Property Investment Podcast Network

Quit the 9-to-5: Diversifying your business by becoming a buyer's agent

18 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

While Bernard Desmond has found success as a mortgage broker, there was still room for him to find new ground and widen his business offering -- which...

How these former investors manage to live the double life between countries

17 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Every investor has an end goal in mind, and for retirees Sharon and Tony MacNevin, their investment journey has been "totally successful", putting the...

The 30 minutes that changed this investor's future

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Whitlock originally had no intentions to invest in property. In fact, had a 30-minute conversation which led to his first property purchase not ...

A focus on build quality in light of the Opal Tower structural integrity concerns

10 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Russell Stephenson is joined by Katarina Taurian, who shares how her investment journey ha...

The one crucial mistake property investors are making when choosing an agent

07 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Tim Neary, editor of Real Estate Business, to discuss how real e...

Revealed: The property investment hot spots for 2019

02 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Following a tumultuous 2018 which saw declines in multiple markets, an array of media implying a property crash and the tightening of lending criteria...

SPECIAL EPISODE: Looking back on our top 3 market predictions for 2018

30 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, we reflect on the top 3 most popular market predictions made right here, and see how th...

INVESTING INSIGHTS WITH RIGHT PROPERTY GROUP: Property versus shares – Where you should really be investing your money

27 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, hosts Steve Waters, Victor Kumar and Phil Tarrant tackle the topic of property invest...

The four-week window: Why you need to act soon

26 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Property markets change quickly, but according to investor Alan Yeung, you've only got four weeks of looking into a market before it changes on you. ...

Is Christmas the most wonderful time of the year to buy property?

23 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Buyers hold the power in the current property market, investor Rich Harvey explains, but is right now, Christmas time, a good time to be buying? Host...

How and where to hit the property goldmines in 2019

20 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Property valuer, investment adviser, market commentator and author Anna Porter has an incredible grasp on the Australian property market. In this epis...

Building up his 12-property strong portfolio: How he did it

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Purchasing his first property at just 19 years old, Luke Bailey is now in the final stages of settling his 13th and 14th properties. In this episode ...

Why investing isn't a pipedream for this plumber

13 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Plumber turned buyer's agent and investor Ben Coulter describes his current portfolio as "in the acquisition stage" as he joins us on the Smart Proper...

Investor reveals what he wished he had known before starting his portfolio

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As an acquisition manager and buyer's agent, Rob Martin has a solid understanding of what makes a good property purchase and has utilised these skills...

How proposed borrower changes could impact your portfolio

06 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Following the royal commission's scrutiny on lending and proposed changes to the broking sector, the ramifications for you as an investor could be hug...

CoreLogic's head of research predicts the biggest property downturn in years

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by the head of research at CoreLogic Tim Lawless who shares how pro...

INVESTING INSIGHTS WITH RIGHT PROPERTY GROUP: Shaping your 2019 investment plan – What can be learnt from the year that was

30 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the third season of Investing Insights, the show that explores trends in real estate and helps property investors gain financial security. ...

The other investor behind our property portfolio

28 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On the Smart Property Investment Show, we keep you updated on the happenings surrounding our own portfolio. Regular host Phil Tarrant is one half of t...

What this property investor takes from his job as a social worker into his portfolio

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Taking his experience as a social worker as well as a mortgage broker, investor David Gunter has a good grasp on what it takes to set goals as well as...

Quit the 9-to-5: A veterinary bio scientist, but property was her true calling

23 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With a qualification in veterinary bio science, Rachel Cruz thought that she had her future all mapped out, but after starting down that career path a...

How this property acquisition manager acquired his own portfolio

22 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Investor Nathan Gray has a solid understanding of the property sector, as he previously worked as a real estate agent and currently as an acquisitions...

How property investors benefit from a financial adviser and how to pick the right one

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A financial adviser is an important part of the team that any successful property investor should have, but with many having ties to lending organisat...

Why this investor wants a well-balanced portfolio – including property

15 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Matthew Fennessey, who over the years has had a diversified inve...

A tighter lending environment – should you be borrowing from a non-bank lender?

12 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Pure Finance's Brendan Dixon joins host Alex Whitlock to unpack the challenges that many are fa...

Ex-Treasury employee on how he built a successful property portfolio

08 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With a background as an economist within the Federal Treasury, Redom Syed's investment journey of accumulating seven properties in the past five years...

