SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — As house prices surge and the dream of home ownership slips further away for many, a rapidly growing movement is giving everyday Australians a new pathway to build wealth, without buying property at all.
James Murphy, CEO of the Global Property Wealth Network (GPWN), is leading what he calls a “quiet revolution” in short-stay property businesses. His model allows Australians to lease homes, professionally set them up, and sublet them to short- and mid-term guests — generating reliable cashflow with a fraction of the capital usually needed for property investment.
“Australians are desperate for ways to get ahead — and this is a practical, legitimate business model that doesn’t require a six-figure deposit,” Murphy says. “We’re empowering ordinary people to participate in the property economy again.”
A Model Built for Today’s Economy
Murphy says demand for flexible, high-quality accommodation has never been stronger.
“FIFO workers, travelling medical staff, relocating professionals and corporate clients all need short-term housing,” he explains. “Operators help meet that need — landlords get long-term, low-stress tenants, and guests get quality stays that fill a real gap in the market.”
Australia has quickly become one of GPWN’s fastest-expanding regions, with operators pioneering the model across most major capital cities.
Transparent, Legal and Built on Education — Not Speculation
Amid rising public concern around questionable property schemes, Murphy is direct about GPWN’s commitment to compliance.
“This is not hype. It’s not a loophole. It’s not a get-rich-quick scheme,” he says.
“Every property is leased openly with landlord consent, structured legally, and operated within local short-stay regulations. We teach people how to do it properly — and sustainably.”
With entry costs often between $20,000 and $30,000, newcomers can launch their first short-stay business and scale through reinvested profits rather than debt.
A Global Educator With a Rapidly Growing Audience
Murphy has become one of the most influential voices in the emerging short-stay industry. With over 680,000 Instagram followers (@jameszmurphy) and a global online community spanning Australia, the UK and the US, he is helping reshape perceptions of who can succeed in the property sector.
“Australians feel locked out of property ownership — and for many, this gives them back a sense of agency,” he says.
“It’s responsible, legal and achievable. And it’s changing lives.”
Media Liaison Darryn Keneally E: [email protected] M: 0410 344 761
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About Global Property Wealth Network (GPWN)
Global Property Wealth Network is an international property education and management organisation equipping individuals to create cashflow through short-stay rental businesses. Operating in Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, GPWN provides training, compliance guidance and mentorship for independent short-stay operators.
