Property Investment Podcast Network

While many investors wish to expand their portfolios, they can be held back by self-limiting beliefs that refrain them from taking the next step in their property journey. Thankfully, these beliefs can be overcome.

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Finni Mortgages’ Eva Loisance and Sonya Furlong from the Centre for Life Therapies to discuss the psychology of property investment.

Through real-life examples, the trio discuss the benefits and the limitations of one’s mindset in property investment, encouraging new ways of thinking among investors, and how a positive, informed approach can lead to better decision-making.

Sonya explains the difference between fixed and growth mindsets, while emphasising the necessity of self-awareness and accountability.

The discussion concludes with a call to action for listeners to take control of their financial futures by first taking control of their minds – focusing on what they can control, regardless of market fluctuations or external challenges. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

In this episode of Property Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Victor and Reshmi Kumar sit down with Phil Tarrant to discuss the difficulties of managing one’s property investment strategies during the festive season. As seasoned investors, Phil, Reshmi and Victor discuss the importance of having a trusted team to help manage one’s portfolio, especially during the chaos of Christmas parties and end-of-year functions, when it’s easy to lose sight of long-term goals. Throughout the podcast, the co-hosts share practical tips drawn from their expertise to build clear and consistent goals, including the SMART goals method that ensures goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound – which is essential to investment planning. Reshmi and Victor also talk about the upcoming change in the market as 2025 draws near, highlighting a shift in the property investment landscape.

What does it mean for a suburb to be both liveable and affordable? 

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Juliet Helmke speaks with Dr Diaswati Mardiasmo, chief economist at PRD, to unpack the network’s latest report in a series its been issuing for 10 years, that defines not only the suburbs with a below-average price point, but those that also offer high amenity.

The duo discuss the market segments that have been gaining steam, and delve into how buyer preferences have been increasingly changing, with new attitudes to lifestyle set to define what’s selling in 2025.

Diaswati spotlights some of the surprising hotspots identified in the report across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and beyond. She shares what the firm has learnt doing these reports over 10 years, and provides insight into what economic factors will define the market in the year ahead.

If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

While more and more Australians are jumping onto the SMSF train to boost their property portfolio, many remain reluctant to make the switch. In this episode of The Property Nerds, co-hosts Arjun Paliwal from InvestorKit and Jack Fouracre from Fouracre Financial explore the ins and outs of SMSF, as well as its role in property investment and financial freedom.

Supported by the research paper, titled The Evolution of SMSF Property Investing, the duo examine the changing landscape of SMSF in Australia when it comes to property investing, superannuation contributions, and the impact of SMSFs on retirement planning.

The co-hosts also discuss the rising enthusiasm for SMSF – which appears to give more flexibility, autonomy and greater borrowing capacity for investors – its limitations, including why some people are still reluctant to switch their super funds, and the importance of building a trusted financial team.

They then unpack the differences between residential and commercial property investments within an SMSF, and how your next property should be aligned with your long-term goals.

While the majority of Australian investors would run away from investing with their friends, LightYear Docs CEO and director of Naked Accounting, Michael Jeffriess, jumped at the opportunity to create a portfolio through long-lasting friendships.

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, co-hosts Liam Garman and Emilie Lauer sit down with Michael Jeffriess, an accountant, financial adviser and property investor who has made investing in properties his priority. 

Throughout the podcast, Michael shares how he built his portfolio through SMSF leverage, investing with his friend, and land subdivision. 

While Michael has been adventurous in building his portfolio, he underscores the necessity of surrounding oneself with knowledgeable advisers, protecting one’s investment through proper documentation and agreements, and the importance of succession planning.

Towards the end of the episode, the trio also discuss tips and tricks that can be given to new investors, including to OnlyFans content creators. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

Welcome to Pathway to Property, a podcast set to help everyday Australians on their property investment journey through education, real-life stories, and firsthand investing experiences. On this first episode of Pathway to Property, hosted by Atlas Property Group director Lachlan Vidler and Luke Clifford, the co-hosts dive into the first step of property investment: setting clear and realistic goals to guide your journey.

The duo unpack the importance of understanding one’s motivations behind investing in property and setting clear and achievable goals that align with long-term objectives.

Throughout the episode, the co-hosts also share their experiences in property investment and recognise that each investor’s journey is unique and follows its own rhythm.

They then invite listeners who may be struggling on their journey to reach out to Atlas Property Group and surround themselves with an expert team to guide them as they craft their strategy.

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, co-hosts Liam Garman and Emilie Lauer sit down with Olivia Long, the founder and CEO of SMSFAI, to discuss how investors can leverage their super fund to build their portfolios. 

Through Olivia’s investment journey, which started early on, the trio unpack the use of SMSF to build one’s property portfolio, including the challenges and limitations associated with it.

Olivia shares tips on how investors can use SMSFs as a vehicle for property investment, including the mistakes to avoid. While providing a snapshot of the key rules and considerations of SMSF, she emphasises the importance of adhering to compliance requirements.

The trio also discuss the future of SMSF with the use of AI, and how women are the investors of tomorrow.

If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

Welcome to Property Unfiltered, a collection of raw and uncensored conversations with Simon Loo alongside savvy investors who are achieving their goals. In this episode of Property Unfiltered, Simon Loo, founder of House Finder, and Smart Property Investment’s Liam Garman speak with Morgan Bushell, a former banker turned seasoned mortgage broker who built an investment portfolio along the way.

Morgan lifts the veil and goes behind the scenes to explain his property investment strategy, from flipping houses at the start of his journey to everything he’s learnt while building a portfolio – covering the wins, losses and must-know lessons.

Morgan and Simon also unpack the importance of having a trusted team to accompany investors throughout their journey, and why they need to have a clear strategy to continue growing their portfolio.

While property investment appears to be the go-to strategy for many Australians, financial experts have urged them to diversify their holdings into liquid assets, such as stocks, to protect themselves in the event of unforeseen expenses.

In this episode of In the Balance, hosts Munzurul Khan from KHI Partners and SPI’s Phil Tarrant are joined by financial planners Stephen James and Max Pagnin to discuss the benefits of investment diversification.

Drawing from their expertise and firsthand experience, Stephen and Max explain how to diversify your investment portfolio and the importance of investing in shares as they offer liquidity – an advantage property lacks – which can be crucial for unexpected expenses.

