Property Investment Podcast Network

Refinancing your mortgage/s can be an arduous task, but idleness can become an expensive endeavour. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant once again sits down with Eva Loisance of Finni Mortgages to take stock of the 2024 mortgage market. Eva shares the case study of a couple who saw their monthly mortgage repayments skyrocket from $4,500 per month to nearly $14,000, and how they were able to turn things around by leveraging a 1 per cent serviceability buffer when refinancing through their broker. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

Market hype is set to be strong in the months ahead – don't let that distract you from your end goal. In this episode of Property Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar discuss the challenges they anticipate as 2024 rolls out, sharing their perspective on what might lead some purchasers astray. Phil, Steve and Victor caution against paying too much attention to market noise this year, as success will be defined by good decisions that are specific to each buyer. Victor reminds that you're buying the opportunity, not the area, and it's important to align investments with personal circumstances.

It's been a challenging 12 months for New Zealand property, but all that seems about to change. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Juliet Helmke speaks with Campbell Dunoon, LJ Hooker's new head of network in New Zealand, to find out what's in store for Kiwi property across 2024. Mr Dunoon explains the legislative changes set to come into effect this year that should spur investors into the market, and expounds on why the country is gearing up for a better performance in property than what was seen in 2023. The duo discuss what foreign investors find compelling about New Zealand property prospects, and delve into the markets that might be ripe for investment. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

Off-the-plan buyers have to be prepared to play the waiting game, but for some it's the perfect strategy. In the latest episode of The Pure Property Podcast, host Phil Tarrant and property investment expert Paul Glossop weigh up some of the pros and cons of getting in on the ground floor of a property development – or before the ground floor even exists, as the case may be. The duo welcome Gerald Touchard to share his journey from Paris-based chef to Australian buyer's agent, who recounts how he built an international portfolio that spans across commercial and residential. But it's in off-the-plan purchases that he has learnt some of his biggest lessons. Gerald recalls how some hurdles that he had to overcome in the purchase of a one-bedroom Waterloo apartment were ultimately worth it for the outcome, and shares his tips when considering buying before the home is built.

Having weathered its share of challenges, the Victorian property market is poised for recovery, with rewards for investors who know what to look out for in 2024. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Grace Ormsby gleans valuable insight from Jacob Caine, president of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria, on navigating certain changes across the state to get the most out of Victorian property. COVID-19 challenges, a new wave of migration and changes to the state laws governing property investments have all impacted the Victorian market over the past few years. Mr Caine shares how confusion sewn by these circumstances have impacted market confidence, and explains the factors that investors need to be clear on to evaluate their strategy. The duo provide some predictions for performance across the state as 2024 rolls on, and discuss what a "new norm" might look like for Victoria going forward. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

Late 2023 saw cash rates hit their peak in this rate rise cycle, but house prices did not drop. Who has been propelling the market forward? In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, CoreLogic's head of residential research Australia, Eliza Owen, sits down with host Grace Ormsby to spill the beans on 2023's residential property market. Eliza reveals how wealth levels skewed last year's buyer profile, and why the "bank of mum and dad" might be ready to become more official. Looking to the year ahead, Eliza shares how shifting labour trends and savings levels will reshape the direction of Australia's property market in 2024. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

From auction snitches to growth suburbs, Australia's property markets have had a booming start to the new year. In this editorial update, hosts Phil Tarrant and Grace Ormsby unpack the stories that have been hitting the desk this year. The pair chat about a brand-new app designed to combat price secrecy, the rise of stamp duty reforms, and the Sydney regions set for rezoning. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

Geoff Lucas sits down with host Grace Ormsby to reflect on the property market of 2023, and what's to come as 2024 progresses. The Agency's managing director and group CEO joins the latest episode of the Smart Property Investment Show to unpack the market conditions that drove 2023 – and how these conditions are set to change over the course of the next 12 months. He provides advice for buyers, agents, business owners and property managers on how to navigate the new-look year, and shares his expectations for markets across the country. You will also hear: Which markets are primed to surge? The Agency Group's plans for 2024. The strategies agents may be using in the year ahead. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

Welcome to Property Unfiltered, a collection of raw and uncensored conversations with Simon Loo, alongside savvy investors who are achieving their goals. On this episode of Property Unfiltered, we bring Stephen's roller-coaster journey to financial freedom to light. He sits down with House Finder's Simon Loo and Smart Property Investment's Grace Ormsby to share how his foray into property investment began in 2007 when he purchased his first property in Kogarah, Sydney. With next to no knowledge, he embarked on what would become a transformative venture. The property, initially bought for $442,000, appreciated significantly, sparking a realisation in Stephen that property investment could be his golden ticket to passive income and early retirement. Despite initial success, Stephen's journey has not been without its setbacks. A venture into property development in Pascoe Vale South, Melbourne, taught him a hard lesson when he bought a property that turned out to be a wreck. Instead of deterring him, it reinforced the importance of thorough due diligence and the value of professional advice.

Many investors overlook tax depreciation, but they might be missing a key trick. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant speaks with tax expert Tuan Duong from Duo Tax Quantity Surveyors about how getting depreciation schedules right can save investors thousands of dollars. Tuan reveals insider tips on the best ways to turn property losses into tax deductions, and why it is essential to get a professional quantity surveyor on board. The pair also discuss vital insights that commercial investors are bringing across to their residential property strategy. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.