Property Investment Podcast Network

On this episode of The Property Showcase, Rishi Bajaj from InvestorKit sits down with host Grace Ormsby, to outline and unpack the primary mistakes made by Australian property investors, particularly those entering the Sydney and Melbourne markets Rishi channels his 15 years of investing experience to discuss the common errors he sees many investors make before revealing the resources and tactics...

With the Reserve Bank (RBA) announcing its policy decision for April, there is much speculation about whether the central bank has reached the peak of its current rate hike cycle or if there is still more pain to come for borrowers. So in this episode, Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant and Finni Mortgages' chief executive, Paul Glossop, talk about the factors that will affect the bank's dec...

After overshooting his personal goal of attaining 31 properties at 30, this investor has set a new ambitious target. In this long-awaited update, Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant sits down with Sam Gordon, the director of Australian Property Scout and a full-time real estate investor, to give us an exciting insight into how he plans to achieve a 40-property portfolio when he reaches just 3...

While being cautious is a necessary trick of the real estate investing trade, these experts warned investors of the downfalls that come with solely focusing on the "bad" news. In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar talk about how successful investors have a good understanding of what's happening on the ground but adopt a discipl...

On this editorial catch-up edition of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Grace Ormsby is joined by fellow real estate journalist, Kyle Robbins, to unpack the recent outcome of the NSW state election and what Chris Minns' victory means for the state's property market. The pair outlines and discusses the first NSW Labor government in over a decade's housing plans, recounts the campaign trail a...

As borrowers feel the financial walls closing in due to rising interest rates, a savvy broker helped two investors make heads or tails of another underrated (and often misunderstood) option: buying property through a self-managed super fund (SMSF). Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant sits down with Eva Loisance, the manager for Finni Mortgages' broker division, to talk about how her real-life...

On this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Jason Chapman sits down with host Grace Ormsby, three years after his first pre-pandemic appearance, to provide an update on his ever- growing portfolio. He discusses the thought process behind his choice of suburbs and regions, as well as his doubtless philosophy towards the merits of property investment. Jason also reveals how he managed the...

COVID-19 data can tell us a lot of things, but what can it tell us about property markets moving forward? On this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Pure Property Investment's Paul Glossop sits down with Phil Tarrant to reflect on the three years the world has known about COVID-19. They reflect on what it's meant for Australia's largest capital city markets and what it could possibly a...

With the ceiling to the Reserve Bank's interest rate hike cycle still out of plain sight, data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal say it's more important than ever for investors to be proactive in improving their financial positions. Arjun, founder of InvestorKit, and Leigh, director at Hills Finance, unpack the rising trend of refinancing among mortgage holders and present different financing...

On this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Steve Waters from Right Property Group sits down with Phil Tarrant to discuss the factors driving the varied performance of Australia's rural and regional property market versus the capital city markets. After touching quickly on how to define regional Australia, Steve reveals the numerous variables he hunts for when looking to invest in these...

On this episode of the Property Showcase, Arjun Paliwal, the founder and head of research at InvestorKit, sits down with Grace Ormsby to discuss the business characteristics necessary to manoeuvre through turbulent market periods. The pair discuss the "interesting" return of migration and the nation's post-COVID-19 recovery before Arjun dives deep into how to analyse property data and paint a "tot...

To pay or not to pay Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI)? With the help of a savvy mortgage broker, here's how an investor found the best answer to her question. Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant sits down with Eva Loisance, the manager for Finni Mortgages' broker division, to talk about how her client, Anita, wanted to purchase a second property but with a specific caveat: she doesn't want to...

Mark Bouris lays out the argument on why rapid rate increases — which has been the Reserve Bank's traditional weapon of choice against inflation — won't just cut it anymore. In this special episode, host Phil Tarrant sits down with Mark Bouris, the founder of Wizard Home Loans and Yellow Brick Road, to talk about why the central bank's current approach to tackling the high inflationary levels is s...

Amidst another RBA rate hike in March, Australians are not only facing the looming threat of falling off the mortgage cliff but are also finding themselves trapped in a different kind of financial dilemma — a mortgage prison. Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant and Finni Mortgages' chief executive Paul Glossop acknowledged the increased pocket pain that borrowers are burdened with, thanks to...

To make the right calls in your investment decisions in 2023, an expert gives tips on how to avoid having hindsight and data bias to have sustainable and profitable results in the long run. In this episode, host Phil Tarrant sits down with Arjun Paliwal, founder of InvestorKit, to shed light on the common pitfalls that investors fall into when zeroing in on their next investment location, includin...

With several headwinds blowing in the commercial market's direction, is it the right time to invest in the sector? Co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O'Neill unpack why there are still opportunities abounding — if you know what to look for. While the going is anticipated to get tough for commercial investors in 2023, thanks to rising interest rates, high inflationary rates and record construction cos...

On this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) chief executive officer, Tim McKibbin sits down with host Grace Ormsby for a discussion on the issues currently facing the state's property market. Tim provides a snapshot of the NSW property market's movement across the turbulent last 12 months, before offering up solutions to the approval inefficiencies...

On this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, join host Grace Ormsby and SPI journalist, Kyle Robbins, for a special editorial catch-up where the pair discuss recent findings from CoreLogic centred around the impending fixed rate cliff. The pair examines the underlying numbers surrounding the trend, revealing what portion of home owners could find themselves at the cliff's edge before tou...

Is the property market poised for a rebound? While there's no foolproof way to determine whether the market has bottomed out, these experts help investors filter out the data that will help investors chart a strategic path out of the downturn.  In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar unpack the three telltale signs that the marke...

On this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Sanjeev Sah joins host Phil Tarrant to recount his journey from his native India to permanent residency in Australia and how he grew to possess a dozen properties in his portfolio. Explaining his investment thesis, Sanjeev reveals the property types he opts to avoid and rationalise this activity, before revealing the 'real' challenges presentl...

Amidst the turbulence of a fast-changing financial landscape, a couple found the "solution" to a perplexing situation with the help of a savvy mortgage broker and smart financing strategies. In this episode, Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant sits down with Eva Loisance, the manager for Finni Mortgages' broker division, to talk about how rising interest rates threw a wrench in the investment...

Data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal have cautioned investors against playing real estate roulette when choosing their next location. Arjun, founder of InvestorKit, and Leigh, director at Hills Finance, unpack the latest lending data and encourage investors to review their financial positions in the face of the Reserve Bank's rapid rate hike cycle. As refinancing becomes a higher priority fo...

Kerry Rolando Lowbridge first ventured into property ownership following on from the advice of her father – and has learnt an awful lot about investing since. On this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Kerry shares with host Grace Ormsby how her approach to investing has evolved over the years – and how she's gained the confidence to continue kicking even bigger goals.     With numerou...

In this investor update — and nearly three years on from his first appearance on the Smart Property Investment Show — Aidan Hill sits down with host Grace Ormsby and recounts being "trapped" in Peru during COVID-19's early days, all while trying to settle on a property. Thankfully, that Peru adventure hasn't put him off property. Providing a full portfolio update, Aidan outlines its growth over th...

When we last spoke with this investor, he had built an impressive portfolio by his early 30s and faced the dilemma of being in "property jail." In this episode, he gives an exciting update and what's next in his journey. Simon Loo, the founder of HouseFinder, sits down with host Phil Tarrant to talk about how he grew his portfolio to 24 properties from 2016 to 2022 — which is currently valued at $...