The group also discusses financial planners’ role in guiding clients through the complexities of wealth creation. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Liam Garman sits down with Greg Vadillo from Advocate Property Services to unpack the Brisbane market and what investors need to know before their purchase. The pair examine why buyers are flooding into the Brisbane market, underpinned by seven years of upcoming infrastructure investment ahead of the Olympics.

They then discuss risks and challenges behind the Brisbane market, including flood and environmental risks that can undermine long-term return, and how Brisbane and south-east Queensland respond to development applications. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

On this episode of the ADF Property Podcast, co-hosts Kane Dury from Discover Buyers Agency and Liam Garman unpack the top 10 common property mistakes made by military personnel – and what lessons listeners must learn to achieve financial freedom. The podcast covers a range of areas, from developing a holistic investment plan to navigating the Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme, and how to research the property market between postings.

Kane and Liam then discuss three crucial tips for the discharging and veteran community for their long-term success – including understanding entitlements and how to align their investment strategies with their long-term goals.

While home owners and investors have been focusing on lowering their monthly mortgage repayment, refinancing can be a strategic move that offers other benefits than just securing a more competitive interest rate. 

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Finni Mortgages’ Eva Loisance to discuss the benefits of refinancing your mortgage. 

Eva explains why – whether you’re a seasoned investor or a home owner looking to optimise your finances – it is important to understand the full benefits of refinancing and how it can empower strategic decisions that align with your long-term portfolio goals.

Through data evidence and real-life examples, the duo unpacks the 10 often-overlooked benefits of refinancing.

If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

While negative gearing makes the headlines, positive cash flow seems like a dream scenario leaving extra cash in your pockets, but is it really achievable? On this episode of The Property Nerds, InvestorKit’s Arjun Paliwal and Fouracre Financial’s Jack Fouracre are flipping the script on negative gearing to positive cash flow, giving listeners all the knowledge they need to understand how to reach the “holy grail” of investment.

During the podcast, the duo gives the big picture of positive cash flow as well as more details on the allure, the pitfalls, and the real impact on investors’ lending capacity and investment strategy.

Through real-world examples and recent data, Arjun and Jack explain how positive cash flow should be viewed as a part of a broader investment strategy rather than the sole objective, and that it is important to remain patient when it comes to building a healthy portfolio.

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Liam Garman is joined by Andrew Tout, Centuria Capital Group’s head of agriculture, to unpack how agricultural investments are benefiting investors. The pair begin the podcast examining how agricultural funds operate, and how environmental, farming and finance experts collaborate to make agricultural land profitable. 

They then discuss the fund’s performance, which is buoyed by long-term demand, and how they derisk the fund.  If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

Continuous learning, disciplined spending, and willingness to take calculated risks are the keys to financial freedom - allowing investors to pursue their passions.

On this episode of The Pure Property Podcast, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Paul Glossop sit down with William Leung who started investing to have the freedom to pursue his passions and spend time with loved ones – and how he invested to achieve this dream.

William, who is a former project manager in the construction industry, talks about the importance of “strategic patience” and the need for investors to understand that “true success” is a marathon, not a sprint.

Together, the trio discuss strategies around building a successful property portfolio through continuous learning, disciplined spending, the willingness to take calculated risks, and having a clear understanding of why you are investing in the first place.

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Liam Garman is joined by Simon Buckingham and Brendan Kelly from Results Mentoring to discuss how tailored property coaching is a critical step towards financial independence. They begin the podcast unpacking how listeners can access critical market intelligence on Australia’s Hot Boom Suburbs, before looking at how investors can balance active and passive investment strategies.

Simon and Brendan then give the “formula for financial freedom”, and how investors can build bespoke investment blueprints. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Liam Garman and Juliet Helmke examine recent economic data and rental market reforms, and assess what impact they might have on the property market.

The pair delve into house price data from the Sydney and Melbourne markets, analysing whether the recent market trend will continue into 2025.

They then look at the impact of rental reforms in Victoria and NSW, and what they mean for tenants and landlords alike, before examining recent inflation and bond market data to examine clues on what interest rates will look like in the short to medium term. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

In this episode of Inside Commercial Property, Scott O’Neill, founder of Rethink Investing, and Phil Tarrant, executive editor at Momentum Media, dive into the trends shaping the commercial property market. They explore industrial assets as standout performers, with robust rental growth and access for smaller investors, and the renewed promise of retail properties. A significant shift from residential to commercial investing is evident, driven by the appeal of higher yields and negative gearing benefits. Vanessa Rader, head of research at Ray White, joins to discuss data challenges in commercial real estate, such as inconsistencies in zoning classifications and reliance on manual processes, emphasising the need for thorough due diligence. They also consider potential office market recovery, particularly for prime assets, and the growing importance of ESG factors for investors. Despite high interest rates, Scott highlights that now may be a strong entry point for investors, especially in retail and secondary industrial sectors.

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, hosts Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman unpack the macroeconomic and political environment surrounding property investing, before looking at mechanisms through which the government can deliver demand and supply side relief. 

Phil and Liam then discuss the new-look SPI show, before examining the unintended impacts of government intervention in monetary policy, and what budget changes the government should consider to ease inflation. 

The pair wrap up looking at the electorate’s response to continued attacks on property investors and how investment can support supply. 

If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

Just how is the modern political environment impacting property investment? In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Liam Garman is joined by Momentum Media’s government relations manager, Steve Kuper, to unpack lessons from the recent Queensland election, and what the modern political environment means for investors.

They then examine the potential downsides of federal government intervention in monetary policy, before unpacking the key drivers of inflation.

They wrap up the podcast discussing the forgotten demand curve for property, and how Steve manages his properties amid rising cost of living. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

On this episode of Property Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Victor and Reshmi Kumar sit down with Phil Tarrant to analyse the impact of negative gearing reforms on the property market and how investors can build their knowledge base to develop a long-term financial plan. Particularly, the podcast looks at unintended consequences of tax reforms, including the adverse impacts observed when negative gearing was abolished under Paul Keating, resulting in a 20 per cent spike on rents. The episode then examines the structural, financial and psychological barriers faced by investors. The trio also discuss the need for investors to expand their knowledge base, including through the Right Property Group’s “Right on Track events”, to network with other investors and ensure that they continue to align acquisition with strategic consolidation.

