Property Investment Podcast Network

FAST 50 – SPECIAL SERIES: Answering your burning questions

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the final instalment of the FAST 50 special series, Paul Glossop, managing director at Pure Property Investment, sits down with host Phil Tarrant o...

Property Finance Uncut: Is this the game-changing rate pause borrowers are waiting for?

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) announcing its monetary policy decision for July, borrowers are now left to ponder if the latest move indicat...

The pros and cons of cross collateralisation

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Does the ease of simplifying your loans outweigh the potential headache if you want to make changes to your portfolio? On this episode, Smart Propert...

INVESTING INSIGHTS WITH RIGHT PROPERTY GROUP: Future-focused investing

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While it's easy to get sidetracked by the "noise" brought on by new data points, shifting market trends and policy changes, these experts advise prope...

Making the most of your 'worst case'

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this special edition of The Smart Property Investment Show, Arjun Paliwal, director and head of research at InvestorKit, sits down with host Phil T...

How legislation has defined Qld's post-pandemic property landscape

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

She's one of the most prominent voices in the Australian real estate domain, and on today's episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Antonia Mer...

THE PROPERTY NERDS: Finding your feet in the refinance boom

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You may be waiting to see how mortgage rates shake out to make any big portfolio changes, but that doesn't mean you can't be proactive about your fina...

Property as a political play-toy

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Smart Property Investment's editorial team unite to unpack the tenuous political landscape that's currently at play across Australia. Host Grace Ormsb...

How investing helps owners achieve the dream of getting mortgage-free

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Could running the numbers on your home mortgage turn you into an accidental investor, too? On this episode, Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant ...

How this investor turned a setback into a $9m portfolio

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Undeterred by a rocky start to his real estate investment journey, this investor transformed his setbacks into valuable lessons that laid a solid foun...

Tenants v home owners: Who's worse off in 2023?

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the current cost of living, how is the Australian property market actually tracking? A leading figure in real estate weighs in. Real Estate Insti...

Property Finance Uncut: Don't be caught in RBA's rate hike crossfire

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the Reserve Bank (RBA) announcing its policy decision for June, borrowers are bracing for another rocky month marked with more mortgage pain. In...

From Down Under to Dubai: How this investor defied borders

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to property investing, this investor says that geographical boundaries hold no sway when it comes to unlocking profitable opportunities....

INSIDE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY: Securing succession plans

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you talk to a lot of investors, as co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O'Neill do, you'll hear them often say they're not building portfolios so much f...

Circumnavigating visa restrictions for property finance

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Unlocking property ownership may be challenging for couples with a partner with visa restrictions, but according to this mortgage expert, there are se...

Big picture perspective shows national recovery underway

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant sits down with Arjun Paliwal, director and head of research at InvestorKit, follow...

Perth retains its appeal for property investors in 2023

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's still plenty to like about property in 2023, and there are two cities in particular that are offering value for investors. In this episode o...

THE PROPERTY NERDS: Finding mortgage flexibility amid high-interest rates

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the RBA delivering another blow to mortgage holders' borrowing capacity in May, data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal offer insights into h...

FAST 50 – SPECIAL SERIES: Talking tactics

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's no use in getting the inside scoop if you don't have a plan of attack. In this exclusive Fast 50 series, Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarr...

FAST 50 – SPECIAL SERIES: The best of the rest

21 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just because they didn't make the Fast 50 doesn't mean there aren't other suburbs out there offering plenty of value for savvy investors. In this ex...

FAST 50 – SPECIAL SERIES: Does regional trump metro?

20 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you double down on growth? Go where your money can do the heavy lifting. In this exclusive Fast 50 series, Smart Property Investment's Phil Tar...

FAST 50 – SPECIAL SERIES: Money talks

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The person with the most property doesn't necessarily win the game. In this exclusive Fast 50 series, Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant sits do...

FAST 50 – SPECIAL SERIES: Winning is beginning

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The most effective people in property are the ones that take action. In this exclusive Fast 50 series, Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant sits d...

