Smart Property Investment Podcast Network

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

A buyer’s agent is one of the most integral elements when looking to buy a new property. We have heard both good and bad experiences on the show when it comes to investors using buyer’s agents, but how do you know if you have found the right one? In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Chris McMullen has told us why he spent more time looking for his buyer's agent, than what he did looking for his most recent property, why he educated himself through seminars, this show and getting out into the field to be able to determine the good from the bad. The long-time listener explains why this show “was a bit of a turning point” for his investment journey and how he utilises other guest’s personal stories, experiences and mistakes as research towards buying his own properties. Chris also shares what he would have said to himself a year ago with what he knows now, as well as where he hopes to be in a years-time. Tune in to hear about: Why it’s okay to be a “pain in the ass” toward your buyer’s agent T

Director of strategy and technolofy for Salesforce Jonathan Miranda sits down with Phil in San Francisco to discuss artificial intelligence and what it means for investors. The two look at how AI will change the dynamic between investors and professionals when buying property, how the buying experience will change, as well as the impact it will have on the average person’s daily life.  Jonathan explains what artificial intelligence really is, how it is changing the way in which people buy real estate, and how it will make investors more productive as well as how banks will collect personal information to provide better service. You will also find out: How AI will change human experiences Why the changes AI will bring should be embraced and not feared The importance of the transparent use of data How AI personally saved his life RELATED ARTICLES FOR READING Gold Coast benefits from mining boom Quality stock hard to find in Melbourne Sydney property has its 'best years ahead' 6 ways to increase your yield

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! 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 host Phil to discuss his thoughts on the 2018 market, including metro versus regional areas, how regional areas will eventually perform the same roles as capital cities, as well as his thoughts on houses and units, and which one performs better in the long run. In this episode, hear from Simon about: What investors should be looking for in 2018 The questions to ask when looking at a property  Increasing infras

As an investor wired into the media you would have no doubt heard of Bernard Salt’s comments around the need for Gen Y-ers to stop eating smashed avocado should they ever want to be able to save for a property. Although taken out of context, the comments caused a wave of responses both at home and abroad about the affordability of Australian property, how a generation of investors will never crack the market and that a property bubble exists in Australia – and that it’s about to burst. In this special episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, we hear first-hand from Bernard Salt from The Demographics Group on the realities of investing in Australian property, where you should be channelling your dollars, whether there is a bubble (and if it's going to burst) and how our markets will develop in the future. Bernard also shares his insights on the red flags all investors should be aware of when investing in property as well as the key economic and social change data you should be using to help establish tre

You’ve found a great property that you’ve secured under market value, one that shows all the fundamentals for delivering sustainable growth over time, offers upsides for renovation or development potential, and on paper, should deliver a healthy yield. But you can’t find someone to rent it…. We hear it all the time on the Smart Property Investment Show. So, what do you do? Well, it’s time to look at how you’re managing the property – and whether you might need some professional help. Self-management works for many property investors. If you’ve got the time, skills, aptitude and are geographically close (and willing to get calls in the middle of the night to fix a broken pipe!), you can manage your properties yourself – for very good effect. However, many property investors turn to property managers to support them – supporting all aspects of their property management in return for sharing some of rent, which can range from 4-15 percent, depending on where you are located across Australia, and the services off

Get a greater insight into Phil’s portfolio as he’s joined with business partner Alex Whitlock and accountant Michael Johnson, who work behind the scenes to manage the heavy lifting on the portfolio. Michael discusses the day-to-day operations of the portfolio that he controls, as well as the impact property managers have had in steering the portfolio into success. They reminisce on their portfolio over the years, including what their greatest successes have been and what they would have done differently. You will also find out: The importance of keeping an eye on cash flow The reasons behind each purpose The importance of goal-setting   Suburbs mentioned in this episode: Sydney Queensland Brisbane Petrie Melbourne Kallangur Lawnton Sunshine Coast Penrith St Mary’s Mount Druitt South Bank Cambridge ParkSeven Hills  Mount Kuring-gai Related articles of interest: What keeps investors up at night and which professionals do they turn to? Four simple steps to begin your property development journey 

Phil Tarrant welcomes Momentum Media’s managing editors of wealth, Aleks Vickovich, and mortgages,  James Mitchell, to talk politics, power poverty, rebalancing mortgage books and interest rates.  On this episode, they explore the issues property investors are facing from major banks and government, their recommendations on how to overcome them. They also discuss how rising interest rates are affecting the market, and where they expect to see rates in the future. You will also hear about: Recent policies by the major banks hurting the property market Current monetary policies Why there is a disparity in rates 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 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.a

Husband and wife team Brendon and Courtney join Phil to share how they made the transition from buying somewhere just to live in to becoming so well versed in the market, they need to sometimes tone down the property talk before they pick a fight with their friends or each other.   Courtney explains how her negotiation skills and her drive to educate herself has enabled the success of their portfolio, while Brendon discusses how his government job has helped with bank loans.   We also hear about what they have learned through each property they bought and how it has impacted each purchase. You will also find out: • What happens when you rely on a bad mortgage broker • Why an investment couple needs a “pusher” • How they balance their different views   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 any questions about what you he

"If you don't put in the hard work you won't gain the reward,” says Hong Kong immigrant William Leung, as he comes on the Smart Property Investment Show to discuss how he took his experiences of immigrating to Australia back in 1988, and how he took that experience to drive it into his portfolio today.   William explains the Hong Kong and Chinese mindsets on investing and debt, the importance of a finely tuned spreadsheet and the importance of goal setting and cycles.   You will also find out: • Why you should be conscious of the past • How to treat investing as a side business • The importance of loving numbers    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 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.c