When buying property, investors must begin with an end goal in mind – or they risk misaligning their investment strategy with long-term financial goals. | On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Finni Mortgages’ Eva Loisance and InvestorKit’s Arjun Paliwal to discuss how investors can build a bespoke property plan that fits into their broader financial strategy.

Eva outlines that investors should understand the ‘why’ behind each purchase, with Arjun noting that a lack of planning can lead to a scattered portfolio that doesn’t align with long-term goals. This requires a reverse-engineered approach, where investors begin with an end goal in mind.

They then look at how buyer’s agents and finance brokers can support this journey and help clients buy the right properties, and provide insights into the growing trend of using trusts and other structures to optimise tax outcomes.

Throughout the episode, Eva and Arjun also unpack the importance of consolidation in property investment, noting that properties must be actively managed to ensure they continue to meet financial objectives. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

It’s an integral part of the equation when considering the strategy for a property investment, and it’s also a finite resource. In this episode of The Pure Property Podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant and Paul Glossop are joined by Atelier Wealth’s Aaron Christie-David to talk about the importance of time in building a property portfolio.

The trio delve into the inclination of property investors to wish they had started sooner, and share how the most successful ones have turned that into a lesson about taking decisive action.

They talk about weighing up uncomfortable decisions and being accountable as a decision-maker.

With negative gearing and capital gains tax reform once again making headlines, how can investors develop a bespoke investment strategy? On this episode of The Property Nerds, InvestorKit’s Arjun Paliwal and Fouracre Financial’s Jack Fouracre examine the intricate world of finance strategy, ensuring listeners understand that property investment is not merely about acquiring real estate, but mastering the financial game that underpins it.

During the podcast, the pair examine the implication of negative gearing and capital gains tax on the market, and how changes would necessitate adjustments for trusts resulting in complications for existing structures, and how changes will reduce the borrowing capacity of investors.

They then unpack the importance of personalised finance strategies, going beyond just interest rates and loan amounts, and why investors need to understand loan structures, bank affiliations and effective use of offset accounts.

The Smart Property Investment editorial team unpacks the latest real estate news and dives into how these developments could affect Australia’s property markets in the months and years ahead. In this editorial update, hosts Liam Garman and Sebastian Holloman break down the recent discussions around potential changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax, and unpack what this could mean for Australia’s construction pipeline and progress towards the national housing target.

The duo also delve into how taxation policies in Queensland are hindering investor activity and development efforts, and discuss what upcoming rental reforms around pet ownership in NSW could mean for the state’s landlords. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

Foresight and a resourceful approach are two traits that soldiers embody, and translate seamlessly into property investment success. 

On this episode of the ADF Property Podcast, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Discover Buyers Agency’s Kane Dury are joined by Major Ben Vitale, whose property investment journey started when he served alongside Kane in the Australian Defence Force.

Ben discusses the keys to success around property investment in the military, highlighting that planning ahead and strategic rentvesting can enable soldiers to build a robust portfolio even when moving from post to post.

The trio also highlight the importance of making use of the grants available to ADF members, and how additional grants and rental assistance can be used all at once to maximise a property portfolio.

Property investors must leverage all the resources at their disposal in order to safeguard their portfolio against unexpected economic shifts.

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by business owner and property investor Mitchell Burge to talk through the economic outlook of Australia’s property sector.

With the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) recently deciding to once again hold interest rates, the two speculate on the potential of a rate cut occurring early next year, and unpack the strategies property investors can use to best prepare their portfolios for the coming year.

They also discuss the multispeed nature of Australia’s property markets and highlight that conditions are currently favourable for investors in Queensland, while warning that property taxation policies in Victoria have damaged the state’s property investment prospects.

If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

There has never been a better time for Australians to take control of their financial futures, all it takes is a little bit of time and research.

On this episode of In the Balance, hosts Munzurul Khan from KHI Partners and SPI’s Phil Tarrant discuss avenues for increasing financial literacy. They welcome to the show two of Munzurul’s colleagues, Stephanie Youngman and Aboho Haroon, who each share some of the valuable lessons they’ve learnt as accountants from observing client risks and opportunities.

Stephanie shares her experience as a property investor, and how she amassed a portfolio of six properties to secure her financial goals. Aboho, meanwhile, delves into the intricacies of self-managed super funds as one avenue for a prosperous retirement.The group discusses how access to information has changed, and shares how resources – just like this podcast – have made information on financial matters more accessible to the general public.

There will always be a reason to wait to buy, but does the “perfect moment” really exist?

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment show, host Liam Garman is joined by property investor and buyer’s agent Jo Vadillo, who reveals how she grew a portfolio by making the most of the opportunities in front of her.

Jo discusses the ebbs and flows of the investing journey, and shares her thoughts on popular narratives about landlords at a point in time when Australians are being squeezed on housing from all angles. As a recent subject of media attention, she shares her approach to dealing with the scrutiny.

The duo also discuss her focus on helping women make sound financial decisions, particularly when it comes to property, and Jo reveals where she feels opportunity exists in the market right now.

If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

Now over two years into the commercial real estate down cycle, it appears the market is poised for change.

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Liam Garman speaks with Steve Bennett, CEO of the direct property business within Charter Hall, who is responsible for overseeing roughly $9 billion of assets under management on behalf of self‑managed super funds, family offices, high‑net‑worth and retail investors.

Steve shares some of the challenges the asset class has faced over the past two years, and explains how investors should be planning for the future now that the market is approaching what’s expected to be the bottom of the valuation cycle. Is this the time to invest to make outsized returns?

The duo discuss how the Australian commercial real estate sector has responded to recent economic conditions, and Steve delves into some of the key trends impacting the core real estate sectors of office, industrial and logistics, and retail.

If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

Few property investors are making purchases in cash. For the majority, building a property portfolio relies on playing the game of finance.

On this episode of The Property Nerds, InvestorKit’s Arjun Paliwal and Fouracre Financial’s Jack Fouracre unpack different approaches to financing property assets. The duo highlight three predominant strategies, weighing the pros and cons of each.

