Property Investment Podcast Network

Taking a gamble: The fanfare surrounding this year's Melbourne Cup significantly pales in comparison to what's going on over at the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). In this episode of Property Finance Uncut, Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant and Finni Mortgages' chief executive Paul Glossop shed a light on the trajectory being set by Michele Bullock, the recently appointed governor of the R...

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant speaks with investor Alex Whitlock and buyer's agent Paul Glossop about the ways that Alex's property portfolio has transformed over the last eight years. The trio discuss the importance of starting early and being open to pivoting your buying strategy as you enter new phases in your investment journey. link: https://www.smartprop...

Auctioneer Tom Panos shares all the details that the cameras didn't capture in this year's 2023 finale of The Block.   Speaking with Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant, Tom shares the strategy that he as an auctioneer deployed to get his sellers the best price – which turned out to be best of the show, delivering fan favourites Steph and Gian the win and a hefty prize of $1.75 million dollar...

Can pushing back your 'forever home' give you an investment advantage? In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant pairs up with Arjun Paliwal to chat about all things owner-occupier. The duo discuss the importance of not letting sentiment cloud your buying decisions, and why building an investment portfolio before buying your own family home can save you from keeping up wi...

An update in the broking space, and how Australia compares to the rest of the world. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant is in conversation with Ian Rakhit, the general manager of third-party banking at Bankwest, to explore the evolving role of mortgage brokers in the Australian lending space. Phil and Ian consider the importance of customer choice and the impact of...

Planning to buy an investment property is only half the strategy if you haven't worked out options for parting with assets as well. In this episode of Property Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar share why a good property portfolio strategy should include not only your plans for acquisition, but also divestment. The trio explain the importance...

As Australia's housing shortage rages on, people across the property spectrum are increasingly embracing out-of-the-box measures to increase supply. Smart Property Investment brings you an editorial update featuring journalists Juliet Helmke and Kyle Robbins discussing some of the research that has opened up new opportunities for home building, and the government initiatives that have been making...

Welcome to Property Unfiltered, a collection of raw and uncensored conversations with Simon Loo, alongside savvy investors who are achieving their goals. Simon Loo, Founder of House Finder , and Grace Ormsby sit down to establish the "why" behind Property Unfiltered, and reveal the aim of providing real talk around the challenges and successes that come part and parcel with a property investment j...

Do you know your LMI from your LVR? Or how to get a higher LVR without paying LMI? Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant sits down with Sharon Xie of Finni Mortgages to unpack the relationship between lenders' mortgage insurance (LMI) and the loan to value ratio (LVR). The duo discuss the cruciality of finance accessibility when building one's portfolio, with Sharon sharing the professionals an...

You may be fixated on the latest developments in your local property market, but a look at the macro data could clear your investment vision. In this episode of The Property Nerds, InvestorKit founder Arjun Paliwal takes listeners on a deep dive into the 25 housing fundamentals that make the nation's property market move. Arjun shares his insider tips and tricks on how to analyse markets holistica...

Proximity to transit: it's the listing line item agents love to tout. But how much value does it add to your property? Sameer Chopra, CBRE's head of research, Pacific, joins host Juliet Helmke for this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show to present some compelling information from the firm that reveals the benefit of buying in a suburb with a train spot. Sameer discusses the firm's recen...

It's a dream that motivates many Aussie investors, but is it still possible to generate retirement income from property in today's economy? In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant sits down with Atlas Property Group's Lachlan Vidler to discuss the strategy behind investing in residential property for retirement.  Lachlan shares the best ways to plan a positively scaled...

Not all sayings hold true, but when it comes to property, "don't put all your eggs in one basket" can be a valuable advice to follow. On this episode, co-hosts Paul Glossop and Phil Tarrant follow the investment journey of William, who built a successful property portfolio through careful planning and strategy, which benefited from diversifying his holdings. Paul explains why, due to William's spe...

The skills shortage; You may have heard of it, or not.  But regardless of your present understanding of the phenomenon, on today's episode of the Smart Property Investment, Simon Kuestenmacher of The Demographics Group explains the role it will play in Australia's property future. Diving into a general explanation of the skills shortage and its economic and property market ramifications, Simon dis...

It's a fork in the road that can easily stump buyers: go directly to a bank to secure the finance to buy a property, or engage a mortgage broker? In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant sits down with Julie Brennan from Finni Mortgages, herself a former employee of a bank's lending department, to discuss the differences between using a broker or going direct. The duo ou...

It's not uncommon to hear of a passion for property transforming into a professional endeavour. But how do you make the leap? Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant sits down with the founders of Rethink Investing, Scott O'Neill and Mina O'Neill, to hear how their investing interest paved the way to a successful business. The couple share their experience of starting from scratch, sleeping on a...

Following the lead of Australia's most successful investors is a sure-fire way to set yourself up for prosperity. Smart Property Investment host Grace Ormsby sits down with InvestorKit's Arjun Paliwal to scrutinise the best investors and chat through the five common traits that Mr Paliwal's top 50 clients all share. From pivots to plans, cash to career growth, Mr Paliwal articulates the patterns a...

As the end of the year nears, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has clearly set its trajectory towards 2024. In this episode of Property Finance Uncut, Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant and Finni Mortgages' chief executive Paul Glossop once again reflect on the latest RBA decision and its impact on the Australian financial landscape. The duo discuss the continuing phenomenon of fixed rate...

For investors willing to put in the work, there's hidden potential lurking in many properties currently on the market around Australia. Dragan Dimovski, a buyer's agent and founder of Buyers Agency Australia, joined host Phil Tarrant to uncover some of the investing strategies that are less utilised but perfect for those with an eye for detail. Dragan discusses how investors can find success if th...

How are you discerning the difference between problems and opportunities? In this episode of Property Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar acknowledge that the property market is constantly being shaped by any number of independent variables, and divulge that sometimes, problems and opportunities can go hand in hand. Advising that history does l...

A keen interest in investing gives one Perth real estate professional daily satisfaction in his property management business. Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant is joined by Ashby Farrell, director of real estate sales and property management business White Arch, who delves into the investment potential in the Perth market at present. As an investor himself, Mr Farrell discusses some of the...

What kind of buyer are you? And are you properly equipped to take advantage of the different types of property campaigns and make a quick decision when the time does come? On this episode of The Property Showcase, InvestorKit's Lorna Wang chats to Grace Ormsby about the different types of buyers out there and how identifying which one you are can help you move forward in your investment journey. L...

How to be comfortable with your financial position Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant is joined by Finni Mortgages' Rebecca Carlson to chat through the benefits of gaining financial pre-approval: a concrete budget, faster approval processes, and increased credibility with real estate agents and sellers alike. The pair take the time to discuss de-risking the investment process and being proac...

It's go time for Smart Property Investment's newest show! Welcome to The Pure Property Podcast with Paul Glossop. Co-hosted by Phil Tarrant, this brand-new podcast is all about dissecting the fundamentals of property investing through discussions around large-scale property development – and everything in between. In the inaugural episode, Paul shares his background as the brains behind Pure Prope...

There's been some major cards dealt within the Smart Property Investment portfolio. Host Phil Tarrant sits down with Right Property Group's Steve Waters to talk about why "it's time to trade up" some of the assets contained within the portfolio, detailing the decision to sell off three properties in recent months. Phil and Steve run through the specs of each property and the heavy lifting each ass...