Smart Property Investment Podcast Network

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 An analysis of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on commercial property. Identification of promising regions and h

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 be

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 woul

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Australia beats the US for the world’s biggest houses; Is the nation experiencing an investor exodus; and Here’s what to expect in this week’s auctions.  Want to hear more episodes like this? Check out Daily Buzz over on PropertyBuzz.com.au or tune in to Property Buzz on all major podcast platforms.

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

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. In this episode, you will also hear: How regional markets are reacting to changed migration. Whether sales volume trends spell good or bad news. Whether the country can expect a return to pre-COVID-19 conditions.

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: The Block 2025 secures 5 Prime Land Lots; The Perth suburbs that saw more than 35 per cent growth last financial year; and Is Spring coming early for auctions? Want to hear more episodes like this? Check out Daily Buzz over on PropertyBuzz.com.au or tune in to Property Buzz on all major podcast platforms.

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.

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.   In this episode, you will hear: Just how valuable a depreciation schedule can be. How tax depreciation schedules can be applied retroactively. What the process involves (hint: you don’t have to do the heavy lifting). Learn more about BMT Tax Depreciation here.

Can you spot the difference between good debt and bad debt? In this episode of Property Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Victor and Reshmi Kumar speak with Phil Tarrant about how to secure finance in a challenging economic landscape. The Kumars emphasise the importance of getting your financial baseline right first before venturing into unknown waters, and explain why it’s essential to focus on your holding costs. They also reveal why a top-quality broker and accountant are worth their weight in gold for property investors hoping to hit success.

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 t

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Push for more to consider a career in construction; Perth’s cheapest suburbs revealed; and An anticipated drop in auction activity. Want to hear more episodes like this? Check out Daily Buzz over on PropertyBuzz.com.au or tune in to Property Buzz on all major podcast platforms.

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 

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.

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: A bank economist’s view of the RBA’s next move; NSW starts trialling AI to speed up homebuilding; and The winter slowdown arrives as scheduled.  Want to hear more episodes like this? Check out Daily Buzz over on PropertyBuzz.com.au or tune in to Property Buzz on all major podcast platforms.