Smart Property Investment Podcast Network

Steve Waters and Victor Kumar say there's one fundamental rule behind property investment affordability: if you can't afford it, don't buy it. Sadly, rising house prices, subdued income growth and unmanageable household debt have led the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) to cool Australia's hot property market by clamping down on interest-only loans and tightening investor lending. In the latest episode of Investing Insights, the team from Right Property Group partner up with host Phil Tarrant to explain what this means for buyers, what it takes to be financially responsible, as well as their thoughts on the 'speculative investor' and why some people shouldn't be investing at all.   CONNECT WITH THE RIGHT PROPERTY GROUP If you have any questions or would like more details on any of the information discussed on the podcast contact the Right Property Group on questions@rightpropertygroup.com.au, visit www.rightpropertygroup.com.au or call 1300 302 166.   We'll be covering all your questions in a

Are you a natural born negotiator? Do you have what it takes to ask for what you want? Steve Waters and Victor Kumar say there are no winners or losers in the negotiation game - it's all a matter of practice and learning to find the common ground in the terms and conditions of a sale. In this episode of Investing Insights, the team from Right Property Group partner up with Phil Tarrant from Smart Property Investment to share their tips and tricks to negotiating the right way, as well as discuss the importance of cultivating relationships with industry professionals, how to move on from failed ventures and why they believe that the most powerful negotiator is the most knowledgeable. Tune in now to hear all of this and much, much more in the latest episode of Investing Insights! CONNECT WITH THE RIGHT PROPERTY GROUP If you have any questions or would like more details on any of the information discussed on the podcast contact the Right Property Group on questions@rightpropertygroup.com.au, visit www.rightproper

What does 'balance' mean to you, and why is it so important to your investment success? In the latest episode of Investing Insights, host Phil Tarrant and partners Right Property Group discuss the importance of diversification in your portfolio, why you shouldn't be 'skewed' by one investment strategy alone and why accommodating for life events and market changes is essential to investment success.   CONNECT WITH THE RIGHT PROPERTY GROUP If you have any questions or would like more details on any of the information discussed on the podcast contact the Right Property Group on questions@rightpropertygroup.com.au, visit www.rightpropertygroup.com.au or call 1300 302 166.   We'll be covering all your questions in a coming episode of Investing Insights with the Right Property Group, so ensure you get in touch.   If you''re new to this podcast, check out series one on www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/podcasts/right-property-group.     FOLLOW THE RIGHT PROPERTY GROUP Keep connected with the team and all the lates

What are the key differences between houses and units? What things should you consider when investing in either dwelling type? The team share their investing experience and explore the pros and cons of both. In this episode of Investing Insights, host Phil Tarrant and partners Right Property Group discuss what to aim for as well as what to ignore when looking to expand your portfolio with a new property. CONNECT WITH THE RIGHT PROPERTY GROUP If you have any questions or would like more details on any of the information discussed on the podcast contact the Right Property Group on questions@rightpropertygroup.com.au, visit www.rightpropertygroup.com.au or call 1300 302 166.   We'll be covering all your questions in a coming episode of Investing Insights with the Right Property Group, so ensure you get in touch.   If you''re new to this podcast, check out series one on www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/podcasts/right-property-group.     FOLLOW THE RIGHT PROPERTY GROUP Keep connected with the team and all the l

Why is setting clear goals so important for investors? What is the best way to set your goals so they’ll be achieved? The team explores goal setting and how it can help you become a better property investor. In this episode of Investing Insights, host Phil Tarrant and partners Right Property Group discuss the five things investors should keep in mind when setting their goals, and how to make sure you achieve them.   CONNECT WITH THE RIGHT PROPERTY GROUP If you have any questions or would like more details on any of the information discussed on the podcast contact the Right Property Group on questions@rightpropertygroup.com.au, visit www.rightpropertygroup.com.au or call 1300 302 166.   We'll be covering all your questions in a coming episode of Investing Insights with the Right Property Group, so ensure you get in touch.   If you''re new to this podcast, check out series one on www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/podcasts/right-property-group.     FOLLOW THE RIGHT PROPERTY GROUP Keep connected with the team a

How hard is it to invest in property and generate a passive income? What's really involved in being a top property investor? The team reveals what you need to know - and what you need to forget - about being a truly successful property investor. In this episode of Investing Insights, host Phil Tarrant and partners Right Property Group, discuss the six biggest property investment myths: what they are, what's wrong with them, and how they cause investors to become unstuck. CONNECT WITH THE RIGHT PROPERTY GROUP If you have any questions or would like more details on any of the information discussed on the podcast contact the Right Property Group on questions@rightpropertygroup.com.au, visit www.rightpropertygroup.com.au or call 1300 302 166.   We'll be covering all your questions in a coming episode of Investing Insights with the Right Property Group, so ensure you get in touch.   If you''re new to this podcast, check out series one on www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/podcasts/right-property-group.     FOLLOW

