Property Investment Podcast Network

For first-time investors hoping to save up a 20 per cent deposit before buying their first property, success may remain forever out of reach. 

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant chats with Finni Mortgages’ Eva Loisance about the most common mistakes first-time investors make when deciding when to jump into the market. 

The pair discuss the growing challenge investors face when trying to get funding for an investment held within a trust, with many banks offering higher fees and less favourable rates. 

Eva also reveals why the death of SMSF lenders might spell a new dawn for up-and-coming lenders, and urges investors to stay on the lookout for innovative finance options.

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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.

We are back with another compelling episode of Inside Commercial Property! In this highly requested episode, hosts Scott O’Neill and Phil Tarrant are joined by guest, Sid Widge, a former Rethink Investing client turned seasoned property strategist.

Together, these three accomplished investors delve into the enduring debate of residential versus commercial property investments. Drawing from their wealth of experience, Scott and Sid share their personal property investing journeys, providing valuable insights into the intricacies of the current market.

The trio also sheds light on the key factors and strategies involved in building and managing a sizeable property portfolio. Don’t miss the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge from seasoned professionals on this month’s episode.

One RBA meeting down, seven to go. 

In this episode, Smart Property Investment’s Grace Ormsby and Mortgage Business’ Annie Kane discuss what to expect from the Reserve Bank of Australia this year, as the body shakes up its meeting schedule and reaffirms its intention to curb inflation – even if that means further rate hikes.

Annie and Grace break down how the mortgage market performed in 2023 and look into what that could mean for borrowers as 2024 continues to unfold.

The duo also delve into the Western Australian property market to examine the potential trajectory of that turbocharged market, and lift the lid on why there’s been such a strong start to auctions in February.

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, X (formerly 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.

Welcome to Property Unfiltered, a collection of raw and uncensored conversations with Simon Loo, alongside savvy investors who are achieving their goals.

In this episode, we trace how Jyh Kao, founder of JD Capital, created an impressive property portfolio, starting with his first ventures at just 24 years old.

He sits down with House Finder founder Simon Loo and Smart Property Investment’s Grace Ormsby to share the lessons he learnt along the way, beginning with his first investment in a small North Sydney apartment in 2011. Despite starting out on his own, Jyh’s parents soon came along for the ride as he expanded his property investment journey into Queensland and Western Australia.

COVID-19 and turbulent housing markets threw up obstacles for Jyh, but with hard work and a savvy strategy he managed to continue thriving despite challenging conditions. Now, he continues to help clients follow in his footsteps and build robust property portfolios of their own.

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s recent decision to hold the cash rate at 4.35 per cent will have significant implications for investors.

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant chats with Finni Mortgages CEO Paul Glossop about why the RBA’s latest interest rate decision comes at a turning point in the nation’s financial landscape.

The duo discuss how lowering inflation and stabilising cash rates could lead to a “trust jail” for investors whose banks refuse to reprice in line with rate reductions.

The episode also reveals the far-reaching consequences of the current government policy, which may disincentivise investment in the long term.

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, X (formerly 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.

Do you have the right strategy to maximise your returns?

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant speaks with Dragan Dimovski of Buyers Agency Australia to uncover the potential behind operating a rooming house – an increasingly popular form of accommodation where tenants are on individual long-term leases.

The conversation explores the benefits and challenges of operating a rooming house, which Dragan explains requires a thoughtful approach to management and tenant selection. When done right, however, this asset can prove to be a lucrative investment, particularly compared to traditional single-family rentals.

The episode also covers the importance of having trusted professional advisers to help you devise your strategy, and zeroes in on the integral role that bookkeepers play in 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, X (formerly 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 a world where potential interest rate cuts and a loosening of credit policy are a distinct possibility, it could be shaping up as an interesting year.

Tim Lawless, the executive research director at CoreLogic’s Asia-Pacific research division, has access to more insights than most. He sits down with Smart Property Investment’s Grace Ormsby to discuss what investors can expect from 2024, and where the winners and losers will likely be.

Chatting through supply, affordability and migration, Tim puts a commonsense lens on the Australian property landscape, before offering up some of the opportunities that will be out there for investors across the next 12 months.

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, X (formerly 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.

Change is afoot for The Property Nerds and the Australian market alike.

In this episode, host and InvestorKit founder Arjun Paliwal shares the exciting news that the show will be doubling its frequency to fortnightly, bringing listeners more of the data-driven insights that help them power their property decisions.

Welcoming Cameron Kusher, executive manager for economic research at REA Group, to the show, the duo discuss how Australia might also be amping up the output this year, as it’s hoped a stabilising interest rate environment will give way to an increase in property listings.

Mr Kusher shares his predictions for prices, while the pair discuss some strategies for overcoming the challenges that might persist this year and which investors will have to navigate to keep their property portfolios in strong standing.

Refinancing your mortgage/s can be an arduous task, but idleness can become an expensive endeavour.

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant once again sits down with Eva Loisance of Finni Mortgages to take stock of the 2024 mortgage market.

Eva shares the case study of a couple who saw their monthly mortgage repayments skyrocket from $4,500 per month to nearly $14,000, and how they were able to turn things around by leveraging a 1 per cent serviceability buffer when refinancing through their broker.

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.

Market hype is set to be strong in the months ahead – don’t let that distract you from your end goal.

In this episode of Property Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar discuss the challenges they anticipate as 2024 rolls out, sharing their perspective on what might lead some purchasers astray.

Phil, Steve and Victor caution against paying too much attention to market noise this year, as success will be defined by good decisions that are specific to each buyer.

Victor reminds that you’re buying the opportunity, not the area, and it’s important to align investments with personal circumstances.

