Property Investment Podcast Network

Stuck in analysis paralysis? Here’s how to know it’s the right time to take the plunge. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant and Finni Mortgages’ Eva Loisance speak with Peter, a new investor who started his property journey in 2021. With no assistance from friends or family, and no existing home to leverage, Peter built up his deposit savings from scratch. Peter shares how anxiety about choosing the “perfect” property slowed him down at first, and how jumping into the deep end ultimately paid off. 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.

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: One in five Australians have lived with an ex to save money on housing; Perth Unit Prices hit decade-high; and auction volumes get ready for Spring. Want to hear more episodes like this? Check out Daily Buzz over on PropertyBuzz.com.au or tune in to Property Buzz on all major podcast platforms.

Barred from borrowing any more money? Investing in a trust may not be the solution you think it is. On this episode of The Pure Property Podcast, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Paul Glossop sit down with chartered accountant Munzurul Khan of KHI Partners to dispel widespread myths around buying property in a trust. The trio discuss why trusts don’t necessarily offer unlimited borrowing potential, and explore the challenges of snagging a positively geared property in Australia. Munzurul shares his checklist of essential calculations all investors must do when setting up a trust in order to prevent mishaps and ensure success.

The pandemic may have kicked off the wave of city dwellers embracing regional life, but the latest figures show that the trend is here to stay – so long as investment in housing can keep pace. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, SPI’s Juliet Helmke is joined by Liz Ritchie, CEO of the Regional Australia Institute (RAI), to break down the challenges and opportunities that exist in the country’s rural and regional areas – and why supporting these communities is essential to balancing Australia’s housing market. The CEO shares the organisation’s data on past and continued internal migration flowing from big cities into regional areas. The duo discuss how trends like remote work have been integral to supporting Australians who are making the move. Liz also explains why non-metro areas often miss out on important funding to contribute to housing stock, and outlines how RAI is pushing major Australian brands to make meaningful contributions to the nation’s vast array of regional communities. 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..

Only time can tell if investment predictions come true. Six months on from SPI’s FAST 50 report, here’s how the expert panel’s forecasts have fared. Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant and Pure Property Investment’s Paul Glossop dive into the data to not only explain why they made the suburb selections that they did for the latest FAST 50 instalment, but also why so many are proving correct. The duo reveal the suburbs that have seen the greatest price growth since being named on the list, and also unpack where many of these locations are in their market cycles. Phil and Paul provide an update on Perth, which has been drawing investors in droves over recent months, and give a glimpse into the markets that might be the Perth of the future. 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.

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Real Estate Institute of Australia CEO to take on a new challenge; Auction Volumes take a dip; and Is the great Australian dream over? Want to hear more episodes like this? Check out Daily Buzz over on PropertyBuzz.com.au or tune in to Property Buzz on all major podcast platforms.

In this milestone episode of Inside Commercial Property, Scott O'Neill shares his journey of expanding Australia’s leading commercial buyer’s agency, Rethink Investing, into New Zealand. Co-hosted with Phil Tarrant, this episode features Todd Lauchlan, managing director of JLL New Zealand, as the group offers unparalleled insights into the commercial property landscape across the Tasman. Scott breaks down how high interest rates are creating new opportunities for commercial property investments in New Zealand, even as residential buyers face significant challenges. Drawing from his extensive experience and personal portfolio growth, he discusses the benefits of investing in healthcare facilities and student accommodations within New Zealand’s ‘Golden Triangle’, alongside the stabilising role of the Earthquake Commission on future investment yields. Key topics include: 1. Market overview and trends An analysis of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on commercial property. Identification of promising regions and high-demand asset classes in New Zealand. Comparative insights into New Zealand’s commercial property market versus international counterparts. 2. Investment strategies Scott and Todd’s expert advice on leveraging property investments for tax benefits and increased cash flow without owning premises. High-potential property identification through Rethink Investing’s robust acquisition strategies, including on-the-ground expertise and comprehensive due diligence. 3. Economic factors and regulation The effects of recent property regulations and the new government on the commercial property sector. Insights into Wellington’s market dynamics amid natural disaster risks. The influence of current and projected interest rates on financing options for investors. 4. Unique opportunities Why commercial property offers a viable alternative to residential investments, especially in a slowing market. Exploring future syndication opportunities for diversified investment portfolios with Rethink Investing. Tune in to hear the experts’ perspective on how crossing the Tasman Sea can unlock exciting new avenues for commercial property investment, and why now is the perfect time to consider expanding your investment portfolio into New Zealand with the guidance and expertise of Rethink Investing.

Buying an investment property is a massive commitment, so how do you know if you’ve chosen the right one? On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant is joined by Lachlan Vidler, director of buyer’s agency Atlas Property Group, to unpack why data is key to selecting the perfect investment property. Phil and Lachlan chat about a startling statistic – over 70 per cent of property investors in Australia own just one investment property. They share how high interest rates are making it increasingly difficult for investors to hold negatively geared properties, and reveal their tips for choosing the best investment property. 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.

Living in your dream suburb while investing elsewhere sounds like a recipe for success – but is this strategy right for everyone? In this episode of Property Showcase, host Grace Ormsby sits down with Tim Watson of brickstowealth to explore one of the hottest trends taking over the investment community: rentvesting. Tim explains why the pull of the perfect lifestyle is inspiring young Aussies to start investing before they have purchased a home of their own, especially in cities like Sydney where first home buyers are priced out of the market. In this episode, you will also hear: The pros and cons of investing in units. Why investors should spread their portfolio across multiple markets. Whether the psychological impact of rentvesting is too much for some investors. If you have any questions for Tim, you may contact him at tim.watson@brickstowealth.com.au or visit www.brickstowealth.com.au.

With lenders increasingly reducing fixed rates for mortgages, investors must consider how they can best respond to this upcoming trend. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant and Finni Mortgages’ Eva Loisance explore the pricing and policy changes occurring around fixed-rate mortgages, and consider how property investors can benefit from fixing their rate. NAB is the first of the big four banks to offer a reduction in fixed rates for owner-occupiers, leading the duo to unpack whether this change has been made in anticipation of future rate cuts, and how other lenders are responding. Stressing that fixed rates still present a gamble for owner-occupiers, Eva highlights that investors with high loan-to-value ratio may save significant money by fixing their mortgages. 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.