Smart Property Investment Podcast Network

In this episode, Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant is joined by the managing director of Propertyology, Simon Pressley, who will share his overview of the Australian property market and offer some insights into which areas are set to perform well in the near future. Simon will share why he has chosen to no longer invest in Hobart, the changes that Melbourne is likely to see in property value in the coming months and his thoughts on Brisbane as an investment opportunity. He will also offer a warning for those looking at Darwin as a strong investment option, and discuss tax changes that the Victorian government have recently introduced which are likely to have major implications on the property market in the coming 12 months. AREAS MENTIONED: Hobart Sydney Melbourne Parramatta Adelaide Brisbane Perth Darwin   RELATED AREAS OF INTEREST: Q and A session with Simon Pressley - The answers you wanted 40 tight areas set for a boom, and they aren't Sydney or MelbourneThe different reasons to start ren

For many, a property portfolio is something that is built up gradually over a long period of time. Then you have investors like Greta Francis who, after deciding that she didn't want to retire on the pension alone, purchased four properties in the space of just one year. Greta sits down with Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant to share her strategy and to discuss how she was able to make it happen. She explains how she originally had very little idea what to look for when trying to find an investment property, and the steps that she took that have resulted in her now having a very clear list of buying rules. The pair will discuss the importance of having a mentor, and Greta will share her long-term investment plan as well as some ideas on how she approaches learning about a potential investment area.   If you like this episode, show your support byrating us or leaving a review on iTunes(The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media:Facebook,TwitterandLinke

Accountant Scott Kay has had a focus on creating a better financial future for himself for quite some time — from the age of 16, in fact, when he was thumbing through the pages of Rich Dad Poor Dad in the spare time that he had between holding down three jobs while still in school. Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant sits down with the hard-working Mr Kay of Integrity Plus Accounting, who shares why he wanted to buy his first property before most of his classmates had even purchased their first car, and what he would do differently if he were to start his property journey again with his current knowledge around tax. Scott will discuss the reason he chose his first property, and why the property that you decide to buy first is so important to how your investment journey will go. He will also give some insight into what he wishes he knew before buying for the first time and share the one piece of knowledge that he has today that could have saved him a lot of money at the start of his investment journey. SU

Just recently Bradley Beer CEO of BMT Tax Depreciation joined us to talk aboutproperty depreciation in a general sense.  Now Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant managed to drill a little deeper into Bradley’s personal portfolio, a topic which he often keeps very close to his chest. Bradley will take you back to his first property purchase in 2002 and share why he believes in a buy and hold investment strategy. He will also discuss his thoughts on bank loyalty, variable versus fixed interest rates, and how to best cover yourself from financial risk. Phil will also find out who Bradley has help him with managing his portfolio, why he recently stopped rentvesting, and his overall objective when it comes to property investment.   If you like this episode, show your support byrating us or leaving a review on iTunes(The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media:Facebook,TwitterandLinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of inte

CEO of Upside Realty Adam Rigby has created a company that he believes is genuinely different to others in the real estate industry; a business that embraces and adapts to technological developments to create the best possible experience for its clients. Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant catches up with Adam to know how customer transparency has come to be one of their main points of difference and how their fixed-price service offers the same value, if not greater value, than what one would expect from a commission-based agency Adam will also share: -How he thinks changing technology will impact the real estate industry in the future -What Upside Realty is doing to increase efficiency and client satisfaction -Whether he believes that the industry has changed recently All of this and much, much more on this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show. Tune in now! If you like this episode, show your support byrating us or leaving a review on iTunes(The Smart Property Investment Show) and by followin

Olympic swimmer Matt Abood may be best known for his time in the pool in Rio, but for someone who was always trained to stay in his lane it may surprise you just how much this Australian freestyle champion has branched out with his interests outside of the water. Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant is joined in studio by Matt who will share how he developed an interest in property investing, and how The Smart Property Investment Show podcast has helped him in approaching his goal of supporting his lifestyle. Matt will share the numerous similarities that can be found in sport and property investment, in particular the importance of having a strong support team in place to achieve an end goal. The pair will also discuss why Matt found it important to shop around for a buyers agent, the biggest misconception about property investment that he no longer believes, and the importance of mental preparation in any goal. If you like this episode, show your support byrating us or leaving a review on iTunes(The Sma

