. He discusses his life in the UK, transition to Australia, and the mindset shift that led to financial independence. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chris walks listeners through his journey from property investment challenges to entrepreneurship, mentorship, and public speaking. He emphasises the value of financial education, contrarian lifestyle choices, and the importance of taking action and seeking expert guidance in property investment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted by Jon Sermon from Your Empire.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Early retirement through property investment&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The importance of mindset and financial education Financial literacy is crucial for wealth accumulation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Contrarian lifestyle choices can lead to cost-effective living and investment&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Taking action and seeking expert guidance are essential for successful property investment&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 From Nothing to Twenty Million&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;07:05 Transition to Australia and Property Investment&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;14:48 Navigating Doubt and Financial Mindset&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;21:37 The Realization&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;26:37 Insights from TV Shows&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;34:13 Contrarian Living&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;43:14 Taking Action and Making Decisions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:47:19</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/0a3d405d-2547-4739-95a2-2fb2a1e07b0d/logos/08fe7d61-ecc9-4dd9-8a9f-fc216f31ec31.png"/><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>How Chris Gray Built a $20m+ Property Portfolio from Scratch</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>