Property Investment Podcast Network

Many expansive property portfolios have been built off the back of a single home. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant chats with Finni Mortgages' Eva Loisance about a tactic many property owners use to grow their holdings from one – usually the home they live in – into a larger portfolio to support their financial goals. Eva shares that one of the main questions she...

Though often considered an illiquid asset, there are ways property can be leveraged to free up funds for important personal investments. Investor and mortgage broker John Afendulis joins host Grace Ormsby on this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show to discuss when it makes sense to sell or refinance, either to enhance a portfolio or provide for the lifestyle an investor would like to lea...

Despite the huffs and puffs that global crises have directed at Australia's housing market, the value of property continues to hold its ground. In the latest episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, McGrath Estate Agents chief executive officer, John McGrath, explains why Australia's housing market has withstood 13 interest rate rises, a global pandemic, and major international conflicts. Th...

For those with an eye on the future, investing in property via a self-managed super fund (SMSF) may be a path to prosperity. In this episode of The Pure Property Podcast, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Paul Glossop take a stroll down memory lane and recount Paul's early experience of investing through an SMSF. Paul underscores the importance of making strategic property purchases, as he shares his own...

For first-time investors hoping to save up a 20 per cent deposit before buying their first property, success may remain forever out of reach.  In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant chats with Finni Mortgages' Eva Loisance about the most common mistakes first-time investors make when deciding when to jump into the market.  The pair discuss the growing challenge investo...

We are back with another compelling episode of Inside Commercial Property! In this highly requested episode, hosts Scott O'Neill and Phil Tarrant are joined by guest, Sid Widge, a former Rethink Investing client turned seasoned property strategist. Together, these three accomplished investors delve into the enduring debate of residential versus commercial property investments. Drawing from their w...

One RBA meeting down, seven to go.  In this episode, Smart Property Investment's Grace Ormsby and Mortgage Business' Annie Kane discuss what to expect from the Reserve Bank of Australia this year, as the body shakes up its meeting schedule and reaffirms its intention to curb inflation – even if that means further rate hikes. Annie and Grace break down how the mortgage market performed in 2023 and...

Welcome to Property Unfiltered, a collection of raw and uncensored conversations with Simon Loo, alongside savvy investors who are achieving their goals. In this episode, we trace how Jyh Kao, founder of JD Capital, created an impressive property portfolio, starting with his first ventures at just 24 years old. He sits down with House Finder founder Simon Loo and Smart Property Investment's Grace...

The Reserve Bank of Australia's recent decision to hold the cash rate at 4.35 per cent will have significant implications for investors. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant chats with Finni Mortgages CEO Paul Glossop about why the RBA's latest interest rate decision comes at a turning point in the nation's financial landscape. The duo discuss how lowering infla...

Do you have the right strategy to maximise your returns? On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant speaks with Dragan Dimovski of Buyers Agency Australia to uncover the potential behind operating a rooming house – an increasingly popular form of accommodation where tenants are on individual long-term leases. The conversation explores the benefits and challenges of op...

In a world where potential interest rate cuts and a loosening of credit policy are a distinct possibility, it could be shaping up as an interesting year. Tim Lawless, the executive research director at CoreLogic's Asia-Pacific research division, has access to more insights than most. He sits down with Smart Property Investment's Grace Ormsby to discuss what investors can expect from 2024, and wher...

Change is afoot for The Property Nerds and the Australian market alike. In this episode, host and InvestorKit founder Arjun Paliwal shares the exciting news that the show will be doubling its frequency to fortnightly, bringing listeners more of the data-driven insights that help them power their property decisions. Welcoming Cameron Kusher, executive manager for economic research at REA Group, to...

Refinancing your mortgage/s can be an arduous task, but idleness can become an expensive endeavour. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant once again sits down with Eva Loisance of Finni Mortgages to take stock of the 2024 mortgage market. Eva shares the case study of a couple who saw their monthly mortgage repayments skyrocket from $4,500 per month to nearly $14,...

Market hype is set to be strong in the months ahead – don't let that distract you from your end goal. In this episode of Property Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar discuss the challenges they anticipate as 2024 rolls out, sharing their perspective on what might lead some purchasers astray. Phil, Steve and Victor caution against paying too muc...

It's been a challenging 12 months for New Zealand property, but all that seems about to change. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Juliet Helmke speaks with Campbell Dunoon, LJ Hooker's new head of network in New Zealand, to find out what's in store for Kiwi property across 2024. Mr Dunoon explains the legislative changes set to come into effect this year that should spur...

Off-the-plan buyers have to be prepared to play the waiting game, but for some it's the perfect strategy. In the latest episode of The Pure Property Podcast, host Phil Tarrant and property investment expert Paul Glossop weigh up some of the pros and cons of getting in on the ground floor of a property development – or before the ground floor even exists, as the case may be. The duo welcome Gerald...

Having weathered its share of challenges, the Victorian property market is poised for recovery, with rewards for investors who know what to look out for in 2024. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Grace Ormsby gleans valuable insight from Jacob Caine, president of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria, on navigating certain changes across the state to get the most out of V...

Late 2023 saw cash rates hit their peak in this rate rise cycle, but house prices did not drop. Who has been propelling the market forward? In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, CoreLogic's head of residential research Australia, Eliza Owen, sits down with host Grace Ormsby to spill the beans on 2023's residential property market. Eliza reveals how wealth levels skewed last year's...

From auction snitches to growth suburbs, Australia's property markets have had a booming start to the new year. In this editorial update, hosts Phil Tarrant and Grace Ormsby unpack the stories that have been hitting the desk this year. The pair chat about a brand-new app designed to combat price secrecy, the rise of stamp duty reforms, and the Sydney regions set for rezoning. If you like this epis...

Geoff Lucas sits down with host Grace Ormsby to reflect on the property market of 2023, and what's to come as 2024 progresses. The Agency's managing director and group CEO joins the latest episode of the Smart Property Investment Show to unpack the market conditions that drove 2023 – and how these conditions are set to change over the course of the next 12 months. He provides advice for buyers, ag...

Welcome to Property Unfiltered, a collection of raw and uncensored conversations with Simon Loo, alongside savvy investors who are achieving their goals. On this episode of Property Unfiltered, we bring Stephen's roller-coaster journey to financial freedom to light. He sits down with House Finder's Simon Loo and Smart Property Investment's Grace Ormsby to share how his foray into property investme...

Many investors overlook tax depreciation, but they might be missing a key trick. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant speaks with tax expert Tuan Duong from Duo Tax Quantity Surveyors about how getting depreciation schedules right can save investors thousands of dollars. Tuan reveals insider tips on the best ways to turn property losses into tax deductions, and why i...

Welcome to Episode 44 of the Inside Commercial Property podcast, with your hosts Scott O'Neill and Phil Tarrant. In today's episode, we delve into the different aspects of commercial property investing, discussing financial, economic, and market influences on the sector. We examine different commercial property asset classes, including office, industrial, and retail, assessing their market trends,...

What can the trends of 2023 tell us about a brand-new year? In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Grace Ormsby sits down with Finni Mortgages' Eva Loisance to take a look back at 2023 and the finance trends that shaped it – and how they'll continue to have an impact on the mortgage and finance landscape in the year ahead. With a new year bringing new opportunities for buyers, Eva...

How a predisposition for understanding strategy and making quick decisions turned one athlete into an excellent advocate for buyers in property transactions. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant speaks with James Nelis, buyer's agent at InvestorKit, about the increasing role that buyer's agents are playing in the Australian property landscape, and why their popularit...