Property Investment Podcast Network

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 best choices he has made for his own happiness. In this episode of the Smart Property Investment show Ian of "Small is the new Big" sits down with host Phil Tarrant to share how he believes investors can support affordability in the property market by changing the way that they purchase or view it. With a goal to create 1 million "self-contained homes" in the next ten years, Ian discusses this unique investment type, shares who the unique lifestyle appeals to and looks at the stigma surrounding share houses. 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!

After wanting something to invest their savings in and purchasing a property without any real understanding of the property market Marcelo and Louise's property journey is one that began almost by chance. Today they are experienced investors with a solid understanding of building a strong portfolio and join host Tim Neary to share how they have developed their knowledge and what advice they now have to give to other investors. They will share the key features that they now look for in an investment property, discuss why they are looking to sell their permanent place of residency and explain why they no longer choose to invest in capital cities.

The Smart Property Investment Show regularly looks at buying property, however on our latest episode we discuss the process of selling. Host Phil Tarrant is joined by Mint 360 property's Kiki Bermudez who looks at the best way to maximise your sales price as in investor in an arguably slowing market. Kiki will share the best way to present your property so as to excite potential buyers, and discuss how to optimise the associated advertising expenditure. Kiki will also discuss the Sydney market where she has worked for the past ten years, look at changes that the area has seen and share her one secret to increasing property sale prices. 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!

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 property. With the intention of creating a full-time income from managing her portfolio, Rita sat down with host Phil Tarrant to share what it was that made her decide to start her property investment journey and how she has gone about growing her portfolio. Rita shares what has been her biggest mistake along her journey, discusses why half of her portfolio is housed within her super fund, and covers why she feels she has had no issues obtaining finance.

The Property Mentors Matthew Bateman and Luke Harris don't consider themselves to be in the real estate business. Instead they consider themselves to be in the business of changing lives. Having recently released their book "Let's Get Real", Matthew and Luke catch up with host Phil Tarrant to share what they believe makes them experts in property. They will give an overview of their book and discuss what makes it different to other reads that are currently available to property investors. The pair will also share what they believe is stopping investors from getting the results that they are trying to receive, and give details on how to spot the "bad guys" in the industry while protecting yourself from bad investment decisions. If you like this episode, show your support byrating us or leaving a review on iTunes(The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social mediaFacebookTwitterandLinkedIn. 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, emaileditor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.aufor more insights!

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 benefits of property investment. In our latest episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant catches up with Morgan who shares what it was that originally made him realize that property investment was the way that he could create the life which he wanted to after having saved for years with no real long-term plan or intention. Morgan will share the story of each of his properties and extensive renovations which have taken place on each of them - one being entirely restored following a fire which had destroyed the property to the point that the interior could be seen from the street. He will also discuss the sacrifices that he has had to make to be at the point that he is at his current age, the importance of mapping out your goals, and why he chooses not to use buyers agents. RELATED AREAS OF INTEREST: Top three tips to enjoy property developmentHome reno shows ruining reno expectationsBLOG: The many moving parts that make up a reno AREAS MENTIONED: Wagga WaggaOrange Kingston Browns PlainsKippa-Ring

