Property Investment Podcast Network

With the financial year at a close, many property investors are in the thick of tax time. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Bradley Beer, chief executive officer at BMT Tax Depreciation, joins host Phil Tarrant to offer his top tips for ensuring property investors get the most out of their returns and how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the financial landscape evermore.  Bradley unpacks the common depreciation mistakes he sees investors make, whether investors can still claim depreciation when their rental is empty and what advice investors should obtain before lodging a claim.  If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights!

With 42 years in the finance broking industry under his belt, Peter White AM is a strong advocate for the integral role that mortgage brokers play in helping Australians secure finance and invest in property. The managing director of the Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) joins host Phil Tarrant in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show to delve into how mortgage brokers operate and why their services are of value to property investors. Peter reveals how to know if your broker is doing a good job, where the responsibility of a broker starts and finishes, and why rate should not necessarily be the primary focus for securing finance. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights!

In this special episode, Pure Property Investment's Paul Glossop answers listeners' burning questions about how to invest wisely in a coronavirus-afflicted property market. Join Paul and host Phil Tarrant for a deep dive into whether the media's portrayal of vacancy rates is reflected in the latest data, which markets have been most disrupted under the circumstances, and whether there are any rental markets that are currently experiencing rental growth. Paul shares his insights into the changing trends predicted over the next 12 months, the similarities between the current environment and the mining boom, and which markets are best poised for growth post COVID-19. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights!

InvestorKit InvestorKit aims to inspire people to take accountability for their financial future. They do this by providing transparent investing services, simple tools and meaningful financial content in the one InvestorKit. Whether you're looking to invest in property, or take the next steps to improve your financial knowledge base, InvestorKit has the information you need. In this episode of Property Showcase, director of InvestorKit Arjun Paliwal joins host Tom Gilmore to share the 5 key steps he uses to select profitable properties. In this episode, hear from Arjun about: - Why engaging a property professional is particularly beneficial in the current climate - How InvestorKit helps investors piece together and interpret property data to make more informed investment decisions - Why it's critical to choose properties that fit into one's overarching investment strategy

This episode offers a lending-based insight into what's happening in the property market at the moment from the perspective of finance broker and managing director of Atelier Wealth, Aaron Christie-David. Aaron joins host Grace Ormsby in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show to talk about the trends he's witnessing in the current lending environment, the level of stress among his investor clients, and the likelihood of a "September cliff" in light of extensions to stimulus packages. Aaron explains why chasing bargains isn't necessarily the best investment strategy, whether there are still opportunities for savvy investors in this marketplace, and why it's never been a better time for first home buyers. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights!

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, the executive manager of economic research at REA Group, Cameron Kusher, unpacks the latest data around rental markets and housing prices in the wake of the pandemic. Cameron joins host Phil Tarrant to break down the relationship between Australia's property market and global events, the most important things to consider as an investor in the current climate, and the nexus between CPI and the property landscape. Cameron explains how the rental market is tracking in each of the country's capital cities, how property values are holding up through the crisis, and what implications COVID-19 is likely to have on Australia's property market into the future. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights!

The commercial property market can be categorised into four unique asset types: office, retail, industrial and specialty. In this episode of Inside Commercial Property -With Rethink Investing, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O'Neill break down the characteristics of each property type, key indicators for investors to look out for in tenants for such properties, and the sentiment among the commercial real estate sector at the moment. Scott sheds light on which asset classes are being disrupted in the current COVID-19-inflicted market, why specialty commercial properties are usually higher risk, and what kind of investment is best suited as an entry point into the commercial realm.

The Smart Property Investment portfolio is doing well in terms of capital growth, but it's somewhat lacking on the cash flow front. What can be done to decrease expenses and increase revenue? In this in-depth look at the Smart Property Investment portfolio, host Phil Tarrant and Steve Waters from Right Property Group break down why a particular property is underperforming, who is to blame, and how they plan to turn it around. They also discuss what to be aware of when purchasing a two-storey house, how to establish a good relationship with your property manager, and how to go about negotiating rates with a lender. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights!

Although Victoria has been hit hard by a second wave of COVID-19, the state’s real estate industry has been quick to adapt to the new restrictions and there are still opportunities for savvy investors. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by the president of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria, Leah Calnan, to talk about how the Victorian market has tracked throughout the pandemic, how the second spike is affecting the number of rent reduction requests, and what property managers and landlords can do to navigate such challenges. Leah explains the process of ending a tenancy through VCAT, the difference between what she’s seeing on the ground and what's being conveyed in the media, and her recommendations for investors considering the Victorian property market.

The Right Property Group directors are back for the second instalment of "Design your decade", this time focusing on years five through 10 of one's property investment journey. Steve Waters and Victor Kumar join host Phil Tarrant in this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group to outline the fundamental shifts that occur in the second half of the decade, and the notion of a static 10-year plan and a rolling 10-year plan running in parallel. Victor, Steve and Phil talk about the importance of consistently reviewing one's portfolio, the major milestone that should occur around the 10-year mark, and the dangers of chasing the latest strategic fads.