Smart Property Investment Podcast Network

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Brett Ryan, a full-time teacher and farmer based in Gulargambone, NSW. Brett holds several properties across NSW’s central west and mid-northern coast regions.  He chats to Phil about his thought process in buying property, the pros and cons he takes into account and why COVID-19 derailed his plans to invest in a metropolitan hotspot. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights!

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Policy changes are imperative for property investors to keep abreast of as Australia works its way through the COVID-19 pandemic. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by the new chief executive officer of the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA), Anna Neelagama, to provide listeners an overview of how state and federal government decisions have impacted the Australian economy and property as an asset class. Join Phil and Anna as they discuss how investors can navigate uncertainty in the property market, why digital solutions will continue beyond the pandemic and the goals the REIA has with a new CEO at the helm. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your vo

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show host Phil Tarrant is joined by CoreLogic’s head of research Asia Pacific Tim Lawless where the pair break down the latest stats on Australia’s property market. Tim reveals the numbers for August, including house price values, changing levels of activity and transactional trends. The researcher, with two decades of experience, also highlights how migration habits are driving rental demand in Australia and property prices going forward. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights!

The financial factors that underpin the purchase of commercial property can easily be lost on your everyday investor. In this episode of Inside Commercial Property – With Rethink Investing, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill are joined by Steve Palise, Rethink Investing's head property strategist, to break down exactly what it takes to move forward with a commercial purchase - and how its more like buying residential than some may think. The trio delve into the upfront purchasing costs required, why different commercial assets grow at different rates and identify cashflow opportunities that come with growing a commercial portfolio. 

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Aishwarya Kesarwani shares how he capitalised on the COVID-19 pandemic to buy his first investment property back in March, and already stands to make a tidy profit from the purchase. The 24-year-old civil engineer joins host Grace Ormsby to explain why he already has his property back on the market, not even six months after acquiring it, and offer some insight into his five-year investment plan. Aishwarya also divulges on the logic behind his decision to flip houses, the lessons he has learnt along the way, and the rationale behind his investment choices thus far.   If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@smartpropert

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Dr Nicola Powell unpacks the key trends she’s uncovered in Domain’s latest quarterly House Price Report. The senior research analyst joins host Grace Ormsby to talk about how the Australian property market is faring in the wake of the pandemic, what measures are in place to support the housing market through this crisis, and how buyer confidence has fluctuated over the last few months. Dr Powell shares her insights into the impacts of changes to stamp duty thresholds on price inflation, how lifestyle shifts are being reflected in her market research, and what she’s forecasting for the coming months. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the

With so much information making waves in Australia’s media landscape, Right Property Group’s Victor Kumar and Steve Waters have reiterated the importance of property investors going back to basics.  On this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant is joined by Steve and Victor to explain how the fundamentals of buying property remain the same despite changing market conditions. The trio discuss the difference between information versus knowledge, why panic buying never pays off and the three worst traits an investor can possess when looking to expand their portfolio. 

COVID-19 has derailed many investors’ plans to expand their portfolio, however a Sydney-based buyer has managed to make his property market debut despite the circumstances. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Jerome Doraisamy joins host Phil Tarrant to unpack how and why he went about purchasing his first property in Alexandria, including the challenges he had to overcome in the lead-up to settlement. Jerome and Phil discuss the lessons he’s learnt along the way to home ownership, how first home buyers can and should weigh up different factors in selecting a property, and why you should always engage help from experts in the space. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the s

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, OpenCorp directors Cameron McLellan, Matthew Lewison and Michael Beresford join host Phil Tarrant to share OpenCorp’s ethos and how their love of property investment came about.  Cameron, Matthew and Michael talk not chasing red balloons, acquiring the right assets at the right time, and the importance of focusing on facts while tuning out media-driven hysteria.   If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights!