Arjun and Jack explain how these strategies work by using real-world examples that can help investors visualise their investment journeys. They emphasise the need for investors to tailor their investment approaches to their own specific needs, and seek advice from trusted professionals.

Australians are a nation of travellers. When a holiday abroad turns into a permanent new home, investing in Australian property can be a great way to stay connected to Australian shores. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Finni Mortgages’ Eva Loisance to discuss the ins and outs of creating an investment portfolio from overseas.

Eva explains some of the factors that Australians living abroad should know about investing as non-residents, such as banks’ perspectives on lending to expats, and the tax implications of having an Aussie investment.

The duo also look into some of the challenges that overseas investors have faced, and share productive strategies for growing a portfolio from anywhere in the world. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

In this episode of Inside Commercial Property, Scott O’Neill and co-host Phil Tarrant share their personal experiences in both business and property investing, revealing strategies for balancing the two to achieve success. Scott offers insights from his own journey to wealth creation through commercial property, highlighting the key decisions that helped him build a thriving portfolio. They also explore a $200,000 passive income plan, breaking down practical steps for investors to follow. With a review of current market trends and future predictions, this episode is packed with valuable advice for scaling property investments and achieving long-term wealth creation.

2024 has been a year of change for investors. A new survey reveals exactly how they’re feeling in the current economic climate.

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Juliet Helmke speaks with Nicola McDougall, chair of the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA), to unpack the organisation’s latest survey tracking how property investors are feeling across the country.

Nicola delves into the latest data, revealing where investors are most likely to be selling, and how they’re currently feeling about regulatory framework in various parts of the nation.

The duo also dig into the report’s findings on how long investors are holding properties, what’s motivating them to sell, and how this is having a widespread impact on the rental market.

If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

In this episode of The Pure Property Podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant and Paul Glossop dive into the latest edition of The Surfer’s Guide to Property Investing, offering listeners an inside look into how the book will help today’s property investors. Tarrant and Glossop reflect on how the original edition became a must-read for property enthusiasts before unpacking lessons in the latest edition, The Surfer’s Guide to Property Investing: The Next Wave, including how to find the perfect investment, preparing for market entry, making tactical decisions, and ultimately achieving financial freedom.

The book and podcast cover market analysis, practical advice on property development, and a strong focus on aligning investments with life goals, providing insight for every investor, from first-timers to seasoned pros.

For those eager to get their hands on a copy, Glossop’s team at Pure Property Investment is offering a limited number of free books, available through their website.

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant sits down with industry veteran James Symond to discuss the evolution of mortgage broking in Australia. After three decades in the industry, James reflects on how mortgage broking has grown from a niche service to accounting for 73 per cent of all loans in the country. James shares insights on the role mortgage brokers play in offering clients a wider range of bespoke options and how relationships with both lenders and customers are at the heart of the industry. He also touches on the evolution of mortgage applications, highlighting how the profession has become more thorough and regulated over the years.

During the podcast, James also recounts his own property investment journey and offers practical advice for everyday Australians looking to invest in property, stressing the importance of working with professionals like mortgage brokers.

Lastly, James shares his optimism about the future of mortgage broking and shares his advice that government not make any drastic changes to negative gearing: If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

Investors have to pay attention to a range of factors when building out a successful portfolio. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Right Property Group’s Victor Kumar to reflect on the performance of the Smart Property Investment property portfolio.

This portfolio has served as a resource on the techniques and knowledge necessary to manage a property portfolio, and the importance of effectively refinancing and managing interest rates for future growth.

The duo also reflect on Phil’s strategic approach to property investment, and how his focus on timing and location led him to invest in Queensland, which despite initial doubts, resulted in significant growth and underscores the value of early adoption and strategic location choices. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

On this episode of Property Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Victor and Reshmi Kumar sit down with Phil Tarrant to unpack the concept of a positive property portfolio and lessons that they’ve learnt over their 20-year journey. In particular, the trio unpack how strategic planning can lead to not only financial freedom but personal fulfilment, allowing Reshmi to focus on her family.

Throughout the podcast, they also touch on managing cash flow fluctuations, the challenge of creating a high capital growth portfolio that’s positively geared, and the importance of long-term goals.

The conversation ends with advice on asset protection and estate planning for retirement, highlighting the need for structured planning. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

Every investor’s financial situation is unique, so their property investment strategy should be as well. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by buyer’s agent Kev Tran, who heads Kev Tran Group, to discuss the complicated process of creating a bespoke portfolio plan.

He explains the lessons he learnt from his own investment journey, which currently includes three properties, and reveals the size of the portfolio that he aims to create across a diverse range of assets. 

Kev and Phil talk about how a buyer’s agent will help a client understand the size and type of portfolio that’s right for them. Kev also shares some insight into what he looks for in an investment property, including the elements that should be included in any due diligence checklist. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

Whatever the timing, interest rates will come down. When they do, the market impacts won’t necessarily be evenly spread. On this episode of The Property Nerds, InvestorKit founder and CEO Arjun Paliwal is joined by Jack Fouracre, partnership manager at Fouracre Financial and the show’s new cohost, to discuss the relationship between interest rates and home prices.

The duo unpack why interest rate cuts can have varying market impacts depending on the location and other economic factors at play.

Arjun shares the top 10 cities that he believes will benefit most once the Reserve Bank of Australia moves to lower the cash rate, and Jack looks into some recent lending trends that are impacting investors’ choices.

For this former Navy and Air Force member, it was important that his life after service involved giving back to the Australian Defence Force community.

In this episode of the ADF Property Podcast, co-hosts Laine Poirier and Discover Buyers Agency’s Kane Dury talk to Wayne Bemet, a financial adviser with National Service Financial, a holistic defence-based financial services enterprise.

Dury started National Service Financial in 2017 after serving 19 years with the Royal Australian Navy and Air Force and receiving a medical discharge. He shares what led him to establish a business to tackle the problem of ADF members not making the most of their service financially.

The trio discuss the importance of property in creating a solid financial foundation, and Dury explains how his property transactions have allowed him to build a life for himself and his family.

