Smart Property Investment Podcast Network

While most investors start out on their property investing journey solely in search of financial security or lucrative returns, this expert shares how his idea of success evolved over the years. In this episode, Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant sits down with InvestorKit’s founder and head of research, Arjun Paliwal, to share how his investment strategy and goals changed over the course of his investment property journey. The former bank teller (now self-declared property nerd) explains that while he was originally in it for the financial gains, his investment journey has transformed from a quest for wealth creation into a “game” that he loves to win at. Arjun also discusses the importance of portfolio optimisation and diversification and how strategic renovations can help boost a property’s value. The pair also take a deeper look into which submarkets will likely hit new peaks in the near future based on their historical performances. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or l

While Western Australia is seen by many as a cheaper way to jump on the property ladder, this Perth local has looked elsewhere on his journey to a handful of properties – not once buying close to home. Smart Property Investment’s Grace Ormsby chats with Sam Lindkvist, a Western Australian tradie who has only been in the property investment game for the last few years. Since starting out, Sam hasn’t purchased in his own state, preferring to look over east for investment opportunities. Sam explains the rationale behind his decision-making – and shares exactly how he’s already looked to diversify his assets, both through residential and commercial investments and geographical spread. The pair touch on Sam’s goals for the future, chat through his upcoming plans, and consider whether Queensland’s recent bull-run spells the end of an era for opportune investors. 

With Australia on the brink of fully emerging out of the shadows cast by COVID in 2021, it’s now officially open season for the property market. Will the current real estate trends buckle or boom under the “new normal” conditions? In this episode, hosts Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar tackle a raft of geopolitical, financial, and economic factors and events that are shaping the spring selling season this year. While it does currently seem to be all systems go for the property market, the trio warn investors against chasing get-rich-quick schemes that are proliferating the real estate industry. They also argue on whether trends that have dominated the property market scene at the height of the pandemic will continue as cities emerge out of lockdowns and borders reopen, before touching on APRA’s recent move to tighten lending standards and how it could potentially affect current dynamics.

Warning: This show has been marked as explicit APRA’s mortgage crackdown made waves in the real estate industry, but will it be enough to shift the property market’s tide? What further changes should the market be ready for? In this episode, Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant sits down with Peter White AM, the managing director of Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA), to examine the impact of the financial regulator’s move on the different segments and sectors of the real estate industry. The veteran broker shares his views on how recent shake-ups/events, such as tighter lending conditions, borders reopening and further regulatory changes, can potentially impact current trends in the property market. The duo also discuss the evolution of the mortgage broker industry over the years and reveal some of the top reasons investors might consider working with one. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Inves

Founded by PK Gupta, Consulting by PK helps people achieve passive income through smart and data-driven property investing strategies. After finding success in his own decade-long investment property journey, PK now works with young families, young overachievers, and new buyers agents who want a predictable, data-led system to grow wealth and passive income. His system focuses on acquiring positive cash flow properties and building a sustainable portfolio. In this episode, Tom Gilmore sits down with PK Gupta, the managing director of Consulting by PK, to discuss how choosing (and using) the correct data can help you succeed in your property investment journey. In this episode, hear from PK about: What data  should you focus on to find the right property for your portfolio  The importance of making investment decisions based on relevant data

As Australia prepares to open its arms (and borders) to the world, which state or territory will take home the property market bacon? In this episode, Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant is joined by Right Property Group’s Steve Waters to weigh in who will emerge as the biggest winner after the country reopens its international borders to travellers starting November. The duo explores how international arrivals will trigger a domino effect in the property market segments. They also discuss the potential factors that could up-end the current trends in the real estate market, such as further lending restrictions, affordability constraints, and changes in the supply and demand movement. 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

As Melbourne prepares to exit one of the world’s longest COVID-19 lockdown, property market players should keep their eyes peeled for new market trends in the coming months, according to these experts. Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant sits down with Cam McLellan and Matthew Lewison, the directors of OpenCorp, and exchanges views on how the latest series of lockdowns (and its subsequent end) will affect Melbourne’s property market dynamics. While Cam and Matthew express a generally optimistic outlook for Melbourne’s property market, they also advise investors to be cautious about their investment decisions as Victoria eases restrictions and opens its borders. The trio discuss the future trend of capital price growth, supply and demand, as well as other factors that could affect the real estate 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, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you woul

Learning by example is one of the most indelible forms of education, and it’s no surprise that growing up with a parent who makes smart property decisions will often lead kids down the same path. Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant sits down with Daren Nair to consider what you can absorb about property investing from observation. Daren shares how his father’s canny investment decisions led him on a similar journey, to the point where his day job in TV production now feels like a means to pursue his passion for property. Daren discusses how he’s put a twist on his dad’s old school tactics in growing his portfolio and how contacting a buyers agent helped him get over his “analysis paralysis” to purchase his first property. The duo also touch on the emotional side of buying and how you have to learn to manage both the uncertainty and the excitement when making your next big move. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Proper

Owning 31 properties at the age of 31 feels like a magic trick, but this investor says it’s not like pulling a rabbit out of a hat. Lifestyle By Design is a new podcast hosted by Ben Handler for Smart Property Investment, which delves into the challenges and opportunities of turning property into a fun, rewarding, and flexible career. In the third episode, Ben sits down with Sam Gordon, owner and director of Australian Property Scout, to discuss how he hopped from being a part-time bunny farmer to being a full-time buyers agent and real estate investor. With a staggering investment portfolio spanning several states, Sam shares insights on how first-time home buyers can jumpstart their property investment journey. He also underlines how being committed to a goal is vital to a real estate investor’s success and shares tips on how to build a property portfolio strategically.

