Smart Property Investment Podcast Network

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by his accountant, Keshab Chartered Accountant's Munzurul Khan, for the first portfolio update of 2019 and reveals how they can save $18,000 in the year ahead. Phil recaps on the portfolio for those who are new to their property journey and Munzurul explains how fluctuations in capital value change the way portfolios perform, both positively and negatively, and what you can do to use that information to your advantage. They compare the performances of the different markets within their portfolio, the average return year on year within the portfolio, and their plan moving forward in what has been described as a year of uncertainties. 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

Having recently joined the Smart Property Investment Show to share details of his own portfolio, this time former economist within the Federal Treasury Redom Syed joins us to reveal what we can expect from the finance sector in the year ahead and how that will impact your ability to invest in property. Redom shares with host Tim Neary to explain what we are seeing in the current finance climate and how it can be linked to happenings in 2014, what he is doing through this year as an investor and gives his take on how other investors approach their portfolios. He discusses the changes to interest-only loans and how this will impact borrowers, reveals what he believes to be the great news in the year ahead for property investors, and why he believes we are likely to see a drop on the cash rate before we see it go up. 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 Twi

In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, hosts Steve Waters, Victor Kumar and Phil Tarrant look to the year ahead while also considering the current state of the market, revealing the types of research that investors need to be doing right now – and the information that can do more harm than good! They share their thoughts surrounding a number of investment spots around Australia, suggesting that there could still be money to be made in markets where media are suggesting otherwise, and discuss how the “pipeline” method of investigating an investment hotspot can mean that you make an educated investment in any market. Tackling another question of the month, Steve and Victor analyse what the removal of the interest-only cap means for you as an investor, and Victor discusses his blog on the upcoming infrastructure boom which can be found at https://bit.ly/2Wgyz7m. 

Host Phil Tarrant's mortgage broker Ross Le Quesne believes that the year ahead will be an exciting time for investors amid the challenges that many are facing as a result of a tightened lending economy. In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, he reveals his outlook for securing finance in 2019. Ross explains why he believes it will become easier to obtain finance throughout 2019, how you can make yourself an attractive borrower, and what the removal of the interest-only lending cap will mean for those who have loans. Ross also discusses renovation and how it could impact your serviceability, reveals why a buyer's agent is more important now than ever, and shares his thoughts on who will be the investors that will struggle to obtain finance in the current market. 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

With 13 years as CEO for the Real Estate Institute of NSW, Tim McKibbin has built a reputation as a knowledgeable name within the Australian property industry. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, he reveals why investors need to stand up to initiate change within the sector. Tim explains his role within the REINSW and shares how a constantly changing industry impacts that role on a daily basis, and also shares his thoughts surrounding government and what he believes needs to be done to better service the property industry. Not one to hold back his opinions, Tim discusses his thoughts surrounding Fair Trading and the issues that he believes they present, why he refers to stamp duty as a "bad tax", and why as an investor now is the best time to stand up evoke change and make your voice heard. 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

While Bernard Desmond has found success as a mortgage broker, there was still room for him to find new ground and widen his business offering -- which is why he also decided to become a buyer's agent In this episode of Quit the 9-to-5 with Ben Handler, Bernard shares how he wanted to break new ground as a mortgage broker and create an offering that no broker could compete with. He explores why he decided to expand his business offering by becoming a buyer's agent, how long the process took and how he managed to become a buyer's agent while also maintaining his current business. The panel also discuss the current property market at hand, the events going on that are shaping it and why we're currently in a buyer's market.

Every investor has an end goal in mind, and for retirees Sharon and Tony MacNevin, their investment journey has been “totally successful”, putting them in the position where they can live the year split between Australia and Bali.   In this episode of the Smart Property Investment show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Sharon and Tony, who share their investment journey and explain why they shouldn’t be scared of debt.   They also go through the start of their portfolio back to a block from 1974 and how it’s changed, where the real money is made in investment, and the strata problems he’s faced over the years. 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

Alex Whitlock originally had no intentions to invest in property. In fact, had a 30-minute conversation which led to his first property purchase not taken place, The Smart Property Investment Show may not exist today! In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Russell Stephenson is joined by Alex (who in collaboration with host Phil Tarrant owns the extensive Smart Property Investment property portfolio) and discusses this 30-minute conversation and talks through each of the purchases in his personal portfolio.   He shares why he chose to keep some of his properties and sell others, how he navigated property purchases in Australia will living abroad, and divulges his development plans moving forward. Alex also explains why he is choosing to not make any investment moves in the coming year and reveals what you should be doing right now as an investor. 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

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Russell Stephenson is joined by Katarina Taurian, who shares how her investment journey has been since her first property purchase in 2016. In light of the recent coverage surrounding the structural concerns of the Opal Tower in Sydney, Katarina shares why structural integrity was top of her list when purchasing her first property, even revealing that she would take a tool kit with her to property inspections. Katrina explains what build quality means to her, the surprising belief that she regularly encountered when dealing with conveyancers and reveals where she sought the information that helped her to make an educated property purchase. She also reveals her plans for her portfolio going forward, why even as a property owner she is glad that property prices are softening, and why she believes pricing rental in your investments shouldn't necessarily meet what the market value suggests. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or l

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Tim Neary, editor of Real Estate Business, to discuss how real estate has changed in the current market, and the lessons for investors looking to capitalise on the market by catering to what is making those agents "tick". Tim explains the mistake that property investors are making when choosing an agent in the current market, how "prop-tech" is changing the real estate sector and why investors should be embracing technology as part of their investment journey. They will also take a prospective look at how the market will likely change throughout 2019, and bust the myth that we are in a softening market. 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

