Now over two years into the commercial real estate down cycle, it appears the market is poised for change. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Liam Garman speaks with Steve Bennett, CEO of the direct property business within Charter Hall, who is responsible for overseeing roughly $9 billion of assets under management on behalf of self‑managed super funds, family offices, high‑net‑worth and retail investors. Steve shares some of the challenges the asset class has...

Few property investors are making purchases in cash. For the majority, building a property portfolio relies on playing the game of finance. On this episode of The Property Nerds, InvestorKit’s Arjun Paliwal and Fouracre Financial’s Jack Fouracre unpack different approaches to financing property assets. The duo highlight three predominant strategies, weighing the pros and cons of each. Arjun and Jack explain how these strategies work by using real-world examples that can help investors...

Australians are a nation of travellers. When a holiday abroad turns into a permanent new home, investing in Australian property can be a great way to stay connected to Australian shores. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Finni Mortgages’ Eva Loisance to discuss the ins and outs of creating an investment portfolio from overseas. Eva explains some of the factors that Australians living abroad should know about investing as non-residents,...

In this episode of Inside Commercial Property, Scott O’Neill and co-host Phil Tarrant share their personal experiences in both business and property investing, revealing strategies for balancing the two to achieve success. Scott offers insights from his own journey to wealth creation through commercial property, highlighting the key decisions that helped him build a thriving portfolio. They also explore a $200,000 passive income plan, breaking down practical steps for investors to follow. ...

2024 has been a year of change for investors. A new survey reveals exactly how they’re feeling in the current economic climate. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Juliet Helmke speaks with Nicola McDougall, chair of the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA), to unpack the organisation’s latest survey tracking how property investors are feeling across the country. Nicola delves into the latest data, revealing where investors are most likely to be...

In this episode of The Pure Property Podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant and Paul Glossop dive into the latest edition of The Surfer’s Guide to Property Investing, offering listeners an inside look into how the book will help today’s property investors. Tarrant and Glossop reflect on how the original edition became a must-read for property enthusiasts before unpacking lessons in the latest edition, The Surfer’s Guide to Property Investing: The Next Wave, including how to find the perfect...

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant sits down with industry veteran James Symond to discuss the evolution of mortgage broking in Australia. After three decades in the industry, James reflects on how mortgage broking has grown from a niche service to accounting for 73 per cent of all loans in the country. James shares insights on the role mortgage brokers play in offering clients a wider range of bespoke options and how relationships with both lenders...

On this episode of Property Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Victor and Reshmi Kumar sit down with Phil Tarrant to unpack the concept of a positive property portfolio and lessons that they’ve learnt over their 20-year journey. In particular, the trio unpack how strategic planning can lead to not only financial freedom but personal fulfilment, allowing Reshmi to focus on her family. Throughout the podcast, they also touch on managing cash flow fluctuations, the challenge of...

Every investor’s financial situation is unique, so their property investment strategy should be as well. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by buyer’s agent Kev Tran, who heads Kev Tran Group, to discuss the complicated process of creating a bespoke portfolio plan. He explains the lessons he learnt from his own investment journey, which currently includes three properties, and reveals the size of the portfolio that he aims to create across a...

Whatever the timing, interest rates will come down. When they do, the market impacts won’t necessarily be evenly spread. On this episode of The Property Nerds, InvestorKit founder and CEO Arjun Paliwal is joined by Jack Fouracre, partnership manager at Fouracre Financial and the show’s new cohost, to discuss the relationship between interest rates and home prices. The duo unpack why interest rate cuts can have varying market impacts depending on the location and other economic factors at...

Investors have to pay attention to a range of factors when building out a successful portfolio. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Right Property Group’s Victor Kumar to reflect on the performance of the Smart Property Investment property portfolio. This portfolio has served as a resource on the techniques and knowledge necessary to manage a property portfolio, and the importance of effectively refinancing and managing interest rates for...

For this former Navy and Air Force member, it was important that his life after service involved giving back to the Australian Defence Force community. In this episode of the ADF Property Podcast, co-hosts Laine Poirier and Discover Buyers Agency’s Kane Dury talk to Wayne Bemet, a financial adviser with National Service Financial, a holistic defence-based financial services enterprise. Dury started National Service Financial in 2017 after serving 19 years with the Royal Australian Navy and...

