Property Investment Podcast Network

There’s been some major cards dealt within the Smart Property Investment portfolio. Host Phil Tarrant sits down with Right Property Group’s Steve Waters to talk about why “it’s time to trade up” some of the assets contained within the portfolio, detailing the decision to sell off three properties in recent months. Phil and Steve run through the specs of each property and the heavy lifting each asset has done over the years since acquisition. With a desire to extract cash and minimise portfolio debt, the duo chart a path forward for the portfolio in the quest for future growth. 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, 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.

This investor’s unique journey to acreage ownership on the NSW North Coast may have originally come on a whim – but it’s given her a practical and long-term view of property. Kate Aubrey sits down with Smart Property Investment’s Grace Ormsby to chat through her unconventional path to property ownership, and the twists and turns that saw her build her own tiny home, take on a former banana plantation and seek out development approval for her forever home. Kate shares how she built up her confidence enough to become an owner-builder, discusses the long-term and opportunistic view she has taken of her land, and shows that a little bit of creativity, determination and a strong support network can go a long way in one’s property journey. 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, 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.

Analyst John Lindeman joins host Arjun Paliwal to unpack 25 core housing fundamentals across the country in 2023 as they compare to 2022. The Property Power Partners CEO and Arjun then turn their attention to market pressure, highlighting the impact felt by population growth and movement, before explaining why rising unaffordability isn’t the most accurate measure of market performance.   They also examine the most common mistakes made by economists who are predicting housing market trends, before John divulges his three favourite pieces of property data for the benefit of listeners.

Spring has certainly kicked off with a bang – a surge in listings has coincided with a surge in property updates. In this editorial episode, Grace Ormsby is joined by real estate journalist Kyle Robbins to unpack the biggest headlines and check in on ‘R U Ok? Day’. The pair talk about the latest political plays before turning their attention to the housing affordability crisis and the current chatter on ethics, and why real estate professionals are perceived so poorly in community discourse. 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, 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.

Centring your investment strategy around trust and your teams is an easy and effective way to supercharge your portfolio position. In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant sits down with Goose McGrath from Dashdot and Eva Loisance of Finni Mortgages to chat through the need for goal alignment, finding the best people in the industry, and giving trust upfront to create a positive and empowering environment for investors. They also introduce the concept of minimum viable freedom, a formula that helps investors calculate their desired level of financial freedom and plan their property portfolio accordingly. While buying a single property may not require a team, investors looking to build a portfolio and achieve long-term wealth creation would be well-versed to surround themselves with professionals who are squarely in their corner, whether that be finance and mortgage brokers, property strategists, or even portfolio growth partners. 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, 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.

Smart Property Investment’s Grace Ormsby sits down with the head of research at CoreLogic Australia, Eliza Owen, to chat through all things spring. The pair first pay attention to the latest rate pause before looking at consumer sentiment and short-term resales, and what this could all mean for investors who are looking to pounce. They also cast their net further afield, turning their attention to summer and autumn 2024, before looking at the strange market data that’s turning heads across the country.  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, 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.

With its latest cash rate call, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has set the scene for spring  – sparking discussions among property investors and home owners about the implications for mortgages and property prices. In this episode of Property Finance Uncut, Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant and Finni Mortgages’ chief executive, Paul Glossop, share the latest insights on current market conditions and advise property owners and potential investors to consider their options. The duo emphasise the importance of reviewing existing mortgages to ensure they are the most suitable for current market conditions, with the time ripe to explore better options, given the fact that banks are already reducing their fixed rates. 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, 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.

Spring’s now in full swing, and brings with it an entirely new set of market conditions. Smart Property Investment’s Grace Ormsby is joined by senior journalist Juliet Helmke for this special editorial update episode. The pair analyse the latest auction results before turning their attention to the stabilising, yet still super low, vacancy rates across the nation. They also look at the unusual alliance that’s been formed in Sydney, and the unlikely advantages that come from acknowledging a housing crisis as a sticking point for business and health outcomes, too. 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, 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.

It’s no secret that inflation, rising interest rates and continuing ripples from the pandemic have changed commercial investors’ bottom lines. But it’s also true that there’s plenty they can do to rebalance their financial equations. Co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill take a deep dive into the various cost-effective changes that can be implemented in commercial real estate holdings to up the financial return of assets. They catalogue seven strategies – from lease adjustments to methods of creating new income streams – that can transform the value proposition of a property. The duo also discuss some of the international factors that investors should be aware of in the months ahead as they plan for the management of their commercial property portfolios.

Hot off the press, Smart Property Investment sits down with the newly elected president of the Real Estate Buyers Agents Association of Australia (REBAA). Grace Ormsby chats to Melinda Jennison, who listeners may know from Streamline Property Buyers, following the news that she is taking the helm of the national advocacy body. Unpacking the role of REBAA and the infancy of buyer’s advocacy across the country, the duo then turn their attention to the current state of Australia’s property markets before drilling down into the Brisbane market and what investors must know ahead of the ’23 spring selling season.