18 years ago investor Melissa Morgan purchased her first property because she wanted to move out of home: A 24 meter square unit.  Fast forward to today where her latest project sees her working on a joint venture townhouse development worth in excess of seven million dollars, and it is fair to say that Melissa has made a few correct moves along the way. Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant catches up with Melissa to find out what she has learned throughout her time investing and how she came to end up in property investment after originally working in IT.  The pair will discuss complying development, how Melissa has streamlined her process so as to more effectively take on multiple projects, and how her optimism has occasionally gotten her into a spot of trouble. Melissa will also share her top tips for like minded investors, what she believes makes an accomplished negotiator, and her thoughts on risky investment. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The

Investor Glenn Newbery went into property investment with an end goal in mind. To retire debt free with $150,000 in annual returns from his property portfolio. Just 18 months ago Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant caught up with Glenn where he shared his story which included bouncing back from bankruptcy to obtaining an impressive property portfolio. Now we find out just how much further he has come toward his final goal. Having tried multiple strategies to consolidate his portfolio Glenn now believes that he has found the one that works. He will share his strategy with you, details of how he is managing to minimize his debt, and the next portfolio goal which he is working on. He will also share the changes to his portfolio since he last joined us, discuss what consolidation is, and even share if why one of his properties is soon to be leaving his portfolio. You'll hear all of this and much, much more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! If you like this episode, show your support by

An obvious reason for people to become involved in property investment is to take advantage of market appreciation as a way of increasing their wealth, so the concept of depreciation may not even be something that they might consider. In this episode, Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant is joined by Bradley Beer, CEO of BMT Tax Depreciation to discuss what depreciation is and the impact that calculating it properly will have on your tax situation. Bradley will also discuss the tax complications which recent changes to depreciation law will have for investors as well as some variations which may impact those buying interstate, but will also look at what has stayed the same and how to best utilize that to your advantage. The pair will also cover scrapping, the biggest misconceptions around depreciation, and whether there are more legal changes set to come. You'll hear all of this and much, much more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! If you like this episode, show your support by ratin

Welcome to the second series of Investing Insights with Right Property Group. Join Right Property Group directors Steve Waters and Victor Kumar as they explore and challenge the strategies, tactics and techniques to create wealth through property investing. Every month, Steve and Victor join co-host Phillip Tarrant from Smart Property Investment to address the burning issues impacting investors, covering key topics such as manufacturing equity, property management, purchasing units versus houses, researching the market, finding under market value properties, the habits and attitudes of successful investors and portfolio building. In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, we look at diversification and the different ways that it can be approached in regards to your portfolio. However, while it can be a beneficial move, there are also occasions where diversification is not the right move. Steve, Victor and Phil look at some of the mistakes people make when they feel that they need to chan

As a property owner, a financial buffer is one of the best decisions that you can make to avoid any unnecessary headaches. Or at least that seems to be what has worked for property investor Andy Scott. In this episode, Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant sits down with Andy who shares one of those potential headache scenarios from his time investing. When a bill which should have been around eight hundred dollars ended up costing more than six times that, Andy was able to effectively manage both his funds and stress levels and shares how his prior planning made that a possibility. Andy shares what he sets aside for each of his three properties as a way of minimizing risk, and just how and when that money should be spent. The pair will also cover the benefits and challenges of investing interstate, whether property yield should be a main deciding factor when purchasing a property and answer some questions for those looking at using a property buyer. If you like this episode, show your support by rating

Have you been waiting to hear your question on the podcast? In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, managing director of Propertyology, Simon Pressley is here to give you the answers! Listen now as he and host Phil Tarrant discuss everything from attracting buyers to your property listing, to the risks and advantages associated with a regional property investment, and even advice offer some advice for low income earners wanting to get a foot in the door of property investment. Plus Simon has some predictions on the best performing investment markets in the coming 5 years based on recent property trends. You'll hear all of this and much, much more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! 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 h

Propertyology Award winning business, Propertyology, helps clients with professional guidance in respect to their market research buyer's agency, investment strategies and finance. The Propertyology experts hold skills in numerous fields, assisting their clients to build a sustainable investment property portfolio. In this episode of Property Showcase, Simon Pressley, joins editor of Real Estate, Tim Neary, to discuss the impact that Air Bnb is having on the long term rental market. With one quarter of the Australian population using Air Bnb Simon shares his thoughts on the both the positive and negative impact of the thriving rental service You will also hear from Simon about: How Air Bnb will impact the Sydney and Melbourne property markets based on what has been previously seen in Hobart. The impact that the rental service is having on the Australian economy Should you invest in a property just due to it being an attractive location for short term tenants.   Upside Realty An entrepreneur and executive wi