National Property Buyers Stephen is the Director of National Property Buyers Brisbane and has over 20 years of experience in residential property. During his many years as a Property Buyer's Agent, Stephen has assisted clients to grow their property portfolio with premium investment grade properties and profitable developments. In this episode of Property Showcase, Stephen McGee, joins editor of Real Estate, Tim Neary, to reveal the strategies to make proper informed decisions, what mentalities not to adapt and what investors should really be looking for when doing their research before purchasing. You will also hear from Stephen about: Why you should follow the wealth The two opposing schools of thought on what is the most important factor of property investment What is driving the value of growth in the market Small Is The New Big Ian Ugarte is a Board Member of the Australian Housing Initiative. He is a property expert, educator, author and change maker. He is and passionate about creating co-operative partnerships between Social Agencies, Government and Private Investors to bring back the genuine connection of community through the provision of elegant housing diversification. Join second guest Ian Ugarte and host Tim Neary as they discuss the increasing issue of housing affordability prices Australia is facing, his thoughts on the current Brisbane market and what needs to happen for the market to become affordable. You will also hear from Ian about: What Australia really needs from the government Investment strategies that really work for everyday home owners Compelling reasons to develop smaller and smarter Rethink Investing Scott O'Neill is the founder and director of Rethink Investing, a property investing company specialising in finding rare positively geared/high growth properties all around Australia. With a current portfolio of 28 properties worth over $17,300,000, Scott is one of the most successful young property investors in Australia. Rethink Investing is a BRW Fast 100 company and one of Australia's most trusted residential and commercial property buyer's agencies. Join third guest Scott O'Neill and Tim Neary, as they discuss the opportunities that exist in Australian markets, specifically Queensland, and how each market is performing with consideration of housing and employment status. You will also hear from Scott about: How external factors have impacted markets Why infrastructure and jobs impact markets to boom or decline The risks and rewards of commercial property FOLLOW US Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us on iTunes (Smart Property Investment Podcast Network) and by liking and 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, emaileditor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.aufor more insight! www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au

This episode of the Smart Property Investment show takes us further afield than just the Australian property investment market. Phil Tarrant is joined by co-owner of Myoko Vista Warrick O'Brien who shares how he went from investing in property in Australia to owning and running a ski lodge just two hours from Tokyo. With Warrick and his wife Louise looking to change their life direction, the pair gave up their corporate jobs in what Warrick refers to as a "midlife crisis" with the intention of combining their passion for the snow and for property investment. Warrick shares his story of visa complications, the language barrier and what many Australians would consider an unusual business transaction and discusses what it was like renovating in Japan comparative to Australia. RELATED AREAS OF INTEREST: Sydney second most unaffordable market in the worldAn unusual technique that helped this couple save $20,000 a yearCold snap sends investors to Snowy Mountains

Welcome to the second series of Investing Insights with Right Property Group. Join Right Property Group directors Steve Waters and Victor Kumar as they explore and challenge the strategies, tactics and techniques to create wealth through property investing. Every month, Steve and Victor join co-host Phillip Tarrant from Smart Property Investment to address the burning issues impacting investors, covering key topics such as manufacturing equity, property management, purchasing units versus houses, researching the market, finding under market value properties, the habits and attitudes of successful investors and portfolio building. In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, we tackle property renovation. While reality television may have convinced many that it is the key to quick cash gain, Steve, Victor and Phil will look at whether it is always the right way to go. They will cover why you should renovate, the best times to do a renovation, and the filters to apply to your property to know if renovation is actually the way to go. Steve and Victor will also each share their one major tip for renovating and discuss how to get the best possible results when getting a property revalued after it has undergone a transformation. Tune in now for the full episode. CONNECT WITH RIGHT PROPERTY GROUP If you have any questions or would like more details on any of the information discussed on the podcast contact Right Property Group on questions@rightpropertygroup.com.au, visit www.rightpropertygroup.com.au or call 1300 302 166. We'll be covering all your questions in a coming episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, so ensure you get in touch. If you''re new to this podcast, check out series one on www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/podcasts/right-property-group. FOLLOW RIGHT PROPERTY GROUP Keep connected with the team and all the latest news and activities. You can follow Right Property Group on Twitter or Facebook.

In this episode, Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant is joined by the managing director of Propertyology, Simon Pressley, who will share his overview of the Australian property market and offer some insights into which areas are set to perform well in the near future. Simon will share why he has chosen to no longer invest in Hobart, the changes that Melbourne is likely to see in property value in the coming months and his thoughts on Brisbane as an investment opportunity. He will also offer a warning for those looking at Darwin as a strong investment option, and discuss tax changes that the Victorian government have recently introduced which are likely to have major implications on the property market in the coming 12 months. AREAS MENTIONED: Hobart Sydney Melbourne Parramatta Adelaide Brisbane Perth Darwin RELATED AREAS OF INTEREST: Q and A session with Simon Pressley - The answers you wanted 40 tight areas set for a boom, and they aren't Sydney or MelbourneThe different reasons to start rentvestingIgnore a recession and miss out on up to 40% growth, says expert