Property Investment Podcast Network

Is it possible to climb the property ladder with just $5,000 in your bank account? This first-time buyer did just that — with the help of a mortgage broker. In this special episode, Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant sits down with Eva Loisance, the manager for Finni Mortgages' broker division, to talk about how a real-life client, Dylan, embarked on a journey towards owning a property. While Dylan lacked the financial power to have a strong start in property investing, Ms Loisance shared that his determination to achieve the "Australian dream", combined with smart financing strategies, helped him overcome the financial barriers to property ownership. The pair also highlights the significance of a strategic approach to property financing, the need to match one's financial status with investment objectives, and explains the growing trend of buyers working with mortgage brokers. 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 a healthy balance sheet is a pillar to successful commercial real estate investing. So on the latest episode of Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O'Neill are bringing an expert on board to help us crunch the numbers. Munzurul Khan, the chairman at KHI Partners and a driving force behind the SPI portfolio, says that while the shift from residential to commercial property investing can be a complex undertaking, it can also be financially rewarding with the right strategy in place. Further diving into money matters related to commercial investing, the trio discusses how to mitigate risks, why it's important to have the right financial structure when building your portfolio and why investments in the sector must always fall in line with one's personal goals and circumstances. Last but not least, they answer the burning questions from listeners and provide the right questions to ask their own accountant about their taxes, loans and much more.

On this episode of the Smart Property Investment show, avid property investor Brenden Lowbridge sits down with host Grace Ormsby to roll through his property investing history, the motivating factors behind his endeavours, and track his portfolio — currently eight properties. Brenden also reveals his investing tactics, including why he at times opts for properties that others wouldn't, before explaining a pivotal moment in his early years that set the wheels of his investment journey in motion. In this episode, you will also hear: - The importance of location - Why the leap to development is worthwhile - Should you rinse and repeat your strategy? 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.

Which capital cities will conquer 2023 and which ones will falter in the face of a rapidly changing market? In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant sits down with Damian Collins, managing director of Momentum Wealth and chairman of Westbridge Funds Management, to discuss the current state of affairs across the country's property markets before explaining why the outlook for real estate investing remains "bullish" this year. The duo also takes a closer look at Western Australia's property market, the ups and downs it has weathered throughout different cycles, and unpacks the factors that make Perth a safe haven for real estate investors amid a widespread market downswing. Damian also gives an in-depth look into property funds, how commercial property may be the next big investment property investors are missing out on this year, and how the current inflationary environment is not the only factor investors should take into account when building a property portfolio. Declaring 2023 as "the year of opportunity", the expert advised investors to "think outside the box" when outlining their investment roadmap this year. 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 January half gone, join host Grace Ormsby and fellow journalist Kyle Robbins for this editorial catch-up edition, where the pair sit down to discuss the whirlwind beginning to the year in property and how it may shape the coming months. Reflecting on the stories that characterised 2022's conclusion, the pair then look ahead to the year and predict the biggest stories that could dominate the remainder 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.

To get the ball rolling in 2023, data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal dissect the biggest trends in finance, policy and real estate to help investors charge ahead into the new year. Arjun, founder of InvestorKit, and Leigh, director at Hills Finance, debunk the gloomy narrative around the "mortgage cliff" and "mortgage prison" borrowers are said to face this year before enumerating the strategic ways borrowers can avoid finding themselves on the edge of this financial conundrum. They discuss the latest lending data, analyse why refinancing is becoming the new norm among mortgage holders and explain why it might be time to reevaluate your loan. The pair also touches on the latest inflation data and unpack what it means for the trajectory of the Reserve Bank's rate hike this year. Finally, they talk about the newly rolled out NSW First Home Buyer Choice scheme and pore over the pros and cons of the policy.

Taking the first step in your property investment journey can be "daunting", but this investor believes that keeping your eyes on the prize — whether it's financial freedom or wealth generation — can help you win the long game. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Grace Ormsby sits down with Alex Lasry, the chief marketing officer of LocalAgentFinder, who made his foray into real estate investing in 2010 — just two years after the global financial crisis and smack dab in the middle of an apartment development boom. The Melbourne-based investor recalled how intimidating his first property buy seemed, but ultimately became a step in the right direction with the help of his friends who were versed in the property investment game and with the guidance of trusted real estate professionals. | He talks about the lessons he gleaned throughout the years, underlines the importance of doing due diligence before finalising a deal, and explains why diversification is important in building a portfolio before touching on his plans for the future. 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, young investor Nafiz Chowdhury sits down with host Grace Ormsby to share his journey to acquiring three properties while still in his late 20s. Nafiz unpacks his portfolio, sharing where the properties are located and the financial growth and returns he has garnered from his portfolio before discussing the systems and people he employed around him who have facilitated his investment success. In this episode, you will also hear: Nafiz's long-term goals The universality of the great Australian dream Are buyer's agents worth the money? 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, young investor Nafiz Chowdhury sits down with host Grace Ormsby to share his journey to acquiring three properties while still in his late 20s. Nafiz unpacks his portfolio, sharing where the properties are located and the financial growth and returns he has garnered from his portfolio before discussing the systems and people he employed around him who have facilitated his investment success. In this episode, you will also hear: Nafiz's long-term goals The universality of the great Australian dream Are buyer's agents worth the money? 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.

What were the defining moments of the real estate market in 2022? And how will the housing market shape up in 2023? In this episode, Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) president and dethridgeGROVES director Hayden Groves sits down with host Grace Ormsby to wrap up this "extraordinary" year by unpacking the biggest challenges that the market faced, including a rental crisis, rising inflation, regulatory interventions, among others. He also discusses how the market adjusted its sails to these headwinds and argues that while Australia is undoubtedly entering a transition period, it will continue to be robust and steady. The duo also touch on why 2023 will not mean bad news for property investors. 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.