Renovating a rental property is not always done with the intention of being able to increase weekly returns. Often, it can simply be a case of making a home safe, compliant, and more attractive to tenant longevity. In this episode, Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant is joined by Right Property Group director Steve Waters for another monthly portfolio update, this time focusing on the $20,000 renovation currently underway on a property in Kingston, Queensland. While purchased back in July with only a few maintenance issues, recent tenants had left the property in such a state that tradesmen were not even willing to enter the property. Tune in to find out how the renovation of this three-bedroom, two-bathroom property is being approached, and the thought process behind transforming the home. The pair will also answer some common renovation questions regarding painting the interior of a property, tell you exactly why your property isn't attracting renters, and discuss the impact that the recent South Austr

Interim host and managing editor of real estate at Momentum Media, Tim Neary, is joined by Phillip Tarrant's business partner Alex Whitlock who reveals the challenges and experiences he faced throughout his 20 year property investment journey, acquiring over 30 properties around Australia. Accountant Michael Johnson also joins Tim and Alex to discuss the learning curves of property investing, including the need to understand the impact of rising interest rates, the dynamics of property markets and demographics and the key things to understand with budgeting and cash flow. They also discuss the key things learnt along the way as well as the peaks and troughs that created significant impact in Alex's life, why Alex needed to 'scrape the change' to gain a clear focus on his future and why he eventually learnt to remove emotion from property investing. You will also find out how to avoid the same mistakes Alex made, the most important things to be aware of and the pitfalls of stretching yourself too thin.   You'l

On this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, we invite Phil Tarrant's business partner Alex Whitlock to continue the chat with Phil, as well as a previous episode's guest Paul Glossop, on their views on the Australian market today, where they see certain area's tracking and if they are investable or not. They discuss the impact of Labor leader Bill Shorten's negative gearing reform may have on investors, the differentiation across Australia for interest rates and how to handle the ebbs and flows of them, responsible lending as well as a dive into each state's property market, how they see their performance and where they see the real opportunities. You will also hear about what to think about before buying a property, what to do 'when reality bites' and the benefits of looking in interest rates. You'll hear all of this and much, much more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property

Scott O'Neill, founder and director of Rethink Investing, rejoins Phil Tarrant to discuss what has been happening since his appearance on the podcast six months ago, why he went from an engineer to a buyer's agent and his secrets to becoming a good buyer's agent. The Sydney based investor reveals how his seven year journey has impacted his career, how he has created wealth through property and how his excitement towards property is not luck, it requires education and dedication as well as a strong love. He and Phil also discuss the skills required to become a buyer's agent, providing tips to listeners considering the same journey as well as how you as an investor can buy better. You will also find out why feedback impacted his success, his thoughts on specific property markets and why you need an agent you can trust. You'll hear all of this and much, much more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Sma

Cohen Handler CEO and buyer's agent Ben Handler joins the Smart Property Investment Show to discuss the real value of a buyer's agent, how using one can help property investors in building their portfolio and the cultivation of buyer's agents today. The property investor turned buyer's agent reveals the reasons he started investing, why he turned it into his career and his advice to listeners thinking of doing the same. Ben discusses the fundamental principles of being a successful property investor as well as the key things to look out for when considering a property purchase. You will also hear about why emotion needs to be removed when purchasing, how speed and numbers are fundamental and what has changed through the years in the investing/buyer's agent industry. You'll hear all of this and much, much more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! 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

Have you been waiting to hear your question on the podcast? In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, we bring in buyer's agent Paul Glossop to give you answers! Tune in as he and host Phil Tarrant discuss topics including if specific suburbs are worth signing for, or if they are 'digging their own grave', if its smarter to buy an investment with your partner or a family home as your first purchase, as well as their thoughts on the Victorian State government changes to subdivisions and the requirement for a garden space, and how they thing it will impact affordability and cashflow in the future. You'll hear all of this and much, much more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! 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 mi

Welcome to the second series of Investing Insights with Right Property Group. Join Right Property Group directors Steve Waters and Victor Kumar as they explore and challenge the strategies, tactics and techniques to create wealth through property investing. Every month, Steve and Victor join co-host Phillip Tarrant from Smart Property Investment to address the burning issues impacting investors, covering key topics such as manufacturing equity, property management, purchasing units versus houses, researching the market, finding under market value properties, the habits and attitudes of successful investors and portfolio building. In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil, Steve and Victoranswer the questions listeners have asked this year. They cover topics on supply and demand, rent correction, fixed interest rates and how a buyer's agent can help improve your portfolio. Tune in now for the full episode.     CONNECT WITH RIGHT PROPERTY GROUP If you have any questions or would like