Welcome to Pathway to Property, a podcast set to help everyday Australians on their property investment journey through education, real-life stories, and firsthand investing experiences. On this first episode of Pathway to Property, hosted by Atlas Property Group director Lachlan Vidler and Luke Clifford, the co-hosts dive into the first step of property investment: setting clear and realistic goals to guide your journey. The duo unpack the importance of understanding one’s motivations...

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, co-hosts Liam Garman and Emilie Lauer sit down with Olivia Long, the founder and CEO of SMSFAI, to discuss how investors can leverage their super fund to build their portfolios.  Through Olivia’s investment journey, which started early on, the trio unpack the use of SMSF to build one’s property portfolio, including the challenges and limitations associated with it. Olivia shares tips on how investors can use SMSFs as a vehicle for...

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 of Property Unfiltered, Simon Loo, founder of House Finder, and Smart Property Investment’s Liam Garman speak with Morgan Bushell, a former banker turned seasoned mortgage broker who built an investment portfolio along the way. Morgan lifts the veil and goes behind the scenes to explain his property investment strategy,...

While property investment appears to be the go-to strategy for many Australians, financial experts have urged them to diversify their holdings into liquid assets, such as stocks, to protect themselves in the event of unforeseen expenses. In this episode of In the Balance, hosts Munzurul Khan from KHI Partners and SPI’s Phil Tarrant are joined by financial planners Stephen James and Max Pagnin to discuss the benefits of investment diversification. Drawing from their expertise and firsthand...

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Liam Garman sits down with Greg Vadillo from Advocate Property Services to unpack the Brisbane market and what investors need to know before their purchase. The pair examine why buyers are flooding into the Brisbane market, underpinned by seven years of upcoming infrastructure investment ahead of the Olympics. They then discuss risks and challenges behind the Brisbane market, including flood and environmental risks that can...

On this episode of the ADF Property Podcast, co-hosts Kane Dury from Discover Buyers Agency and Liam Garman unpack the top 10 common property mistakes made by military personnel – and what lessons listeners must learn to achieve financial freedom. The podcast covers a range of areas, from developing a holistic investment plan to navigating the Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme, and how to research the property market between postings. Kane and Liam then discuss three crucial tips...

While home owners and investors have been focusing on lowering their monthly mortgage repayment, refinancing can be a strategic move that offers other benefits than just securing a more competitive interest rate.  In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Finni Mortgages’ Eva Loisance to discuss the benefits of refinancing your mortgage.  Eva explains why – whether you’re a seasoned investor or a home owner looking to optimise your finances – it...

While negative gearing makes the headlines, positive cash flow seems like a dream scenario leaving extra cash in your pockets, but is it really achievable? On this episode of The Property Nerds, InvestorKit’s Arjun Paliwal and Fouracre Financial’s Jack Fouracre are flipping the script on negative gearing to positive cash flow, giving listeners all the knowledge they need to understand how to reach the “holy grail” of investment. During the podcast, the duo gives the big picture of...

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Liam Garman is joined by Andrew Tout, Centuria Capital Group’s head of agriculture, to unpack how agricultural investments are benefiting investors. The pair begin the podcast examining how agricultural funds operate, and how environmental, farming and finance experts collaborate to make agricultural land profitable.  They then discuss the fund’s performance, which is buoyed by long-term demand, and how they derisk the fund.  If...

Continuous learning, disciplined spending, and willingness to take calculated risks are the keys to financial freedom - allowing investors to pursue their passions. On this episode of The Pure Property Podcast, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Paul Glossop sit down with William Leung who started investing to have the freedom to pursue his passions and spend time with loved ones – and how he invested to achieve this dream. William, who is a former project manager in the construction industry, talks...

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Liam Garman is joined by Simon Buckingham and Brendan Kelly from Results Mentoring to discuss how tailored property coaching is a critical step towards financial independence. They begin the podcast unpacking how listeners can access critical market intelligence on Australia’s Hot Boom Suburbs, before looking at how investors can balance active and passive investment strategies. Simon and Brendan then give the “formula for financial...

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Liam Garman and Juliet Helmke examine recent economic data and rental market reforms, and assess what impact they might have on the property market. The pair delve into house price data from the Sydney and Melbourne markets, analysing whether the recent market trend will continue into 2025. They then look at the impact of rental reforms in Victoria and NSW, and what they mean for tenants and landlords alike, before examining recent...