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Kelly Ryan, CEO of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV), joins Juliet Helmke to share what she’s been working on in her first few months in the top job as the former sporting executive adapts to the property industry. Ryan talks about the current challenges facing the Victorian market and discusses what the institute is trying to do about the rising cost of compliance for landlords navigating the state’s new laws. The duo...

What does “wealth” mean? Ideas will differ, but everyone can have a plan for attaining that goal. In the inaugural episode of In the balance, Munzurul Khan and Trevor Hau from KHI Partners join SPI’s Phil Tarrant to talk about wealth creation and the many different avenues open to people in Australia for solidifying their financial future – and the professionals who can help get them there. The trio discuss what it means to take control of your money, and how to go about crafting a...

Many investors often think of retirement as the end goal of their property journey. But there’s an entirely new chapter to consider after that. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant is joined by director of Atlas Property Group, Lachlan Vidler, to discuss the current sentiment surrounding property investment in Australia, and the viability of generational portfolios. Highlighting the value of a data-driven approach to property investment, Lachlan shares his...

Good budgeting is the bedrock of property investing. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant speaks with investor Max Jennings, who credits his mother for teaching him the basics that allowed him to venture into the world of property investing.  An InvestorKit property acquisitions analyst, Max shares his journey from his first job flipping hamburgers to now having a diversified portfolio under his belt. The duo discuss Adelaide’s market and the pockets...

There are a lot of common perceptions about buying property in Australia, and they don’t all hold true. In this episode of The Property Nerds, InvestorKit founder and CEO Arjun Paliwal wades through the overload of information to help investors understand what data and trends they really need to pay attention to when considering a purchase. Arjun traces the origin of some of the biggest myths in Australian property investing and tries to discover the truth of the matter. He unpacks what’s...

Australia’s “housing disaster” could soon turn catastrophic, says former Victorian Supreme Court justice Kevin Bell. To counter this, the nation needs not just legislative action but also a reframing of our collective mindset to view housing not as the great Australian dream but as a fundamental right. In this special episode, hosted by Jerome Doraisamy, the editor of SPI’s sister brand Lawyers Weekly, he is joined by the Honourable Kevin Bell AO KC, former justice of the Supreme Court of...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Australians are resorting to side hustles to meet housing costs; Rental growth flatlines; and A dip in auctions marks a slow start to spring. Want to hear more episodes like this? Check out Daily Buzz over on PropertyBuzz.com.au or tune in to Property Buzz on all major podcast platforms.

Not only has he made a name for himself on the soccer field, but Chris Ikonomidis is also making significant strides in the property investment world. On this episode of Inside Commercial Property, co-hosts Scott O’Neill and Phil Tarrant sit down with the rising star to find out more about why he has prioritised property investing early in his career. Chris shares how he researched his first purchase and his approach to diversification, which includes a mix of commercial and residential...

The Smart Property Investment team is on hand to unpack the latest breaking news for the real estate sector. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Grace Ormsby is joined by Juliet Helmke, Orana Durney-Benson and Sebastian Holloman to break down the stories that piqued readers’ interest in recent weeks. From class actions to work-from-office directives, the team takes a critical eye to what current affairs can continue to impact the property investment sector for the...

Organising the documentation you need to buy a home can feel like a headache for even the average worker, let alone if you run your own business. But the process is not as complicated as it may first seem. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, mortgage broker Robert Le joins host Phil Tarrant to delve into the details of securing a mortgage when you’re self-employed. The pair dive into some of the different documentation that business owners may need to provide when...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: NSW wins back $9 million from first home buyers ‘gaming the system’; Property transaction scams are on the rise this spring; and The ACT finalises its Territory Plan for housing reform. Want to hear more episodes like this? Check out Daily Buzz over on PropertyBuzz.com.au or tune in to Property Buzz on all major podcast platforms.

Buying a unit as an investment property used to be a no-go, but is the tide turning? On this episode of Property Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Victor and Reshmi Kumar sit down with Phil Tarrant to talk about whether an apartment can ever be a good buy. The trio talk about how the transition back to office work in the wake of COVID-19 has reshaped Aussie home preferences, shaking up the pandemic era hunger for more space. They reveal why demand and supply may be more useful...

Australia’s financial regulation may be in for a shake-up to support lending to first-time buyers. In this episode, Liberal senator Andrew Bragg shares what the new home ownership inquiry, recently launched by the Senate, will look at and why he wants to hear from stakeholders in property, mortgage broking and beyond. The shadow assistant minister for home ownership shares with listeners what the Senate economics references committee aims to address with this inquiry, and what else he...