What differentiates someone who dabbles in property from those who build self-sustaining multi-property portfolios? Is it what they do or is it what they DON'T do? Find out what market forces you need to ignore, who you need to cease listening to, what you need to stop accepting, and what should no longer be on your list of things to worry about if you want to take your portfolio to the next level. The Smart Property Investment team and partners for this education series Right Property Group reveal the 11 things that are holding you and your portfolio back and how you can stop doing them in order to become a bigger and better property investor. CONNECT WITH THE RIGHT PROPERTY GROUP If you have any questions or would like more details on any of the information discussed on the podcast contact the Right Property Group on questions@rightpropertygroup.com.au, visit www.rightpropertygroup.com.au or call 1300 302 166.   We'll be covering all your questions in a coming episode of Investing Insights with the Right Pr

Phil once again is joined by Momentum Media's managing editors of wealth Aleks Vickovich and mortgages' James Mitchell to discuss the importance of challenging an audience to come up with their own ideas, sales strategists and the impact of foreigners buying up Australia's properties. They also discuss the royal commission, revealing their expert perspective on how this will impact property investors as in both the short-term and the long-term. The managing editors also discuss their thoughts on regulation in the mortgage space, why it is important to understand the property market as well as their thoughts on how this will impact the future markets. You will also hear about the impact of mortgage lending for the past year, how technology is impacting the market and understanding your superannuation. RELATED AREAS OF INTEREST: How brain surgery turned this investor's passion for property into a career A guide for buying in NSW, Victoria and Queensland from making an offer to settlement SA4 areas largely s

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 vs. 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 cover one of the key mistakes people make: not being educated. Good investors are dialed into their portfolio, constantly finding ways to increase its value and understanding the need for diversification. They reveal how and when to starts the diversification process to enhance your portfolio! Tune in now for the full

In this special episode, we dive into the Smart Property Investment archives and look at the 10 most read stories. Host Phil Tarrant is joined by real estate editor Tim Neary and content producer Sasha Karen in the second of this two-part series to discuss the top stories for 2017, ranked 10 to 6, revealing what made them must-read articles. In this episode you will hear about how to get the best price out of real estate agents, fluctuation of vacancy rates, property crashes, the hype of Commonwealth Games, Perth's property market and millennial FOMO. All of this and much, much more on this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show!   ARTICLES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: Rental vacancies falling nationwideA property crash 'remains unlikely'Commonwealth Games real estate legacy is 'no myth'Is Perth prime for investors?Independent property portal launches tailoring tool   FOLLOW US: Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by liking and f

In this special episode, we dive into the Smart Property Investment archives and look at the 10 most read stories. Host Phil Tarrant is joined by editor of real estate Tim Neary and content producer Sasha Karen to discuss the top stories, ranked 10 to 6 for 2017, revealing what made them must-read articles. Tune in to hear about foreign investment, crowdfunding, the threat of the bursting bubble, and the many reasons why you should invest in property!   ARTICLES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: Why restricting foreign investors could damage Australia’s economy Research shows crowdfunding successful alternative to buying property Australia in a ‘property bubble’, majority of experts warn Lithium mining boom predicted to further boost WA property market Housing market to fall by 2020 FOLLOW US: Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by liking and following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have

Bonnie Cresswell started out with the “must pay off my mortgage before investing in anything” mentality, but after doing a bit of research on her own, she realised it isn’t actually necessary to do so. Growing up on welfare, having a secure shelter was always a propriety when Bonnie was growing up. She reveals how she used to believe “debt is bad”, how education and her choices allowed her to become an investor with three investments and a principal place of residence in her early 40’s, as well as how the Smart Property Investment Show provided her with the insights to invest with a quick turn over of properties. The Tasmanian born investor reveals her plans for her future, how her “complete 180 degree flip” in her mind set came about and how the restructuring of her finances and cashflow helped with her first investment. You will also find out how property in different states grows differently, how buyers agents can assist a purchase and why she uses a line of credit. SUBURBS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Sydn

One of Australia's best mortgage brokers Ross Le Quesne joins podcast host Phil Tarrant to reveal the secrets behind the best investors he works with. They explore mortgage debt, APRA benchmarks and the challenges investors face as the lending environment changes rapidly. Ross reveals how benchmarks on interest only loans has impacted investors, the habits he sees in the best investors to tackle lending head winds and why investors that use a broker get an unfair advantage. You will also find out the importance of managing cash flow, why you should be prepared for the unforeseen and what mortgage brokers will do to help investors in the future. RELATED AREAS OF INTEREST: Build to rent could surpass strata properties How brain surgery turned this investor's passion for property into a career A guide for buying in NSW, Victoria and Queensland from making an offer to settlement Home values remain static as industry sits on its hands   FOLLOW US: Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us on