With the financial year at a close, many property investors are in the thick of tax time. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Bradley Beer, chief executive officer at BMT Tax Depreciation, joins host Phil Tarrant to offer his top tips for ensuring property investors get the most out of their returns and how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the financial landscape evermore.  Bradley unpacks the common depreciation mistakes he sees investors make, whether investors can still claim depreciation when their rental is empty and what advice investors should obtain before lodging a claim.  If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au f

With 42 years in the finance broking industry under his belt, Peter White AM is a strong advocate for the integral role that mortgage brokers play in helping Australians secure finance and invest in property. The managing director of the Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) joins host Phil Tarrant in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show to delve into how mortgage brokers operate and why their services are of value to property investors. Peter reveals how to know if your broker is doing a good job, where the responsibility of a broker starts and finishes, and why rate should not necessarily be the primary focus for securing finance. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to

In this special episode, Pure Property Investment's Paul Glossop answers listeners' burning questions about how to invest wisely in a coronavirus-afflicted property market. Join Paul and host Phil Tarrant for a deep dive into whether the media's portrayal of vacancy rates is reflected in the latest data, which markets have been most disrupted under the circumstances, and whether there are any rental markets that are currently experiencing rental growth. Paul shares his insights into the changing trends predicted over the next 12 months, the similarities between the current environment and the mining boom, and which markets are best poised for growth post COVID-19. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your v

InvestorKit InvestorKit aims to inspire people to take accountability for their financial future. They do this by providing transparent investing services, simple tools and meaningful financial content in the one InvestorKit. Whether you're looking to invest in property, or take the next steps to improve your financial knowledge base, InvestorKit has the information you need. In this episode of Property Showcase, director of InvestorKit Arjun Paliwal joins host Tom Gilmore to share the 5 key steps he uses to select profitable properties. In this episode, hear from Arjun about: - Why engaging a property professional is particularly beneficial in the current climate - How InvestorKit helps investors piece together and interpret property data to make more informed investment decisions - Why it's critical to choose properties that fit into one's overarching investment strategy

This episode offers a lending-based insight into what's happening in the property market at the moment from the perspective of finance broker and managing director of Atelier Wealth, Aaron Christie-David. Aaron joins host Grace Ormsby in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show to talk about the trends he's witnessing in the current lending environment, the level of stress among his investor clients, and the likelihood of a "September cliff" in light of extensions to stimulus packages. Aaron explains why chasing bargains isn't necessarily the best investment strategy, whether there are still opportunities for savvy investors in this marketplace, and why it's never been a better time for first home buyers. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of intere

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, the executive manager of economic research at REA Group, Cameron Kusher, unpacks the latest data around rental markets and housing prices in the wake of the pandemic. Cameron joins host Phil Tarrant to break down the relationship between Australia's property market and global events, the most important things to consider as an investor in the current climate, and the nexus between CPI and the property landscape. Cameron explains how the rental market is tracking in each of the country's capital cities, how property values are holding up through the crisis, and what implications COVID-19 is likely to have on Australia's property market into the future. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you hav

The commercial property market can be categorised into four unique asset types: office, retail, industrial and specialty. In this episode of Inside Commercial Property -With Rethink Investing, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O'Neill break down the characteristics of each property type, key indicators for investors to look out for in tenants for such properties, and the sentiment among the commercial real estate sector at the moment. Scott sheds light on which asset classes are being disrupted in the current COVID-19-inflicted market, why specialty commercial properties are usually higher risk, and what kind of investment is best suited as an entry point into the commercial realm.

The Smart Property Investment portfolio is doing well in terms of capital growth, but it's somewhat lacking on the cash flow front. What can be done to decrease expenses and increase revenue? In this in-depth look at the Smart Property Investment portfolio, host Phil Tarrant and Steve Waters from Right Property Group break down why a particular property is underperforming, who is to blame, and how they plan to turn it around. They also discuss what to be aware of when purchasing a two-storey house, how to establish a good relationship with your property manager, and how to go about negotiating rates with a lender. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@smartpropertyinvestm

Although Victoria has been hit hard by a second wave of COVID-19, the state’s real estate industry has been quick to adapt to the new restrictions and there are still opportunities for savvy investors. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by the president of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria, Leah Calnan, to talk about how the Victorian market has tracked throughout the pandemic, how the second spike is affecting the number of rent reduction requests, and what property managers and landlords can do to navigate such challenges. Leah explains the process of ending a tenancy through VCAT, the difference between what she’s seeing on the ground and what's being conveyed in the media, and her recommendations for investors considering the Victorian property market.

The Right Property Group directors are back for the second instalment of "Design your decade", this time focusing on years five through 10 of one's property investment journey. Steve Waters and Victor Kumar join host Phil Tarrant in this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group to outline the fundamental shifts that occur in the second half of the decade, and the notion of a static 10-year plan and a rolling 10-year plan running in parallel. Victor, Steve and Phil talk about the importance of consistently reviewing one's portfolio, the major milestone that should occur around the 10-year mark, and the dangers of chasing the latest strategic fads.