Smart Property Investment Podcast Network

Having a job that overlaps with your passion has allowed this self-professed property geek to hit the sweet spot of investment journeys — and he’s only just getting started. In this episode, Smart Property Investment’s Grace Ormsby sits down with Max Sim to unpack his motivations for building out a property investment portfolio: the freedom to choose. The graduate of architecture may have taken a less-travelled path out of his degree — making a move into the software space — but Max now applies these skills to his property development passion projects as he strives to earn back his weekdays. Grace and Max look at “what can go wrong” along the way — and consider why due diligence is such an integral aspect of any property purchase. They also note the importance of keeping clients happy — especially when it’s your wife! 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, Twitter and LinkedIn. I

Before the year ends, we’re clearing up misconceptions about financial advisers’ views on property investing and why the right advice is worth its weight in gold for real estate investors. In this episode, Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant sits down with Adam Drinkwater, a financial adviser for Treysta Wealth Management, to clear up why most advisers won’t tell their clients to invest in real estate from the get-go before explaining how any investment is a good choice — as long as it works for one’s best interests. The duo also discuss how working with financial professionals can be beneficial for property investors and why it’s important to track the performance of your investments in order to be best positioned to achieve your long-term goals. They also talk about the financial traps that investors should look out for, discuss the importance of proper financial structuring when creating your portfolio, and explain why a tailored roadmap is important for investors looking to enter the property market.

With Christmas just around the corner, data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal sit down to unpack what the latest lending stats tell us about the state of the Australian property market. Arjun, founder of InvestorKit, and Leigh, director at Hills Finance, give us the low-down on lending, reflecting on the consecutive cash rate rises and the flow of data that comes with it. Arjun visits the idea of what currently defines an undervalued property, before turning his attention to seven trends that are set to leave their mark on the market in 2023. From financial assistance sugar rushes to consumer sentiment and job market activity good old-fashioned supply and demand, Arjun and Leigh impart their own wisdom to listeners in this must-hear end-of-year episode. 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, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smar

On this episode of the Smart Property Investment show, Munzurul Khan, chairman at KHI Partners and the driving force behind the Smart Property Investment portfolio, joins host Phil Tarrant to provide a portfolio update. After a decade of time in the market, the pair sit down and break down the SPI portfolio’s value and the equity contained in it before moving on to discuss the merits of diversifying the portfolio into other property sectors. In this episode, you will also hear: What assets sit within the SPI portfolio  The benefits of negative gearing

While this third-generation investor still believes that property “is the way to go” when it comes to building wealth, his modern approach is helping him to reach milestones at an accelerated rate. In this special episode, Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant and  Pure Property Investment chief executive Paul Glossop sit down with investor Paolo Franceschini to talk about his family’s long-running history with property investing and why it continues to be his asset of choice. But despite Paolo’s high affinity with “old-fashioned” strategies, he shares how his guiding principles for building his portfolio evolved over the years and unpacks how working with a buyer’s agent opened up new financial and investment doors for him. Now with eight properties with a total valuation of over $4 million, Paolo shares his “best” and “worst” buys, why investors should “learn the language of money”, and talks about the lessons he learned over the course of his investment journey. If you like this episode, show your supp

What are the best solutions to fix Australia’s rental crisis? On this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Bradley Beer, managing director at BMT Tax Depreciation, joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss the rental market’s current position and methods that could remedy current predicaments. The pair also discuss the significance of capital gains to investors, how build-to-rent can aid the rental crisis, and whether or not buyers should follow the herd when it is going ballistic. In this episode, you will also hear: Should investors charge market rent? Is Australian property facing an underinsured crisis? Bradley’s involvement on The Block 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, 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 2022’s conclusion edging nearer and nearer, founder at InvestorKit, Arjun Paliwal, joins host Grace Ormsby for this episode of Property Showcase to reflect on the year that was and offer advice heading into the new year.  Following a successful year of personal and professional growth, Arjun provides his top tips for investors as the industry exits a turbulent year that featured interest rate increases and vacancy rate decreases, among other factors.  In this episode, you will hear: Is investing when it “feels good” a viable strategy? Why action trumps inaction What yields investors should target 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, 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 the Reserve Bank of Australia delivering a year-end rate pain and borrowers facing a dreaded “mortgage cliff” this Christmas, these experts recommend mortgage holders change up their holiday plans and take steps to strengthen their financial positions. With the central bank pumping up the cash rate to its highest level in a decade this December, Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant and Finni Mortgages chief executive Paul Glossop call on mortgage holders to review their loans and take proactive steps to weather the rate hike headwinds. The duo also lay out strategies on how investors can strengthen their balance sheets, such as increasing their rental prices, extracting equity, repricing their existing loan or refinancing with a more pocket-friendly lender. They also touch on the latest inflation data and give their take on when the worst will be over for Aussie borrowers.