FAST 50 – SPECIAL SERIES: Searching for growth

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Every investor wants the inside word on which suburb is poised for growth — here's your chance. In this exclusive Fast 50 series, Smart Property Inv...

Reading between the lines of the RBA

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With interest rates rising across the country, the common refrain has been to compare today's single digits to the late 1980s, when mortgage holders w...

Running the numbers on debt consolidation with home equity

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of being held back by high-interest debt while trying to enter the property market? One mortgage expert recommends leveraging the power of equit...

INSIDE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY: The on-the-ground truth of Qld's commercial market

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For commercial investors looking to enter the Queensland market, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O'Neill bring in the big guns to provide insider know...

Real-world ramifications of rising rates

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's still more gas in the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) rate tank if economic indicators continue the way they are going. So where to from h...

Property Finance Uncut: RBA's shock rate hike gives mortgage holders whiplash

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the Reserve Bank (RBA) delivering a shock rate decision for May, mortgage holders are left reeling on what steps to take to minimise the impact o...

The psychology of taking a portfolio haircut

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Jim Hall, director of real estate at Momentum Media, sits down with host Phil Tarrant to provid...

INVESTING INSIGHTS WITH RIGHT PROPERTY GROUP: Is the property market at a turning point?

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Has the property market reached the end of the downturn or should investors brace for "more pain to come?"   In this episode of Investing Insights wi...

RBA's biggest overhaul yet: What it could mean for property owners

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How will the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) overhaul affect the property market? While its full impact is yet to be determined, analysing the detai...

How self-employed business owners can get mortgage-ready

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Getting a mortgage can be quite a challenge if you're a self-employed business owner, but these experts say getting the prep work right is key to winn...

THE PROPERTY NERDS: The data sets investors must keep track of

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, data nerd Arjun Paliwal is joined by Nerida Conisbee to make sense of the different housing data indicators and work out what it mean...

Is Canberra becoming a victim of its own success?

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this special episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Grace Ormsby is joined by the CEO of the Real Estate Institute of the ACT (REIACT), Mar...

Can you call the bottom of the Sydney market?

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Paul Glossop, chief executive officer at Pure Property Investment, joins host Phil Tarrant to ...

Private banking v broking: What's the difference?

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Eva Loisance and Sara Shome of Finni Mortgages sit down with host Phil Tarrant to discuss Austr...

The role commercial property plays in an investor's portfolio

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While residential properties have been the tried-and-true starting point for investors, a commercial property could be just the asset you need in your...

Private banking v broking: What's the difference?

09 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Eva Loisance and Sara Shome of Finni Mortgages sit down with host Phil Tarrant to discuss Austr...

INSIDE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY: An insider's look into today's commercial mortgage space

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With finance at the top of commercial investors' minds amid a rapidly shifting market landscape, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O'Neill bring in the ...

The validity of a portfolio pivot

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a special investor and economic update, this chief economist spills the beans on the latest economic indicators and what it means for the property ...

PROPERTY SHOWCASE: The fundamental do's and don'ts of property investment

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Property Showcase, Rishi Bajaj from InvestorKit sits down with host Grace Ormsby, to outline and unpack the primary mistakes ...

Property Finance Uncut: Is the tide turning on rising interest rates?

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Can this investor secure 40 properties by age 32?

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After overshooting his personal goal of attaining 31 properties at 30, this investor has set a new ambitious target. In this long-awaited update, Smar...

INVESTING INSIGHTS WITH RIGHT PROPERTY GROUP: Why the 'good news' matters

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While being cautious is a necessary trick of the real estate investing trade, these experts warned investors of the downfalls that come with solely fo...

Breaking down the NSW state election

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this editorial catch-up edition of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Grace Ormsby is joined by fellow real estate journalist, Kyle Robbins, ...

From a capital roadblock to an SMSF solution

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 unde...

Investor update: Is this investor still adamant about insurance?

