Smart Property Investment Podcast Network

After years in the property investment game, this investor learned that the best way to reach the top is to think and invest like the 1 per cent earners in Australia – and he has the numbers to prove that it works. When we last talked to Jack Henderson in 2018, his portfolio was valued at just $2.5 million. In this update, Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant sits down with the director of Henderson Advocacy to give us an insider look at his portfolio while sharing how he exponentially grew his investments in just five years. With a portfolio currently valued at a staggering $17 million spread across nine properties, the Sydney-based investor discusses the thinking behind his ethos of investing like the elite, reflects on the lessons he has learned throughout his journey, and lays out his plans for the future. The duo also talks about the latest events that could bring significant changes to the property market, including the recently introduced 2022 federal budget, the upcoming elections, and a potentia

If investment decisions were to be based on global and local uncertainties, as well as gloom-and-doom headlines, how come investment properties are still selling like hotcakes? Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant sits down with Lachlan Vidler, owner of Atlas Property Group and author of the book A Military Guide to Property Investing, to cut through the noise amplified at the macro level and deep dive into what’s really happening in what Lachlan describes as a “burning hot” investment property market. Lachlan also shares market insights from over 6,000 suburbs they have been monitoring and spills the beans on current supply and demand levels to underscore the need to quickly pull the trigger once you spot a good property. The duo also reveal the big things to keep an eye on through 2022 in anticipation of big changes that are unfolding in the coming years. 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 me

Over the years, property investors have, in one way or another, been on the receiving end of wrong advice fuelled by strong opinions in their investment journey. How, then, can you discern what is good advice or opinion from bad advice and opinion Hosts Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar believe that when making investment decisions, you must scrutinise your sources of information. The trio lays down the tenets of informed opinion and good advice that can shape an investor’s direction towards a robust portfolio. They also give examples of the worst and best advice given in the property investment industry in a bid to better prepare listeners who might encounter it.

While risk is an immutable part of investing, this investor stands by a tried-and-tested strategy of doing research hand-in-hand with hard work to unearth property gems not just in Queensland, but in any real estate market.  Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant sits down with the founder and director of the Srama Group Matt Srama, who gives us an insider look at the moving parts of the Sunshine State’s property market and how varying factors such as supply and demand, gentrification, immigration and COVID has transformed Queensland market’s inner workings.  Matt also shares tips on mitigating risks faced by property investors, including diversifying their investments’ location, following the infrastructure spending, and looking at historical data to avoid areas that are prone to natural disasters.  The duo also talks about how there are “markets within markets” across Australia and why a good plan is nothing without hard work. To learn more about how this former NRL player turned his passion for property

InvestorKit is composed of industry-leading and award-winning researchers and buyer’s agents. They specialise in helping property investors scale, grow and diversify their investment portfolio using residential and commercial property. In this episode of Property Showcase, InvestorKit’s director and head of research Arjun Paliwal joins host Tom Gilmore to discuss the first, second, and third “movers” in property – and explains how investors can not only identify which category they best align with, but also harness that knowledge to make better decisions. In this episode, hear from Arjun about: What is a “mover” and why it can influence your property plan The pros and cons of investors operating within each “mover” phase Which markets are operating in favour of first, second and third movers 

Since the onset of COVID-19 in 2020, this investor and his wife have supercharged their property portfolio to great success. Smart Property Investment’s Grace Ormsby sits down with Bharat Patel, a full-time IT manager, to unpack his 12-year journey to a 22-property portfolio. A whopping 12 of those properties have been purchased since the onset of the pandemic – and there’s more on the way. Bharat shares his motivations for investing and reveals how he has managed to capture so many investment opportunities while keeping his debt levels below 50 per cent of his total portfolio valuation. Capitalising in a number of markets where others have faltered, Bharat shares the lessons he has learnt along the way, offering listeners simple, logical, and to-the-point advice that hasn’t yet let him down. 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