In this episode of Inside Commercial Property, Scott O’Neill, founder of Rethink Investing, and Phil Tarrant, executive editor at Momentum Media, dive into the trends shaping the commercial property market. They explore industrial assets as standout performers, with robust rental growth and access for smaller investors, and the renewed promise of retail properties. A significant shift from residential to commercial investing is evident, driven by the appeal of higher yields and negative...

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, hosts Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman unpack the macroeconomic and political environment surrounding property investing, before looking at mechanisms through which the government can deliver demand and supply side relief.  Phil and Liam then discuss the new-look SPI show, before examining the unintended impacts of government intervention in monetary policy, and what budget changes the government should consider to ease inflation.  The pair...

Just how is the modern political environment impacting property investment? In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Liam Garman is joined by Momentum Media’s government relations manager, Steve Kuper, to unpack lessons from the recent Queensland election, and what the modern political environment means for investors. They then examine the potential downsides of federal government intervention in monetary policy, before unpacking the key drivers of inflation. They wrap up...

On this episode of Property Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Victor and Reshmi Kumar sit down with Phil Tarrant to analyse the impact of negative gearing reforms on the property market and how investors can build their knowledge base to develop a long-term financial plan. Particularly, the podcast looks at unintended consequences of tax reforms, including the adverse impacts observed when negative gearing was abolished under Paul Keating, resulting in a 20 per cent spike on...

When buying property, investors must begin with an end goal in mind – or they risk misaligning their investment strategy with long-term financial goals. | On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Finni Mortgages’ Eva Loisance and InvestorKit’s Arjun Paliwal to discuss how investors can build a bespoke property plan that fits into their broader financial strategy. Eva outlines that investors should understand the ‘why’ behind each purchase, with...

It’s an integral part of the equation when considering the strategy for a property investment, and it’s also a finite resource. In this episode of The Pure Property Podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant and Paul Glossop are joined by Atelier Wealth’s Aaron Christie-David to talk about the importance of time in building a property portfolio. The trio delve into the inclination of property investors to wish they had started sooner, and share how the most successful ones have turned that into a lesson...

With negative gearing and capital gains tax reform once again making headlines, how can investors develop a bespoke investment strategy? On this episode of The Property Nerds, InvestorKit’s Arjun Paliwal and Fouracre Financial’s Jack Fouracre examine the intricate world of finance strategy, ensuring listeners understand that property investment is not merely about acquiring real estate, but mastering the financial game that underpins it. During the podcast, the pair examine the...

The Smart Property Investment editorial team unpacks the latest real estate news and dives into how these developments could affect Australia’s property markets in the months and years ahead. In this editorial update, hosts Liam Garman and Sebastian Holloman break down the recent discussions around potential changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax, and unpack what this could mean for Australia’s construction pipeline and progress towards the national housing target. The duo also...

Foresight and a resourceful approach are two traits that soldiers embody, and translate seamlessly into property investment success.  On this episode of the ADF Property Podcast, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Discover Buyers Agency’s Kane Dury are joined by Major Ben Vitale, whose property investment journey started when he served alongside Kane in the Australian Defence Force. Ben discusses the keys to success around property investment in the military, highlighting that planning ahead and...

Property investors must leverage all the resources at their disposal in order to safeguard their portfolio against unexpected economic shifts. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by business owner and property investor Mitchell Burge to talk through the economic outlook of Australia’s property sector. With the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) recently deciding to once again hold interest rates, the two speculate on the potential of a rate cut...

There has never been a better time for Australians to take control of their financial futures, all it takes is a little bit of time and research. On this episode of In the Balance, hosts Munzurul Khan from KHI Partners and SPI’s Phil Tarrant discuss avenues for increasing financial literacy. They welcome to the show two of Munzurul’s colleagues, Stephanie Youngman and Aboho Haroon, who each share some of the valuable lessons they’ve learnt as accountants from observing client risks and...

There will always be a reason to wait to buy, but does the “perfect moment” really exist? On this episode of The Smart Property Investment show, host Liam Garman is joined by property investor and buyer’s agent Jo Vadillo, who reveals how she grew a portfolio by making the most of the opportunities in front of her. Jo discusses the ebbs and flows of the investing journey, and shares her thoughts on popular narratives about landlords at a point in time when Australians are being squeezed on...