Property Investment Podcast Network

On the latest episode of The Property Nerds podcast, self-proclaimed data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal take a look at what the latest lending figures reveal about investor activity. Arjun, head of research at InvestorKit, and Leigh, director of Hills Finance, discuss recent figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) that indicate investor borrowing is gaining steam. They also look at the recent uptick in loans being facilitated by mortgage brokers and discuss why going direct to a bank is proving less popular now than in years past. The duo take a microscope to housing affordability, looking at it from a loan serviceability standpoint, by explaining their new analysis of whether Australia's 33 most populous regions are overvalued or undervalued. 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. Like what you hear on the podcast? Keen to receive more insights from The Property Nerds, delivered straight to your inbox?

Refinancing may feel like the only viable way to access finance for some property investors. However, this expert says just because you can do it, it doesn't always mean you should. Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant sits down with Godfrey Dinh, founder and chief executive at Futurerent, to talk about how refinancing may not be the best option for some investors who are looking to fund their next investment property purchase. Godfrey also discusses how emerging fintech and proptech platforms such as Futurerent can provide financial solutions that will be optimal for any property investor's circumstances. The duo also talks about the pros and cons of refinancing, why it pays to explore all your options, and the importance of doing your due diligence when it comes to financing. Find out more about Futurerent and what it can offer 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.

Co-ownership sounds like a complicated affair, but this expert thinks that finding the perfect match can be easy and convenient with the right tech (and mindset). Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant sits down with Ayumi Uyeda, the founder of the mortgage-sharing matchmaker platform Proppie, to talk about how co-ownership could be anyone's one-way ticket for those who want to get a slice of the property market pie. Ayumi shares how growing up with previous generations that have put high importance on investing in property eventually motivated her to leave her full-time job to pursue her passions: tech and property. The duo talks about how technological changes have changed the way people buy property, what benefits a co-ownership set-up offers to both owner-occupiers and investors, and why it should be considered a new norm in the industry. Find out more about Proppie's website, 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.

On the latest episode of Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O'Neill talk about how it's the most wonderful time of the year – to buy commercial property, that is. While buying commercial property through a self-managed super fund (SMSF) offers great financial advantages, it's not easy to learn the ropes of the process. Whether your wishlist includes an industrial, retail or office space, there are things you should check on your list twice when purchasing commercial real estate. In this episode, Phil gives us a personal and in-depth look at the common questions that buyers have in mind throughout the buying process, while Scott provides his expert knowledge about the ins and outs of financing, budgeting, target rental yields, cash flow and more. The duo also touches on the major differences between commercial and residential real estate investing.

While it's beginning to look a lot like normal for the property market (and Australia), the year-end presents a good opportunity to look back on how 2021 unravelled and what's in store for 2022. In this very special episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Grace Ormsby brings back listener-favourite Andrew Wilson from Bluestone Home Loans to unpack some of the predictions that the expert has correctly surmised at the start of the year. The duo looks into how market disruptions that occurred before and during the pandemic have set the scene for the real estate market dynamics in 2021 and how current trends will flow into the following year. Mr Wilson also gives his expert insights on recent topics that are making a buzz in real estate, including interest rates, further lending restrictions, migration and rent yields, while advising investors to take popular predictions with a grain of salt. 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.

Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant sits down with Paul Glossop, CEO of Finni Mortgages, to help first-time investors know how to make that first step and break the barriers to financial freedom, security and net worth they aspire for. Paul shares the linchpin of a successful property investor so you can make those key decisions for your first purchase that will propel you to spot other opportunities for future investments regardless of market conditions. The two experts highlight the importance of nurturing relationships with people who can help you build your A-team in order to make crucial decisions in your property investment journey, while also explaining the benefits of always being "finance ready" as a property investor. 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 talk of an impending rate hike heats up in recent weeks, investors are urged to be critical of the rhetoric of gloom-and-doom surrounding the market and instead focus on fortifying their real estate portfolios. When talking about interest rates, hosts Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar say that investors should not ask if and when it will change, but how they can prepare their portfolio when the inevitable monetary policy tightening occurs. The trio also give their expert advice on how investors can prepare for changes to supply and demand dynamics, economic trends and further tightening of lending buffers.

Do you daydream of having a spur-of-the-moment road trip to travel around Australia or anywhere in the world? This investor says it's possible – thanks to property investing. Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant sits down with Chris Straughan, an investor fresh off from an almost one-year lap around the best spots in the country, to provide insight on how real estate investing helped him and his family pursue their wanderlust and live a comfortable nomadic lifestyle. Chris shares the story of how they built up their portfolio and reflects on how having passive income from their rental properties has helped them to recalibrate their perspectives on different aspects of life. The pair also talk about the highlights of living life on the road while discussing his future plans for both his family and his portfolio. 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 brainchild of leading proptech and industry experts Doron Peleg and Pete Wargent, BuyersBuyers' mission is to help buyers every step of the way in the world of real estate. The online platform, which labels itself as "for buyers and only for buyers", aims to level the real estate playing field by connecting people who are looking to buy property with some of the best buyer's agents around Australia. With the use of sophisticated proptech, up-to-date proprietary data, and latest offerings such as the Where to Buy report, BuyersBuyers is changing the way Australians buy property – for the better. In this episode, Tom Gilmore sits down with Pete Wargent, the COO and co-founder of BuyersBuyers, to discuss how to successfully buy and invest in property beyond your backyard. In this episode, hear from Pete about: What data should buyers focus on when buying properties interstate Why you should not be limited to your local area when buying property The importance of making data more user friendly for buyers

Investing in real estate can be daunting, but the start of that property yellow brick road can be as easy as building good financial habits, according to this investor. Smart Property Investment's Grace Ormsby sits down with Daniel Lamp, a doctor who shares how he embarked on his real estate investment journey while being a full-time health practitioner. Daniel shares how he built healthy financial habits at a young age and how he learned early on in his medical career not to be caught up in the "lifestyle creep" phenomenon. The Sydney-based investor, who pulled the trigger on his investment journey at age 23, divulges how he secured his first investment property despite a nerve-wracking property market debut while discussing how he plans to take his portfolio to the next level. The duo touch on the importance of being prepared before starting your investment property journey, working with a reliable team of experts, and doing good old research. 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.