Property Investment Podcast Network

When making strategic property decisions, it's important to remember that Australia is not a single property market, but a collection of over 15,250 individual suburbs, with each behaving differently. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant speaks with Simon Buckingham, director at Results Mentoring, and Brendan Kelly, CEO at Property Predictions – who are co-directors at Results Mentoring – to delve into the science behind predicting property market trends. The duo discuss the importance of understanding the supply and demand dynamics within each individual market, and share how they examine listings, sales and median price trends to forecast whether a suburb is likely to experience growth or decline in property values. 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.

Some property investors like to go in with an aggressive acquisition strategy, while for others, patience is a virtue. On this episode, co-hosts Paul Glossop and Phil Tarrant take a deep dive into what pragmatic property investing looks like for investors who like time to measure their decisions and gravitate to a slow and steady approach. To illustrate the strategy, the duo delve into a case study of a couple who have amassed an impressive portfolio over years of investing. Their story is a testament to the fact that successful property investment doesn't always require hyper-aggressive activity. Instead, it often involves making consistent, well-considered choices over time, adapting to life's changes, and planning for contingencies.

Deciding how to use a dwelling over the new year period and beyond may have tax implications down the road. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Grace Ormsby speaks with Australian Taxation Office assistant commissioner Robert Thomson to shed some light on the tax obligations that property owners need to know about to ensure their investment strategy is sound. The holidays are a time to relax and unwind, but for property investors, figuring out how to use that time productively may lead some to consider leveraging their assets on the short-term market. According to Mr Thomson, investors should ensure they understand the difference between a holiday home and a rental property from a tax perspective when calculating the benefit of making that move. The duo also discuss how the government agency is using data matching to ensure that investors – and all Australians – are getting their returns right, and share helpful resources, such as the ATO's investor toolkit, to help out at tax time. 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.

Many buyers take the festive period as an excuse to slow down, but could they be missing out on a hidden opportunity? In this episode of the Property Showcase, Grace Ormsby chats with Australian Property Scout's Sam Gordon about why the end of the year presents some unique benefits to property investors. Sam reveals why he chooses to sell right up until Christmas Eve, without compromising on essential time to rest and recharge over summer. In this episode, you will also hear: How "creative lending" can give you an edge over competitors. Why the holiday period is the perfect time to upskill your investment know-how. How digitisation is changing the face of property education. If you have any questions for Sam, you can contact him at www.australianpropertyscout.com.au or www.schoolofproperty.com.au

The RBA has handed down its final decision for 2023 – and it's already setting the scene for 2024 market dynamics. In this episode of Property Finance Uncut, Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant and Finni Mortgages' chief executive Paul Glossop predict that Australia is either at the top – or very near to the top – of the rate hiking cycle. Comparing the current situation in Australia to the circumstances being seen over in the US, Paul and Phil note the leading indicators that could predict how the RBA acts over the coming 12 months, and offer some insight into how savvy investors can take advantage of a different set of conditions as we come into 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.

Many Australians believe that a hefty savings account is a prerequisite for property investment, but that's not necessarily true. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Grace Ormsby talks to Eva Loisance of Finni Mortgages about the ways to reduce the upfront costs of investing, helping first-time buyers or those looking to grow a portfolio make their property purchase sooner. Eva reveals the key strategies for cutting down on the cash-in-hand needed to buy property in Australia, while discussing the pros and cons of harnessing each tactic. The duo also discuss how property investors can be proactive over the holiday slowdown, using the time to prepare plans for the year ahead.

One of the biggest decisions new property investors have to make is whether to DIY their portfolio or work with a buyer's agent. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant and InvestorKit's Arjun Paliwal unpack the hard data on using a buyer's agent. They explore the pros and cons of full-service buyer's agents versus local specialists, and find out whether investors who used a buyer's agent would do so again. The pair also reveal how to access off-market properties, whether it pays to buy in your backyard, and what slower unit price growth means for Aussie investors. 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.

In an increasingly turbulent property landscape, how can you make sure you are keeping your assets secure? And how do you transform your mistakes into strengths? On this episode of The Property Showcase, host Grace Ormsby sits down with InvestorKit's James Nelis to identify the indispensable steps that every property investor should take to ensure they are getting the most out of their portfolio. James reveals his own early mistakes when first starting out his property investment journey, the advice he wishes he had been given as a new investor, and the ways he created a safe and secure portfolio that will continue to generate wealth in the years to come. In this episode, you will also hear: Why a safety buffer is a critical component of every investment plan, and how many months this cash reserve should cover. How to assess your cash flow and lifestyle to know if you are ready to invest. The best window for active buying. If you have any questions for James, he can be reached at jamesnelis.com.au

Investors traditionally go in for the long haul, but one property newbie built an eight-figure portfolio in under a decade. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Grace Ormsby sits down with Aman Sethi to uncover the secrets behind the migration consultant's astounding success. Aman shares how he built up from his first investment purchase – an Adelaide house snagged for under $600,000 – to create a property portfolio now worth over $10 million. Aman also discusses why a larger portfolio isn't always better, why investors need not shy away from purchases over the $1 million mark, and why it is essential to balance your lifestyle needs with your investment goals. 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.

Government intervention into the property market is on the up, but could the long-term consequences be more sinister? In this episode of Property Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar explain why government grants might not be the solution to housing affordability they are touted to be. The trio unpacks why policymakers must strike a delicate balance between facilitating home ownership and managing asset prices, with measures to protect home owners in the present sometimes coming at the expense of their future security. The experts also give insider tips to investors seeking to navigate this ever-changing property landscape, and share advice on ways to keep your head above the waters of government intervention.