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Kelly Ryan, CEO of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV), joins Juliet Helmke to share what she’s been working on in her first few months in the top job as the former sporting executive adapts to the property industry. Ryan talks about the current challenges facing the Victorian market and discusses what the institute is trying to do about the rising cost of compliance for landlords navigating the state’s new laws. The duo look at strategies that could be used to bring more turnover into the market and discuss what current indicators mean for the state’s property market through the end of this year. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

What does “wealth” mean? Ideas will differ, but everyone can have a plan for attaining that goal. In the inaugural episode of In the balance, Munzurul Khan and Trevor Hau from KHI Partners join SPI’s Phil Tarrant to talk about wealth creation and the many different avenues open to people in Australia for solidifying their financial future – and the professionals who can help get them there.

The trio discuss what it means to take control of your money, and how to go about crafting a strategy to achieve financial goals.

In this podcast series, listeners can expect to dive into the nitty-gritty of accounting, finance and strategy to make sure their books are always balanced, and their future is bright.

Many investors often think of retirement as the end goal of their property journey. But there’s an entirely new chapter to consider after that. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant is joined by director of Atlas Property Group, Lachlan Vidler, to discuss the current sentiment surrounding property investment in Australia, and the viability of generational portfolios. Highlighting the value of a data-driven approach to property investment, Lachlan shares his belief that the sentiment around property investment is improving but will still be beholden to broader affordability and supply challenges. Phil also discusses the feasibility of cultivating a generational property portfolio, highlighting the current difficulties around quickly building a positively geared portfolio, and emphasising the hard work involved in building out a successful portfolio. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

Good budgeting is the bedrock of property investing.

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant speaks with investor Max Jennings, who credits his mother for teaching him the basics that allowed him to venture into the world of property investing. 

An InvestorKit property acquisitions analyst, Max shares his journey from his first job flipping hamburgers to now having a diversified portfolio under his belt. The duo discuss Adelaide’s market and the pockets of opportunity that Max found in his home city. Together, they also talk about how young investors can get a foot into the market, and the importance of setting yourself up for financial success. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

There are a lot of common perceptions about buying property in Australia, and they don’t all hold true. In this episode of The Property Nerds, InvestorKit founder and CEO Arjun Paliwal wades through the overload of information to help investors understand what data and trends they really need to pay attention to when considering a purchase.

Arjun traces the origin of some of the biggest myths in Australian property investing and tries to discover the truth of the matter. He unpacks what’s happening in the economy right now, and how conventional wisdom about the current climate may or may not hold true.

Looking at the importance of mentorship, Arjun also discusses lifelong learning, and shares insight into how he approaches upskilling.

Australia’s “housing disaster” could soon turn catastrophic, says former Victorian Supreme Court justice Kevin Bell. To counter this, the nation needs not just legislative action but also a reframing of our collective mindset to view housing not as the great Australian dream but as a fundamental right.

In this special episode, hosted by Jerome Doraisamy, the editor of SPI’s sister brand Lawyers Weekly, he is joined by the Honourable Kevin Bell AO KC, former justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria and patron of Tenants Victoria.

Discussing why housing is no longer a dream for Australians but rather a “nightmare”, the former judge reveals his upbringing in social housing and motivation to see an overhaul of our housing system. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

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Not only has he made a name for himself on the soccer field, but Chris Ikonomidis is also making significant strides in the property investment world. On this episode of Inside Commercial Property, co-hosts Scott O’Neill and Phil Tarrant sit down with the rising star to find out more about why he has prioritised property investing early in his career.

Chris shares how he researched his first purchase and his approach to diversification, which includes a mix of commercial and residential assets.

The talented athlete also shares how investing has helped him plan for a future beyond sports, and some lessons he’s learnt that apply both on the soccer field and in the market.

The Smart Property Investment team is on hand to unpack the latest breaking news for the real estate sector. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Grace Ormsby is joined by Juliet Helmke, Orana Durney-Benson and Sebastian Holloman to break down the stories that piqued readers’ interest in recent weeks. From class actions to work-from-office directives, the team takes a critical eye to what current affairs can continue to impact the property investment sector for the months and years to come. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

Organising the documentation you need to buy a home can feel like a headache for even the average worker, let alone if you run your own business. But the process is not as complicated as it may first seem. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, mortgage broker Robert Le joins host Phil Tarrant to delve into the details of securing a mortgage when you’re self-employed.

The pair dive into some of the different documentation that business owners may need to provide when looking to secure a mortgage, and discuss the importance of having a good accountant who can get the books in order and position business owners to borrow.

They also share some strategies that self-employed property hunters may want to look into if they’re considering buying in the near future. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

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Australia’s financial regulation may be in for a shake-up to support lending to first-time buyers. In this episode, Liberal senator Andrew Bragg shares what the new home ownership inquiry, recently launched by the Senate, will look at and why he wants to hear from stakeholders in property, mortgage broking and beyond. The shadow assistant minister for home ownership shares with listeners what the Senate economics references committee aims to address with this inquiry, and what else he feels could be done to improve first home ownership in Australia. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

From passive income to infinite rental growth, the property investment space is full of grand promises – but the maths does not always add up. On this episode of The Property Nerds, InvestorKit founder and CEO Arjun Paliwal has a tough conversation about learning how to distinguish daydream from reality.

Stressing the importance of getting your numbers right, he warns investors about common data pitfalls that can lead to unrealistic financial projections.

Arjun also drops hints about a change coming to The Property Nerds in the months to come, as his family gets ready for an exciting new chapter.

The hard work that it takes to be at the top of your game as a dance professional prepared one property investor well for the dedication he needed to build a successful portfolio.

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Grace Ormsby speaks with Cristian Basescu, professional Latin dancer turned property investor. Christian explains how his creative profession led him down the entrepreneurial path of starting his own dance business, which introduced him to clients who opened his eyes to the potential of property investment.

Christian explains what he and his wife learnt about buying property from their first purchase, and how they educated themselves to become better informed for their next acquisition.

The duo also discuss what the future plans are for Christian’s property portfolio now that he has a stable foundation on which to grow. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

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How can a self-managed super fund (SMSF) dovetail into one’s property portfolio plans? A brand-new guide is here to help. 

Following the launch of Using an SMSF to invest in property: A guide for novice and seasoned investors, SPI’s Grace Ormsby sits down with InvestorKit’s senior portfolio strategist Adrian Lee to unpack what investors need to know about the retirement vehicle – and how it can be used by savvy investors to build out a strategic property portfolio who may otherwise be struggling with cash flow and serviceability. 