On the second episode of The Property Nerds for 2022, self-proclaimed data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal deep dive into housing and rental supply data to uncover the truth behind headlines that state the housing market is slowing down. Arjun, head of research at InvestorKit, and Leigh, director of Hills Finance, analyse current and historical data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and other research firms to debunk some of the claims. They stress the importance of being mindful when looking at locations in Australia where price growth is strong, affordability is stretching, and the economy is robust. The nerds highlight the secret to analysing market indicators: look beyond the month-on-month and year-on-year peaks and dig into data pre-COVID to glimpse the bigger picture and give proper context to investment decisions. 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, Twitt

Spring is still a few months away, but this lending expert advises deep cleaning and getting your finances in order pronto if you want a smooth-sailing refinancing journey – especially if your portfolio is on the big side. Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant sits down with Finni mortgage broker Rebecca Carlson to give us a look under the hood of refinancing big-scale property portfolios. As a long-time professional in the lending space, Rebecca walks us through how she provides the best mortgage solution for each client while giving tips on how investors can keep their finances “clean” to be in a stronger financial position.  The duo also touches on different refinancing scenarios and shares strategies that can be employed by investors who are currently in the same boat. 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

Banks have been speculating a drop in house prices due to rising rates, while other experts predict otherwise. Who’s telling the truth? Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant sits down with InvestorKit head of research Arjun Paliwal to focus on the four red flags every investor needs to have on their investing radar. To help investors see beyond a thousand speculations floating in the market, Arjun reveals he spent a week with a research analyst to crystallise these four red flags.  The duo discuss how oversimplification of the property market can be misleading, before flagging how disparities and correlations in different markets can result in diverse economic outcomes. 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 record

With the flood catastrophe across the east coast being labelled as one of the most extreme disasters in Australia’s history, here’s a survival guide on how property investors and their portfolios can weather out natural calamities. In this episode, Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant sits down with Paul Glossop, director of Pure Property Investment, to put a magnifying glass on the unfolding flood crisis across NSW and its immediate and long-term impact on rental yields, supply and demand, property values, vacancy rates, consumer sentiment, local economy, and other market dynamics. And while there is no foolproof way to avoid natural disasters and their devastation, Paul emphasises the importance of looking at the historical trends and data to help investors minimise risks and make smarter investment decisions in the future. The duo also touches on the rising global uncertainty and local headwinds faced by property markets while discussing which recent predictions for property values may be far-fetched a

The Smart Property Investment editorial team unpacks the latest Australian news and what it means for the property market in 2022. Grace Ormsby is joined by journalist Juliet Helmke to reflect on the first two months of the year – and highlight the biggest points of contention for property right now: floods and the economy. Following on from the Reserve Bank of Australia’s March cash rate call, the pair make their own predictions on what’s to come for interest rates before reflecting on the Queensland and NSW flood situation, highlighting what it could mean for the economy in the months and years to come – and why it could herald a rise in social impact property investing. Against a backdrop of rising global geopolitical tensions and a looming federal election, this editorial update is one not to be missed. 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

On the latest episode of Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill go through an in-depth pulse check of commercial property markets now that the government is doing its best to bring workers back to the CBDs. In this episode, the pair give listeners a peek at the current opportunities and challenges for investors as fear-mongers try to ramp up worst-case scenarios amid talks of rate increases. They clap back at doomsayers by laying down the best-case scenario and share how investors can capitalise on “the Great Reshuffle” in Australia’s job market. They also discuss what makes commercial markets the biggest winners of pandemic-induced workplace changes and how investors can find red flags and spot great deals in this asset class.

Smart Property Investment’s Grace Ormsby catches up with Real Estate Institute of South Australia (REISA) chief executive Barry Money to uncover the three trends that helped South Australia see a net positive migration for the first time in thirty years and how it propelled the property market to see great yield and capital growth. The duo dissects industry figures that are attracting buyers and investors in record numbers, the impact of the state’s rebranding from a manufacturing and agricultural state to a festival and innovation state, the top locations for buyers and investors, and what stakeholders can expect over the next 12 months. Barry also explains why he thinks buying in South Australia is not just an economic investment, but a social investment as well.

