Property Investment Podcast Network

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant and Tom Panos dig into the topic of hiring a buyer’s agent to do the legwork for you in your property purchase. Never ones to shy away from tough questions, the duo discuss whether you’re really likely to get the best deal by employing a professional to do the negotiating for you. Beyond negotiation, Phil and Tom look at all the other tasks and objectives that make up the role and liken the job to painting a house: 90 per cent prep work, 10 per cent execution. In this episode, you will also hear: What sets good buyer’s agents apart from the rest Who is best suited to hiring a professional The mindset you need to have to go solo in the buying process 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 the face of changing market conditions, how agile is your property portfolio? In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar unpack the latest news shaking up the market – including stamp duty reforms, the rising cost of living and the rental accommodation crisis – and give their insights on the consequential changes it will bring on property investing landscape. The trio also explains that those who have buffered their portfolios for major fluxes are those who will rise above the pack, while discussing how impostor investors or those who constantly followed the herd and built fragile portfolios will inevitably become a statistic in these rougher market waters. They discuss how investors can fine-tune their portfolios to become agile and lean, enumerate the questions investors should be asking themselves under current market conditions, and underline that any market downturn can be a golden opportunity if you’re armed with the right mindset and strategy.

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment show, host Grace Ormsby is joined by Ray White chief economist Nerida Conisbee to gaze into the property market crystal ball, forecasting the future trajectory of the Australian property market. Following the recent announcement from NSW Premier Dominic Perottet that the state intends to implement stamp duty reform, the pair discuss this decision and the wide-reaching impacts of the scheme. They analyse how stamp duty reform may impact investor activity and how crucial the success of the scheme is in ensuring similar plans may be implemented at a federal level. In this episode, you will also hear: Where the current rental crisis is heading Predictions on future interest rate hikes And why the number of spare bedrooms nationwide matters 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.

For more than two decades, Trevor Fuller has been dabbling in the property space.   He joins host Grace Ormsby on the Smart Property Investment podcast to recount his wonderfully unique investment career, which began with an initial property purchase at just 19.  In this episode, Trevor provides a snapshot of what the investment landscape was like when he started out back in 1999 and shares several correlations he sees between the past and the present. He also describes his transition from an accountant to now being the strata manager and how property investment has facilitated this career change.   In this episode, you will also hear: How to use bank valuations to refinance and re-invest The initial challenges of stamp duty How to capitalise on finding asbestos during a building inspection 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 headlines herald the start of the great Australian property market correction, self-proclaimed data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal call on investors to hold their horses and examine the real deal behind the recent interest rate hikes. Arjun, head of research at InvestorKit, and Leigh, director of Hills Finance, explain why the RBA’s latest round of monetary policy tightening should be viewed as a “return to normal” and not the doom-and-gloom scenario as it’s popularly painted to be. With a persisting rental crisis becoming a more prominent issue across the capital market, the nerds also discuss the factors driving the housing supply crisis, lay out long-term and concrete solutions to address the problem, and call on the government and regulators to explore systematic changes that will create a sustainable property market both for investors and owner-occupiers. For a deeper look into the regions where the duo forecasts rental prices will surge, read here: 10 Aussie regions where rents are set to skyrocket.

With a raft of market shakeups on the horizon – including rate hikes, rising inflation, and changing market fundamentals – it’s back to the drawing board for most investors to recalibrate their portfolios for further growth. And in this episode, Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant sits down with Sam Gordon, the director of Australian Property Scout and a full-time real estate investor, to talk about the different ways investors can keep their heads above the shifting market waters. Sam, who has recently made strategic steps to grow his portfolio from 31 to 36 properties, also gives insights on his recent buys, shares the thought process on determining which properties to divest, and delves into the financial aspects that investors should focus on when evaluating their portfolios. The duo also touches on what financial buffers investors should put in place, gives a rundown of markets that are still ripe with real estate opportunities, and discusses why this part of the market cycle should not be perceived as the “Armageddon”. You can follow Sam’s journey by listening to the podcasts below:  LIFESTYLE BY DESIGN: Bunnyhopping to the top of the property ladder Young gun property investor shares his top secrets 4 properties in 4 months On a roll: How this investor surpassed 30 properties by the age of 30 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 special episode, we catch up with Anna Woolaston to talk about the different changes, chances, and choices she took to get to where she is in her real estate journey. Almost one year after giving us an in-depth look at her burgeoning portfolio, the former nurse turned full-time investor sits down with host Grace Ormsby to talk about how she strategically grew her portfolio, which is currently valued at $2.6 million and spanning four states, while sharing her future plans and goals. Anna also recounts how she made the switch from working in healthcare to becoming a buyer’s agent, unpacks the different lessons she has learned throughout her journey, and gives tips on what investors should look out for when preparing for their next buy. The duo also put a magnifying glass on an interesting trend among women looking to invest in real estate and unpack the recent rate hikes and provide insights into how investors can insulate their portfolio from its impact. For a detailed recap on Anna’s journey, listen to the episode below! How this 33-year-old nurse plans to secure a passive income of $150k/yr 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.

Why exactly has the Reserve Bank of Australia lifted the cash rate so much, so soon? In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Grace Ormsby is joined by RateCity research director Sally Tindall to unpack the reasoning behind the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to lift rates by half a per cent on 7 June 2022. The pair reflect on the ramifications of such a sharp increase and what it could mean for Australia’s property market, highlighting which mortgage holders will and won’t be affected by the change. Sally also sets out her own expectations for future rate rises, acknowledging the likelihood of another 50-basis point hike in July, before providing reassurance that while the short term might be difficult, it’s all part of the economic cycle. 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.

Drawing on her lengthy experience as a professor, this investor applied project management principles to her property portfolio – and here’s how she made it work. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Grace Ormsby sits down with Dr Roxanne Zolin, a professor turned part-time property developer and investor,  who shares the interesting story of how she got her foot in the property market door with a real estate buy that came with a bag of surprises. Even after facing several challenges throughout her journey – including a taste of tenants from hell and encounters with unreliable tradespeople – the Queensland-based investor underlines how real estate remains her asset of choice when it comes to attaining long-term financial freedom and also shares valuable lessons she had learned after building a solid property portfolio currently valued at almost $2 million. Roxanne also walks us through her step-by-step process (as well as value-adding strategies) when renovating a property, touches on her future plans, and encourages people not to be intimidated by property investing. 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 delivered. In this exciting episode, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill give the latest update on a commercial property buy with Phil as the real-life client and Scott as the commercial buyer’s agent. After almost half a year of scouting property markets across the country, Phil finally unveils the location of his CRE purchase, with Scott giving us an exclusive look at the inner workings and strategic considerations that went into the deal. The duo discuss the importance of dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s before a commercial property buy, including doing due diligence about the property’s location, weighted average lease expiry, potential vacancy loss and outgoings. They take it a step further by giving insights about the property’s potential earnings, future market trends, and the adjustments Phil has made to his portfolio after his latest buy and touch on how the latest election results will impact the commercial property market. Want to learn more about this unique journey? Follow Phil and Scott’s buying process by listening to the episodes below!  The 101 of buying commercial property through an SMSF The purchasing process unveiled