The Property Nerds How this Aussie in Dubai Built a Property Portfolio Back Home
What does it take to build wealth back home while living 12,000 kilometres away? In this Property Nerds International episode, Arjun sits down in Dubai with aviation professional and seasoned Aussie expat Tim Biason, who’s spent the past 11 years working across Qatar, Hong Kong, and the UAE, all while quietly growing a strong investment portfolio in Australia.
From navigating finance as an overseas income earner to transforming his approach from gut instinct to data-driven strategy, Tim shares what it really takes to make your expat years count.
Despite life overseas, he’s continued to build his property portfolio back home in Australia, proving that distance doesn’t have to derail your investment goals.
In this conversation, you’ll learn:
- The biggest challenges Aussie expats face when investing from abroad and how to overcome them.
- Why property, not lifestyle, has been the most stable source of wealth in Tim’s journey.
- How working with professionals transformed his strategy from gut feel to data driven growth.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:46 - Aussie Expats Building Wealth Overseas
03:24 - From Business Grad to Aviation Engineer in Dubai
04:50 - How Property Became Tim’s Path to Long Term Wealth
05:52 - The Biggest Financial Hurdles Expats Face
09:59 - Why Using a Buyer’s Agent Made All the Difference
13:19 - From Family Advice to Data-Driven Investing
16:01 - Building a Smart Strategy for Life After Dubai
25:06 - Don’t Waste Your Time Abroad
So many Aussie expats earn great tax-free salaries but struggle to turn that into long-term wealth. Tim’s story shows what’s possible when you turn your career advantage into financial leverage, using the right data, strategy, and team.
Listen now, save it for later, or share it with an Aussie expat who needs a nudge to get started.
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