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Grace Ormsby welcomes back Aishwarya Kesarwani. The pair discuss Aishwarya’s last appearance on the show in September 2020, the sale of his first property and how he utilised this sale to propel him into his second property. He also discusses his strategy to successfully pick which properties to purchase, sharing how the mistakes he made while renovating his first property helped him to successfully manage and operate the renovation on his second purchase. Aishwarya also touches on: His investment philosophy – “try to ideally buy 15 to 20 per cent under market value” What variables he considers when making property purchases If his strategy can work for others 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 i

With an avalanche of information drowning investors on a daily basis, how will you know if what you’re consuming is accurate or being manipulated to achieve certain outcomes? In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Steve Waters, Victor Kumar, and Phil Tarrant tackle ways to determine relevant information for investors and the proper context for weighing in market predictions that will ultimately contribute to your investment goals. The trio breaks down events in the past decade that went against the flow of predictions and defines industry jargon that may be causing confusion and bad decisions. They also go back to basics by highlighting the benefits of investment fundamentals that can help you thrive in different market cycles.

Experts have been preaching that the property market boom in 2021 was an anomaly, with four capital cities seeing massive growth of 30 per cent over 12 months, but this will likely not make a repeat this year. What, then, will define the market in 2022? Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant sits down with OpenCorp chief executive Matthew Lewison and director of investment services Michael Beresford to deep dive into diverse factors driving market performance in Australia, with our guests highlighting the importance of prudent financial management. They also look at key fundamentals of affordability, demand and supply, and how to use these indicators to identify the best markets and locations, and those that must be avoided, for investors. Finally, the trio shares tips on the best time to invest in property and what you should do when there’s an anticipated rate rise. After listening, check out the latest insights from OpenCorp here. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a rev

After five months of unsuccessfully hunting for the right principal place of residence, it was a change in tact that helped this buyer find the perfect property for his budget and his family’s needs. Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant sits down with Russell Stephenson, together with his buyer’s agent Rebecca Hall of Hallmarq Property Group, to review how Rebecca assisted Russell in clinching a $2.6 million “chateau on the plateau” property in the Northern Beaches in just five days. Russell, Momentum Media’s commercial division director, shares what to look for in a buyer’s agent and his whirlwind experience with Rebecca that helped him and his wife discover an off-market property with an exceptional view and good growth potential. For her part, Rebecca shares her team’s process and strategy that helps them have access to off-market properties and underscores the importance of going the extra mile, like how she helped save Russell’s family Christmas. If you like this episode, show your support by rating

On the first episode of The Property Nerds for 2022, self-proclaimed data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal look at the top five places that investors should consider if they want to buy in NSW for under $650,000. They dig into the methodology they used to identify these locations and pull the curtain back on what makes these cities and towns primed for growth. The duo also look at the December 2021 lending indicators and the substantial difference we’re seeing over the same period in the previous year. Investors are definitely back in action, setting a record with $10.3 billion worth of new borrower-accepted loan commitments. The pair foresee that rising in the first months of 2022, reporting that investor activity has been strong in the market at large as well as in their business, InvestorKit, at the start of the 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, Twitter and LinkedIn

As Australians prepare to head to the polls in May, an expert advises investors to not get caught up in the political noise and instead focus on the laid-out policies as well as other real estate trends that are shaping the property market.  In this episode, Right Property Group’s Steve Waters joins host Phil Tarrant to take stock of how the upcoming federal election is playing out and how its result will impact the country’s real estate markets and the economy.  The duo also discusses the different demographic, economic, and political factors that have set the tempo for rental yield trends and look at headwinds that landlords face, such as interest rates, inflation, and rising unaffordability.  They also lift the lid on the top real estate news that are trending and give their insights on the property market’s current state affairs.  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

Smart Property Investment’s Grace Ormsby catches up with CoreLogic’s head of Australian research Eliza Owen to dissect the current features of the Australian rental market and share what investors can expect over the next 12 months. The pair query the sustainability of recent rental increases across some of Australia’s most in-demand locations and look to the external factors that will be at play; interest rate rises and a return of international travellers among them. Eliza also explains the interrelationship between capital gains and rental yields and shares why recent gains across the board could start to stall over the coming months. 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.