Smart Property Investment Podcast Network

Will the RBA change the cash rate? Will a cooling rental market make a dent in the crisis? What does our changing labour market mean for property? Eliza Owen, the head of Australian research at CoreLogic, answers all your burning property market questions on this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show. Sitting down with Grace Ormsby to reflect on the past financial year, she unpacks the latest headline data and market conditions, and gives her perspective on the future economic drivers of gains and losses. In this episode, you will also hear: How regional markets are reacting to changed migration. Whether sales volume trends spell good or bad news. Whether the country can expect a return to pre-COVID-19 conditions.

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: The Block 2025 secures 5 Prime Land Lots; The Perth suburbs that saw more than 35 per cent growth last financial year; and Is Spring coming early for auctions? 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.

Being comfortable with taking a little bit of a risk is part and parcel of a career in the Defence Force – and building out a property portfolio is no different. Welcome to the inaugural episode of the ADF Property Podcast, where co-hosts Grace Ormsby and Discover Buyers Agency’s Kane Dury cover all bases of the property investment journey, while chatting with both current and former serving members of the Australian Defence Force. In this episode, they are joined by Perth-based investor and army veteran Andre, who first jumped on the property ladder while posted in Townsville, and since he’s always looking 10 years ahead, is now looking to be his own boss before the age of 50. Andre shares the pivotal purchasing decision he made in Brunswick Heads that’s well and truly paid off, before reflecting on how hindsight is the greatest of all teachers.

Investors who “keep their accountants in the loop” are better placed to make the most of their property portfolio. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Investor Partner Group’s founder and managing director Moxin Reza and tax director Sohail Merchant to chat through the value an accountant can provide at any stage of the investment process. The trio highlight how investors can best utilise the services of an accountant to optimise their investment strategy, and the importance of keeping one’s accountant informed every step of the way when making decisions. Moxin and Sohail also detail the dangers of buying negatively geared properties to minimise tax, and unpack how buyers can benefit by investing through properly setup trusts and SMSFs.

Instead of something to dread, tax season should be an exciting time for property investors. In this episode of the Property Showcase, host Grace Ormsby chats with BMT Tax Depreciation CEO Bradley Beer, who explains how depreciation schedules can provide investors with good reasons to be proactive when it comes to their taxes, with the average first-year depreciation claim up around the $9,000 mark. Brad acknowledges that while it’s never usually too late to get a tax depreciation report completed, there are plenty of advantages that come with ordering a report sooner rather than later.   In this episode, you will hear: Just how valuable a depreciation schedule can be. How tax depreciation schedules can be applied retroactively. What the process involves (hint: you don’t have to do the heavy lifting). Learn more about BMT Tax Depreciation here.

Can you spot the difference between good debt and bad debt? In this episode of Property Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Victor and Reshmi Kumar speak with Phil Tarrant about how to secure finance in a challenging economic landscape. The Kumars emphasise the importance of getting your financial baseline right first before venturing into unknown waters, and explain why it’s essential to focus on your holding costs. They also reveal why a top-quality broker and accountant are worth their weight in gold for property investors hoping to hit success.

This Western Australian property investor is taking a well-rounded view of the local property market – and he’s just getting started. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment show, host Grace Ormsby talks with Desmond David about his entrance into the world of property investment. Des shares how his understanding of his local market and strategic financial planning enabled him to purchase a new home while retaining and renting out his previous property – and how he plans to take advantage of the Western Australian boom and add more new properties to his portfolio. Discussing the benefits of maintaining positive relations with tenants, the pair also take a look at the unique features driving population growth in Perth, and how Des is preparing to once again take the plunge. 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 t

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Push for more to consider a career in construction; Perth’s cheapest suburbs revealed; and An anticipated drop in auction activity. 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.

Pandemics, economic downturns, and geopolitical upheavals can create uncertainty in the property market – but good investors should have the resources to ride out the tide. In this episode of The Pure Property Podcast, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Paul Glossop unpack the long-term ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic on Australia’s key urban and regional housing markets. The pair discuss how black swan events can create panic in the investment community, driving poor sentiment and reactive decision-making. Phil and Paul turn to history to explain why panic reactions are rarely justified in the broader scheme of Australia’s resilient property market. They also zoom in on the Melbourne property market, and explain why this might be the favoured market for investors seeking sustainable future growth.

