Smart Property Investment Podcast Network

When it comes to investing in property, this former casino worker says that doing your due diligence can help lower the stakes and ensure that your bet pays off. In this episode, InvestorKit buyer’s agent Kev Tran sits down with Phil Tarrant to unpack how he took the leap from the gambling industry to become a property investor and eventually a full-time real estate professional. The duo also takes stock of Kev’s portfolio and examines the different factors that cause him to pull the trigger for each property buy,  including the amenities, infrastructure spending, and demand and supply projections, among others.  With perspective from both sides of the transactions, Kev also provides insider tips on how to kick off any working relationship with real estate professionals and stresses that any phase of the market can be profitable as long as you make the right property buy. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment

Back to give a brand-new update on his property portfolio, Aishwarya Kesarwani sits down with Smart Property Investment’s Grace Ormsby to share how he recently snagged a Sydney property for approximately 20 per cent less than its market valuation. Having previously dished the dirt on his first two property purchases, Aishwarya lends his insight on the purchasing process — and explains the rationale behind his decision to stay local and focus on a small portfolio. Recap Aishwarya’s previous SPI show conversations here: -        How this 24-year-old could make $250k+ from his first property -        A flipping success: How this young investor renovates to his advantage  If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording

On the latest episode of Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill discuss why commercial property remains a solid investment vehicle amid the changing behaviour in the residential sector. In the face of the Reserve Bank of Australia continuing to frontload its rate rise cycle and dampened consumer confidence, the duo unpacks the solid economic fundamentals that continue to underpin the commercial sector and explains why investing in commercial property remains a more profitable venture than having it parked in an offset account or other assets such as stocks. Phil and Scott also talk about why it’s a good idea to revalue a commercial property, give tips on how to get the interest rates on a commercial mortgage at its most competitive level and dole out advice on how investors can get ahead of the game by gearing up for the next phase of the property cycle through value-adding, yields-bolstering and capital gains-increasing strategies.  *This episode was record

A former first-time investor unpacks the lessons learnt from her latest property venture. Back with a few life updates under her belt, Allisha Katalinic joins Grace Ormsby to dish the dirt on some of the speed bumps she encountered in acquiring her second property. Having first appeared on the show in February 2021 following her investment in a Brisbane apartment, Allisha dishes the dirt on her decision to take a look on Australia’s west coast for her subsequent purchase — and the strategic plays she has made along the way. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

A must-listen for anyone with a mortgage, Property Finance Uncut gives Aussies the latest intel on the lending scene. 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.

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Lachlan Vidler of Atlas Property Group and Zoe Emanuel, drama teacher and client of the business, who recounts her property journey to this point and details what the future of her portfolio looks like as she matures. Lachlan shares some thoughts on the state of the property market, offering forecasts on the conditions that will characterise the short-term future, before the trio discuss all things property purchasing; unpacking why people typically stop at one property, the importance of good buyer’s agents and mortgage brokers, and the motivational force around security. In this episode, you will also hear: Why mindset matters for younger investors Fat versus fit portfolio Knowing where and why to buy If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch

Should investors focus on timing the market or time on the market? When it comes to this age-old question, these experts say that the optimal buying and selling windows will depend on an investor’s unique circumstances.  In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar unpack property market cycles and why investors should stop viewing it as a clockwork process with specific phases, but rather focus on the different trends and events that drive the market’s movement. The trio also emphasise that no strategy is “set in stone” and explain that remaining invested over the long run or trying to profit from turning points in the market will work in favour of an investor, as long as their strategy aligns with their long-term goals, financial position and portfolio.  Lastly, the experts underline that good fundamentals will continue to be the tried-and-tested formula to having a successful real estate investment, no matter where the property market cycle is

This expert advised investors looking to take advantage of the shifting market conditions — particularly those who are eyeing Melbourne or Sydney — to focus on rightsizing their portfolio and tailoring their next buy to their long-term goals. In this episode, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Paul Glossop, founder of Pure Property Investment, to discuss why investors should review the purpose, size, space mix, location and configuration of their portfolio in light of the new market conditions.  The duo also enumerates the important questions investors should ask when rightsizing their portfolio, talks about the importance of aligning your acquisitions with your personal circumstances and financial position, and underlines that sometimes, being patient can lead to the payoff (and profits) that you’re looking for.  If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you would

InvestorKit comprises industry-leading and award-winning researchers and buyer’s agents who 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 from helping launch beginners into the top 10 per cent of Australian property investors, InvestorKit has also helped 30 per cent of its clients to grow their portfolio from one property to three properties. In this episode of the Property Showcase podcast, host Grace Ormsby is joined by InvestorKit buyer’s agent Kev Tran to talk about the negative sentiment dominating the market and explain why buying a property is not a matter of when — but rather where to purchase a quality real estate positioned for long-term and sustainable capital gains and price growth.   In this episode, you will also hear: Why buyers should not be de

In her search for stability, this cattle station owner realised that investing in property offers the green and solid pastures she’s looking for. In this episode, Leanne O’Sullivan sits down with Grace Ormsby to talk about how she pivoted from being a grazier to becoming a part-time property investor who is currently the proud owner of a nine-property portfolio with a staggering valuation of $5 million. The Queensland based investor — who kicked off her journey in the midst of the pandemic — explains why she chose property as her investment vehicle and shares why it’s important to choose a team that understands your financial goals and your long-term vision for your portfolio. The duo also discusses the importance of succession planning and examines Leanne’s future goalposts, not just for her cattle station business, but for her family and finances as well. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media

