Property Investment Podcast Network

While chasing high rental yields sounds like a fail-proof investment plan, this expert says higher isn’t always better. Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant sits down with InvestorKit head of research Arjun Paliwal to give us a refresher course on what rental yields are and explains why it should not be an investor’s sole deciding factor when choosing to buy a rental property. The self-proclaimed property nerd goes on to enumerate other mistakes that investors (particularly those who are beginners in the real estate arena) make when choosing a rental property before giving pointers on what a rental property delivers long-term solid return looks like. And with the rental market taking the spotlight amid softening market conditions, the duo also touch on the factors driving up rents, discuss the different state legislations that can potentially impact investors, and identify the rental markets that are heating up 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.

Whether you’re buying or selling property, investors are advised to not rely entirely on spreadsheet data and instead focus on real-time market indicators to make stronger investment decisions.| In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant and Tom Panos unpack the impact of data latency on investment decisions and why investors should go talk to real estate professionals to get a “barometer” reading on what’s happening in their local markets. They emphasise that with the market in the eye of an interest rate hike storm, investors should not solely focus on price declines as well as the boom-to-gloom narratives but instead zero in on market fundamentals such as listings, financing, and market sentiment in order to emerge as big winners. The duo also flag their forecasts for the upcoming spring selling season, share why investors should not wait on the sidelines for prices to continue declining (or to stage a rebound), and give their interesting take on when is the best time to sell and buy 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.

In this episode of Inside Commercial Property, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill sit down with an investor who’s relatively new to the space — and already seeing material gains from the move away from resi. Paloma is a Brisbane-based medical professional who was comfortable being negatively geared across a number of properties, but in December last year, she took a plunge into the commercial space, encouraged by the kinds of figures she was seeing — and the sensibility that accompanied the data. Having bought into a West Australian commercial property with three sturdy tenants and a Brisbane cold storage facility, the trio unpack the factors that are already driving a strong return on investment for Paloma as she looks to generate income away from her day job and continue on her commercial property journey.

The hurt of losing $1 can outweigh the joy of gaining $10 — but it shouldn’t really be the case, according to this property investor and economist. Dr Diaswati Mardiasmo is no stranger to data, given she plays with it every day. The chief economist at PRD Real Estate returns to the show to give new insight into the numerous market factors currently at play, revealing the many different speeds at play across the breadth of Australia’s markets. Lifting the lid on her and her partner’s property portfolios — and the arguments for keeping them separate — Diaswati showcases the real-world effects of micro-markets, before shedding some light onto the non-negotiables and locations she is looking into next. 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.

August 2022: Join Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant and Finni Mortgages chief executive Paul Glossop to unpack the latest Reserve Bank of Australia cash rate decision. This all-new monthly podcast discusses all things finance — and what key economic drivers actually mean for the Australian property landscape. As well as discussing the current opportunities that are available for savvy investors, the pair unpack the question: When will the rate hikes stop? 

On today’s episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Grace Ormsby is joined by Ray Ellis, chief executive officer of First National, to discuss the wider implications of a West Australian court ruling that allowed a buyer to cancel their contract due to an undisclosed ‘nasty neighbour.’ The pair discuss the importance of in-depth research for buyers and investors, as well as what practices should be implemented during this process, before touching on where the buck stops regarding due diligence. Mr Ellis shares his reaction to the court ruling and how he thinks the precedent set will play out nationally. In this episode, you will also hear: Why you need to run with your decision How COVID has changed the national psyche regarding finances Perspective on the current Australian 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.

How much is your complacency costing you? These experts recommend scheduling a “date night” with your portfolio to make sure it’s on track. In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar enumerate the risks that investors face by neglecting to update their portfolios and underline the importance of capitalising on opportunities, regardless of what phase of the market cycle you are currently operating in. The trio explain that investors should not bury their heads in the sand when the going gets tough, as it will not only hurt their current financial position but their long-term growth strategies as well. They emphasise that the property ecosystem is always changing and give out tips on how investors can actively manage their portfolios.

With property markets across the country taking diverging paths, this expert says it’s time to bid goodbye to the  “blanket approach” to real estate investing and follow the fundamentals that point to growth. Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant sits down with InvestorKit head of research Arjun Paliwal to dissect the five fundamentals that investors should focus on in today’s market and gives his data-backed take on why the housing market remains stable despite the negative narratives on property investing. The duo also dissects Queensland’s new property tax laws and unpacks the impact of the changes on investors, before enumerating the ways investors could minimise risks they are inherently vulnerable to.  Lastly, Arjun gives us an inside look at his and his wife’s property portfolio, currently valued at under $10 million, talks about their latest property purchases and touches on their future plans. 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 Stephanie Garner and her husband made the big leap from the UK to Australia, they were determined to not only survive but thrive in the Land Down Under.  And in this episode, Stephanie sits down with host Grace Ormsby to share how she and her husband’s investment journey was sparked by their desire to live a life beyond their day jobs and talk about the “pains” they endured to attain a portfolio currently valued at $2.5 million and spanning six properties. Stephanie also highlights the eye-opening lessons she has learned throughout her eight-year experience as a property investor, such as understanding how to leverage the expertise of real estate professionals and learning how the economic climate (as well as other factors) of a location can affect your returns, among others.  Additionally, the duo take a behind-the-scenes look at how the husband-and-wife tandem overcame being stuck at property number two, unpack the interesting and strategic way Stephanie derived more income to continue growing their portfolio and delve into how the couple plans to proceed with their 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.

As the Australian property market undergoes a significant period of change, self-professed data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal sit down to discuss and analyse the three core values of the industry: finance, policy and property. Arjun, founder of InvestorKit, and Leigh, director at Hills Finance, talk about the recent increases to the cash rate and discuss the recent forecasts on where this rate will sit come the end of the year. The pair encourage proactivity within Australian households when it comes to their finances, discussing the benefits of refinancing amongst a host of other financial adjustments that can be made. They also dive into the “horrible” changes to Queensland’s land tax before touching on the NSW decision to reform stamp duty offerings to first home buyers. In this episode, you will also hear: Data analysis of the major market trends Predictions on future market behaviour Three big investment tips for the next six months