Principal economist unpacks property dynamics in current economy

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, principal economist Tim Reardon from the Housing Industry Association joins host Phil Tarrant t...

Australian investor adds luxury ski cabin in Japan to his growing portfolio

01 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

David Crofton and his wife met at a ski shop in Erina. Years later, the pair now own a luxury ski cabin in Niseko, Japan as a part of their property p...

The path to property ownership: Not an impossibility for Generation Y

29 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Many Generation Y people believe that property ownership is out of their grasp, but Ayda Shabanz however claims that not only is this a myth, but give...

Episode 24: INVESTING INSIGHTS WITH RIGHT PROPERTY GROUP: The 5 habits of successful property investors

26 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to last episode of the second series of Investing Insights with Right Property Group. To round off the series, Right Property Group directors ...

How changes to the residential tenancy act will impact property investors

25 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Leanne Pilkington, managing director at Laing + Simmons and president at Real Estate Institute of NSW joins host Phil Tarrant as they unpack the major...

Chief economist predicts property prices to lead markets to 'predictability'

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Dr Andrew Wilson, chief economist at My Housing Market joins host Phil Tarrant to analyse what ...

Juggling residential and commercial property investments: How this investor does it

18 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Penelope Valentine's portfolio is a varied one. From residential investment properties to syndicated investment in caravan parks, motels and upcoming ...

Are changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing policies on the cards?

15 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With possible changes to negative gearing and the capital tax discount threating the portfolios of many Australian investors, president of the Real Es...

QUIT THE 9 TO 5: Light bulb moment sparks former electrician's current career

12 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Working as a fly-in, fly-out electrician on mining sites, Luke Bailey was able to quickly save for his first property in 1998, but it was when word go...

What ending interest-only loans means for your portfolio

11 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The tight lending environment is making things tough for property investors, but as broker Aaron Christie-David explains, it is not just those looking...

The secret to acquiring nine properties in two years: How he did it

08 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Arjun Paliwal is a buyer's agent and an ex-bank branch manager, but he's also a property investor that's seen rapid growth to his portfolio in such a ...

Property expert shares the next suburbs set to boom

04 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Koulizos, chairman of the Property Investment Professionals of Australia and property lecturer, wrote a book 10 years ago with his predictions o...

PORTFOLIO UPDATE: How your property manager could have hidden costs attached

30 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by his buyer's agent, Right Property Group's Steve Waters, for anot...

Episode 23: INVESTING INSIGHTS WITH RIGHT PROPERTY GROUP: How to ensure that you are comfortable in a changing property market

28 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the second series of Investing Insights with Right Property Group. Join Right Property Group directors, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar, as t...

Securing finance in the current market: What you need to know

27 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Marissa Schulze has been investing in property since the age of 18 and by 28 her portfolio was bringing in a six-figure passive income. She has helped...

Karen's life shifting moves to acquire her first investment property

24 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Karen Davies is a regular listener of the Smart Property Investment Show and is almost ready to leap into the world of property investment in Australi...

Using public records to find property bargains well under market value

20 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Dominique Grubisa joins host Phil Tarrant to share her personal story which saw her hit rock bo...

PROPERTY SHOWCASE: Creating equity in a falling market and a long term view of what to expect

19 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Caifu Property Caifu Property's Automatic Equity program is designed to add a minimum of double the value of your salary to your portfolio every 12-18...

Getting finance approved in this tightening lending environment

17 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Many investors who would have been successfully approved for finance last year are struggling now to either begin or continue their property investmen...

QUIT THE 9 TO 5: The evolution of self-education to a thriving business

14 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jay Anderson bought his first property in Potts Point in 2010. Influenced by DIY reality TV show The Block, he renovated that property, was amazed wit...

Why buying new property doesn't mean buying better property

13 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When buying property, it's important to focus on what's important. Investor Katarina Taurian shares just what exactly is important to her: having the ...

Busting perceptions of a doom and gloom property market

10 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Media hype would have you believe that the Australian property market is in dire circumstances at the moment and that there is no money to be made. Bu...

Buying property in the US: Is it worth your time?

06 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With the softening of the Australian property market, combined with restrictive finance, there are some who believe that the US is where you should be...

A portfolio where every property meets key criteria

03 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With almost 20 years in property, 10 investment properties and a principal place of residence, Michael Beresford seems to have figured out the formula...