Host Grace Ormsby is joined this week by Quentin Kilian, chief executive officer of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV), to discuss the underquoting taskforce recently announced by his state’s government. Passionately questioning the “unjustified” need for such a pursuit, especially given the high cost it presents to taxpayers, Quentin criticises Victoria’s current approach to real estate regulation. In this episode, you will also hear: Why underquoting is so difficult to define How investors can keep an eye out for underquoting What’s missing from the current property market review If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

In this special episode, self-proclaimed data nerd Arjun Paliwal is joined by another self-labelled data geek, John Foong, to scrutinise what strategy works best in a market downturn. Arjun, head of research at InvestorKit, sits down with the chief revenue officer at Domain to peruse current market conditions and unpack why a “feast-or-famine” view of the real estate market can result in costly investing mistakes. Drawing from his extensive experience as an investor across different countries and his established career across several industries, John explains why optimising holding phases and taking advantage of buying windows no matter the phase of the market cycle ultimately trumps the timing-the-market investment strategy. The duo also give their predictions for the trends that emerged during the pandemic, such as the tree-change and sea-change trends and pore over the data points (both historical and present) to back their belief that the property market’s current downswing will not be as detrimental as p

It’s no secret that Australia’s property market is going through a rising rate cycle. On today’s episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Paul Glossop, founder of Pure Property Investment, to chat about the most suitable way to navigate through it. Paul shares his insights on some practical methods for investing, revealing why you should broaden your investment horizon to the long term while still purchasing property based on right now. He divulges into portfolio rejuvenation and why we are seeing a growing number of investors partaking in this trend. In this episode, you will also hear: Tactics on deploying capital to diversify your portfolio  Top picks for purchasing now Why off-market doesn’t necessarily offer value If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smart

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 from helping launch beginners into the top 10 per cent of Australian property investors, InvestorKit has also helped 30 per cent of its clients to grow their portfolio from one property to three properties. In this episode of the Property Showcase podcast, host Grace Ormsby is joined by the founder of InvestorKit, Arjun Paliwal, to talk about the expat experience, and reveal how Aussies living abroad can use Australian property as a mechanism to increase their wealth.  In this episode, you will also hear: Advantages of working with a buyer’s agent as an expat  Tips for anyone searching for real estate in Australia fro

We’re in the business of debunking the most common myths about the banking sector — and we’ve got the right person for the job. In this episode, former banker Brian Hartzer sits down with Phil Tarrant to bust the misconceptions about the banking sector and gives an insider look at how major lenders operate. The chairman of home loan equity provider company 2Be enumerates the major events that are shifting global economic tides before providing an in-depth and data-driven analysis as to why the housing market continues to be solid despite alarmists heralding a market crash. The duo also discuss the rise of the Bank of Mum and Dad; they chat through the risks involved and share strategic tips on how parents can help their children on to the home ownership ladder while still protecting family assets and relationships. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by the president of the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) and managing director of Momentum Wealth, Damian Collins, to reflect on his tenure at the helm of the institute as his time in the top job draws near. The pair go on to discuss Phil’s journey into the Perth commercial real estate market and why he chose it over other cities. They touch on the latest land tax laws introduced in Queensland that have caused much conjecture throughout the industry, sharing some insights into the ramifications of the legislation not only for investors in the Sunshine State but across the country before explaining why the timing of its introduction is absurd. In this episode, you will also hear: Hobart versus Perth Housing supply versus job demand in Perth Interest rate impacts across Western Australia If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Prope

A must-listen for anyone with a mortgage, Property Finance Uncut gives Aussies the latest intel on the lending scene. 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.

Buying real estate feels like an intimidating venture, but this first-time investor learned that the best way to learn its ropes is to take it “one step at a time”.  On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Grace Ormsby is joined by Lyndsey Fall to share how she kicked off her investment journey with a property buy in Perth. She gives a behind-the-scenes look at her thought process while going through her first purchase and enumerates the things she ticked off on her checklist to ensure her successful entry in Perth’s market. Now a bonafide landlord, Lyndsey unpacks how she plans to find tenants and explains why she sees real estate investing as a never-ending learning experience. The Sydney-based investor also divulges how she plans to follow through with the planned “phases” of her investment and talks about how her goal posts in the long term.

In the latest episode of Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill sit down with a lawyer to provide in-depth insights on how the commercial conveyancing process works. With the spring selling season kicking off and many investors set to make one of the biggest financial transactions of their lives, Sam Saad from Rethink Property Lawyers says it’s more important than ever to understand the fine print before closing a commercial property deal. He shares what checks and balances a good lawyer will do for clients during the conveyancing process and explains how the quality of legal advice throughout a transaction can make or break a commercial investment. The trio also enumerates the due diligence that investors should do throughout the buying process and discusses what red flags to watch out for when closing a commercial property deal.

The Smart Property Investment Show host Phil Tarrant is joined by Jack Henderson, founder and director of Henderson Advocacy Group, to discuss how the appetite for property has changed in a rising-rate environment and why imperfect action trumps perfect inaction when it comes to investing. The pair also share their thoughts on good investment strategies and the changes that can be implemented that can create positive cash flow before delving into positive versus negative cash flow and whether positive cash flow properties are overrated. Unpacking the characteristics that make a successful investor, they also focus on the age-old question of quality versus quantity. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a qu