Property Investment Podcast Network

Having a trusted network of professionals to rely on can not only maximise an investor's chance of success, but also help them avoid costly mistakes. In this episode of the Property Showcase, host Grace Ormsby chats with InvestorKit's Tim Watson about who investors need to have in their property team, and why these figures are important. Tim explains how investors can connect with trusted professi...

Home owners around the country are waiting for the Reserve Bank of Australia's next cash rate call with bated breath – but the cut everyone is waiting for has been taking longer than expected.    On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Grace Ormsby speaks with Finni Mortgage's Sharon Xie about the complex factors affecting today's economic climate.    They discuss the close rel...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Auction numbers stay high; NSW Property Commissioner Speaks Out on Netstrata Controversy; and Why Investors won't be harmed by WA Rental Law Overhaul Want to hear more episodes like this? Check out Daily Buzz over on  PropertyBuzz.com.au  or tune in to Property Buzz on all major podcast platforms.

For the 48th instalment of the Inside Commercial Property podcast, hosts Scott O'Neill and Phil Tarrant take a look at what the next decade could bring commercial markets the country over. Ageing population, migration, geopolitical tensions and global economic trends are all set to have an impact on Australian property over the next decade. In this episode, we unpack the strategies commercial prop...

A major health scare pushed one South Australian tradie to turn his business acumen towards property. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant speaks with Tom Lindsay, an Adelaide-based plasterer and business owner who now commands an impressive five-property portfolio. Tom shares his journey from a young, hardworking apprentice to the successful business owner and...

Do you know the difference between your borrowing and interest expenses? What about the distinction between property repairs and capital works? The Smart Property Investment Show's Grace Ormsby once again sits down with the Australian Taxation Office Assistant Commissioner, Rob Thomson, to ensure investors are not only aware but up-to-date on what their obligations are come tax time. With the aim...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Rental growth drops below 10% for the first time in two years; Millennials are choosing travel over mortgages; and Which two states are best for affordability? Want to hear more episodes like this? Check out Daily Buzz over on  PropertyBuzz.com.au  or tune in to Property Buzz on all major podcast platforms.

Steve Waters, leading buyer's agent and one half of Right Property Group, has left a powerful legacy for the Australian property investment community. In this episode, Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant and Right Property Group's Victor Kumar come together to reflect on the life and legacy of Steve Waters.   They hear moving tributes from former clients, industry peers and friends whose live...

An investor with 30 properties in his portfolio reveals the guiding principle of his long-term investment strategy. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Grace Ormsby welcomes Bharat Patel back to the show to provide an update since he last shared his strategy for buying 22 properties in just two years. Bharat has continued to expand his portfolio, but the tactics he's using...

For maxed-out property investors who are struggling to get a loan, investing in an SMSF can provide you with a second wind. In the latest episode of The Property Nerds, co-hosts Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal delve into the increasingly popular and ever-complex world of SMSF property investing. Arjun and Leigh discuss the pros and cons of investing via a self-managed super fund, from turnaround t...

To have a successful property portfolio, it's integral to understand your assets. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant speaks with Thom Richards, CEO of Cohabit, a company working to digitise building information to help owners, buyers and strata managers get a clearer picture of how their buildings operate. The duo delve into the proptech landscape, uncovering...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: A Perth builder has been fined $5,000 for fabricating his work history; A NAB economist has revealed that fewer than 1 in 5 homes are affordable to the average Australian household; and Auction activity is set to ease across capital cities. Want to hear more episodes like this? Check out Daily Buzz over on  PropertyBuz...

An informed approach to property investment is key to navigating the storms and the sunlight in the ever-changing property market. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant talks with property investor Henry Tilly about the unpredictable nature of the property market and how aspiring investors can be best equipped for success. Henry shares the story behind his relati...

The number of mortgage-free buyers is rising, and the trend is revealing some surprising market shifts. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant talks with Julie Toth, chief economist at Property Exchange Australia (PEXA), about the growing prevalence of cash buyers. Unencumbered by the usual trappings of steep mortgage rates, Julie explains that cash buyers are inc...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: The NSW property industry reacts to talk of more taxes; Auction volumes hold steady; and West Australian rents rise Want to hear more episodes like this? Check out Daily Buzz over on  PropertyBuzz.com.au  or tune in to Property Buzz on all major podcast platforms.

One capital city is dominating headlines when it comes to property investment. But does it live up to the hype? In this episode of The Pure Property Podcast, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Paul Glossop are joined by Aaron Findlay, buyer's agent at Pure Property Investment, to zero in on the city that seems to be on every investors' mind – not to mention in many a newspaper headline – Perth. The trio di...

Recent tightening in lending criteria has made SMSF property investment more appealing – if investors know how to navigate it. With a little extra time off in April, Australians are given to pondering their work/life balance, and planning for a retirement to support their goals. On this episode, host Phil Tarrant is joined by  Julie Brennan of Finni Mortgages to break down an option for property i...

People are living longer than ever, which is good news, but housing may not be keeping up with the change. In the latest episode of The Property Nerds, host Arjun Paliwal is joined by Simon Kuestenmacher of The Demographics Group to discuss the profound implications of demographic shifts on the property market. Simon explains how the preferences and needs of an older population influence housing d...

Leanne Pilkington gives a run-down on the current state of Australian real estate.  In this episode, the president of the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) sits down with Smart Property Investment's Grace Ormsby to provide a health check on the current state of property across the country.  Acknowledging the many factors that are playing into Australia's relationship with the asset class a...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: High-density approvals reach a 12-year low; DA costs will go down in South Australia; and Auction numbers are set to rebound after the Easter long weekend. Want to hear more episodes like this? Check out Daily Buzz over on  PropertyBuzz.com.au  or tune in to Property Buzz on all major podcast platforms.

When a divorce threw a spanner in the works of her retirement plans, pharmacist Sarah Chehab took a brave new route to building wealth: commercial property investment. In this episode of Inside Commercial Property, Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant and Rethink Investing's Scott O'Neill chat with Sarah about her commercial property investing journey, from a supermarket in Sydney's Waterloo t...

He used to spend his days labouring on his family's farm. Now, he has channelled his passion for hard work into property investment. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant welcomes Sam Gordon, director of Australian Property Scout and REB's Buyer's Agent of the Year for four years running. Sam shares how self-education via the burgeoning world of podcasts and videos sp...

In this episode, we trace how one Sydney-based investor has built out a mammoth property portfolio in less than four years.  Huseyin sits down with House Finder founder Simon Loo and Smart Property Investment's Grace Ormsby to talk about the "turning point" in his property investment journey – and why he turned to the experts for help.  The engineer shares some of the behind-the-scenes in his port...

Gone are the days of 3 per cent interest rates – a real estate CEO warns that high mortgage rates are the "new norm". On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Grace Ormsby sits down with a powerhouse of the property world: Geoff Lucas, chief executive officer of The Agency. Geoff shares how the unseasonable January frenzy made its impact felt on his side of the executive desk, a...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Infrastructure Pipeline Boosts NT Appeal; Accessible properties become easier to find; and Auction numbers could crack Easter record Want to hear more episodes like this? Check out Daily Buzz over on  PropertyBuzz.com.au  or tune in to Property Buzz on all major podcast platforms.