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Jason Chapman sits down with host Grace Ormsby, three years after his first pre-pandemic appear...

Navigating the post-COVID-19 hangover

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Invest...

THE PROPERTY NERDS: How to find the 'X Factor' scenario for your borrowing capacity

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 imp...

Comparing the varied fortunes of Australia's regional and metropolitan markets

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Steve Waters from Right Property Group sits down with Phil Tarrant to discuss the factors drivi...

PROPERTY SHOWCASE: Is internal migration an investment difference maker?

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Property Showcase, Arjun Paliwal, the founder and head of research at InvestorKit, sits down with Grace Ormsby to discuss th...

How this investor found the solution to her LMI dilemma

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 q...

Rate increases: 'Stop putting Aussies through brain damage', says Mark Bouris

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Bouris lays out the argument on why rapid rate increases — which has been the Reserve Bank's traditional weapon of choice against inflation —...

Property Finance Uncut: Don't let RBA's latest rate hike land you in mortgage prison

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 thems...

'Look for drivers, not the outcome'

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

INSIDE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY: The best buys of 2023

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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'N...

Does NSW have enough property to feed growing demand?

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) chief executive officer, Tim McKibbin sits down with host...

How bad is the fixed rate 'cliff'?

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

INVESTING INSIGHTS WITH RIGHT PROPERTY GROUP: 3 telltale signs we're bound for a market turnaround

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 inves...

Can you capitalise on the current market?

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 r...

How these investors secured a 'yes' for their third property

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amidst the turbulence of a fast-changing financial landscape, a couple found the "solution" to a perplexing situation with the help of a savvy mortgag...

THE PROPERTY NERDS: Which markets are overvalued and undervalued in 2023?

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal have cautioned investors against playing real estate roulette when choosing their next location. Arjun, fou...

Putting 'fun' at the forefront of a flourishing portfolio

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kerry Rolando Lowbridge first ventured into property ownership following on from the advice of her father – and has learnt an awful lot about inves...

The ups and downs of this young investor's hunt for growth

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this investor update — and nearly three years on from his first appearance on the Smart Property Investment Show — Aidan Hill sits down with ho...

Stuck no more: How this investor overcame 'property jail' and achieved a 24-asset portfolio

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 thi...

Property Finance Uncut: RBA serves up first 2023 rate hike- Stop overpaying on your mortgage

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the RBA serving up a 25-basis-point rate hike in February, can borrowers continue to hold the line? While the going is getting tough for property...

How this investor cracked the property finance code with just $5k

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is it possible to climb the property ladder with just $5,000 in your bank account? This first-time buyer did just that — with the help of a mortgage...

INSIDE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY: Balancing the finance books behind commercial portfolios

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's no secret that a healthy balance sheet is a pillar to successful commercial real estate investing. So on the latest episode of Inside Commercial ...

Making the leap to development worthwhile

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Smart Property Investment show, avid property investor Brenden Lowbridge sits down with host Grace Ormsby to roll throug...

Which property sectors will perform in 2023?

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Which capital cities will conquer 2023 and which ones will falter in the face of a rapidly changing market? In this episode of The Smart Property Inv...

Election promises and rental crises: What 2023 has in store

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With January half gone, join host Grace Ormsby and fellow journalist Kyle Robbins for this editorial catch-up edition, where the pair sit down to disc...

THE PROPERTY NERDS: Stop making a mountain out of the mortgage cliff

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

To get the ball rolling in 2023, data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal dissect the biggest trends in finance, policy and real estate to help inve...

How playing the long game can be a winning investment strategy

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Taking the first step in your property investment journey can be "daunting", but this investor believes that keeping your eyes on the prize — whethe...

Getting to 3 properties before 30

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, young investor Nafiz Chowdhury sits down with host Grace Ormsby to share his journey to acquiri...

Getting to 3 properties before 30

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, young investor Nafiz Chowdhury sits down with host Grace Ormsby to share his journey to acquiri...

