Property Investment Podcast Network

In an exclusive conversation, the winning auctioneer on The Block 2022 sits down with Phil Tarrant to unpack what really went down on the 2022 season finale of the hit show. Tom Panos explains how, despite being drawn the perceived short straw as the first auction for The Block 2022, he managed to achieve a show record sale of just over $5.6 million for western Sydney friends Omar and Oz, who netted approximately $1.6 million for their 12-week effort. Sharing what it was really like in the room as the bidding war raged on, Tom shares the strategies and tactics employed on the day to garner the result and give a behind-the-scenes look at the TV production. 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.

The era of heady heights of property values may be in the rear-view mirror for the housing market, but this expert says investors have another ally on their corner: the power of compounding. In this episode, Pure Property Investment managing director Paul Glossop joins host Phil Tarrant to unpack why getting in the property investing game as soon as possible can be a financially life-changing decision. Paul gives us a brief 101 lecture on how compounding in real estate works before providing a detailed example of how different holding periods can help strengthen an investor’s financial position and lay solid groundwork for any financial end goal — whether it’s a comfortable post-work lifestyle, financial freedom, or steady retirement income. The duo also unpacks how leveraging can work to an investor’s advantage and underlines why it’s important to be strategic with your property buys. 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.

You asked. We listened. On the latest episode of Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill answer some of the biggest questions from avid listeners. Phil and Scott field through some queries that are on top of commercial real estate investors’ minds, including the pros and cons of developing a commercial property versus buying an existing one in today’s market, how to find the best property manager, and what red and green flags you should look out for when working with one. The duo also discuss how to turn your roof into revenue with solar panel leasing and unpack why it has the potential to be a great financial opportunity when done right. With commercial property rents skyrocketing, they also talk about how investors can maximise their revenue on their commercial asset by setting the right rate before touching on when is the best time to buy a commercial property in the next 12 months.

Ahead of the auctions and season finale, agents Natalie Fagan and Ashlee McKee share their experience working with The Block 2022 contestants Tom and Sarah-Jane of House #1. In conversation with Smart Property Investment’s Grace Ormsby, the duo, who hail from Belle Property Daylesford, give a rundown of the move to regional Victoria for this year’s series and discuss just how close to real life working on a reality series is (and isn’t). Lending their thoughts on the continuing trend towards regional living, they dish the dirt on the types of buyers who are considering making House #1 their own and emphasise the importance of a strong agent-vendor relationship — no matter the sales scenario. 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.

While the Reserve Bank’s rate hike trajectory is painting a grim horror story for mortgage holders, these experts say there’s strategic ways to beat the financial stress. As the central bank announces its cash rate decision for November and warns of more rate pain to come, Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant and Finni Mortgages chief executive Paul Glossop explain how borrowers can “sharpen the pencil” on their mortgages. And while inflation will likely continue to be an economic scourge for Aussies, the experts unpack how repricing your existing loan or refinancing with other lenders can help loosen the screws on the household budget. The duo also urge borrowers to talk to mortgage professionals and enumerate what questions should be asked while they’re on the call to make sure they get the sharpest mortgage rates that fits their needs/situation.

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Momentum Media’s Alex Whitlock and Annie Kane unpack the latest property news — from a financial perspective. Sharing the latest updates on auctions and whether or not house prices are driving up inflation, they also give their own breakdown of the federal budget housing initiative and detail the Liberal Party’s reply. The trio then go on to highlight all of the latest RBA rate day predictions ahead of the 1 November cash rate decision.

With the market’s tempo changing at a faster pace than previous cycles, how can investors keep up and ensure they’re set up for big wins? In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar analyse how market conditions have changed in the face of rate hikes and shifting trends and look into how the increased accessibility to data and information has changed the cadence of property market cycles.  Instead of getting swept up by speculations of an upcoming market crash at par with that during the global financial crisis, the experts called on investors to consume content that will help them better understand their current market position and explain why the market fundamentals are still ripe with investment opportunities. They also try to answer the million-dollar question of when the next property boom will occur and unpack why it may happen sooner than most market observers forecast.

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Grace Ormsby is joined by fellow real estate journalist at Momentum Media, Kyle Robbins, to discuss the Labor government’s first federal budget since regaining power. The pair touch on what was included in the budget property-wise, announced Tuesday, 25 October, and how it will play out for the industry across the next 12 to 18 months. They also analyse whether or not the latest measures answer some of the troubling questions currently posed by the market. In this episode, you will also hear: What constitutes a well-located home The right call on rightsizing Other industry trends 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.

On today’s episode of Property Showcase, Kevin Tran, buyer’s agent at InvestorKit, joins special host Emma Musgrave to chat about the core components of investment due diligence. Kevin outlines the spectrum of due diligence, pinpointing where it should typically start for investors and outlining why it is crucial for buyers to know and understand their end goal. The pair touch on reverse-engineering as the method to create a strong investment strategy before Kevin discusses the varying characteristics of different demographics and markets across the country. In this episode, you will also hear: What size acquisition window is effective How assessing areas can save you time Which data point to look at when property hunting

With the market’s pendulum neither swinging in favour of buyers or sellers, these experts recommend focusing on capturing investment opportunities that are positioned for long-term and sustainable growth. In this episode, Right Property Group’s Steve Waters joins host Phil Tarrant to take stock of the current market dynamics and unpack how a balanced market has changed the game for both sides of the transaction. And while it’s currently no one’s market, the duo says the right opportunity — combined with the right and research-backed choices — can help investors tame the everchanging beast that is the property market. They also look into the market conditions in markets across the country, explain what trends are underpinning each region and give their forecasts as to which areas will emerge as losers or winners in the post-pandemic era. 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.