Property Investment Podcast Network

On this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) chief executive officer, Tim McKibbin sits down with host Grace Ormsby for a discussion on the issues currently facing the state's property market. Tim provides a snapshot of the NSW property market's movement across the turbulent last 12 months, before offering up solutions to the approval inefficiencies of the "utterly ridiculous" council approvals process. Additionally, he wonders whether the upcoming state election being a "renters' election" is compounding market woes. In this episode, you will also hear: What NSW needs to do to match supply with demand Are government and opposition solutions adequate? Is there an accountability issue when it comes to property? 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 this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, join host Grace Ormsby and SPI journalist, Kyle Robbins, for a special editorial catch-up where the pair discuss recent findings from CoreLogic centred around the impending fixed rate cliff. The pair examines the underlying numbers surrounding the trend, revealing what portion of home owners could find themselves at the cliff's edge before touching on the myriad of social and economic factors that have driven the property market to its current position. The duo also deliberates over whether the term "cliff" is an adequate descriptor. 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.

Is the property market poised for a rebound? While there's no foolproof way to determine whether the market has bottomed out, these experts help investors filter out the data that will help investors chart a strategic path out of the downturn. In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar unpack the three telltale signs that the market is on its way to restarting the property cycle. While the negative narrative surrounding the Reserve Bank's rate rise cycle has not dissipated and with other economic trends clouding the market outlook in the coming months, the trio gave their realistic takes on why they believe there are still investment opportunities across the market. The experts also explained why investors should not solely rely on data or headlines before taking the jump to enter the market.

On this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Sanjeev Sah joins host Phil Tarrant to recount his journey from his native India to permanent residency in Australia and how he grew to possess a dozen properties in his portfolio. Explaining his investment thesis, Sanjeev reveals the property types he opts to avoid and rationalise this activity, before revealing the 'real' challenges presently plaguing the Australian property market. In this episode, you will also hear: - Is it good to crave more debt? - Will there be an autumnal influx of housing market entrants? - Could rising construction costs spell the end of Australia's "cheap" property 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, 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.

Amidst the turbulence of a fast-changing financial landscape, a couple found the "solution" to a perplexing situation with the help of a savvy mortgage broker and smart financing strategies. In this episode, Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant sits down with Eva Loisance, the manager for Finni Mortgages' broker division, to talk about how rising interest rates threw a wrench in the investment plans of her real-life clients, Mark and Stacy. With the couple saddled with a lower borrowing capacity and marooned in the "no-refinance" zone, Eva unpacks how they managed to chart a course towards the couple securing their third investment property. While the duo acknowledged that the rules of the finance game have drastically changed over the last two years, they highlighted how a shift in mindset and having the right advice and strategy can bring you to the "tipping point" you need to further your investment 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.

Data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal have cautioned investors against playing real estate roulette when choosing their next location. Arjun, founder of InvestorKit, and Leigh, director at Hills Finance, unpack the latest lending data and encourage investors to review their financial positions in the face of the Reserve Bank's rapid rate hike cycle. As refinancing becomes a higher priority for Aussies who are coming off their fixed-rate contracts, the duo also looks at the possible options that are available for home owners and investors to buffer their mortgages. The duo also brings back their analysis of overvalued and undervalued markets before highlighting the significance of identifying locations that have "healthy" growth prospects.

Kerry Rolando Lowbridge first ventured into property ownership following on from the advice of her father – and has learnt an awful lot about investing since. On this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Kerry shares with host Grace Ormsby how her approach to investing has evolved over the years – and how she's gained the confidence to continue kicking even bigger goals. With numerous properties (and developments) now up her sleeve – and a bucketload of experiences to draw upon – Kerry is at a point in her property journey where she wants to put the "fun" back into the process. With numerous properties (and developments) now up her sleeve – and a bucketload of experiences to draw upon – Kerry is at a point in her property journey where she wants to put the "fun" back into the process. In this episode, you will hear: What an evolving property strategy can look like How Kerry has levelled-up her portfolio Why she keeps her own property portfolio separate from her husband 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 investor update — and nearly three years on from his first appearance on the Smart Property Investment Show — Aidan Hill sits down with host Grace Ormsby and recounts being "trapped" in Peru during COVID-19's early days, all while trying to settle on a property. Thankfully, that Peru adventure hasn't put him off property. Providing a full portfolio update, Aidan outlines its growth over the last three years and the research that fuels his investment decision-making, before explaining what's next in store for his property journey. In this episode, you will also hear: Why renovating may be a one-off experience for Aidan Which factors he sees as integral to the investment process How research underpins this investor's decision-making 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.

When we last spoke with this investor, he had built an impressive portfolio by his early 30s and faced the dilemma of being in "property jail." In this episode, he gives an exciting update and what's next in his journey. Simon Loo, the founder of HouseFinder, sits down with host Phil Tarrant to talk about how he grew his portfolio to 24 properties from 2016 to 2022 — which is currently valued at $18 million — including focusing on reducing debt, increasing his passive income and more. The duo discuss the best practices Simon has adopted after years of dealings within the real estate market, the lessons he's gleaned from his investment journey so far, and how he realigned his investment goals following a major life event. They also touch on his future goals for his portfolio's growth and the types of properties he intends to diversify into. To learn more about Simon's journey, tune in here. 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 the RBA serving up a 25-basis-point rate hike in February, can borrowers continue to hold the line? While the going is getting tough for property investors, these experts say it's time to take control of their mortgage. With the RBA set to continue its fiscal policy tightening in 2023, Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant and Finni Mortgage's chief executive Paul Glossop advised investors to 'finetune' not just their mortgages but other aspects of their finances, such as rental income. As the financial landscape rapidly changes, the pair also unpacks how lenders are becoming more competitive with their offerings before providing strategies on how borrowers can leverage these opportunities. The duo also underlines the importance of being proactive in optimising their financial position as the RBA's rate rise cycle continues in the coming months.