Property Investment Podcast Network

As we count down the days until the dawn of a brand-new year, Phil Tarrant sits back with real estate veteran Tom Panos to chat through the highs and lows of property in 2023.  From AI, to a two-speed market, to rate rises, development booms and busts, and government intervention – don't miss this conversation with the Real Estate Gym founder, coach and auctioneer.  Recapping their thoughts on the...

With Australia at or near the peak of its rate cycle, it's understandable that high interest rates have left many investors grasping for options to lower repayments. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant talks to Eva Loisance of Finni Mortgages about what it means to fall into "mortgage prison" and how investors can find themselves in this situation. For those who bel...

With proper planning in place, property investors can equip themselves to make quick decisions to grow their portfolios in 2024. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant catches up with Lachlan Vidler, director of Atlas Property Group and co-founder of Talvr, to discuss the outlook for the property market in 2024 and the importance of being proactive in managing pro...

The end of the year may be just around the corner, but The Property Nerds are back in full force, just in time for the holidays!   Leigh Paliwal returns to the show after a six-month hiatus, joining fellow property nerd Arjun Paliwal to give a run down on the year that was 2023 from both a finance perspective and a family one, before turning their attention to the opportunities in the year ahead....

Across Australia, there are 50 suburbs which smart investors will have their eyes on in the year to come. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant speaks with Pure Property Investment's Paul Glossop about the regions that topped the FAST 50 2024 report released at the beginning of this year - and how they've fared in the 12 months since. The pair unpack why some suburbs...

When making strategic property decisions, it's important to remember that Australia is not a single property market, but a collection of over 15,250 individual suburbs, with each behaving differently. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant speaks with Simon Buckingham, director at Results Mentoring, and Brendan Kelly, CEO at Property Predictions – who are co-direc...

Welcome to Episode 43 of "Inside Commercial Property" podcast. Join your hosts, Scott O'Neill and Phil Tarrant, as they engage with Son Pham, Principal of Rethink Financing and a seasoned expert in commercial property investment. Son brings a wealth of knowledge in commercial property, sharing his insights and strategies for thriving in this specialised investment sector. In this episode, we explo...

When making strategic property decisions, it's important to remember that Australia is not a single property market, but a collection of over 15,250 individual suburbs, with each behaving differently. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant speaks with Simon Buckingham, director at Results Mentoring, and Brendan Kelly, CEO at Property Predictions – who are co-direc...

Some property investors like to go in with an aggressive acquisition strategy, while for others, patience is a virtue. On this episode, co-hosts Paul Glossop and Phil Tarrant take a deep dive into what pragmatic property investing looks like for investors who like time to measure their decisions and gravitate to a slow and steady approach. To illustrate the strategy, the duo delve into a case stud...

Deciding how to use a dwelling over the new year period and beyond may have tax implications down the road. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Grace Ormsby speaks with Australian Taxation Office assistant commissioner Robert Thomson to shed some light on the tax obligations that property owners need to know about to ensure their investment strategy is sound. The holidays a...

Many buyers take the festive period as an excuse to slow down, but could they be missing out on a hidden opportunity? In this episode of the Property Showcase, Grace Ormsby chats with Australian Property Scout's Sam Gordon about why the end of the year presents some unique benefits to property investors. Sam reveals why he chooses to sell right up until Christmas Eve, without compromising on essen...

The RBA has handed down its final decision for 2023 – and it's already setting the scene for 2024 market dynamics. In this episode of Property Finance Uncut, Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant and Finni Mortgages' chief executive Paul Glossop predict that Australia is either at the top – or very near to the top – of the rate hiking cycle. Comparing the current situation in Australia to the c...

Many Australians believe that a hefty savings account is a prerequisite for property investment, but that's not necessarily true.   In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Grace Ormsby talks to Eva Loisance of Finni Mortgages about the ways to reduce the upfront costs of investing, helping first-time buyers or those looking to grow a portfolio make their property purchase sooner.  ...

One of the biggest decisions new property investors have to make is whether to DIY their portfolio or work with a buyer's agent. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant and InvestorKit's Arjun Paliwal unpack the hard data on using a buyer's agent. They explore the pros and cons of full-service buyer's agents versus local specialists, and find out whether investors...

In an increasingly turbulent property landscape, how can you make sure you are keeping your assets secure? And how do you transform your mistakes into strengths? On this episode of The Property Showcase, host Grace Ormsby sits down with InvestorKit's James Nelis to identify the indispensable steps that every property investor should take to ensure they are getting the most out of their portfolio....

Investors traditionally go in for the long haul, but one property newbie built an eight-figure portfolio in under a decade. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Grace Ormsby sits down with Aman Sethi to uncover the secrets behind the migration consultant's astounding success. Aman shares how he built up from his first investment purchase – an Adelaide house snagged for under...

Government intervention into the property market is on the up, but could the long-term consequences be more sinister? In this episode of Property Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar explain why government grants might not be the solution to housing affordability they are touted to be. The trio unpacks why policymakers must strike a delicate bal...

As another year draws to a close, what should you be looking for in an investment opportunity? The founder of Buyers Agency Australia, Dragan Dimovski, sits down with Smart Property Investment's Grace Ormsby to chat through how he got his start in the world of property, and shares some of the insights he has gleaned over the years since. Touching on the current property market climate and his expe...

Will "the rate that stopped the nation" halt investors in their tracks? In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant talks to Eva Loisance of Finni Mortgages about what the latest interest rate might mean for some investors, and how to navigate a path forward based on the information currently at hand. The duo emphasise that while individuals have little control over macroec...

The country is facing a severe housing supply crunch, and investors are needed to contribute to fixing the issue. In this episode of The Property Nerds, InvestorKit founder Arjun Paliwal and his co-host Leigh Paliwal delve into the factors shaping the nation's supply crisis, which investors need to know about to make informed purchasing decisions.  Together, the duo reveal 20 regions highlighted i...

As the cost of living soars and life grows increasingly unpredictable, multigenerational homes might just be the solution Aussies need to solve their housing woes. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Keith Ford sits down with host Grace Ormsby to share how an unexpected life event forced him to pivot his property strategy and make the bold decision to build a three-generation fa...

Welcome to Episode 42 of Inside Commercial Property. Join your hosts, Scott O'Neill and Phil Tarrant, as they delve into the dynamics of property acquisition and management with the expertise of Sophie Dugan, head of asset management at Dugan & Co Property. With a rich background in real estate corporate finance, managing a portfolio worth £1.6 billion for the Royal Bank of Scotland and providing...

While some investors are hanging around for policy changes from banks to improve their borrowing capacity, others are taking a more proactive approach. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant talks to Eva Loisance of Finni Mortgages about serviceability constraints, and how investors can make sure that they are giving banks a full accounting of their finances when looki...

For those interested in taking a greater role in their superannuation management, investing in property can be a strategic way to maximise returns.  On this episode, co-hosts Paul Glossop and Phil Tarrant use a case study to illustrate the way superannuation can better serve some property investors when it's leveraged to grow a portfolio. The duo follow the journey of property investor Mick, who u...

Catering to Australia's new residents offers pockets of opportunity for property investors who know where to look. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant and Sam Gordon, director of Australian Property Scout, discuss the outlook for property with high levels of international migration on the horizon. Sam zeroes in on some areas that have the potential for extraordinary...