While sometimes the property market can feel like a real-life version of the Netflix survival game series Squid Game, this expert thinks it doesn’t have to be the case. Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant sits down with buyers agent Paul Glossop to unbox what property investors should (and shouldn’t) take away from popular shows. The author of A Surfer’s Guide to Property Investing explains that the property market isn’t purely a game of chance. Unlike the unlucky players of the hit-Netflix series Squid Game, Paul explained that investors have greater control over factors that can help them win in their property investment ventures. Taking points from the popular SAS Australia show, the duo also talks about how having the right mindset can be the secret behind an investor’s success. Phil and Paul discuss the current market trends across the country and what they could mean for investors. They also take a deeper look into the possibility of further federal interventions and their subsequent impact on

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has called out labor’s “war on aspiration” as the party looks to crack down on negative gearing ahead of the next election. The Treasurer joins Momentum Media director Alex Whitlock to reiterate the government’s pro-property investor stance and dissects what changes to expect over the coming months off-the-back of recent intervention from APRA. They also discuss the pathway out of COVID-19, GDP growth and rebuilding the economy for a more prosperous 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, 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

Vendor profitability is now at record levels – but how long will this positive trend continue? Smart Property Investment’s Grace Ormsby chats with Eliza Owen, the head of research at CoreLogic, to take a closer look at the factors that have led to record vendor profitability to date in 2021. The average vendor in today’s market who has held on to their property for two years is making $123,000 if they choose to sell right now. But how? The pair discuss why lockdown hasn’t dampened profit points and why Australia’s property market will likely stay buoyant for a while yet. Eliza also explains what the latest APRA lending decision will actually mean for investors. 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 que

On the latest episode of The Property Nerds podcast, self-proclaimed data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal share their expert opinions on how APRA’s latest intervention will affect property markets. Arjun, head of research at InvestorKit, and Leigh, director of Hills Finance, give their straightforward and data-driven insights on how APRA’s recent move to cool home loan risks will impact the current real estate market dynamics. To put things in perspective, they also look into how previous similar interventions from the financial regulator affected property markets. They also underscore the importance of assessing property markets beyond a single indicator and encourage people to have an “open approach” to investing. They also discuss the latest financial data and what property market trends could emerge before the end of 2021.

The saying “numbers don’t lie” especially rings true for PK Gupta and his wife. With a solid portfolio to show for it, this investor shares how data can be key to a successful investment property journey. Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant sits down with PK, who walks us through his and his wife’s investment journey that goes way back to 2011 when they were fresh out of university. The investor reveals the difficulties they have encountered throughout their decade-long quest for profit and how they overcame them. He also gives tips on the types of data to focus on when deciding on your next investment purchase and shares his thoughts on how offshore investing can open new opportunities for investors. 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

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 five tips that will help investors avoid common risks and mistakes. In this episode, hear from Arjun about: Why investors lose their way when they can’t see beyond the deal in front of them The risk of buying new in high-growth areas What investment opportunities could be lost in the apartment market

This investor bought his first property when he was just 18, and while he professes he was “naive, young and dumb”, he very quickly realised he was on to something. Smart Property Investment’s Grace Ormsby sits down with Jack Cole, an avid investor from the Mornington Peninsula, who is well on his way to cementing his and his family’s future. The pair talk about buying local, avoiding lemons, being lucky, and taking on risks. Jack also divulges his potential future development and business plans and the financial and non-financial considerations he has to weigh up. 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.

On the latest episode of Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill talk about the winners and losers in the wake of the latest COVID lockdowns. As cities emerge from the latest string of lockdowns brought on by the Delta outbreak, property investors are now facing a “great restart”, which could see current market trends turn on their heads. The duo discuss which sectors are likely to see a rebound and ponder those that could suffer a snapback upon exiting restrictions. They also analyse potential changes to market indicators in the coming months, such as consumer confidence, listings, and demand. Phil and Scott also touch on the growing buzz around mortgage stress and query the possibility of the RBA raising rates.

Getting a slice of the property market pie is not that hard — thanks to fractional investing. In this episode, Smart Property Investment’s Phillip Tarrant sits down with DomaCom’s general manager of sales and marketing, Warren Gibson, to talk about how fractional investing serves as the perfect gateway for people who want to get into property investing. The duo walks us through the ins and outs of fractional investing, what opportunities it can offer and why it’s the ideal investment for the younger generation. 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.

From scraping together a unit deposit by selling his car to sinking his teeth into property development full time, a lot’s changed for this investor since he bought his first unit back in 1999. Smart Property Investment’s Grace Ormsby sits down with Siva Raj to talk about the difference a little bit of confidence can make to an investment journey – and how it led him into the development space. The pair reflect on his changing strategy over the years – from buying and holding to value-adding through subdivision – as well as highlighting how (and why) his mindset has also changed. Siva also chats through his focus on capital growth, looks to his location choices, and touches on his approach to opportunity cost. 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,

As Australia looks to the other side of COVID-19, there’s a number of factors that will have an impact on the market – but how will they interact? Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters, and Victor Kumar tackle a number of the big picture issues that could have an impact on property over the next few months and beyond: geopolitical tensions, pathways out of lockdown, a federal election, and tightened lending are all on the cards. The trio talk about revenge spends and highlight why employment belts are such big indicators of price growth, before discussing the demographic of investors and the rising phenomenon of “the entrepreneurial spirit”.