Episode 22: INVESTING INSIGHTS WITH RIGHT PROPERTY GROUP: Steve and Victor tackle your questions

31 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the second series of Investing Insights with Right Property Group. Join Right Property Group directors Steve Waters and Victor Kumar as the...

Q&A session with Simon Pressley - The answers you wanted

30 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been waiting to hear your question on the podcast? In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Propertyology's Simon Pressley join...

A love for property aesthetics sparks an investment journey

27 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie McGregor has always had an interest in property. In what he considers a "geeky" moment he explains that his initial attraction was toward the ...

Utilising his trade skills to become a developer

23 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Canberra has been gracing the headlines in the past few days amid a sea of political turmoil. With this in mind we decided to jump on the Canberra ban...

PROPERTY SHOWCASE: Finding a winning property and what to expect from your valuation

22 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Propertyology: Award winning business, Propertyology, helps clients with professional guidance in respect to their market research buyer's agency, inv...

An unsure start in property investment leads to a 30-property portfolio

20 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Luke's first property investment included what he now looks back on as "learning experiences". He chose it only because it was close to where he lived...

QUIT THE 9 TO 5: Why a passion for property is an important prerequisite

17 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Milly Brigden has been involved in property from almost every possible angle. From an investment journey started before she had hit her 20s, to a succ...

Can property presentation result in a higher valuation?

16 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With the softening market impacting property values in many parts of Australia, Sally Wood, Opteon state director for NSW, ACT and Qld joins us to dis...

Top 100 ranked agent Bill Tsounias shares the secrets to getting the best deal in a softening market

13 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A softening market can be a difficult time for a property investor with finance approval tightening and property capital growth slowing, and while man...

A joint property portfolio before they were even living together

09 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gavin Kemp and his now-fiancé bought their first property together after only six months of dating. They weren't even living together at the time. No...

Listen, learn and be inspired with Lisa Porter

06 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As the investment market tightens are you looking to learn something that will help you realign or readjust your property goals? In this episode of Th...

Q&A session with Paul Glossop - The answers you wanted

02 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been waiting to hear your question on the podcast? In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Pure Property Investment's Paul Glo...

Simon Pressley's top 10 tips for investing in the current market

30 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With the Australian property market softening some investors are unsure about their next move, managing director of Propertyology Simon Pressley break...

Episode 21: INVESTING INSIGHTS WITH RIGHT PROPERTY GROUP: A spiralling market, or just media spin?

27 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the second series of Investing Insights with Right Property Group. Join Right Property Group directors Steve Waters and Victor Kumar as the...

Finance, Mortgages and Servicability in the market today

26 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With the Australian property market softening and lending criteria tightening many are not only struggling to continue, but wondering if now is even t...

How a rainy day started Katie's property journey

23 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Katie Koo's property journey began completely by chance. While waiting to meet her mum in Hurstville at age 18 on what was a rainy day, Katie sought s...

PORTFOLIO UPDATE: A costly oversight on the portfolio

19 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by his buyers agent Right Property Group's Steve Waters and his por...

PROPERTY SHOWCASE: Mortgages in a tighter lending economy and why Brisbane is a good option

18 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Rethink Investing Son Pham is the accredited Head of Mortgages at Rethink Financing/Rethink Investing. He has over 6 years' experience writing loans, ...

A property investment plan years in the making

16 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Will Magee has had ambitions to enter into the Australian property market for quite some time, but it has been more than just finances holding him bac...

QUIT THE 9 TO 5: From walking dogs to walking his own path

13 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trent Iverson has always had an interest in property, but it was his recent learnings from the Buyers Agent Institute which set him off on that next s...

From pirouettes to property investment

12 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If Mark Hodge's face looks familiar to you it could be because of his time working as a professional entertainer which saw him working with the Austra...

Half a house to more than 15 in 8 years

09 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jillian Stewart's investment journey began in 2009 with a property loan being used for anything but - and the purchase of half a house. And while she ...

How to get council's tick of approval

05 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Brown has previously joined us to share the details and challenges which he has faced surrounding the purchase of a warehouse in Lilyfield and co...

PORTFOLIO UPDATE: The small numbers which could save you big dollars

02 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Aussie Home Loans' Ross Le Quesne for another monthly portfolio ...

QUIT THE 9 TO 5: Taking control of your income and your career

29 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In his early twenties, Ben Handler built Cohen Handler from scratch to become the largest property buyer's agency, with offices across Australia, Asia...

What the royal commission means for property investors

28 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The royal commission has seen some significant shake ups within the finance and banking industries, with round four of the hearings currently underway...

