Property Investment Podcast Network

2024 has been a year of change for investors. A new survey reveals exactly how they’re feeling in the current economic climate. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Juliet Helmke speaks with Nicola McDougall, chair of the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA), to unpack the organisation’s latest survey tracking how property investors are feeling across the country. Nicola delves into the latest data, revealing where investors are most likely to be selling, and how they’re currently feeling about regulatory framework in various parts of the nation. The duo also dig into the report’s findings on how long investors are holding properties, what’s motivating them to sell, and how this is having a widespread impact on the rental market. 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, X (formerly 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 this episode of The Pure Property Podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant and Paul Glossop dive into the latest edition of The Surfer’s Guide to Property Investing, offering listeners an inside look into how the book will help today’s property investors. Tarrant and Glossop reflect on how the original edition became a must-read for property enthusiasts before unpacking lessons in the latest edition, The Surfer’s Guide to Property Investing: The Next Wave, including how to find the perfect investment, preparing for market entry, making tactical decisions, and ultimately achieving financial freedom. The book and podcast cover market analysis, practical advice on property development, and a strong focus on aligning investments with life goals, providing insight for every investor, from first-timers to seasoned pros. For those eager to get their hands on a copy, Glossop’s team at Pure Property Investment is offering a limited number of free books, available through their website.

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant sits down with industry veteran James Symond to discuss the evolution of mortgage broking in Australia. After three decades in the industry, James reflects on how mortgage broking has grown from a niche service to accounting for 73 per cent of all loans in the country. James shares insights on the role mortgage brokers play in offering clients a wider range of bespoke options and how relationships with both lenders and customers are at the heart of the industry. He also touches on the evolution of mortgage applications, highlighting how the profession has become more thorough and regulated over the years. During the podcast, James also recounts his own property investment journey and offers practical advice for everyday Australians looking to invest in property, stressing the importance of working with professionals like mortgage brokers. Lastly, James shares his optimism about the future of mortgage broking and shares his advice that government not make any drastic changes to negative gearing: 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, X (formerly 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.

On this episode of Property Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Victor and Reshmi Kumar sit down with Phil Tarrant to unpack the concept of a positive property portfolio and lessons that they’ve learnt over their 20-year journey. In particular, the trio unpack how strategic planning can lead to not only financial freedom but personal fulfilment, allowing Reshmi to focus on her family. Throughout the podcast, they also touch on managing cash flow fluctuations, the challenge of creating a high capital growth portfolio that’s positively geared, and the importance of long-term goals. The conversation ends with advice on asset protection and estate planning for retirement, highlighting the need for structured planning. 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, X (formerly 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.

Every investor’s financial situation is unique, so their property investment strategy should be as well. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by buyer’s agent Kev Tran, who heads Kev Tran Group, to discuss the complicated process of creating a bespoke portfolio plan. He explains the lessons he learnt from his own investment journey, which currently includes three properties, and reveals the size of the portfolio that he aims to create across a diverse range of assets.  Kev and Phil talk about how a buyer’s agent will help a client understand the size and type of portfolio that’s right for them. Kev also shares some insight into what he looks for in an investment property, including the elements that should be included in any due diligence checklist. 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, X (formerly 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.

Whatever the timing, interest rates will come down. When they do, the market impacts won’t necessarily be evenly spread. On this episode of The Property Nerds, InvestorKit founder and CEO Arjun Paliwal is joined by Jack Fouracre, partnership manager at Fouracre Financial and the show’s new cohost, to discuss the relationship between interest rates and home prices. The duo unpack why interest rate cuts can have varying market impacts depending on the location and other economic factors at play. Arjun shares the top 10 cities that he believes will benefit most once the Reserve Bank of Australia moves to lower the cash rate, and Jack looks into some recent lending trends that are impacting investors’ choices.

Investors have to pay attention to a range of factors when building out a successful portfolio. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Right Property Group’s Victor Kumar to reflect on the performance of the Smart Property Investment property portfolio. This portfolio has served as a resource on the techniques and knowledge necessary to manage a property portfolio, and the importance of effectively refinancing and managing interest rates for future growth. The duo also reflect on Phil’s strategic approach to property investment, and how his focus on timing and location led him to invest in Queensland, which despite initial doubts, resulted in significant growth and underscores the value of early adoption and strategic location choices. 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, X (formerly 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.

For this former Navy and Air Force member, it was important that his life after service involved giving back to the Australian Defence Force community. In this episode of the ADF Property Podcast, co-hosts Laine Poirier and Discover Buyers Agency’s Kane Dury talk to Wayne Bemet, a financial adviser with National Service Financial, a holistic defence-based financial services enterprise. Dury started National Service Financial in 2017 after serving 19 years with the Royal Australian Navy and Air Force and receiving a medical discharge. He shares what led him to establish a business to tackle the problem of ADF members not making the most of their service financially. The trio discuss the importance of property in creating a solid financial foundation, and Dury explains how his property transactions have allowed him to build a life for himself and his family.

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Kelly Ryan, CEO of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV), joins Juliet Helmke to share what she’s been working on in her first few months in the top job as the former sporting executive adapts to the property industry. Ryan talks about the current challenges facing the Victorian market and discusses what the institute is trying to do about the rising cost of compliance for landlords navigating the state’s new laws. The duo look at strategies that could be used to bring more turnover into the market and discuss what current indicators mean for the state’s property market through the end of this year. 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, X (formerly 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.

What does “wealth” mean? Ideas will differ, but everyone can have a plan for attaining that goal. In the inaugural episode of In the balance, Munzurul Khan and Trevor Hau from KHI Partners join SPI’s Phil Tarrant to talk about wealth creation and the many different avenues open to people in Australia for solidifying their financial future – and the professionals who can help get them there. The trio discuss what it means to take control of your money, and how to go about crafting a strategy to achieve financial goals. In this podcast series, listeners can expect to dive into the nitty-gritty of accounting, finance and strategy to make sure their books are always balanced, and their future is bright.