Have you been waiting to hear your question on the podcast? In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, we bring in managing director of Propertyology, Simon Pressley, to give you answers! Tune in as he and host Phil Tarrant discuss everything from how to pick the right buyer's agent to suit your own needs, how to balance your time effectively as an investor, as well as the things you should do versus what your property manager should do and how confident you should be when using a buyer's agent from another state. You'll hear all of this and much, much more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! SUBURBS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Sydney Brisbane Bondi Penrith Narrabri RELATED AREAS OF INTEREST: Build to rent could surpass strata properties How brain surgery turned this investor's passion for property into a career A guide for buying in NSW, Victoria and Queensland from making an offer to settlement Home values remain static as industry sits on its hands FOLLOW US: Did you l

Investor reveals how he entered into the country's capital and his plans for the future   Curtis Stewart chats to podcast host Phil Tarrant, exploring why he chose Canberra and how first home buyer incentives propelled him into the market quicker.   The 27-year-old reveals the process he took to start climbing the property ladder, as well as the different levels of assistance for first home buyers, and how it worked in his favour in buying his first property.   The Queensland born investor also discusses why took a gamble and purchased two blocks of land in two different developments. You will also find out what to look for when investing in Canberra, the questions to ask when building a property and how his mortgage broker skills help fuel his investing. SUBURBS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Sydney Wright Goulburn Melbourne Wyndham Vale Werribee Geelong Gregory Hills   RELATED AREAS OF INTEREST: Build to rent could surpass strata properties How brain surgery turned this investor's passion for

Husband and wife team, Simon and Vanessa Refalo, come on the show to discuss how they started their journey in property investing late, the mistakes they made along the way, and how the idea of changing their mindset got them on the right track to success.   Vanessa describes the catalyst pushing them towards property investing, the nerve-racking moment leading up to their first purchase, as well as the challenges they faced with negative gearing before succeeding in the property game.   Simon reveals what happened after they decided to sell each of their living properties, the process they underwent to buy their first investment property as well as their experiences with accountants and buying agents.   They will also discuss: The buffer they gave themselves to start investing again Why they had an exit strategy for their strata investment Their goals for the future SUBURBS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Perth Brisbane Ingleburn Campbelltown Green Valley Falcon Fairfield Bronnyrigg Liverpool   RELATED

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 vs. 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 cover the essential topic of cash flow: the good and the bad. Good cash flow management is critical to all investors - with the right strategies, processes, focus and balance you can turn it from negative to positive... and keep building your portfolio!!! Tune in now for the full episode.   CONNECT WITH RIGHT PROPE

Tune in to the latest episode of Property Showcase, the podcast with the inside track on the products and businesses that will help turbocharge your portfolio, maximise returns and make your overall investment experience seamless and stress-free! In this episode of Property Showcase, Michael Beresford from Open Corp joins editor of Real Estate, Tim Neary, to discuss where he sees the market in 2018, including the capital cities he believes will be most successful, as well as what he looks for in a property, such as growth potential, opportunity, demand and incoming cash flow.   In this episode, hear from Michael about: Interstate investing The supply and demand game Balancing the processes of investment   Tim is also joined by Drew Evans from Caifu Property to discuss his thoughts on how the market will perform in the new year, revealing the best way how people can manufacture their own equity as their portfolios develop, as well as the changes in prices and cycles he predicts and why it is important to und

Before buying a property, its always essential to gather information about every aspect of the property market, which includes demographics, council zones, interest rates and auction rates. Host Phil Tarrant is joined once again by investor Eric Brown to discuss how his most recent purchase of a warehouse is performing two months on. Eric reveals the challenges he has faced from council and how he has overcome these challenges. He explains why being overprepared could influence the outcome of the decision by a local councils planning panel to kick start renovations. They also discuss the most recent summary of this weekends auction rates, including a comparison between this years and last years results as well as how they expect it to impact the market in the year ahead. You will also find out: How to interpret the information you have to be a smart investor What decreasing auction rates mean for investors Why time is a huge part of property investment and renovation The skills to be a good project manager v

"Time spent in reconnaissance is seldom wasted"! It's a quote made famous by WW2 German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. Rommel was a master of his profession and invested time to ensure his intelligence was current, accurate and contextualised. This should be the manta of every investor looking to secure and grow their assets. In this issue of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant is joined once again by Right Property Group's Steve Waters and Michael Johnson, who supports Phil to manage his portfolio, to discuss his investment plans, and how the portfolio has performed since the purchase and what the next move is. Tune in as they answer questions asked by listeners and discuss each Australian state market in detail, including the performance of investments in these areas, where they see these market in the future and where they are considering to purchase the next investment. You'll hear all of this and much, much more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show!   SUBURBS MENTIONED IN THIS