Property Investment Podcast Network

Whether you’re in an early adopter market or a second wind market, knowing which stage you’re at is vital for optimising investment success. On this episode of The Property Nerds, host Arjun Paliwal goes solo to discuss the three key phases that all housing markets go through, and the key indicators that set each phase apart from the others. He breaks down the three major stages in a market cycle – early adopter, hotspot and second wind – and explains how knowing the signs can help investors predict when a market is about to boom. Arjun also identifies five clues that investors can follow to discover which market stage they are in, using open-access market data.

Within legal matters involving real estate, property valuers are regularly consulted for the expert insights they can bring to proceedings.  On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show brought by its sister brand Lawyers Weekly, Augmen Consulting principal valuer Gareth Woodham talks about the mindset and processes he uses as a property valuer regularly involved in legal proceedings. Gareth details the role that property valuers play within the legal sector and delves into the wide range of influences and circumstances that shape his valuations made when working within family law and commercial property disputes. The two also discuss how valuers and legal practitioners can best work together, with Gareth offering his advice to lawyers involved in disputes that valuers are engaged for. 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: Why Victorian investors are getting cold feet; New insight into the housing crisis; and Auction figures record a slight rise. 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 light of events such as the Mascot Towers catastrophe, it is more necessary than ever to consider the complexities and risks of property investment, one investor shares. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Grace Ormsby talks with property investor Anthony Najafian, whose early purchase into the Mascot Towers complex saw him wrapped up in the fallout of one of NSW’s most infamous building sagas. Anthony shares how the structural defects of Mascot Towers entangled him in a nightmare of legal and financial complications, and how he is approaching the rebuilding of his financial future and advocating for reforms to protect other property investors.  The two also discuss the need for investors and policymakers alike to strive for greater transparency, accountability and protection in the housing 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

Watch out – buying properties recklessly could result in scaled up debt, not wealth. On this instalment of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant celebrates 1,000 episodes since the show’s inception by speaking with Finni Mortgages’ Eva Loisance and InvestorKit founder Arjun Paliwal. The trio reveal their hottest tips for scaling investment portfolios, from debt recycling to extracting equity. They explain why diversity in property type and location is indispensable to a robust and sustainable property portfolio. Eva and Arjun also touch on the likelihood of seeing a downswing in mortgage rates in the foreseeable future, and why investors should take changes to the official cash rate with a grain of salt.

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Dutton Strikes Back Against Labor's Housing Plan; Home Sales lift as Regulation Deadline Looms; and auctions drop as autumn’s end draws near. 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.

The federal budget for 2024–25 is now here. So what’s the outlook for investors? Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant and Grace Ormsby take a deep dive into the headline measures that have been announced as part of this year’s federal budget. Scrutinising the housing measures and inflation data closely, the pair offer up their own predictions for the property landscape over the next 12 months based on what is (and isn’t) included in this year’s financial statement. 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

Are you, by definition, a successful investor?   In this episode of the Property Showcase, host Grace Ormsby chats with Australian Property Scout’s Sam Gordon about the six traits commonly shared by the most successful property investors across the country.   Sam shares that while the market will always be constantly evolving and changing, successful property investors have the strategy, plan, backing and mindset that will set them up for continuing success, regardless of their circumstances.     In this episode you will also hear: Why chasing the next shiny object is not the answer. How investors can cultivate and maintain a “bulletproof mindset”. Why even the luckiest investor is nothing without a clear strategy. For more information, head to australianpropertyscout.com.au or check out Sam’s School of Property here.

When it comes to affordability as well as choice, one state is leading the way. In this episode of The Property Nerds, the Sunshine State takes centre stage as co-hosts Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal discuss the latest InvestorKit report, shining a light on Queensland’s investment potential. The duo break down the methodology that helped the firm identify the top five regions in Queensland where property prices are under $500,000, and future prospects that suggest significant growth and investment opportunities. Leigh explains why, in this current financial environment, the $500,000 price point is important, while Arjun shares insight into rental trends impacting the areas in focus. Together, they also discuss big-picture thinking when selecting investment locations, and how metrics like infrastructure spending and job availability can be important factors for investors.

The 2024–25 federal budget’s release is imminent. So what will be in there for investors? The head of research at LJ Hooker Group, Mathew Tiller, sits down with SPI’s Grace Ormsby to unpack what we already know about this year’s budget – and consider what still might be coming. Following on from the release of some headline policies over the weekend, Mathew shares his expectations for further housing stimulus, before the duo turn their attention to the cash rate and upcoming federal election expectations. 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