Property Investment Podcast Network

Following the royal commission's scrutiny on lending and proposed changes to the broking sector, the ramifications for you as an investor could be huge. However, in this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, we offer you a chance to have your say. Host Phil Tarrant is joined by the editor of mortgage titles at Momentum Media, Annie Kane, who unpacks how these proposed changes could drastically impact the way you are able to acquire finance for property purchases. She explains the research that Momentum Intelligence is currently undertaking and how your involvement will be beneficial. Phil discusses his decision to previously utilise brokers in his property purchases, why there has been an increasing uptake in broker services, and the benefits of utilising the broker channel, while Annie explains how the broking sector could be set to change. To take part in the survey and have your say. Head to https://www.research.net/r/BorrowerExperienceSurvey 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 or 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 the head of research at CoreLogic Tim Lawless who shares how property investors can utilise their data to make smart property investment decisions. He also explains why he believes that the current property downturn will be more substantial than what has been seen before. Tim explains the three factors that concern him about the Sydney market, the reliability of property valuations and discloses how CoreLogic arrives at their property valuations, while also sharing the spots where he believes investors should be looking in the current 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 or 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!

Welcome to the third season of Investing Insights, the show that explores trends in real estate and helps property investors gain financial security. In this episode, hosts Steve Waters, Victor Kumar and Phil Tarrant look back at the tumultuous 2018 market and unpack how it can help shape your investments into 2019. They discuss the fade in consumer confidence following a torrent of negative media coverage, the impact that can have on investment strategies, and if changing strategies is actually a good idea. Steve and Victor explain how population should influence where you are choosing to invest, their thoughts on the recently tightened lending market and discuss how rental prices will be impacted going forward. In the first of a regular segment, they also answer their first question of the month, pitting bank lenders against non-bank lenders and share their predictions for the market into 2019.

On the Smart Property Investment Show, we keep you updated on the happenings surrounding our own portfolio. Regular host Phil Tarrant is one half of that portfolio, while Alex Whitlock is the other half. In this episode, Alex is joined by his buyer's agent Paul Glossop to unpack his investment journey and shares why he made the recent decision to branch out and start creating his own portfolio alongside the Smart Property Investment portfolio with Phil. Along with Paul, the pair reveal how they chose the areas where Alex ended up purchasing property. Alex also discusses purchasing a principal place of residence, the complications involved in his recent purchase of a double block, and the risks involved in leveraging multiple properties to advance your portfolio. 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 or 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!

Taking his experience as a social worker as well as a mortgage broker, investor David Gunter has a good grasp on what it takes to set goals as well as how to handle his own finances, qualities that a good investor needs to have. In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by David who shares how the psychology of being a social worker is similar to being an investor, and how it funnels down to wanting to leave his kids a legacy. David also discusses about the fallacy of wanting to be rich as a goal, the property market in WA, as well as why now is a good time for him to sit back and reflect in his property investment journey. 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 or 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 a qualification in veterinary bio science, Rachel Cruz thought that she had her future all mapped out, but after starting down that career path and missing the customer service elements of her part-time job selling shoes, she realised that she needed a more people focused career. In this episode of Quit the 9-to-5 with Ben Handler, Rachel shares how, after a friend suggested that she try real estate, she found her calling. She discusses the transition into the property sector, how and why she then moved from the sales side of the business into the property buying side and talks about some of the challenges she met along the way. Rachel reminisces about her first client and explains where she plans to take her career going forward while Ben reveals the skills that make a good buyer's agent.

Investor Nathan Gray has a solid understanding of the property sector, as he previously worked as a real estate agent and currently as an acquisitions manager. This understanding has no doubt helped him find success with his own portfolio of six properties. In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Nathan who shares why he started in property investment, and how he has managed to grow his portfolio to six properties within the past seven years. Nathan discusses the long-term plan for his portfolio, how he plans to achieve that vision, and unpacks the key factors that he looks for when choosing an investment property. 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 or 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!

A financial adviser is an important part of the team that any successful property investor should have, but with many having ties to lending organisations, how do you choose the one that has your best interests at heart? In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by non-aligned financial advising firm Fox & Hare's Jessica Brady and Glen Hare, who share their views on the current financial advice sector within Australia, unpack how the royal commission will impact the space going forward and reveal how you can choose the right financial adviser. They discuss the importance of clear goals, the questions that you should always ask your financial adviser and provide an insight into some of the mistakes they see property investors are making. 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 or 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 Matthew Fennessey, who over the years has had a diversified investment portfolio that, at one point, also saw him investing in property as an asset class. Having now sold those properties, Matthew shares his hesitation to jump back into the property market in the current climate, and despite making a good return, why he still holds some regrets about selling his properties. Matthew discusses why he has recently been investing outside of property, his attitude toward risk versus return, and what is holding him back from jumping back on the property bandwagon. 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 or 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, Pure Finance's Brendan Dixon joins host Alex Whitlock to unpack the challenges that many are facing in the property sector surrounding finance and borrowing eligibility because of the current tighter lending environment. Alex, a seasoned investor, discusses the complications that he is facing with acquiring finance, which is causing him to alter his usual strategy, and Brendan unpacks some of the challenges that he sees his clients facing in the current market. Brendan addresses the one downside of borrowing from a non-bank lender, shares how you can make yourself a more attractive borrower when applying for finance, as well as explaining whether variable or fixed interest finance is the way to go in the current economy. 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 or 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.au for more insights!