Designing your financial future requires careful planning – but don’t let rigidity get between you and your goals. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant chats about property plans with Adrian Lee, portfolio strategist at InvestorKit. Originally a management consultant, Adrian shares how a detour into the world of property investment opened his eyes to new passive income opportunities. Adrian discusses why it’s important to create a modular plan that can evolve according to life’s ebbs and flows. He also explains why modest three to five property portfolios are the unsung heroes of property investment, and busts some of the common myths about generating passive income through 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, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au 

Rental rates are surging across the country, and some regions are tipped to see higher growth than others. In this episode of The Property Nerds, Smart Property Investment’s Grace Ormsby sits down with Junge Ma, senior research analyst at InvestorKit, about the state of Australia’s rental market. Junge explains why extremely low vacancy rates are fuelling strong rental growth in regional towns and capital cities alike. She unpacks how post-COVID-19 migration trends are creating new patterns of demand across the country’s diverse rental market. The pair also chat about the sudden rise of Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide as Australia’s hottest rental markets, with some suburbs seeing rental increases of up to 20 per cent in the past 12 months.

As of 1 July, Australians will have a few extra dollars in their pockets. How will this affect borrowing power? On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant speaks with Finni Mortgages’ Eva Loisance about one of the finance world’s most topical issues: tax cuts. Phil and Eva weigh up whether the recent tax cuts will improve borrowing power for Australians looking to purchase a property. They also explore a tide of renewed interest in SMSF investing, and why this investment path is becoming more accessible to younger Aussies. 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 Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: A bank economist’s view of the RBA’s next move; NSW starts trialling AI to speed up homebuilding; and The winter slowdown arrives as scheduled.  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.

Four years and 50 episodes later, the Inside Commercial Property podcast has covered a lot of ground since its launch back in 2020. In a special 50th episode instalment, hosts Scott O’Neill and Phil Tarrant reflect on the very first episode, recorded in the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the exponential growth they’ve seen in the commercial investment landscape since. Acknowledging the “brilliant bull market” that’s been at play, the pair discuss management of multimillion-dollar portfolios, run through the most controversial episodes they’ve recorded, and answer the burning questions posed to them by listeners.

With strong local knowledge and an eye on the market, a property manager is an investor’s best ally. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant sits down with Tara Bradbury, property manager at Active Agents in Queensland’s picturesque Hervey Bay. The duo delve into the often-overlooked role of the property manager, whose job it is to track down tenants, keep the property up to scratch, and make sure money lands in the investor’s bank account every single week. The pair chat about how an investor can make themselves a property manager’s dream client, and unpack some of the digital technologies set to transform the industry. 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 qu

Can you explain your investment strategy to a five-year-old? In this episode, Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant sits down with Right Property Group power duo Victor and Reshmi Kumar to stress the importance of simplicity in one’s strategy. The Kumars talk through the value of “trying to make it fail” when it comes to purchase stress-testing, how they keep their strategy on course, why investors must be comfortable with being uncomfortable, and when to take calculated risks. They also emphasise the importance of accumulating scar tissue by having skin in the game – how you can teach the theory but you can’t teach experience.

From New Zealand to Perth, Aussie investors are setting their sights on new horizons – but what precautions should you take? On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant speaks with Scott O’Neill from Rethink Investing about the hidden pitfalls – and opportunities – of investing in unfamiliar locations. While extra care is needed, investors willing to take the plunge can uncover new opportunities for growth, such as earthquake-proofing New Zealand homes and buying up new build industrial property in hot markets. The pair chat about the untapped potential in commercial property, and remind investors why it’s vital to diversify your 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, 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 r

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: South Australia’s new rental laws come into effect; A building supervisor is in the spotlight for negligence; and Auction volumes decline. 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.

With the end of financial year (EOFY) looming, Phil pulls in the big guns to find out how investors can maximise the returns on their properties – but they must act soon. Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant is joined by Bradley Beer, the CEO of BMT Tax Depreciation, to chat through the costs and benefits of a tax depreciation report. The pair pore over Phil’s latest depreciation reports, explaining how they are put together, what they do, and why they can be so valuable when it comes to filing a tax return. Brad also flags the importance of investors getting ahead of tax season to put their property affairs in order, warning that investors only have until 30 June to order their report if they wish to make a depreciation claim for the 2023–24 financial year. Are you ready for EOFY? Featuring insights from Bradley Beer himself, check out the investor’s essential EOFY guide here.

Does the market determine the news or can news impact the market?  In this episode of The Property Nerds, Junge Ma, senior research analyst at InvestorKit, is joined by Dr Sunny Nguyen, who most recently served as an economist and analyst at the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and has now joined Moody’s analytics as assistant director for APAC. The duo delve into the world of data, with Sunny explaining methods that she used at the RBA to quantify factors previously thought unquantifiable. She unpacks how economists can measure things such as popular sentiment towards housing by analysing the language used in media reports.  Sunny and Junge also talk about how the stories in the news can impact consumers’ decisions, and discuss the way that such data can be used to inform forecasts of likely behavioural shifts among buyers and sellers.