Property Investment Podcast Network

Tune in to the latest episode of Property Showcase, the podcast with the inside track on the products and businesses that will help turbocharge your portfolio, maximise returns and make your overall investment experience seamless and stress-free! Founded and headed by real estate industry veteran and expert Sam Gordon, Australian Property Scout is an investment buyer's agency service that specialises in off-market, below-market and value-add purchasing. The agency prides itself in focusing on deals that provide both cash flow and equity increases from the day the investment is purchased, which allows clients to grow their portfolios in a reliable, safe and predictable manner. No matter if it's your first or 100th investment property, Australian Property Scout's highly rated team of experts will ensure you are making the best possible purchases at the best possible price. In this episode, Grace Ormsby sits down with Sam Gordon, the director of Australian Property Scout and a finalist for the REB Awards 2022 Buyer's Agent of the Year category, to unpack his brand-new podcast, "Scouting Australia Podcast", and share why he's finally taken the plunge into the space. Offering a teaser as to what listeners can expect from the brand-new show, the pair discuss the importance of tackling opportunities as they arise and touch on why mindset is such an important driving factor in property investment decisions. Listen and subscribe to the latest Scouting Australia Podcast here. Want to speak directly to Sam and the team to take your property portfolio to the next level? Book in a call now, get ahead of everyone else and snag a Christmas bargain.

Property development is an investment strategy that can help investors score big wins for their portfolios, but this expert stresses the importance of doing it right. In this episode, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Paul Maaskant, the chief executive of National Property Investment Group, to talk about why taking on this property investment strategy must be done with a healthy dose of due diligence. With the construction industry landscape rapidly shifting amid rising building costs and the introduction of updated sector standards, the duo also discuss how to nail down the best site for a development project and enumerate the key steps involved with the process. Aside from unpacking the nuts and bolts of property development, Paul also emphasises the importance of tailoring any investment strategy to fit one's financial goals and overall portfolio direction. 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 the latest episode of The Property Nerds podcast, self-proclaimed data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal explain why it's due time investors review their portfolios — and how they can start by shopping for a new mortgage. Arjun, head of research at InvestorKit, and Leigh, director of Hills Finance, look into the latest data on finance and lending before providing their expert take on why the Reserve Bank of Australia is at risk of overshooting its rate hike cycle. On the back of seven consecutive rate hikes, the duo also recommended property owners shop around for a new mortgage, with Leigh providing insider insights on how to get the best rates and what types of cost-cutting deals are currently on market. Arjun also explains how a lending and equity position review can help investors who are on a portfolio-scaling journey. Lastly, the mini brain trust unpacks the housing shortage that is happening across the country and talks about the factors that have brought on the supply squeeze.

On this episode of the Smart Property Investment show, Damian Collins, chairman of Westbridge Funds Management and former president of the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA), sits down with host Phil Tarrant to discuss property funds. Damian explains the concept of property funds, touching base on a number of key considerations for the investment strategy, including what types of assets can be accessed, the benefits of property funds, and who is suited to them. He then discusses risks in the investment sphere and why it is impossible to be risk-free. In this episode, you will also hear: Why portfolio diversification is crucial Risk-mitigating investment strategies Conditions that could fuel a national property market recovery For more information, click 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.

This investor believes that when it comes to property investing, having a cookie-cutter approach is a half-baked strategy to success. In this episode, host Grace Ormsby is joined by former military official Kane Dury to share the interesting story of how a property investing book kindled his passion for real estate and eventually propelled him to get on the housing market ladder at the age of 22. Now fully immersed in the world of real estate as an investor and a buyer's agent, he shares how he draws on his previous experience as a broker to help his clients navigate the complexities of financing a property buy, explains why investors must factor in opportunity costs, and talks about how he transformed previous mishaps in his own journey into learning experiences. The duo also discuss what direction Kane plans to take both his portfolio and his real estate career next while unpacking why it's vital to build investing strategies that will lead to your own vision of success. 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 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.