It’s been a challenging 12 months for New Zealand property, but all that seems about to change.

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Juliet Helmke speaks with Campbell Dunoon, LJ Hooker’s new head of network in New Zealand, to find out what’s in store for Kiwi property across 2024.

Mr Dunoon explains the legislative changes set to come into effect this year that should spur investors into the market, and expounds on why the country is gearing up for a better performance in property than what was seen in 2023.

The duo discuss what foreign investors find compelling about New Zealand property prospects, and delve into the markets that might be ripe for investment.

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.

Off-the-plan buyers have to be prepared to play the waiting game, but for some it’s the perfect strategy.

In the latest episode of The Pure Property Podcast, host Phil Tarrant and property investment expert Paul Glossop weigh up some of the pros and cons of getting in on the ground floor of a property development – or before the ground floor even exists, as the case may be.

The duo welcome Gerald Touchard to share his journey from Paris-based chef to Australian buyer’s agent, who recounts how he built an international portfolio that spans across commercial and residential. But it’s in off-the-plan purchases that he has learnt some of his biggest lessons.

Gerald recalls how some hurdles that he had to overcome in the purchase of a one-bedroom Waterloo apartment were ultimately worth it for the outcome, and shares his tips when considering buying before the home is built.

Having weathered its share of challenges, the Victorian property market is poised for recovery, with rewards for investors who know what to look out for in 2024.

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Grace Ormsby gleans valuable insight from Jacob Caine, president of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria, on navigating certain changes across the state to get the most out of Victorian property.

COVID-19 challenges, a new wave of migration and changes to the state laws governing property investments have all impacted the Victorian market over the past few years. Mr Caine shares how confusion sewn by these circumstances have impacted market confidence, and explains the factors that investors need to be clear on to evaluate their strategy.

The duo provide some predictions for performance across the state as 2024 rolls on, and discuss what a “new norm” might look like for Victoria going forward.

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.

Late 2023 saw cash rates hit their peak in this rate rise cycle, but house prices did not drop. Who has been propelling the market forward?

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, CoreLogic’s head of residential research Australia, Eliza Owen, sits down with host Grace Ormsby to spill the beans on 2023’s residential property market.

Eliza reveals how wealth levels skewed last year’s buyer profile, and why the “bank of mum and dad” might be ready to become more official.

Looking to the year ahead, Eliza shares how shifting labour trends and savings levels will reshape the direction of Australia’s property market in 2024.

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 auction snitches to growth suburbs, Australia’s property markets have had a booming start to the new year.

In this editorial update, hosts Phil Tarrant and Grace Ormsby unpack the stories that have been hitting the desk this year.

The pair chat about a brand-new app designed to combat price secrecy, the rise of stamp duty reforms, and the Sydney regions set for rezoning.

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.

Geoff Lucas sits down with host Grace Ormsby to reflect on the property market of 2023, and what’s to come as 2024 progresses.

The Agency’s managing director and group CEO joins the latest episode of the Smart Property Investment Show to unpack the market conditions that drove 2023 – and how these conditions are set to change over the course of the next 12 months.

He provides advice for buyers, agents, business owners and property managers on how to navigate the new-look year, and shares his expectations for markets across the country.

You will also hear:

• Which markets are primed to surge?
• The Agency Group’s plans for 2024.
• The strategies agents may be using in the year ahead.

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.

Welcome to Property Unfiltered, a collection of raw and uncensored conversations with Simon Loo, alongside savvy investors who are achieving their goals.

On this episode of Property Unfiltered, we bring Stephen’s roller-coaster journey to financial freedom to light.

He sits down with House Finder’s Simon Loo and Smart Property Investment’s Grace Ormsby to share how his foray into property investment began in 2007 when he purchased his first property in Kogarah, Sydney. With next to no knowledge, he embarked on what would become a transformative venture. The property, initially bought for $442,000, appreciated significantly, sparking a realisation in Stephen that property investment could be his golden ticket to passive income and early retirement.

Despite initial success, Stephen’s journey has not been without its setbacks. A venture into property development in Pascoe Vale South, Melbourne, taught him a hard lesson when he bought a property that turned out to be a wreck. Instead of deterring him, it reinforced the importance of thorough due diligence and the value of professional advice.

Many investors overlook tax depreciation, but they might be missing a key trick.

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant speaks with tax expert Tuan Duong from Duo Tax Quantity Surveyors about how getting depreciation schedules right can save investors thousands of dollars.

Tuan reveals insider tips on the best ways to turn property losses into tax deductions, and why it is essential to get a professional quantity surveyor on board.

The pair also discuss vital insights that commercial investors are bringing across to their residential property strategy.

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.

Welcome to Episode 44 of the Inside Commercial Property podcast, with your hosts Scott O'Neill and Phil Tarrant.

In today’s episode, we delve into the different aspects of commercial property investing, discussing financial, economic, and market influences on the sector.

We examine different commercial property asset classes, including office, industrial, and retail, assessing their market trends, yields, and growth potential. The conversation offers detailed insights for investing in commercial property and emphasises the importance of professional advice.

Make sure to watch till the end as Scott and Phil provide their predictions for future market trends, making it a crucial episode for both experienced investors and beginners to the commercial property market.

What can the trends of 2023 tell us about a brand-new year?

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Grace Ormsby sits down with Finni Mortgages’ Eva Loisance to take a look back at 2023 and the finance trends that shaped it – and how they’ll continue to have an impact on the mortgage and finance landscape in the year ahead.

With a new year bringing new opportunities for buyers, Eva offers up her own wish list items for the year ahead, highlighting a positive finance terrain for anyone looking to advance their position in the world of property.

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.