Property Investment Podcast Network

How do you move on from a breakup? For this investor, the best way to mend a broken heart was to plunge into property investing.  In this episode, Gina Cerasiotis sits down with Grace Ormsby to talk about how the end of a relationship became the red-letter moment that helped her discover a newfound love for real estate and led to her first property purchase in Geelong.  The duo also touch on the f...

While chasing high rental yields sounds like a fail-proof investment plan, this expert says higher isn't always better. Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant sits down with InvestorKit head of research Arjun Paliwal to give us a refresher course on what rental yields are and explains why it should not be an investor's sole deciding factor when choosing to buy a rental property. The self-proclai...

Whether you're buying or selling property, investors are advised to not rely entirely on spreadsheet data and instead focus on real-time market indicators to make stronger investment decisions.| In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant and Tom Panos unpack the impact of data latency on investment decisions and why investors should go talk to real estate professionals to...

In this episode of Inside Commercial Property, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O'Neill sit down with an investor who's relatively new to the space — and already seeing material gains from the move away from resi. Paloma is a Brisbane-based medical professional who was comfortable being negatively geared across a number of properties, but in December last year, she took a plunge into the commercial...

The hurt of losing $1 can outweigh the joy of gaining $10 — but it shouldn't really be the case, according to this property investor and economist. Dr Diaswati Mardiasmo is no stranger to data, given she plays with it every day. The chief economist at PRD Real Estate returns to the show to give new insight into the numerous market factors currently at play, revealing the many different speeds at p...

August 2022: Join Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant and Finni Mortgages chief executive Paul Glossop to unpack the latest Reserve Bank of Australia cash rate decision. This all-new monthly podcast discusses all things finance — and what key economic drivers actually mean for the Australian property landscape. As well as discussing the current opportunities that are available for savvy inves...

On today's episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Grace Ormsby is joined by Ray Ellis, chief executive officer of First National, to discuss the wider implications of a West Australian court ruling that allowed a buyer to cancel their contract due to an undisclosed 'nasty neighbour.' The pair discuss the importance of in-depth research for buyers and investors, as well as what practic...

How much is your complacency costing you? These experts recommend scheduling a "date night" with your portfolio to make sure it's on track. In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar enumerate the risks that investors face by neglecting to update their portfolios and underline the importance of capitalising on opportunities, regardl...

With property markets across the country taking diverging paths, this expert says it's time to bid goodbye to the  "blanket approach" to real estate investing and follow the fundamentals that point to growth. Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant sits down with InvestorKit head of research Arjun Paliwal to dissect the five fundamentals that investors should focus on in today's market and gives...

When Stephanie Garner and her husband made the big leap from the UK to Australia, they were determined to not only survive but thrive in the Land Down Under.  And in this episode, Stephanie sits down with host Grace Ormsby to share how she and her husband's investment journey was sparked by their desire to live a life beyond their day jobs and talk about the "pains" they endured to attain a portfo...

As the Australian property market undergoes a significant period of change, self-professed data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal sit down to discuss and analyse the three core values of the industry: finance, policy and property. Arjun, founder of InvestorKit, and Leigh, director at Hills Finance, talk about the recent increases to the cash rate and discuss the recent forecasts on where this...

The world of strata can be a difficult sector to navigate, but having the right knowledge can make your investment journey significantly easier. In this episode, host Grace Ormsby is joined by Stephen Brell, the president of Strata Community Association (NSW),  to talk about the biggest and latest developments in the strata space and how people looking to invest in the sector should do their due d...

InvestorKit is composed of industry-leading and award-winning researchers and buyer's agents. They specialise in helping property investors scale, grow and diversify their investment portfolio using residential and commercial property. With its data-driven approach, the firm takes pride in helping clients locate and secure properties with excellent potential for yields and capital growth. Aside fr...

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant is joined by Momentum Media real estate editor Grace Ormsby to unpack some of the biggest talking points in the property sector this July. Covering off everything from real estate and property-related scams to new buying incentives on offer over in Western Australia, the duo also debate the validity of virtual real estate as the n...

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Opencorp chief executive Matthew Lewison and director of investment services Michael Beresford to discuss softening markets and the importance of playing numbers in a changing environment.  The trio break down what a cooling market truly is and reflect on how median prices can be misconstrued in mainstream media...

With the cost of living expenses rising across the country, doesn't it seem counterintuitive to add more pressure to Australians' wallets by increasing their mortgage payments? Paul Glossop, chief executive of finni.com.au , joins host Phil Tarrant to explain the economics behind the RBA's series of rate rises and why stifling consumer spending will benefit the Australian economy and, therefore, i...

According to this expert, investors should keep their eye on the property market clock to know where things currently stand. In this episode, LJ Hooker Group's head of research and business intelligence Mathew Tiller joins host Grace Ormsby to have an in-depth look at how the real estate market moved through the latest cycle and discusses the different events, factors and shake-ups in recent years...

How much can your life change in almost two years? For John Afendulis, his real estate investment journey has led to countless doors he never imagined would open up to him. In 2020, things were up and coming for John after he made the bold move to buy properties amid lockdowns. And in this exciting update, the former personal trainer turned full-time investor sits down with host Grace Ormsby to sh...

When examining the biggest stories taking hold of the headlines, investors are advised to put their critical thinking hats on and dig a little deeper into the data. In this episode, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Steve Waters, founder and director of Right Property Group, to knuckle down the biggest stories trending online on Smart Property Investment.  Highlighting that the "devil will always be...

In this episode of Inside Commercial Property, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O'Neill sit down to discuss the implications of the Reserve Bank of Australia's 50-basis point cash rate increase on commercial property investors, with Mr O'Neill discussing the investment trends he has seen occur since the announcement. The pair are then joined by a guest, Brett Parham, who recounts his investment jou...

In a market filled with alarmist headlines, this expert advises investors to take a proactive rather than a reactive approach when managing their portfolios. Paul Glossop from Pure Property Investment sits down with Phil Tarrant to hit the history data books and give their data-driven insights as to why the current market conditions (characterised by high inflation and rising rates) are not as gri...

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant and Tom Panos dig into the topic of hiring a buyer's agent to do the legwork for you in your property purchase. Never ones to shy away from tough questions, the duo discuss whether you're really likely to get the best deal by employing a professional to do the negotiating for you. Beyond negotiation, Phil and Tom look at all the o...

In the face of changing market conditions, how agile is your property portfolio? In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar unpack the latest news shaking up the market – including stamp duty reforms , the rising cost of living and the rental accommodation crisis – and give their insights on the consequential changes it will bring o...

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment show, host Grace Ormsby is joined by Ray White chief economist Nerida Conisbee to gaze into the property market crystal ball, forecasting the future trajectory of the Australian property market. Following the recent announcement from NSW Premier Dominic Perottet that the state intends to implement stamp duty reform, the pair discuss this decision an...

For more than two decades, Trevor Fuller has been dabbling in the property space.   He joins host Grace Ormsby on the Smart Property Investment podcast to recount his wonderfully unique investment career, which began with an initial property purchase at just 19.  In this episode, Trevor provides a snapshot of what the investment landscape was like when he started out back in 1999 and shares severa...