Property Investment Podcast Network

With interest rates at record lows, loosened mortgage serviceability requirements and continued population growth, demand for Australian property is undeniably high. CEO of Propertybuyer and recent winner of the My Business Awards' Business Leader of the Year category, Rich Harvey returns to The Smart Property Investment Show with Phil Tarrant to provide detailed recommendations on which Sydney suburbs investors should consider in the new year. Rich encourages investors to carry out detailed comparable sales analyses to accurately value potential purchases, warns against overextending into a financially stressful position, and advises how investors can take full advantage of the summer break. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (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!

Every now and then, a seemingly low-risk investment can backfire due to circumstances beyond the investor's control. Since Melissa Morgan last appeared on The Smart Property Investment Show 18 months ago, she experienced the repercussions of a significant market drop on her development project in Dulwich Hill in Sydney's inner west. Melissa joins host Phil Tarrant on the podcast to share the lessons she learnt from the Dulwich Hill investment, details of her recent eastern suburbs warehouse conversion, and explains why she continues to choose the development route over buying properties that increase in value without any work. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (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!

With two decades and about 20 market cycles' worth of investment experience between them, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar sit down with Phil Tarrant to share the lessons they've learned first-hand. On this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, the hosts cover all aspects of the investment process from sophisticated cash-flow management, to maintaining a good relationship with debt, to the power of pivoting according to market cycles. They further discuss the common pitfalls for unsuccessful investors, including the dangers of speculation, paralysis analysis, and the potential for greed and ego to get in the way of effective strategising.

With such a range of investment opportunities available to investors, different property types can cater to an individual's unique priorities at particular points in their journey. Having previously appeared on The Smart Property Investment Show in March this year, Scott O'Neill returns to the podcast to fill in host Phil Tarrant on updates to his portfolio over the last eight months, which now consists of 32 properties including residential, commercial and syndicate investments. The director of Rethink Investing explains his recent purchase of a property in Greece, how to assess the quality of a commercial tenant, and the benefits of investing in syndicates as a means of diversifying with lower risk. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (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!

According to Right Property Group's Steve Waters, conditions are good for investors right now in Sydney's property market. With such a vast spread of opportunity, where should a budding investor even begin? Host Phil Tarrant picks Steve's brain on the overall trends across the Sydney market, how affordability dictates where one can buy, and whether proximity to amenities and new infrastructure is still important to consider. They discuss the scarcity of land content in Sydney compared to other markets, why the non-linear nature of growth can make suburb data alone unreliable, and Steve reveals his choices for Sydney's hottest suburbs. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (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 the complex intricacies of depreciation can be overwhelming for new and experienced investors alike, an accurate depreciation schedule can significantly amplify your portfolio's worth. Host Phil Tarrant is joined by Tuan Duong, quantity surveyor from Duo Tax, to break down the role of a quantity surveyor, answer common investor questions about depreciation, and specify under which circumstances it's worthwhile to make a claim. Tuan explains how tax office legislation around depreciation has changed over the years due to misuse and the implications of the latest policies on investors in new and second-hand properties. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (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!

First-time investors often fall into the trap of purchasing property in familiar areas that are unlikely to provide them with high returns. Sarah Kendell shares how going against this trend has set her on the right path with her portfolio. Ten years ago, at age 22, the finance journalist bought her first property in what was then considered an undesirable Sydney suburb, but showed potential for gentrification and market rise. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Sarah joins host Alex Whitlock to explain her decision-making process on location and property type, how this investment provided a solid yield over the decade she owned it, and her revised strategy for acquiring her second property. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (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 CEO and co-founder of Australia's largest property buyer's agency Cohen Handler, Simon Cohen is extremely well-versed in market fluctuation across the country. On this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant picks his brain about how he secures good value purchases for his clients, the top three skills he teaches buyer's agents in his company, and the key to building strong relationships with real estate agents. Simon also reveals the habits of smart investors in these changing times, how to gain access to off-market properties, and the importance of keeping your cool at auctions. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (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!

Have you sent in a question to The Smart Property Investment Show? Listen to this episode to find out if your question has been answered by hosts Phil Tarrant and Alex Whitlock. Phil and Alex share their thoughts on approaching the first purchase in your portfolio, revealing where and when to seek professional advice, and offering tips on how to identify the property that will best match your investment strategy. They also consider the pros and cons of different loan strategies, whether one should invest in a trust or individually, and the benefits of having a clear, accessible portfolio breakdown. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (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!

Director of research at Select Residential Property, Jeremy Sheppard, is sometimes referred to as the 'capital growth king'. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, he joins host Phil Tarrant to unpack the value of good data, explain how supply versus demand dictates a market's movement, and break down how his Demand Supply Ratio tool can be used to make more informed investment decisions. Jeremy divulges why he considers capital growth to be the holy grail of investing, the key indicators to which investors should pay attention, and the approaches to research that are a waste of time. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (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!