Property Investing Insights with Right Property Group

In this Episode, Victor Kumar and Steve Waters from Right Property Group discuss the major (and the not so obvious) factors that are shaping 2022. History once again repeats itself and we’ve seen this cycle many times before and have seen the obvious — liquidity factors, moratorium, custom money decreasing, loosening of credit policy, job security, rent increasing in some areas, government grants,...

As talk of an impending rate hike heats up in recent weeks, investors are urged to be critical of the rhetoric of gloom-and-doom surrounding the market and instead focus on fortifying their real estate portfolios. When talking about interest rates, hosts Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar say that investors should not ask if and when it will change, but how they can prepare their portfoli...

In this Episode 72 of the Investing Insights podcast, Victor Kumar and Steve Waters from Right Property Group uncover the truth about data and how this could affect you as an investor. Data is a surviving factor when investing in property, but there could be danger in relying solely on data. If you think data never lies, then you haven’t seen it all. Data is fundamental in investing between the fl...

With Australia on the brink of fully emerging out of the shadows cast by COVID in 2021, it’s now officially open season for the property market. Will the current real estate trends buckle or boom under the “new normal” conditions? In this episode, hosts Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar tackle a raft of geopolitical, financial, and economic factors and events that are shaping the spring...

As Australia looks to the other side of COVID-19, there’s a number of factors that will have an impact on the market – but how will they interact? Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters, and Victor Kumar tackle a number of the big picture issues that could have an impact on property over the next few months and beyond: geopolitical tensions, pathways out of lockdown, a federal election, and tightened lending...

With widespread and indefinite lockdowns inducing feelings of uncertainty and insecurity among buyers and sellers, what will the spring selling season look like this year? Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar discuss the implications of the latest wave of lockdowns on real estate and how it compares to previous lockdowns. Will the market slow down amid a pronounced imbalance of supply and d...

ENCORE EPISODE - DESIGN YOUR DECADE PART 2 We hope you enjoyed part 1 of DESIGN YOUR DECADE covering years one through five. Part 2 focuses on years five through 10 of one’s property investment journey. Steve Waters and Victor Kumar join host Phil Tarrant to outline the fundamental shifts that occur in the second half of the decade, and the notion of a static 10-year plan and a rolling 10-year pla...

Mixed data is coming out of the property market, with record-low interest rates, pent-up demand and limited supply fuelling strong price growth. On the other hand, prolonged lockdowns and talk of macro-prudential policy could inflict negative impacts. Dissecting recent developments, hosts Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar discuss last year’s missed predictions of 30 per cent market falls...

ENCORE of the most popular (and Melissa's favourite) episode! The DESIGN YOUR DECADE episode was published on 26th June 2020. Phil Tarrant and our own, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar deep dive into the critical questions for investors to consider when approaching the first five years of designing their decade. Regardless of where you are at in your life, the Design your decade episode is a MUST lis...

As property markets continue their post-pandemic boom, investors are being urged to look at each property’s fundamentals instead of listening to overall market myths. In this episode, hosts Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar break down some of the biggest myths in property – from “all property grows at the same pace” to “valuations always lag sale prices”. The trio also discuss how today’...

In Episode 66 of the Investing Insights podcast, Victor Kumar and Steve Waters from Right Property Group unpack five investor profiles. The evolution of a successful investor is about identifying your investor profile. Victor and Steve have for many years referenced the four investor profiles and most recently have added a fifth. 1. The collector loves ownership, wants to buys something. Just want...

As property markets continue to boom post-pandemic, investors are being urged to stick with the fundamentals that underpin good buying decisions instead of letting ego and greed take over. In this episode, hosts Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar discuss the notion of control in property investing, challenging the fallacy of the one-in-a-hundred-year natural weather event and why investor...

As the property market goes from strength to strength, with low rates, FOMO and undersupply creating a seller’s market, active investors need to get creative in order to maximise value. In this episode, hosts Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar discuss the tactics to building a truly smart property investment portfolio and whether those same tactics used after the GFC are still relevant to...

In Episode 63 of the Investing Insights podcast, Victor Kumar and Steve Waters from Right Property Group have a detailed discussion on a wide range of topics including the pulse of the market, agent mechanics of listing a property in todays market and insights into finance. The question most people tend to ask is “Is now the right time to get into the property market?”. For each person this will b...

The property market is flourishing across the country, with a case of FOMO, coupled with undersupply, sending prices north. In this episode, hosts Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar discuss why assertive action and due diligence are key in a rising market. The trio explore what the economic ecosystem is telling us about this period of growth, the consequences of poor decision making, how...

In Episode 61 of the Investing Insights podcast, our hosts Victor Kumar and Steve Waters from Right Property Group along with special guest Sze Chuah from MLS Finance discuss the five absolute finance musts to protect and enhance your borrowing capacity : 7.30 - Welcome to special guest Sze Chuah, MLS Finance. 8.30 - Changeover from responsible lending to responsible borrowing and what specific ch...

On the resumption of the fifth season of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Australians are being urged to ride through the ups and downs of the property game, with patient long-term investors likely to be rewarded over those vying for ‘overnight success’. In this episode, hosts Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar discuss how they first met a decade ago, why the property market...

In Episode 59 of the Investing Insights podcast, our hosts Victor Kumar and Steve Waters from Right Property Group discuss: The balance of Growth and Cash Flow, these are both very important in a property portfolio. They need to be balanced both for today and the future What you do now will set yourself up for the future. Market updates from Sydney and surrounds, Queensland, Victoria and Perth inc...

In Episode 58 of the Investing Insights podcast, our hosts Victor Kumar & Steve Waters from Right Property Group discuss the importance of laying the foundations, committing to fundamentals and understanding your finances is key to your success in property investing. - Agile not fragile investment - Number 1 rule in investing is - its very easy to to get into property however, its substantially ha...

In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Steve Waters, Victor Kumar and Phil Tarrant round up 2020 and reflect on events that impacted investing. The trio reflect on the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, opportunities in an uncertain market and the attitude shared by the best investors in the market. They also touch on the most recent federal election and how it left an imprint...

In Episode 56 of the Investing Insights podcast, our hosts Victor Kumar & Steve Waters from Right Property Group discuss how to use the festive season break to evaluate 2020 and prepare and plan for 2021. Key messages include: -The world as we know it has changed in 2020 with the shape of investing changing too. What has not changed are the fundamentals when it comes to property investing. - Its n...

In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Steve Waters, Victor Kumar and Phil Tarrant discuss buying in the GFC, property lessons, emotional investing and strategy. They also dive into predictability, finance and opportunities. They explore the history of Right Property Group and property investment, including strategies and opportunities now and in the future.

In Episode 54 of the Investing Insights podcast, our hosts Victor Kumar & Steve Waters from Right Property Group discuss the recent rate cut, US President elect and the trickle down affect to Australia, and how believe the truth or believe the data can impact your investment decisions. Tune in to hear them unpack: - Consumer sentiment shift - Now v GFC and the key similarities between the two - Th...

The knock-on effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Australia’s property market are comparable to the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), but are investors actually better off than ever? In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Steve Waters, Victor Kumar and Phil Tarrant discuss the tangible outcomes they’ve witnessed since the pandemic was declared earlier this year, and compare t...

In this episode, our hosts Victor Kumar & Steve Waters from Right Property Group share their views on the recent media shift on the property market from doom to boom the federal budget, , and more! Tune in to hear them unpack: - key ingredients of the property pie in place for the first time since 2001/04 that piece together for strong growth surges in select markets - how speculation can end in "...