Flagging the biggest mistakes individuals can (and unfortunately do) make, Adrian also explains the process that goes into creating an SMSF, before sharing insights into the tax breaks and cost considerations investors must know – for beginners and experienced investors alike! 

You can access the brand-new SPI guide here.

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By focusing on fundamentals, the latest data shouldn’t cause investors alarm, according to Sam Gordon.

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant is joined by Australian Property Scout’s Sam Gordon to talk through the current state of Australia’s rental markets, debating whether or not rental growth really is coming to an end.

Sam then shares how the flexibility and increased borrowing power gained through rentvesting have been integral to his own investing success, and details that the strategy has become increasingly viable for investors who want to quickly build a substantial property portfolio. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

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For one British investor, breaking from family tradition was the impetus he needed to create wealth in the long term.

On this episode of the ADF Property Podcast, co-hosts Grace Ormsby and Discover Buyers Agency’s Kane Dury chat with Ross, a former British Royal Marine Commando whose property journey started in his early 20s.

Ross’ life changed when he picked up a book about property investment, which opened his eyes to the possibility of passive income.

From the UK to Queensland, Ross has accumulated a wealth of high-yield properties that are now generating impressive annual rental returns.

As spring looms ever closer, it’s time for another editorial update.

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Grace Ormsby is joined by journalist Orana Durney-Benson to recap some of the biggest stories in property over the past month.

Unpacking the latest rate decision, they ponder on the next six months of sentiment among Aussie buyers, before discussing the latest legislative updates and what they will mean for investors, and what Sydney’s planning spree could offer the city’s residents over the next decade. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

It always pays to do extra checks. On this episode of The Property Nerds, InvestorKit founder and CEO Arjun Paliwal returns after a stint away from hosting duties to focus on his health. Stressing the importance of always getting your check-ups, Paliwal turns his attention from exercising care on a personal level to an investment one, delving into the world of due diligence.

The investment expert catalogues some of the common and not-so common elements that should be considered as part of due diligence, and helps property buyers assess what they need to think about before entering into a contract.

He also explains how to weigh up the risks of a potential acquisition, and shares why a checklist can be an investor’s best friend.

Stuck in analysis paralysis? Here’s how to know it’s the right time to take the plunge. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant and Finni Mortgages’ Eva Loisance speak with Peter, a new investor who started his property journey in 2021.

With no assistance from friends or family, and no existing home to leverage, Peter built up his deposit savings from scratch.

Peter shares how anxiety about choosing the “perfect” property slowed him down at first, and how jumping into the deep end ultimately paid off. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

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Barred from borrowing any more money? Investing in a trust may not be the solution you think it is. On this episode of The Pure Property Podcast, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Paul Glossop sit down with chartered accountant Munzurul Khan of KHI Partners to dispel widespread myths around buying property in a trust. The trio discuss why trusts don’t necessarily offer unlimited borrowing potential, and explore the challenges of snagging a positively geared property in Australia. Munzurul shares his checklist of essential calculations all investors must do when setting up a trust in order to prevent mishaps and ensure success.

The pandemic may have kicked off the wave of city dwellers embracing regional life, but the latest figures show that the trend is here to stay – so long as investment in housing can keep pace. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, SPI’s Juliet Helmke is joined by Liz Ritchie, CEO of the Regional Australia Institute (RAI), to break down the challenges and opportunities that exist in the country’s rural and regional areas – and why supporting these communities is essential to balancing Australia’s housing market.

The CEO shares the organisation’s data on past and continued internal migration flowing from big cities into regional areas. The duo discuss how trends like remote work have been integral to supporting Australians who are making the move.

Liz also explains why non-metro areas often miss out on important funding to contribute to housing stock, and outlines how RAI is pushing major Australian brands to make meaningful contributions to the nation’s vast array of regional communities. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below..

Only time can tell if investment predictions come true. Six months on from SPI’s FAST 50 report, here’s how the expert panel’s forecasts have fared. Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant and Pure Property Investment’s Paul Glossop dive into the data to not only explain why they made the suburb selections that they did for the latest FAST 50 instalment, but also why so many are proving correct.

The duo reveal the suburbs that have seen the greatest price growth since being named on the list, and also unpack where many of these locations are in their market cycles.

Phil and Paul provide an update on Perth, which has been drawing investors in droves over recent months, and give a glimpse into the markets that might be the Perth of the future. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

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In this milestone episode of Inside Commercial Property, Scott O'Neill shares his journey of expanding Australia’s leading commercial buyer’s agency, Rethink Investing, into New Zealand. Co-hosted with Phil Tarrant, this episode features Todd Lauchlan, managing director of JLL New Zealand, as the group offers unparalleled insights into the commercial property landscape across the Tasman. Scott breaks down how high interest rates are creating new opportunities for commercial property investments in New Zealand, even as residential buyers face significant challenges. Drawing from his extensive experience and personal portfolio growth, he discusses the benefits of investing in healthcare facilities and student accommodations within New Zealand’s ‘Golden Triangle’, alongside the stabilising role of the Earthquake Commission on future investment yields.

Key topics include:

1. Market overview and trends

2. Investment strategies

3. Economic factors and regulation

4. Unique opportunities

Tune in to hear the experts’ perspective on how crossing the Tasman Sea can unlock exciting new avenues for commercial property investment, and why now is the perfect time to consider expanding your investment portfolio into New Zealand with the guidance and expertise of Rethink Investing.

Buying an investment property is a massive commitment, so how do you know if you’ve chosen the right one? On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant is joined by Lachlan Vidler, director of buyer’s agency Atlas Property Group, to unpack why data is key to selecting the perfect investment property.

Phil and Lachlan chat about a startling statistic – over 70 per cent of property investors in Australia own just one investment property.

They share how high interest rates are making it increasingly difficult for investors to hold negatively geared properties, and reveal their tips for choosing the best investment property. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

Living in your dream suburb while investing elsewhere sounds like a recipe for success – but is this strategy right for everyone?

In this episode of Property Showcase, host Grace Ormsby sits down with Tim Watson of brickstowealth to explore one of the hottest trends taking over the investment community: rentvesting.

