Property Investment Podcast Network

The best buyer's agents help their clients reach a mindset of invincibility. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant speaks with Arjun Paliwal, director of InvestorKit, this year's winner of the REB Buyer's Agency of the Year award. Arjun explains how he created a business centred on researchers who buy property, not property buyers who research, in order to give clients access to the highest quality data. He shares why the best buyer's agents refuse to gatekeep information, instead positioning themselves as experienced guides who can help investors make strategic choices with the data that is available. 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 Inside Commercial Property, Ray White chief economist Nerida Conisbee shares her insights on what the next six to 12 months hold for the commercial property market. As the episode's recording coincides with International Women's Day, Scott O'Neill discusses Rethink's commitment to encouraging women to venture into the commercial property industry. Nerida, with her extensive 20 years of experience, passionately shares insights on how women can carve their niche in this dynamic field. The experts also dissect the complexities of inflation, interest rates and price growth, and give their predictions for what's to come.

As technology has changed, so too has property marketing. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Juliet Helmke speaks with Brad Filliponi, co-founder of real estate photography retouching and editing service BoxBrownie.com, to delve into the changing world of property marketing. Brad shares how the Sunshine Coast business that operates all over the world got started 10 years ago, and what property shoppers now expect to see when perusing listings. The duo examine the ethics surrounding image manipulation, and discuss what landlords and agents need to be mindful of when enhancing properties to look their best – at what point does it become better than reality? They also cover some of the coming tech changes that could further shake up this field, which may impact property professionals' future service offerings. 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.

Today's podcast discusses the increase in new listings in capital cities, a warning about the safety of lithium-ion batteries, and the rise in auction activity this fall

Interior design is one of the most essential – and underrated – trades in property investment. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant picks the brains of Jase Campbell, a top Sydney interior designer and the creator of Found by Jase Campbell. The duo discuss how sensationalised media representations have distracted investors from what the bread and butter of interior design really is: utility, functionality, and adding long-term value. They also reveal how smart design can spark an emotional connection with buyers and tenants, drawing them in for the long haul. 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.

Australia's top auctioneer shares insider tips for blitzing the big day. In this episode, host and Hills Finance director Leigh Paliwal sits down with Andy Reid, a leading Melbourne auctioneer and straight-talking property pro. Andy reveals why knowing your state legislation can give a savvy buyer the upper hand and put you in a strong position to negotiate. He weighs up the benefits of lowballing bids versus coming in strong, and shares why vying with the auctioneer for the "alpha" position can shoot a buyer in the foot.

Is property valuation an art, a science, or both? In this episode, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Finni Mortgages' Eva Loisance and Gareth Woodham, a certified practising valuer from Augmen Consulting, to delve into the world of property valuation, discussing how investments can be assessed not only for their current market value but their future potential. Gareth sheds light on how valuers come to a determination of a property's worth. He explains the many tools that can be used in the process – from desktop valuations to comprehensive site visits – and what it means to settle on the "true value" of a property. Eva and Gareth discuss why discrepancies might arise between the price a purchaser is willing to pay and what a bank says it is worth. The trio also examine the relationship between valuers and mortgage brokers, and how the industries have changed over the past two decades. 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: Rental affordability at worst level on record; Australia reignites its Passion for Home Buying; and Public holidays put auctions on the backburner. 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.

Australia's business landscape can teach us a lot about property development. In this episode of The Pure Property Podcast, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Paul Glossop take a look at the enduring allure of property development for Australian investors. While the potential for significant returns is undeniable, Phil and Paul flag the importance of treading with caution, touching on the perks and the pitfalls of the decision to jump into development. Acknowledging the area of investment as not for the faint of heart, the pair also unpack the psychological decision-making that comes with calculated risk-taking in the space, before dissecting the evolving regulatory landscape that could be both a help or a hindrance to any investor.

When it comes to property management, the numbers are no doubt important, but so too are relationships. On this episode, host Phil Tarrant speaks with Melissa Burtt, principal of LJ Hooker Devonport and an experienced property manager, about balancing the responsibilities of managing people's investments, which include fiduciary duties as well as building and nurturing relationships. Melissa shares her take on tailoring the property management approach to the other people who make up the equation, and strategies she has implemented to streamline the business such as utilising tech tools that take some of the stress out of operations. The duo also delve into the Tasmanian market, in which Melissa is an expert, examining the particular market cycle at play in Australia's southernmost state, and unpack why a long-term strategy might be best suited to investors in the region. 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.