Property Investment Podcast Network

Vendor profitability is now at record levels – but how long will this positive trend continue? Smart Property Investment’s Grace Ormsby chats with Eliza Owen, the head of research at CoreLogic, to take a closer look at the factors that have led to record vendor profitability to date in 2021. The average vendor in today’s market who has held on to their property for two years is making $123,000 if they choose to sell right now. But how? The pair discuss why lockdown hasn’t dampened profit points and why Australia’s property market will likely stay buoyant for a while yet. Eliza also explains what the latest APRA lending decision will actually mean for 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

On the latest episode of The Property Nerds podcast, self-proclaimed data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal share their expert opinions on how APRA’s latest intervention will affect property markets. Arjun, head of research at InvestorKit, and Leigh, director of Hills Finance, give their straightforward and data-driven insights on how APRA’s recent move to cool home loan risks will impact the current real estate market dynamics. To put things in perspective, they also look into how previous similar interventions from the financial regulator affected property markets. They also underscore the importance of assessing property markets beyond a single indicator and encourage people to have an “open approach” to investing. They also discuss the latest financial data and what property market trends could emerge before the end of 2021.

The saying “numbers don’t lie” especially rings true for PK Gupta and his wife. With a solid portfolio to show for it, this investor shares how data can be key to a successful investment property journey. Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant sits down with PK, who walks us through his and his wife’s investment journey that goes way back to 2011 when they were fresh out of university. The investor reveals the difficulties they have encountered throughout their decade-long quest for profit and how they overcame them. He also gives tips on the types of data to focus on when deciding on your next investment purchase and shares his thoughts on how offshore investing can open new opportunities for 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

InvestorKit is composed of industry-leading and award-winning researchers and buyer’s agents. They specialise in helping property investors scale, grow and diversify their investment portfolio using residential and commercial property. In this episode of Property Showcase, InvestorKit’s director and head of research, Arjun Paliwal, joins host Tom Gilmore to discuss five tips that will help investors avoid common risks and mistakes. In this episode, hear from Arjun about: Why investors lose their way when they can’t see beyond the deal in front of them The risk of buying new in high-growth areas What investment opportunities could be lost in the apartment market

This investor bought his first property when he was just 18, and while he professes he was “naive, young and dumb”, he very quickly realised he was on to something. Smart Property Investment’s Grace Ormsby sits down with Jack Cole, an avid investor from the Mornington Peninsula, who is well on his way to cementing his and his family’s future. The pair talk about buying local, avoiding lemons, being lucky, and taking on risks. Jack also divulges his potential future development and business plans and the financial and non-financial considerations he has to weigh up. 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 Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill talk about the winners and losers in the wake of the latest COVID lockdowns. As cities emerge from the latest string of lockdowns brought on by the Delta outbreak, property investors are now facing a “great restart”, which could see current market trends turn on their heads. The duo discuss which sectors are likely to see a rebound and ponder those that could suffer a snapback upon exiting restrictions. They also analyse potential changes to market indicators in the coming months, such as consumer confidence, listings, and demand. Phil and Scott also touch on the growing buzz around mortgage stress and query the possibility of the RBA raising rates.

Getting a slice of the property market pie is not that hard — thanks to fractional investing. In this episode, Smart Property Investment’s Phillip Tarrant sits down with DomaCom’s general manager of sales and marketing, Warren Gibson, to talk about how fractional investing serves as the perfect gateway for people who want to get into property investing. The duo walks us through the ins and outs of fractional investing, what opportunities it can offer and why it’s the ideal investment for the younger generation. 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.

From scraping together a unit deposit by selling his car to sinking his teeth into property development full time, a lot’s changed for this investor since he bought his first unit back in 1999. Smart Property Investment’s Grace Ormsby sits down with Siva Raj to talk about the difference a little bit of confidence can make to an investment journey – and how it led him into the development space. The pair reflect on his changing strategy over the years – from buying and holding to value-adding through subdivision – as well as highlighting how (and why) his mindset has also changed. Siva also chats through his focus on capital growth, looks to his location choices, and touches on his approach to opportunity cost. 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 Australia looks to the other side of COVID-19, there’s a number of factors that will have an impact on the market – but how will they interact? Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters, and Victor Kumar tackle a number of the big picture issues that could have an impact on property over the next few months and beyond: geopolitical tensions, pathways out of lockdown, a federal election, and tightened lending are all on the cards. The trio talk about revenge spends and highlight why employment belts are such big indicators of price growth, before discussing the demographic of investors and the rising phenomenon of “the entrepreneurial spirit”.

Buying your first property can seem out of reach when you’re in your early 20s. But savvy young investors know that with some smart decision-making, you can get on the property ladder at any age. Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant sits down with Danielle Douglas to talk about purchasing her first investment property at the age of 23, and the lessons she learned about making sacrifices to build up a deposit, using a buyer’s agent, and asking questions along the way. The duo discuss the wisdom of diversifying your investment portfolio to provide a fallback for financing your property. Danielle talks about the importance of empowering young, single-income women to get into 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.