Tim explains why the pull of the perfect lifestyle is inspiring young Aussies to start investing before they have purchased a home of their own, especially in cities like Sydney where first home buyers are priced out of the market.

In this episode, you will also hear:

The pros and cons of investing in units.

Why investors should spread their portfolio across multiple markets.

Whether the psychological impact of rentvesting is too much for some investors.

If you have any questions for Tim, you may contact him at tim.watson@brickstowealth.com.au or visit www.brickstowealth.com.au.

With lenders increasingly reducing fixed rates for mortgages, investors must consider how they can best respond to this upcoming trend. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant and Finni Mortgages’ Eva Loisance explore the pricing and policy changes occurring around fixed-rate mortgages, and consider how property investors can benefit from fixing their rate.

NAB is the first of the big four banks to offer a reduction in fixed rates for owner-occupiers, leading the duo to unpack whether this change has been made in anticipation of future rate cuts, and how other lenders are responding.

Stressing that fixed rates still present a gamble for owner-occupiers, Eva highlights that investors with high loan-to-value ratio may save significant money by fixing their mortgages. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

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Buying a unit as an investment property used to be a no-go, but is the tide turning?

On this episode of Property Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Victor and Reshmi Kumar sit down with Phil Tarrant to talk about whether an apartment can ever be a good buy.

The trio talk about how the transition back to office work in the wake of COVID-19 has reshaped Aussie home preferences, shaking up the pandemic era hunger for more space.

They reveal why demand and supply may be more useful metrics than land values as Australia continues to grapple with construction shortages.

Each local market operates differently, so investors must consider the unique circumstances of every location if they want to make informed decisions.

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Results Mentoring’s Simon Buckingham and Brendan Kelly to talk through the current state of Australia’s property markets, spotlighting the capital cities.

Stressing that investors must consider the unique balance of supply and demand within every single market, it’s never been more important for investors to take an informed approach to decision-making. 

As they hone in on each of Australia’s capital cities, the duo highlight that increased migration has positioned Perth and Brisbane for steady future growth, and caution that Adelaide’s sudden acceleration in growth is likely to peak over the next six months, before hinting at the next big boom areas. 

If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

With property prices climbing high, many investors worry the nation’s housing market may crumble overnight. Are these fears founded? On this episode of The Property Nerds, host Grace Ormsby sits down with InvestorKit’s Junge Ma to discuss the macroeconomic context that will shape Australia’s investment landscape over the coming financial year.

Junge explains why the widespread financial stress individuals are currently facing doesn’t necessarily equate to an unhealthy broader property market, and expounds on why strong housing fundamentals have the power to combat low sentiment.

Jumping over to the West Coast, Junge and Grace discuss whether Perth can expect a cooldown in the next 12 months, after a year of extraordinary growth.

Will the RBA change the cash rate? Will a cooling rental market make a dent in the crisis? What does our changing labour market mean for property? Eliza Owen, the head of Australian research at CoreLogic, answers all your burning property market questions on this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show.

Sitting down with Grace Ormsby to reflect on the past financial year, she unpacks the latest headline data and market conditions, and gives her perspective on the future economic drivers of gains and losses.

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Being comfortable with taking a little bit of a risk is part and parcel of a career in the Defence Force – and building out a property portfolio is no different.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the ADF Property Podcast, where co-hosts Grace Ormsby and Discover Buyers Agency’s Kane Dury cover all bases of the property investment journey, while chatting with both current and former serving members of the Australian Defence Force.

In this episode, they are joined by Perth-based investor and army veteran Andre, who first jumped on the property ladder while posted in Townsville, and since he’s always looking 10 years ahead, is now looking to be his own boss before the age of 50.

Andre shares the pivotal purchasing decision he made in Brunswick Heads that’s well and truly paid off, before reflecting on how hindsight is the greatest of all teachers.

Investors who “keep their accountants in the loop” are better placed to make the most of their property portfolio.

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Investor Partner Group’s founder and managing director Moxin Reza and tax director Sohail Merchant to chat through the value an accountant can provide at any stage of the investment process.

The trio highlight how investors can best utilise the services of an accountant to optimise their investment strategy, and the importance of keeping one’s accountant informed every step of the way when making decisions.

Moxin and Sohail also detail the dangers of buying negatively geared properties to minimise tax, and unpack how buyers can benefit by investing through properly setup trusts and SMSFs. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

Instead of something to dread, tax season should be an exciting time for property investors.

In this episode of the Property Showcase, host Grace Ormsby chats with BMT Tax Depreciation CEO Bradley Beer, who explains how depreciation schedules can provide investors with good reasons to be proactive when it comes to their taxes, with the average first-year depreciation claim up around the $9,000 mark.

Brad acknowledges that while it’s never usually too late to get a tax depreciation report completed, there are plenty of advantages that come with ordering a report sooner rather than later.  

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Learn more about BMT Tax Depreciation here.

This Western Australian property investor is taking a well-rounded view of the local property market – and he’s just getting started.

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment show, host Grace Ormsby talks with Desmond David about his entrance into the world of property investment.

Des shares how his understanding of his local market and strategic financial planning enabled him to purchase a new home while retaining and renting out his previous property – and how he plans to take advantage of the Western Australian boom and add more new properties to his portfolio.

Discussing the benefits of maintaining positive relations with tenants, the pair also take a look at the unique features driving population growth in Perth, and how Des is preparing to once again take the plunge. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

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Pandemics, economic downturns, and geopolitical upheavals can create uncertainty in the property market – but good investors should have the resources to ride out the tide.

In this episode of The Pure Property Podcast, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Paul Glossop unpack the long-term ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic on Australia’s key urban and regional housing markets.

The pair discuss how black swan events can create panic in the investment community, driving poor sentiment and reactive decision-making. Phil and Paul turn to history to explain why panic reactions are rarely justified in the broader scheme of Australia’s resilient property market.

They also zoom in on the Melbourne property market, and explain why this might be the favoured market for investors seeking sustainable future growth.

Designing your financial future requires careful planning – but don’t let rigidity get between you and your goals.

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant chats about property plans with Adrian Lee, portfolio strategist at InvestorKit.

Originally a management consultant, Adrian shares how a detour into the world of property investment opened his eyes to new passive income opportunities.