Motivation can be the starting pistol to your investment journey, but this investor believes that discipline can take you further than you think you’re capable of. In this episode, Momentum Media director Alex Whitlock sits down with Timothy Brown to unpack how he started his investment journey while serving in the military and why having a disciplined approach — along with a shift in mindset — can help pave the way for an easier and smooth sailing jump into the property ladder. Now with a portfolio spanning seven properties and a total valuation of around $2.5 million, the Melbourne-based investor shares how he laid out a solid financial bedrock to scale his portfolio before touching on what direction he plans to take next in his quest for financial freedom. And while Timothy is a big champion of taking risks who largely operates with a “just do it” mentality, he also underlines the importance of analysing opportunity costs, talks about why one’s strategy must always be aligned with long-term financial goals

In the latest episode of Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill paint the picture of the worst-case scenarios for commercial investors and how to solve them. Phil and Scott acknowledge that, like any other investment, betting on commercial real estate has its own set of risks. With that, the duo lay out the potential situations that can put commercial investors in a pinch before discussing practical and strategic solutions that can help them mitigate their losses or completely avert such a crisis from happening. And while there is no foolproof way to ensure a successful investment, the pair stress that having the right mindset is an investor’s greatest tool to overcome any downturns. They also touch on how different types of commercial properties are currently performing before unpacking what 2023 will hold for the sector.

Before we bid goodbye to 2022, we take stock of the core drivers of the housing sector and unpack which markets triumphed and which sputtered in the face of the different curveballs thrown over the year. In this episode, Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant sits down with Arjun Paliwal, head of research at InvestorKit, to do a sum-of-the-parts analysis of how capital markets performed this year and discuss how rate hikes, regulatory interventions, supply and demand, and other factors shaped market trends. The duo also unpack the predictions from the self-proclaimed property nerd that hit the bullseye and which ones missed the mark. The co-host of The Property Nerds podcast also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how the show came to life and what drives his quest to make data accessible for those who are interested in real estate. 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, Twitter a

The writing may be on the wall for the property market to witness a bearish market in 2023, but this expert believes there are still ways investors can take the bull by its horns.  In this episode, Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant sits down with Sam Gordon, the director of Australian Property Scout, to talk about how investors can take advantage of a market riddled with fear and uncertainty.  While the pair acknowledge that the rate hikes and other economic pressures, such as inflation, will continue to dampen buying sentiment in the coming year, they also highlight that there are still select markets that can offer positive cash flow and strong capital growth if investors “buy the right property at the right price”.  And while the majority of forecasts for the market in 2023 are skewed to the downside, the duo underline how property will continue to be a reliable building block when it comes to wealth generation for Aussies.

Strategic investors are static, not passive, and Australia’s market downturn presents them with great opportunity. On this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters, and Victor Kumar sit down and discuss what strategies avid and prospective investors can impose within current market conditions to maximise their present and future positions. It is paramount that investors start with a sound, secure, and stable property base before expanding, especially if they are looking to facilitate long-term portfolio success. So, what are the best strategies to enhance this outcome? In this episode, you will also hear: Working in property ‘silos’ Bracket creeping Is it better to purchase more property during a downturn? 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, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropert

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Dr Nicola Powell, Domain’s chief of research and economics, sits down with host Grace Ormsby to discuss the network’s October Rental Vacancy Rate report and what it spells for the Australian market. Nicola explains the geographic reach of the rental crisis before exploring how the market got here, how long the crisis will last, how it has impacted tenant decision making, and what conditions and factors can boost housing supply and ease rental supply. In this episode, you will also hear: Whether the federal budget is a housing silver bullet  Property profile investors should seek 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, 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.

