Smart Property Investment Podcast Network

Having found her dream first property, Miriam was set with the task of saving $120,000 as a deposit - a task which she achieved over a five-year period. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, she joins host Phil Tarrant to share how working a second job as a security guard helped her achieve this savings goal, why she chose not to refinance the property when buying her second investment, and why she has no problems accepting tenants who have pets. Miriam explains how she is educating herself around property, why knowledge is so important when engaging property professionals, and discusses the challenges that she has seen throughout her journey. 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

In a market saturated with investors all looking for a “good deal”, having an eye for the potential of a property is a honed skill and a huge advantage. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Michelle Krig, who recently bought and renovated her second property in Sydney's eastern suburbs - a hidden gem, the value of which was obscured by its state of neglect. Michelle details her experience of selling her first property and buying her second within a few days, explains why she chose higher quality products to ensure the longevity of her new home, and emphasises the importance of approaching property as you would any other investment by remaining emotionally unattached. 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

Even in the appealing investment market of today, an investor who doesn’t have a well thought out plan can still get hurt. In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, hosts Steve Waters and Victor Kumar explain why you need to invest with a view of how future markets could impact your plan. They suggest why your portfolio should be constructed as a "portfolio" rather than individual properties, and delve into "borderless investing" and how this can lead to true diversification. Steve and Victor explain the important difference between data and on the ground research of an area, reveal why you need to focus on paying down your debt, and share their investment horror stories - one of which involves Steve, a machete, and an angry neighbour.

James Bell saved a $50,000 deposit in just two years, but it is how he spent that time educating himself that he attributes to making a smart property investment. Joining host Phil Tarrant on this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, James explains why he chose to purchase a principal place of residence before an investment property, discusses his first property purchase, and reveals how his attitude toward debt has changed since starting a family. James will discuss the journey of finding a broker to work with, what impacted his decision to choose the property that he ended up buying, and explain what success as a property investor looks like to him. This episode of The Smart Property Investment Show contains content which some may find confronting or distressing. If you are in need of support, you can contact the following crisis services: Lifeline, 13 11 14 Suicide Call Back Service, 1300 659 467 If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The

Lianna Pan made a profit of $100,000 on her first property purchase – in the first year.  Since then she has gone on to build a successful portfolio that is generating a six-figure passive income each year. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, she shares with host Phil Tarrant how she has been able to execute her property plan, why she believes in the power of buying as a syndicate, and the important lesson that she has learned about investing in regional properties. She reveals how she is securing finance in the current market, discusses how she approaches goal setting, and shares her key learnings from having tried multiple strategies over the years. 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

From the early 2000s to 2014, the Perth property market saw incredible growth and a tripled median price, which then rapidly dropped by at least 30 per cent over the subsequent five years. Pure Property Investment's Paul Glossop predicts that the West Australian city's tide is now beginning to turn once again. Paul joins host Phil Tarrant on this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show to deconstruct the history of the Perth investment landscape over the last two decades, explain why the city is now showing signs of recovery, and suggest the implications of this movement on the behaviour of investors in the area. Paul also shares his insight on how to determine value in the Perth market, where new developments and infrastructure are likely to affect market dynamics, and which suburbs he predicts will see the most growth moving 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 Inv

At just 18 years old, Louisa Sanghera bought her first property in the UK - an owner-occupied, three-bedroom detached house - and tripled her money from that investment. Louisa is now the managing director at Zippy Financial, owns six properties across four Australian states, and joins host Alex Whitlock on this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show to explain why her personal strategy for maximising capital growth requires her to hang on to her properties for the long haul. She outlines the differences between investing in the UK and Australia, why she chooses to buy in second and third tier circles outside of city centres, and her personal parenting philosophy for teaching her teenage children about property and 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

With the holiday season upon us, it’s the perfect time for reflection, goal-setting, and establishing attitudes and behaviours for investment success into the new year. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, head of research at Propertyology, Simon Pressley, sits down with host Phil Tarrant to share some words of wisdom from sports greats, politicians and philanthropists and discuss how they can be applied to property investment practices. Simon explains the importance of counter-consensus decision making, treating every investment experience as a learning opportunity, and an objective, data-based investing approach. 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@s

Amy Hamblin has a one-year stint of living in Kalgoorlie with “not much to do” to thank for beginning her interest in property investment. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, she reveals how she went from reading property magazines to kickstarting her growing portfolio. Joining host Phil Tarrant, Amy goes into detail about each of the properties in her portfolio, sharing her most successful investment while also revealing the mistake that she made with her second purchase. She explains the plan for her portfolio going forward which will see a change to her current permanent place of residence, reveals why he most recent purchase is a joint venture, and reveals why many of her purchases start with buying a block of land. 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 hear

With interest rates at record lows, loosened mortgage serviceability requirements and continued population growth, demand for Australian property is undeniably high. CEO of Propertybuyer and recent winner of the My Business Awards' Business Leader of the Year category, Rich Harvey returns to The Smart Property Investment Show with Phil Tarrant to provide detailed recommendations on which Sydney suburbs investors should consider in the new year. Rich encourages investors to carry out detailed comparable sales analyses to accurately value potential purchases, warns against overextending into a financially stressful position, and advises how investors can take full advantage of the summer break. 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