Adrian discusses why it’s important to create a modular plan that can evolve according to life’s ebbs and flows. He also explains why modest three to five property portfolios are the unsung heroes of property investment, and busts some of the common myths about generating passive income through property.

If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

Rental rates are surging across the country, and some regions are tipped to see higher growth than others. In this episode of The Property Nerds, Smart Property Investment’s Grace Ormsby sits down with Junge Ma, senior research analyst at InvestorKit, about the state of Australia’s rental market. Junge explains why extremely low vacancy rates are fuelling strong rental growth in regional towns and capital cities alike. She unpacks how post-COVID-19 migration trends are creating new patterns of demand across the country’s diverse rental market. The pair also chat about the sudden rise of Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide as Australia’s hottest rental markets, with some suburbs seeing rental increases of up to 20 per cent in the past 12 months.

As of 1 July, Australians will have a few extra dollars in their pockets. How will this affect borrowing power? On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant speaks with Finni Mortgages’ Eva Loisance about one of the finance world’s most topical issues: tax cuts.

Phil and Eva weigh up whether the recent tax cuts will improve borrowing power for Australians looking to purchase a property.

They also explore a tide of renewed interest in SMSF investing, and why this investment path is becoming more accessible to younger Aussies.

If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

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Four years and 50 episodes later, the Inside Commercial Property podcast has covered a lot of ground since its launch back in 2020.

In a special 50th episode instalment, hosts Scott O’Neill and Phil Tarrant reflect on the very first episode, recorded in the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the exponential growth they’ve seen in the commercial investment landscape since.

Acknowledging the “brilliant bull market” that’s been at play, the pair discuss management of multimillion-dollar portfolios, run through the most controversial episodes they’ve recorded, and answer the burning questions posed to them by listeners.

With strong local knowledge and an eye on the market, a property manager is an investor’s best ally.

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant sits down with Tara Bradbury, property manager at Active Agents in Queensland’s picturesque Hervey Bay.

The duo delve into the often-overlooked role of the property manager, whose job it is to track down tenants, keep the property up to scratch, and make sure money lands in the investor’s bank account every single week.

The pair chat about how an investor can make themselves a property manager’s dream client, and unpack some of the digital technologies set to transform the industry.

If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

Can you explain your investment strategy to a five-year-old? In this episode, Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant sits down with Right Property Group power duo Victor and Reshmi Kumar to stress the importance of simplicity in one’s strategy.

The Kumars talk through the value of “trying to make it fail” when it comes to purchase stress-testing, how they keep their strategy on course, why investors must be comfortable with being uncomfortable, and when to take calculated risks.

They also emphasise the importance of accumulating scar tissue by having skin in the game – how you can teach the theory but you can’t teach experience.

From New Zealand to Perth, Aussie investors are setting their sights on new horizons – but what precautions should you take?

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant speaks with Scott O’Neill from Rethink Investing about the hidden pitfalls – and opportunities – of investing in unfamiliar locations.

While extra care is needed, investors willing to take the plunge can uncover new opportunities for growth, such as earthquake-proofing New Zealand homes and buying up new build industrial property in hot markets.

The pair chat about the untapped potential in commercial property, and remind investors why it’s vital to diversify your portfolio.  If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news.

In today's podcast:

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With the end of financial year (EOFY) looming, Phil pulls in the big guns to find out how investors can maximise the returns on their properties – but they must act soon.

Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant is joined by Bradley Beer, the CEO of BMT Tax Depreciation, to chat through the costs and benefits of a tax depreciation report.

The pair pore over Phil’s latest depreciation reports, explaining how they are put together, what they do, and why they can be so valuable when it comes to filing a tax return.

Brad also flags the importance of investors getting ahead of tax season to put their property affairs in order, warning that investors only have until 30 June to order their report if they wish to make a depreciation claim for the 2023–24 financial year.

Are you ready for EOFY? Featuring insights from Bradley Beer himself, check out the investor’s essential EOFY guide here.

Does the market determine the news or can news impact the market? 

In this episode of The Property Nerds, Junge Ma, senior research analyst at InvestorKit, is joined by Dr Sunny Nguyen, who most recently served as an economist and analyst at the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and has now joined Moody’s analytics as assistant director for APAC.

The duo delve into the world of data, with Sunny explaining methods that she used at the RBA to quantify factors previously thought unquantifiable. She unpacks how economists can measure things such as popular sentiment towards housing by analysing the language used in media reports. 

Sunny and Junge also talk about how the stories in the news can impact consumers’ decisions, and discuss the way that such data can be used to inform forecasts of likely behavioural shifts among buyers and sellers.

The need for speed; it’s important to construct a property portfolio for growth from the very beginning, or else you could be missing 10–20 years of gains. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant is joined by Lachlan Vidler, director of Atlas Property Group, to unpack how investors can best manufacture capital growth through market acceleration and savvy buys – while being very wary of barking up the wrong tree. Phil and Lachlan also discuss the valuable work being done by organisations such as the Property Investment Professionals of Australia, give their run-down on rates, and talk through the impact of tax policy decisions on Australia’s property markets. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.  

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news.

In today's podcast:

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When interest rates rise, so too do borrowers’ stress levels.

On this episode, host Phil Tarrant and Finni Mortgages’ Eva Loisance tackle the topic of interest rate anxiety and how it’s impacting Australians’ property decisions.

With current experts predicting that a rate cut is a long way off, Eva offers her recommendations for getting the most from a lender in this current high-rate environment.

The duo discuss various strategies, such as comparing lender offers and using that information to either negotiate a lower rate with your existing financial institution or making a switch. Eva also shares how property valuations can be strategically deployed to help refinance, and explains how different lenders will have different approaches to defining a property’s value.

Finally, the pair stress the importance of maintaining good financial practices even during times of stress to ensure that home owners are setting themselves up to execute long-term strategies.

If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

Welcome to Property Unfiltered, a collection of raw and uncensored conversations with Simon Loo, alongside savvy investors who are achieving their goals. On this episode, Simon sits down with Smart Property Investment’s Grace Ormsby to reflect on what they have learnt over the past five episodes. Despite coming from vastly different walks of life, all five guests have one thing in common: they set clear property goals and do not let their emotions get in the way.

Simon shares his top advice for new investors getting ready to start their own property investment journeys, giving them key building blocks to achieve success.