Tune in to the latest episode of Property Showcase, the podcast with the inside track on the products and businesses that will help turbocharge your portfolio, maximise returns and make your overall investment experience seamless and stress-free! Founded and headed by real estate industry veteran and expert Sam Gordon, Australian Property Scout is an investment buyer’s agency service that specialises in off-market, below-market and value-add purchasing. The agency prides itself in focusing on deals that provide both cash flow and equity increases from the day the investment is purchased, which allows clients to grow their portfolios in a reliable, safe and predictable manner. No matter if it’s your first or 100th investment property, Australian Property Scout’s highly rated team of experts will ensure you are making the best possible purchases at the best possible price. In this episode, Grace Ormsby sits down with Sam Gordon, the director of Australian Property Scout and a finalist for the REB Awards 2022 Bu

Property development is an investment strategy that can help investors score big wins for their portfolios, but this expert stresses the importance of doing it right. In this episode, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Paul Maaskant, the chief executive of National Property Investment Group, to talk about why taking on this property investment strategy must be done with a healthy dose of due diligence. With the construction industry landscape rapidly shifting amid rising building costs and the introduction of updated sector standards, the duo also discuss how to nail down the best site for a development project and enumerate the key steps involved with the process.  Aside from unpacking the nuts and bolts of property development, Paul also emphasises the importance of tailoring any investment strategy to fit one’s financial goals and overall portfolio direction. 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 med

On the latest episode of The Property Nerds podcast, self-proclaimed data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal explain why it’s due time investors review their portfolios — and how they can start by shopping for a new mortgage. Arjun, head of research at InvestorKit, and Leigh, director of Hills Finance, look into the latest data on finance and lending before providing their expert take on why the Reserve Bank of Australia is at risk of overshooting its rate hike cycle. On the back of seven consecutive rate hikes, the duo also recommended property owners shop around for a new mortgage, with Leigh providing insider insights on how to get the best rates and what types of cost-cutting deals are currently on market. Arjun also explains how a lending and equity position review can help investors who are on a portfolio-scaling journey. Lastly, the mini brain trust unpacks the housing shortage that is happening across the country and talks about the factors that have brought on the supply squeeze.

On this episode of the Smart Property Investment show, Damian Collins, chairman of Westbridge Funds Management and former president of the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA), sits down with host Phil Tarrant to discuss property funds. Damian explains the concept of property funds, touching base on a number of key considerations for the investment strategy, including what types of assets can be accessed, the benefits of property funds, and who is suited to them. He then discusses risks in the investment sphere and why it is impossible to be risk-free. In this episode, you will also hear: Why portfolio diversification is crucial Risk-mitigating investment strategies Conditions that could fuel a national property market recovery  For more information, click here. 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, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our tea

This investor believes that when it comes to property investing, having a cookie-cutter approach is a half-baked strategy to success. In this episode, host Grace Ormsby is joined by former military official Kane Dury to share the interesting story of how a property investing book kindled his passion for real estate and eventually propelled him to get on the housing market ladder at the age of 22. Now fully immersed in the world of real estate as an investor and a buyer’s agent, he shares how he draws on his previous experience as a broker to help his clients navigate the complexities of financing a property buy, explains why investors must factor in opportunity costs, and talks about how he transformed previous mishaps in his own journey into learning experiences. The duo also discuss what direction Kane plans to take both his portfolio and his real estate career next while unpacking why it’s vital to build investing strategies that will lead to your own vision of success. If you like this episode, show your

In an exclusive conversation, the winning auctioneer on The Block 2022 sits down with Phil Tarrant to unpack what really went down on the 2022 season finale of the hit show. Tom Panos explains how, despite being drawn the perceived short straw as the first auction for The Block 2022, he managed to achieve a show record sale of just over $5.6 million for western Sydney friends Omar and Oz, who netted approximately $1.6 million for their 12-week effort. Sharing what it was really like in the room as the bidding war raged on, Tom shares the strategies and tactics employed on the day to garner the result and give a behind-the-scenes look at the TV production. 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, 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 b