Following a tumultuous 2018 which saw declines in multiple markets, an array of media implying a property crash and the tightening of lending criteria, the Smart Property Investment team investigates how you can best utilise the outcomes of 2018 to identify the investment hotspots for the year ahead. Host Phil Tarrant is joined Smart Property Investment journalist Sasha Karen, and editor of the Wealth and Wellness titles at Momentum Media, James Mitchell to discuss their forecasts for the areas set to perform well in 2019 and the reasons that have led them to these predictions. The team will discuss their thoughts surrounding financial advice when making investment decisions and how you can “filter” out the huge amount of bad advice to make better-informed purchasing decisions. 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 qu

In this special episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, we reflect on the top 3 most popular market predictions made right here, and see how they stacked up against what actually happened. To discuss these predictions, host Phil Tarrant is joined Smart Property Investment journalist Sasha Karen, and editor of the Wealth and Wellness titles at Momentum Media, James Mitchell. They will take you through the top 3 podcast episodes this year surrounding market predictions, and share their thoughts on how the cooling property market could impact how you invest in 2019. Sasha and James will also reveal their favourite interviews of the year, and share the podcast episodes that they believe offer the best advice for investors. 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 in

In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, hosts Steve Waters, Victor Kumar and Phil Tarrant tackle the topic of property investment versus stocks, comparing the pros and cons of each asset class and revealing where they believe that money is best invested. Focusing on a listener question received following the previous episode of the show, the hosts will delve into the importance of diversification across both asset classes, address common concerns surrounding negatively geared property, and bust the myth that shares is a cheaper way to invest than property.   Steve and Victor also discuss property renovation revealing the one time that they believe you should never undertake a renovation project, and share why the holiday season may be a great opportunity to buy property.

Property markets change quickly, but according to investor Alan Yeung, you've only got four weeks of looking into a market before it changes on you. In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by investor Alan Yeung who shares how he was able to start building his investment portfolio before even leaving university, and what pushed him to finally make a decision on his first property. Alan explains why he has been purchasing in Melbourne for the past few years, discusses purchasing property with friends and reveals why he takes a philosophical approach to property investment. 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.

Buyers hold the power in the current property market, investor Rich Harvey explains, but is right now, Christmas time, a good time to be buying? Host Phil Tarrant chats with Rich about his role in the recent series of the TV show Buying Blind, and Rich explains why it is so easy for investors to overpay in the current market yet as well as why the opportunities are still huge for buyers offering opportunities that you "don't get every decade. Rich reveals the types of suburbs that he believes investors should be looking, unpacks the mistakes that people make when looking into property statistics and shares his predictions for the 2019 market. 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 ed

Property valuer, investment adviser, market commentator and author Anna Porter has an incredible grasp on the Australian property market. In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, she reveals the secrets that can make you huge money in 2019. Host Phil Tarrant chats with Anna about her thoughts surrounding borrowing in the year ahead, and Anna reveals how what many call a "doom and gloom market" in fact offers great opportunities for those who know what they are looking for. Anna addresses the factors that can lead to a market collapse, how you can increase the value of your investment property, and shares the areas to buy and avoid in 2019. 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 sho

Purchasing his first property at just 19 years old, Luke Bailey is now in the final stages of settling his 13th and 14th properties. In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Luke joins host Russell Stephenson to share how he has grown his portfolio, and why he was initially put off property as an investment class. Luke shares how his processes have changed since his first purchases, unpacks the properties in his portfolio and reveals the type of property that he chooses not to buy.    He explains where he seeks out the information that influences his purchasing choices, shares his thoughts on media influence and why he believes that people shouldn’t let sensationalised hype hold them back from growing their portfolio. 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 topi

Plumber turned buyer's agent and investor Ben Coulter describes his current portfolio as "in the acquisition stage" as he joins us on the Smart Property Investment show to discuss his growing portfolio and why he chooses to invest in property. In this episode, host Phil Tarrant hears why Ben decided to sell one of his properties, where he is looking to buy at the moment, and how he and his partner are structuring their purchases. Ben shares why he is currently making the move from plumber to buyer's agent and how he is finding the transition into his new property focused career. 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!

As an acquisition manager and buyer’s agent, Rob Martin has a solid understanding of what makes a good property purchase and has utilised these skills in building his own portfolio, as he explains on the Smart Property Investment Show. In this episode, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Rob who runs through each of his purchases, explaining why he chose to sell some of the properties and reveals the one thing that he wishes he had done differently when buying his first property.   Rob shares why he has not invested over the last couple of years, discusses the types of property that he is most interested in, and divulges his top tips on where he could be looking to invest next. 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 you

Following the royal commission’s scrutiny on lending and proposed changes to the broking sector, the ramifications for you as an investor could be huge. However, in this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, we offer you a chance to have your say. Host Phil Tarrant is joined by the editor of mortgage titles at Momentum Media, Annie Kane, who unpacks how these proposed changes could drastically impact the way you are able to acquire finance for property purchases.   She explains the research that Momentum Intelligence is currently undertaking and how your involvement will be beneficial. Phil discusses his decision to previously utilise brokers in his property purchases, why there has been an increasing uptake in broker services, and the benefits of utilising the broker channel, while Annie explains how the broking sector could be set to change. To take part in the survey and have your say.  Head to https://www.research.net/r/BorrowerExperienceSurvey If you like this episode, show your support by rat