From needing a loan for a bus ticket to regular first class flights

25 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Shearwood remembers a day where he set up a stall selling Buddha statues thinking that this was the way that he was going to make his millions. T...

Episode 20: INVESTING INSIGHTS WITH RIGHT PROPERTY GROUP: The investment strategies that actually work

22 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the second series of Investing Insights with Right Property Group. Join Right Property Group directors Steve Waters and Victor Kumar as the...

What 15 years in property investment teaches you

21 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Purchasing their first property 15 years ago with the intention of creating a property portfolio which would see them comfortably supported during the...

How a move to Hong Kong impacted Julia's Australian property goals

18 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Having to split her time between Hong Kong and her original base of Sydney has not slowed Julia Tita's goal of building a high-performance Australian ...

The benefits of investing in a decreasing property market

14 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian property market is arguably in a softening phase, and this can have both positive and negative effects for property investors. In this ...

Entering the property market as a millennial

10 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Smart Property Investment Show podcast aims to provide value to investors at all stages of the property journey. Even those who have only recently...

2 years on with 6 new properties

07 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Two years ago Michael Xia joined us to share the details of his 14 property portfolio.  Now with an additional six properties and an estimated value ...

PROPERTY SHOWCASE: Property buying secrets, and home ownership for $60,000

06 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Buyer's Agent Institute Ben Handler in his early twenties built from scratch the largest property Buyer's Agency called Cohen Handler, with offices ac...

A portfolio that continues to grow

04 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Henderson previously joined us on the Smart Property Investment show to discuss his property journey which started at just 18.  Now 21, having j...

PORTFOLIO UPDATE: Where to go from here for Sydney property investors

31 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show host Phil Tarrant is joined by Right Property Group's Steve Waters and Keshab's Munzurul Khan fo...

Following the family tradition

28 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Smart Property Investment Show constantly stays on top of the game by covering what is happening with lending and interest rates. This episode is ...

Episode 19: INVESTING INSIGHTS WITH RIGHT PROPERTY GROUP: Breaking down the investment process

25 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the second series of Investing Insights with Right Property Group. Join Right Property Group directors Steve Waters and Victor Kumar as the...

A purely Sydney based portfolio

24 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

John Comino purchased his first property in Australia while still in the UK after feeling like he needed to be bringing more to the relationship ahead...

PROPERTY SHOWCASE: The benefit of an acquisition adviser, and overcoming that initial investment hurdle

23 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

PRPTY 360 Julian Fadini is a leading acquisition adviser and founder of PRPTY 360 - a company that specialises in providing astute investors privileg...

Investing in communal properties

21 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Ugarte believes that the Australian housing structure is detrimental to both community and to family and says downsizing his home was one of the b...

The importance of research and due diligence

17 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After wanting something to invest their savings in and purchasing a property without any real understanding of the property market Marcelo and Louise'...

Getting the best price when selling your property

14 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Smart Property Investment Show regularly looks at buying property, however on our latest episode we discuss the process of selling. Host Phil Tar...

7 properties in 3 years

10 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Three years ago, Rita purchased her first investment property in Victoria with the help of a buyers agent. Today she is currently settling on her 7th ...

The Property Mentors get real

07 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Property Mentors Matthew Bateman and Luke Harris don't consider themselves to be in the real estate business. Instead they consider themselves to ...

Five properties by the age of 28

03 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

At just 28 years old with five properties in his portfolio and plans to buy a sixth, Morgan Harris-Bushell has been quick to realize the financial ben...

PROPERTY SHOWCASE: Strategies, affordable housing and increasing market opportunities

02 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

National Property Buyers Stephen is the Director of National Property Buyers Brisbane and has over 20 years of experience in residential property. Dur...

From property in Australia to a ski lodge in Japan

30 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of the Smart Property Investment show takes us further afield than just the Australian property investment market. Phil Tarrant is joined...

Episode 18: INVESTING INSIGHTS WITH RIGHT PROPERTY GROUP: Why renovation may not help your valuation

27 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the second series of Investing Insights with Right Property Group. Join Right Property Group directors Steve Waters and Victor Kumar as the...

An overview of where to invest right now

26 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant is joined by the managing director of Propertyology, Simon Pressley, who will share his over...

How Greta purchased four properties in a year

23 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

For many, a property portfolio is something that is built up gradually over a long period of time. Then you have investors like Greta Francis who, aft...