Property Investment Podcast Network

Are government schemes all they are cracked up to be? An investment expert weighs in. On this episode of The Property Showcase, Lorna Wang of InvestorKit sits down with host Grace Ormsby to discuss the pros and cons of the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme in NSW. While the scheme aims to help first-time buyers enter the property market by providing stamp duty exemptions and concessions, Lorna offers a word of warning to would-be buyers in Sydney, sharing her insights into the challenges and limitations of the scheme when applied to a city as expensive as the harbour capital. In this episode, you will also hear: Who the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme will and won’t benefit How scarcity is impacting Sydney prices The importance of due diligence when considering the scheme If you have any questions for Lorna, you can contact her at www.lornawang.com.au/

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant talks to Eva Loisance of Finni Mortgages about the challenges faced by expats when it comes to securing finance for property investment in Australia. The duo discuss the fact that many expats living and working overseas have ample funds to invest, thanks to favourable tax arrangements and high-paying jobs. However, they often struggle to find suitable investment opportunities and face difficulty in securing finance due to their international income. Eva reveals her top tips for Aussies looking to invest from overseas, highlighting that lenders’ approaches often vary widely on this issue and that understanding their policies is key to finding a good fit. 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.

In this episode of Property Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar discuss the importance of understanding property investment life cycles. They stress that property investing is not a linear journey, but rather a series of ups and downs and twists and turns, unpacking the need for investors to define their own goals and wealth-creation strategies and not get caught up in cliches or comparisons with others. They then address the need for constant decision-making and re-evaluation of one’s strategy  throughout the investing journey, and delve into the impact of media sentiment on investor behaviour, stating the importance of not following the herd. 

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Grace Ormsby sits down with Mathew Tiller, head of research at LJ Hooker Group, to discuss the current state of the property market through the lenses of both sales and rentals. Looking at the current rate environment, and in the midst of talks by national cabinet, the pair also unpack some of the more unconventional ways that the government – and individuals – can do to lessen the impact of the current rental crisis. In this episode, you will also hear: How spring selling could play out Why rate decisions will continue to affect confidence What migration patterns to expect through the end of 2023  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.

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant talks to Lynda McNeill, director and founder of Inview Property Group, about the importance of having a strong team when investing in property. They discuss the significance of the “why” when it comes to property investment, with Lynda sharing how crucial it is for investors to understand not only why they are buying a property, but what their end goal is. Touching on the challenges facing property investors in the current market, Lynda also believes there is plenty of opportunity for experienced investors who are willing to take advantage of the current market conditions. 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.  

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant talks to Luke Jorgensen, leasing and acquisitions operations manager at Defence Housing Australia (DHA), to discuss the prime investing opportunity presented in providing housing for Defence personnel. They discuss the benefits of leasing properties to DHA, including long-term, secure tenancies and the additional property care services provided, virtually taking the hassle out of maintaining your investment. They also touch on the findings of a recent report that compares the holistic cost of holding investment properties with the fees charged by DHA. Luke explains how DHA’s fees stack up against traditional property management costs, noting that by taking a lot of the unknowns out of the process of renting out a property — the vacancies during turnover for example — the overall cost is comparable or even lower than leasing your property on the wider market. Find out more about leasing your property to DHA - https://www.dha.gov.au/investing/ways-to-invest/lease-your-property-to-dha Download DHA’s Property Management Fee Comparison Report - https://www.dha.gov.au/property-management-fee-comparison?utm_source=DHA_website&utm_medium=Content_marketing&utm_content=DHA_website_Content_marketing&utm_campaign=001W682K08799L2W6T4U7V176G4Y 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.

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant talks to Eva Loisance of Finni Mortgages about investing in property with others and the challenges and solutions that arise when co-investing with siblings, friends, or partners. Eva outlines the concept of a Common Debt Reducer (CDR) policy, which enables co-investors to share the debt liability in a more equitable manner, before highlighting that many lenders assess joint investments as if the co-investors are individually liable for the entire debt, causing potential issues when circumstances change. She also points out the potential complications that can occur when co-investors’ circumstances change, noting the importance of clear legal agreements and proper 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, 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.

Long-term planning is an important step, albeit one many might miss at the outset of their investment journey. Bushy Martin, author, podcaster and founder of KnowHow Property Finance, joins host, Arjun Paliwal, to discuss the planning patience that it takes to build a property portfolio and approach to investing that’s able to withstand the test of time. Bushy, whose sizeable portfolio spans the world, reveals some of the key numbers and metrics that he believes investors should be using to determine what their investment journey will look like during the design phase. Arjun and Bushy also discuss the importance of setting clear lifestyle goals to power your investment journey, both as motivation and so that you can tailor your approach to get what you really want out of life.

Grace Ormsby and Juliet Helmke unpack the latest property and real estate news on this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show. Covering off the latest in the rent cap clash, the pair look into the potential political fallout from continued debate, before turning their attention to some lighter entertainment and reality TV, which has its own potential for pitfalls for would-be buyers. Grace and Juliet round out the episode by offering a fresh warning on the potential for scams, which are running rampant thanks to the rental crisis at play. They offer up a number of tips and tricks, as well as a reminder on the importance of good due diligence to listeners. They also emphasise the significance of due diligence when it comes to purchasing real estate and advise listeners to seek professional advice. 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.

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Dr Diaswati Mardiasmo, chief economist of PRD, joins host Grace Ormsby to discuss the complexities of property investment and planning for the future. Highlighting the rising burden that property investment is putting on investors, Diaswati finds the silver linings to data points that should bolster the confidence of listeners. She also delves into the future outlook of the Australian property market, before sharing her own investment update – musing on multiple strategic paths now ahead of her that require deliberation and thoughtful 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, 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.