Property Investment Podcast Network

Shuffling the deck on the Smart Property Investment property portfolio

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's been some major cards dealt within the Smart Property Investment portfolio. Host Phil Tarrant sits down with Right Property Group's Steve Wat...

How a tiny home proved catalyst for a not-so-tiny dream

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This investor's unique journey to acreage ownership on the NSW North Coast may have originally come on a whim – but it's given her a practical and l...

THE PROPERTY NERDS: Core housing fundamentals and common mistakes

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Analyst John Lindeman joins host Arjun Paliwal to unpack 25 core housing fundamentals across the country in 2023 as they compare to 2022. The Property...

What the HAFF?

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Spring has certainly kicked off with a bang – a surge in listings has coincided with a surge in property updates. In this editorial episode, Grace ...

A trust-based team approach

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Centring your investment strategy around trust and your teams is an easy and effective way to supercharge your portfolio position. In this episode of...

Your spring market update

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Smart Property Investment's Grace Ormsby sits down with the head of research at CoreLogic Australia, Eliza Owen, to chat through all things spring. T...

Property Finance Uncut: A slowing economy and its impacts on property

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With its latest cash rate call, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has set the scene for spring  – sparking discussions among property investors a...

Why a 0.9% vacancy rate is both good and bad news

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Spring's now in full swing, and brings with it an entirely new set of market conditions. Smart Property Investment's Grace Ormsby is joined by senior ...

INSIDE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY: 7 strategies to maximise value

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's no secret that inflation, rising interest rates and continuing ripples from the pandemic have changed commercial investors' bottom lines. But it'...

Introducing REBAA's newest president

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hot off the press, Smart Property Investment sits down with the newly elected president of the Real Estate Buyers Agents Association of Australia (REB...

PROPERTY SHOWCASE: The perks and pitfalls of a first home buyer scheme

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are government schemes all they are cracked up to be? An investment expert weighs in. On this episode of The Property Showcase, Lorna Wang of Invest...

Overcoming the finance hurdle facing Australian expat investors

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant talks to Eva Loisance of Finni Mortgages about the challenges faced by expats when...

PROPERTY INVESTING INSIGHTS WITH RIGHT PROPERTY GROUP: Let's talk life cycle

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Property Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar discuss the importance of unders...

What even is normal anymore?

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Grace Ormsby sits down with Mathew Tiller, head of research at LJ Hooker Group, to discuss...

How a strong team can make or break your success

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant talks to Lynda McNeill, director and founder of Inview Property Group, about the i...

Long-term tenancies and hassle-free property management

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant talks to Luke Jorgensen, leasing and acquisitions operations manager at Defence Ho...

Is co-investing a good idea?

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant talks to Eva Loisance of Finni Mortgages about investing in property with others a...

THE PROPERTY NERDS: Designing a portfolio to deliver your ideal lifestyle

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Long-term planning is an important step, albeit one many might miss at the outset of their investment journey. Bushy Martin, author, podcaster and fo...

Rent caps, reality TV and real estate scams

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Grace Ormsby and Juliet Helmke unpack the latest property and real estate news on this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show. Covering off the...

Planning for the future

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Dr Diaswati Mardiasmo, chief economist of PRD, joins host Grace Ormsby to discuss the complexit...

INSIDE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY: 'Knowledge is power'

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The age-old adage holds true for this investor who found financial success after learning and immersing in the world of commercial properties. Co-h...

An economist's take on Australia's financial future

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Grace Ormsby talks to Anneke Thompson, the chief economist at CreditorWatch, about the cur...

PROPERTY SHOWCASE: Mining off-market gems

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Founded and headed by real estate industry veteran and expert Sam Gordon, Australian Property Scout is an investment buyers agency service that specia...

Property Finance Uncut: The potential for future rate changes

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant and Finni Mortgages' chief executive, Paul Glossop, discuss the current state of Australian ...

The ever-evolving mortgage landscape

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's still plenty of opportunities available to borrowers, according to Finni Mortgages' Eva Loisance, who sat down with Phil Tarrant for the lates...

PROPERTY INVESTING INSIGHTS WITH RIGHT PROPERTY GROUP: Back to basics

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the market cycle now at a critical crossroads, these experts say investors who've aced the basics are primed to emerge on the winning side. In t...

Talking tactics with Sam Gordon

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by the founder of Australian Property Scout to unpack the strategy ...

Expert advice on navigating the property investment journey

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant discusses the different phases of property investment, including acquisition,...

THE PROPERTY NERDS: 5 new rules for investing in a high-interest rate environment

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the country's interest rate at an 11-year high, what are the new rules for playing the property investment game? Data nerd and founder of Invest...

Expert tips for aligning property investments with financial goals

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant sits down with Simon Buckingham and Brendan Kelly, directors of Results Mentoring, who speci...

The game-changing incentive for first-time buyers in NSW

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The state government has increased the stamp duty threshold, so buyers don't have to pay anything up to $800,000. On this episode, Smart Property Inv...

How this investor found her way from recruitment to real estate

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This determined investor, who navigated her way out of a financing rut to have four properties under her belt in two years, returns with an excitin...

The ins and outs of residential investing through an SMSF

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With about 700,000 SMSFs set up in Australia, there are a lot of people taking control of their super, and many of them are using property investments...

INSIDE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY: Answering your burning questions

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For commercial investors looking to take their property portfolios to the next level, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O'Neill answer listeners' querie...

How property provides stability for this investor's life on the land

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A knowledge and appreciation of Australian land fuels an investor's purchases, which she's been steadily accumulating since the age of 20. Smart Prop...

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...