Property Investment Podcast Network

With 13 years as CEO for the Real Estate Institute of NSW, Tim McKibbin has built a reputation as a knowledgeable name within the Australian property industry. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, he reveals why investors need to stand up to initiate change within the sector. Tim explains his role within the REINSW and shares how a constantly changing industry impacts that role on a daily basis, and also shares his thoughts surrounding government and what he believes needs to be done to better service the property industry. Not one to hold back his opinions, Tim discusses his thoughts surrounding Fair Trading and the issues that he believes they present, why he refers to stamp duty as a "bad tax", and why as an investor now is the best time to stand up evoke change and make your voice heard. 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!

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 is why he also decided to become a buyer's agent In this episode of Quit the 9-to-5 with Ben Handler, Bernard shares how he wanted to break new ground as a mortgage broker and create an offering that no broker could compete with. He explores why he decided to expand his business offering by becoming a buyer's agent, how long the process took and how he managed to become a buyer's agent while also maintaining his current business. The panel also discuss the current property market at hand, the events going on that are shaping it and why we're currently in a buyer's market.

Every investor has an end goal in mind, and for retirees Sharon and Tony MacNevin, their investment journey has been "totally successful", putting them in the position where they can live the year split between Australia and Bali. In this episode of the Smart Property Investment show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Sharon and Tony, who share their investment journey and explain why they shouldn't be scared of debt. They also go through the start of their portfolio back to a block from 1974 and how it's changed, where the real money is made in investment, and the strata problems he's faced over the years. 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!

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 taken place, The Smart Property Investment Show may not exist today! In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Russell Stephenson is joined by Alex (who in collaboration with host Phil Tarrant owns the extensive Smart Property Investment property portfolio) and discusses this 30-minute conversation and talks through each of the purchases in his personal portfolio. He shares why he chose to keep some of his properties and sell others, how he navigated property purchases in Australia will living abroad, and divulges his development plans moving forward. Alex also explains why he is choosing to not make any investment moves in the coming year and reveals what you should be doing right now as an investor. 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 episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Russell Stephenson is joined by Katarina Taurian, who shares how her investment journey has been since her first property purchase in 2016. In light of the recent coverage surrounding the structural concerns of the Opal Tower in Sydney, Katarina shares why structural integrity was top of her list when purchasing her first property, even revealing that she would take a tool kit with her to property inspections. Katrina explains what build quality means to her, the surprising belief that she regularly encountered when dealing with conveyancers and reveals where she sought the information that helped her to make an educated property purchase. She also reveals her plans for her portfolio going forward, why even as a property owner she is glad that property prices are softening, and why she believes pricing rental in your investments shouldn't necessarily meet what the market value suggests. 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 episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Tim Neary, editor of Real Estate Business, to discuss how real estate has changed in the current market, and the lessons for investors looking to capitalise on the market by catering to what is making those agents "tick". Tim explains the mistake that property investors are making when choosing an agent in the current market, how "prop-tech" is changing the real estate sector and why investors should be embracing technology as part of their investment journey. They will also take a prospective look at how the market will likely change throughout 2019, and bust the myth that we are in a softening market. 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!

Following a tumultuous 2018 which saw declines in multiple markets, an array of media implying a property crash and the tightening of lending criteria, the Smart Property Investment team investigates how you can best utilise the outcomes of 2018 to identify the investment hotspots for the year ahead. Host Phil Tarrant is joined Smart Property Investment journalist Sasha Karen, and editor of the Wealth and Wellness titles at Momentum Media, James Mitchell to discuss their forecasts for the areas set to perform well in 2019 and the reasons that have led them to these predictions. The team will discuss their thoughts surrounding financial advice when making investment decisions and how you can "filter" out the huge amount of bad advice to make better-informed purchasing decisions. 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, we reflect on the top 3 most popular market predictions made right here, and see how they stacked up against what actually happened. To discuss these predictions, host Phil Tarrant is joined Smart Property Investment journalist Sasha Karen, and editor of the Wealth and Wellness titles at Momentum Media, James Mitchell. They will take you through the top 3 podcast episodes this year surrounding market predictions, and share their thoughts on how the cooling property market could impact how you invest in 2019. Sasha and James will also reveal their favourite interviews of the year, and share the podcast episodes that they believe offer the best advice for investors. 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 episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, hosts Steve Waters, Victor Kumar and Phil Tarrant tackle the topic of property investment versus stocks, comparing the pros and cons of each asset class and revealing where they believe that money is best invested. Focusing on a listener question received following the previous episode of the show, the hosts will delve into the importance of diversification across both asset classes, address common concerns surrounding negatively geared property, and bust the myth that shares is a cheaper way to invest than property. Steve and Victor also discuss property renovation revealing the one time that they believe you should never undertake a renovation project, and share why the holiday season may be a great opportunity to buy property.

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. In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by investor Alan Yeung who shares how he was able to start building his investment portfolio before even leaving university, and what pushed him to finally make a decision on his first property. Alan explains why he has been purchasing in Melbourne for the past few years, discusses purchasing property with friends and reveals why he takes a philosophical approach to property investment. 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!