Every now and then, a seemingly low-risk investment can backfire due to circumstances beyond the investor's control. Since Melissa Morgan last appeared on The Smart Property Investment Show 18 months ago, she experienced the repercussions of a significant market drop on her development project in Dulwich Hill in Sydney's inner west. Melissa joins host Phil Tarrant on the podcast to share the lessons she learnt from the Dulwich Hill investment, details of her recent eastern suburbs warehouse conversion, and explains why she continues to choose the development route over buying properties that increase in value without any work. 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@smartpr

With two decades and about 20 market cycles' worth of investment experience between them, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar sit down with Phil Tarrant to share the lessons they've learned first-hand. On this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, the hosts cover all aspects of the investment process from sophisticated cash-flow management, to maintaining a good relationship with debt, to the power of pivoting according to market cycles. They further discuss the common pitfalls for unsuccessful investors, including the dangers of speculation, paralysis analysis, and the potential for greed and ego to get in the way of effective strategising.

With such a range of investment opportunities available to investors, different property types can cater to an individual's unique priorities at particular points in their journey. Having previously appeared on The Smart Property Investment Show in March this year, Scott O'Neill returns to the podcast to fill in host Phil Tarrant on updates to his portfolio over the last eight months, which now consists of 32 properties including residential, commercial and syndicate investments. The director of Rethink Investing explains his recent purchase of a property in Greece, how to assess the quality of a commercial tenant, and the benefits of investing in syndicates as a means of diversifying with lower risk. 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

According to Right Property Group's Steve Waters, conditions are good for investors right now in Sydney's property market. With such a vast spread of opportunity, where should a budding investor even begin? Host Phil Tarrant picks Steve's brain on the overall trends across the Sydney market, how affordability dictates where one can buy, and whether proximity to amenities and new infrastructure is still important to consider. They discuss the scarcity of land content in Sydney compared to other markets, why the non-linear nature of growth can make suburb data alone unreliable, and Steve reveals his choices for Sydney's hottest suburbs. 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

While the complex intricacies of depreciation can be overwhelming for new and experienced investors alike, an accurate depreciation schedule can significantly amplify your portfolio's worth. Host Phil Tarrant is joined by Tuan Duong, quantity surveyor from Duo Tax, to break down the role of a quantity surveyor, answer common investor questions about depreciation, and specify under which circumstances it's worthwhile to make a claim. Tuan explains how tax office legislation around depreciation has changed over the years due to misuse and the implications of the latest policies on investors in new and second-hand properties. 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@smartproper

First-time investors often fall into the trap of purchasing property in familiar areas that are unlikely to provide them with high returns. Sarah Kendell shares how going against this trend has set her on the right path with her portfolio. Ten years ago, at age 22, the finance journalist bought her first property in what was then considered an undesirable Sydney suburb, but showed potential for gentrification and market rise. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Sarah joins host Alex Whitlock to explain her decision-making process on location and property type, how this investment provided a solid yield over the decade she owned it, and her revised strategy for acquiring her second property. 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

As CEO and co-founder of Australia's largest property buyer's agency Cohen Handler, Simon Cohen is extremely well-versed in market fluctuation across the country. On this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant picks his brain about how he secures good value purchases for his clients, the top three skills he teaches buyer's agents in his company, and the key to building strong relationships with real estate agents. Simon also reveals the habits of smart investors in these changing times, how to gain access to off-market properties, and the importance of keeping your cool at auctions. 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.co

Have you sent in a question to The Smart Property Investment Show? Listen to this episode to find out if your question has been answered by hosts Phil Tarrant and Alex Whitlock. Phil and Alex share their thoughts on approaching the first purchase in your portfolio, revealing where and when to seek professional advice, and offering tips on how to identify the property that will best match your investment strategy. They also consider the pros and cons of different loan strategies, whether one should invest in a trust or individually, and the benefits of having a clear, accessible portfolio breakdown. 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 m

Director of research at Select Residential Property, Jeremy Sheppard, is sometimes referred to as the 'capital growth king'. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, he joins host Phil Tarrant to unpack the value of good data, explain how supply versus demand dictates a market's movement, and break down how his Demand Supply Ratio tool can be used to make more informed investment decisions. Jeremy divulges why he considers capital growth to be the holy grail of investing, the key indicators to which investors should pay attention, and the approaches to research that are a waste of time. 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

Phil Tarrant's personal accountant, Keshab Chartered Accountant's Munzurul Khan, recommends an optimistic but careful approach to investing in the current property market. On this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, he reveals the status of Phil's 18-property portfolio, reflecting on its growth, debt, cash-flow and potential for improvement. Munzurul also provides his professional opinion on whether now is a good time to invest in property, where one should tread with caution, and the importance of implementing an interest rate buffer. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (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!