The year of challenges, changes and progress

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What were the defining moments of the real estate market in 2022? And how will the housing market shape up in 2023? In this episode, Real Estate Insti...

What's 2023 going to bring to property

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show summer series, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Grace Ormsby tackle the trends investors need to know h...

INSIDE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY: How to prep your portfolio for 'rougher' 2023 conditions

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're ending the year with a bang and on the latest episode of Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O'Ne...

Summer series: The top 5 podcasts of 2022

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for the summer series! A chance for Smart Property Investment to kick back, relax, and reminisce on the year that was, before we turn our att...

A warts-and-all look at the SPI portfolio

01 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Phil rings in the new year with all the latest on the SPI property portfolio: $8 million value, $3.5 million in equity, and 16 properties on the books...

INVESTING INSIGHTS WITH RIGHT PROPERTY GROUP: Plan for the best but prepare for the worst in 2023

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With 2023 expected to bring in rougher waters for the real estate market, these experts enumerate the strategies that can help "fair weather" investor...

2023: Peril or opportunity?

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Will 2023 be the year of opportunity or peril for property investors? We glimpse back at 2022 to have a better understanding of how the coming year wi...

Meet the 'geek' taking back his weekdays

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Having a job that overlaps with your passion has allowed this self-professed property geek to hit the sweet spot of investment journeys — and he's...

Making property work for your financial goals

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Before the year ends, we're clearing up misconceptions about financial advisers' views on property investing and why the right advice is worth its wei...

THE PROPERTY NERDS: 7 trends savvy investors don't want you to know for 2023

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With Christmas just around the corner, data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal sit down to unpack what the latest lending stats tell us about the ...

How's the SPI portfolio tracking?

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Smart Property Investment show, Munzurul Khan, chairman at KHI Partners and the driving force behind the Smart Property Investm...

Why property is still 'the way to go' for this 3rd-gen investor

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

While this third-generation investor still believes that property "is the way to go" when it comes to building wealth, his modern approach is helping ...

Is it time to doomsday prep?

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What are the best solutions to fix Australia's rental crisis? On this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Bradley Beer, managing director a...

PROPERTY SHOWCASE: 5 tips for investment success in 2023

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With 2022's conclusion edging nearer and nearer, founder at InvestorKit, Arjun Paliwal, joins host Grace Ormsby for this episode of Property Showcase ...

Property Finance Uncut: RBA delivers Christmas rate rise pain — Here's how borrowers should spend their holidays

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the Reserve Bank of Australia delivering a year-end rate pain and borrowers facing a dreaded "mortgage cliff" this Christmas, these experts recom...

'Don't just think it, do it'

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Motivation can be the starting pistol to your investment journey, but this investor believes that discipline can take you further than you think you'r...

INSIDE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY: The worst-case scenarios for commercial investments and how to fix them

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O'Neill paint the picture of the worst-cas...

How 2022 is one for the property market books

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Before we bid goodbye to 2022, we take stock of the core drivers of the housing sector and unpack which markets triumphed and which sputtered in the f...

Taking the bull by its horns in a bearish market

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The writing may be on the wall for the property market to witness a bearish market in 2023, but this expert believes there are still ways investors ca...

INVESTING INSIGHTS WITH RIGHT PROPERTY GROUP: Shuffling the property cards

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Strategic investors are static, not passive, and Australia's market downturn presents them with great opportunity. On this episode of Investing Insigh...

Unpacking the rental crisis

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Dr Nicola Powell, Domain's chief of research and economics, sits down with host Grace Ormsby to...

PROPERTY SHOWCASE: Keeping an ear to the ground

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to the latest episode of Property Showcase, the podcast with the inside track on the products and businesses that will help turbocharge your p...

Hammering out the details on property development

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Property development is an investment strategy that can help investors score big wins for their portfolios, but this expert stresses the importance of...

THE PROPERTY NERDS: Why it's time to shop for a new mortgage

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Property Nerds podcast, self-proclaimed data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal explain why it's due time investors re...