Property Investment Podcast Network

Finance broker and investor Aaron Christie-David believes the year ahead will present some fantastic opportunities for investors, but it's about being selective about which opportunities you jump at, and making yourself a better borrower in the eyes of the bank. In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Aaron joins host Phil Tarrant to address how the royal commission has impacted the property sector, as well as also addressing the little talked about positives that came out of the recommendations for both brokers and investors. He reveals the traps that many investors fall into surrounding their financial serviceability, his plans for his personal portfolio in the year ahead, and his advice for those who are investing without professional advice. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights!

Allie and Oliver purchased their first investment property six years ago at under-market value and transformed what they refer to as an "ugly duckling" into a sound investment. With a growing portfolio and a passion for renovations, the pair now admit to being "addicted" to property investment. In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, they join host Phil Tarrant to reflect on their journey, revealing what got them started, how their strategy has changed over the years, and why they are now sent on a renovate-and-hold strategy. They will share how they split the tasks required to keep their portfolio thriving, why their next property purchase will be different to what they have done so far, and Allie discusses her past life as a professional ballerina. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights!

In this special episode of the Smart Property Investment Show recorded live on site at the Institute of Public Accountants, host Phil Tarrant is joined by the IPA's Tony Greco, general manager of technical policy, to discuss the "what if's" of the upcoming election and aftermath of the royal commission. Tony discusses the potential shift away from negative gearing, changes to capital gains tax, and how investors can be best prepared for any changes which should arise. He reveals how the budget will be influenced by the upcoming federal election, how changes to the "rent-a-room" industry may alter your tax obligations, and what the ramifications could be of trying to avoid your obligations. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights!

As the accountant for the Smart Property Investment Show portfolio, Phil's personal portfolio, and as an avid investor himself for the past 20 years, Munzurul Khan believes that consumer perception can greatly impact the fundamentals of the Australian property market, and that investors can utilise this to get great property deals. Munzurul joins host Phil Tarrant to explain the four must-have fundamentals when looking for an addition to your portfolio, the indicators to watch out for that suggest the bottom of the Sydney market cycle and why he is choosing not to buy in Brisbane. Placing a strong focus on property fundamentals, Munzurul will explain why he is still looking at investing in the Sydney market, why property history is so important, and the one thing he would have done differently in the early days of his investment journey. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights!

Having purchased his first investment property in 2010, investor Sze Chuah has had a busy nine years. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Sze joins host Phil Tarrant to reflect on his investment journey and to reveal how he did it. Listen Now Sze explains his decisions around how he structured his portfolio ownership across himself, his wife, an entity and within a SMSF, discusses how he manages his portfolio, and shares where he has been investing - and why Western Australia is next on his investment plan. He also shares his views on bargain hunting for property, unpacks his investment strategy, and explains the importance of planning and structure when growing your portfolio. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights!

Brisbane could one day be set to follow in the boom seen previously in Sydney and Melbourne, but when is the right time to enter into the Brisbane property market, and will it be worth it in the long run? Brisbane-born Melinda Jennison takes a deep dive into the market to reveal all. She shares her thoughts on what types of dwellings will see the greatest growth, the pockets that are outperforming the rest and the tell-tale signs that you might be bidding at auction against a buyer's agent. With an upcoming university set to alter the demographic of Brisbane, Melinda explains how this may impact property values, the feasibility of development in the capital city area and the one strategy that she believes will never lead to wealth creation. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights!

In an environment where the biggest issue can be an overload of too much contradicting information, how do you figure out what is accurate advice? When it comes to "hotspots", everyone seems to have a different idea of where you should be investing. In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group however, Steve and Victor reveal why they don't believe in the so-called "hotspots" and how you can really figure out the best spots to invest. They discuss the importance of time on the ground before buying an investment property, why fundamentals need to come into your decision and the information that you must extract from the agent when meeting with them to discuss the purchase. With the term "off-market" regularly thrown around, they explain the difference between pre-market and off-market purchases, unpack the way to get the best price on a property and tackle the question of the week surrounding auctions in a softening market. To purchase Victor's book discussed in this episode, SUPER CHARGE your Property Portfolio, and receive $6 off the total price, click http://bitly.com/victorkumar and use the coupon code "ep3" at checkout.

Having added more than $70,000 value to his cheapest investment and accumulated 18 properties in 18 years, property investor Grant Foley is well on his way to his goal of living comfortably from the income generated by his portfolio. Speaking with host Russel Stephenson, he shares why he believes that property investment is not just for those on exorbitant incomes, how the tightened lending economy shifted his investment plan and reveals how he chose a property manager,having shared his belief that not all property managers are created equal. Grant also discusses his role in the Property Investors Council of Australia, unpacking what they aim to achieve, and how you can help them get a seat at the table with policymakers about property policy and ultimately give investors a fair go. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights!

In this special crossover episode between the Smart Property Investment Show and The Property Couch, host Phil Tarrant is joined by The Property Couch co-host Ben Kingsley and director of mortgages and co-investor on the Smart Property Investment property portfolio Alex Whitlock, to discuss the future of mortgage brokers and how changes to regulations in that sector could ultimately hurt your back pocket. They share their thoughts around the current market, discuss governments role in implementing the royal commission recommendations and explain how removing brokers from the borrowing equation is bad for everyone - the banks included! They also discuss the findings of the Consumer Access to Mortgages Report which shows huge support for the broking channel, and reveal how you can have your say on keeping choices open within the lending sector. The Consumer Access to Mortgages Report can be found HERE https://bit.ly/2SWigOd If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights!

Having previously appeared on the Smart Property Investment Show to reflect on his journey building his own property portfolio, Arjun Paliwal now joins hosts Ben Handler and Alex Whitlock on Quit the 9-to-5 to discuss his transition from investor to buyer's agent and reveals how, only months after finishing Ben's course, he is buying properties across the country for referral clients. Arjun shares how he was able to quit the 9 to 5 and how that transition was for him, talks through the process of helping his first client and explains why sometimes you should explain things to clients, even when they are obvious to you. Ben reveals the most difficult parts of being a buyer's agent, the importance of social media as a marketing tool, while Arjun explores why the meaning of the word "retirement" has since shifted for him.