Property Investment Podcast Network

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The Smart Property Investment Podcast Network brings together the best of Australian property investment talent within one dedicated platform – delivering investors unparalleled insights to help them create greater wealth through property. Lead by top business podcaster Phillip Tarrant from www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au, the Smart Property Investment Podcast Network includes a number of focused programs, including: The Smart Property Investment Show, Portfolio Update, Investing Insights with Right Property Group, and more! Join the more than 100,000 listeners every month who tune in to The Smart Property Investment Podcast Network. Join the community, get involved and take action to realise your property investment ambitions. Subscribe today and receive each new podcast direct to your podcast player. For further information visit www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au or email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au.

  1. Property Buzz: CGT, negative gearing, SMSF – everything on the chopping block in the upcoming budget

    2 DAYS AGO

    Property Buzz: CGT, negative gearing, SMSF – everything on the chopping block in the upcoming budget

    With the federal budget days away, Australian property investors are on edge, watching for potential shifts to taxes, interest rates, and housing policy that could reshape the cycle. On Property Buzz, hosts Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman cut through the noise ahead of budget week and break down what it all means for investors. Tarrant flags a cautious mood in the market, with all eyes turning to Canberra as critical policy decisions draw near, while Garman ties current pressure to inflation, rising rates, and labour demand, with ongoing geopolitical tensions only adding to the uncertainty. The pair dig into rising inflation expectations, housing supply constraints, and the government's response through deposit schemes and heated tax debates. Despite widespread talk of investors heading for the exit, stable listings and lending data tell a different story: most are holding firm. The duo wraps with a sharp warning on policy risk, SME impacts, and the dangers of unregulated advice, urging investors to stay sharp heading into the budget.

    1hr 4min
  2. THE PURE PROPERTY PODCAST: Are property investors being used as political scapegoats?

    3 DAYS AGO

    THE PURE PROPERTY PODCAST: Are property investors being used as political scapegoats?

    As the federal budget approaches, policy pressure on Australian property investors is intensifying, with CGT, negative gearing, and SMSF lending all under the microscope. On The Pure Property Podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant and Paul Glossop tackle the growing concerns that investors are being unfairly caught in the crossfire of the national housing debate. Tarrant challenges the narrative that property investors are driving unaffordability, arguing they are being used as political scapegoats rather than attention being directed at Australia's underlying supply shortage. Glossop points to structural failures in housing delivery, contending that slow approvals and constrained supply remain the root cause of affordability pressures – not investor activity. The episode also examines the looming risks around capital gains tax (CGT) reform, negative gearing changes, and potential restrictions on self-managed super fund (SMSF) property lending as the budget draws closer. With policy risk continuing to rise, the duo urge investors to remain strategic and stay informed.

    1hr 13min
  3. The uncomfortable truth: It's not the market – it's your lack of strategy holding your portfolio back

    4 DAYS AGO

    The uncomfortable truth: It's not the market – it's your lack of strategy holding your portfolio back

    While investors think they have a strategy, most rely on guesswork and deal-by-deal buying, ending up with disconnected portfolios that cost them through poor structure and underperformance – but a new platform is now changing the game. On The Smart Property Investment Show, host Liam Garman sits down with Joey D'Agata, head of strategy at Game Plans, to explain how a new platform is changing the way buyer's agents and clients approach property investing. D'Agata says the core issue isn't access to deals, but the lack of structured planning behind each purchase, with many investors still relying on guesswork rather than a long-term framework. Game Plans solves this by allowing users to input financial data, property holdings, and goals into a system that models different investment scenarios before making a purchase. The platform runs a detailed fact-find and stress-tests the outcomes using factors such as yield, interest rates, and equity positions, helping investors see the real impact of each decision. D'Agata highlights how this approach has already helped investors restructure underperforming portfolios by selling weaker assets and reallocating into stronger growth opportunities. 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.

    34 min
  4. Are your finances in order? Rate hike exposes 'bad mortgage strategy' as an expensive problem

    5 DAYS AGO

    Are your finances in order? Rate hike exposes 'bad mortgage strategy' as an expensive problem

    Another rate hike just landed, and if you haven't reviewed your loan structure and buffers, you could already be falling behind. Here is how to review your finances. On The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant sat down with Finni Mortgages principal Eva Loisance to examine what the latest move by the Reserve Bank of Australia means for investors and home owners. Loisance warns that many Australians don't even know their current mortgage rate, leaving them exposed as repayments rise and buffers get squeezed. She explains that outcomes will vary depending on loan structure, offsets, and fixed-rate exposure, making it critical to review loans, compare rates, and consider refinancing before pressure builds. The episode also explores looming policy risks, including potential tax changes and self-managed super fund (SMSF) lending restrictions, which could further reshape the market. As conditions tighten, the duo is clear: this isn't a wait-and-see moment, it's a time to reassess strategy, or risk being caught out by the next move. 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.

    31 min
  5. THE PROPERTY NERDS: $1m tax mistake!

    6 DAYS AGO

    THE PROPERTY NERDS: $1m tax mistake!

    Business owners are sitting on borrowing power they don't even realise exists, and most are losing deals as they misunderstand how lenders actually assess income and structure. On The Property Nerds podcast, host Arjun Paliwal from InvestorKit and Jack Fouracre from Fouracre Financial break down how Australian business owners can scale property portfolios faster by using smarter lending and structuring strategies. The discussion challenges one of the biggest myths in property investing: that you need two years of tax returns to get a loan, revealing that many lenders will assess applications far earlier, depending on industry experience and documentation. They explain how business owners with just one year of trading can still access finance through major banks and alternative lenders, using business activity statements (BAS), income evidence, and flexible lending criteria. The episode also dives into how superannuation can be used as a wealth-building tool, with self-managed super fund (SMSF) strategies allowing investors to accelerate property acquisition while benefiting from tax advantages. Another key focus is structuring, with the hosts outlining how bucket companies and trusts can help high-income business owners reduce tax leakage and redirect more capital into property investment.

    19 min
  6. Stop chasing hotspots: The next 20%+ growth is already in regional Australia

    6 DAYS AGO

    Stop chasing hotspots: The next 20%+ growth is already in regional Australia

    Most investors chase capital city "hotspots" – but some of the strongest growth in Australia is quietly happening in regional markets no one is watching. Here is how to find the next best area. On The Smart Property Investment Show, host Liam Garman speaks with Kev Tran from Kev Tran Group about why regional areas continue to outperform expectations, even after years of investor attention and shifting sentiment. Tran cites Toowoomba as an example, with the town still recording 20–25 per cent year-on-year growth in recent cycles, despite investors pulling back and assuming the market had already peaked. He warns that one of investors' biggest mistakes was to assume that past growth meant future stagnation, leading them to overlook markets with strong fundamentals beneath the surface. Tran explains that the real edge comes from focusing less on "hotspots" and more on fundamentals like supply constraints, population growth, economic diversity, and owner-occupier demand. The discussion expands beyond Queensland, highlighting how markets across Western Australia, Victoria, and other regional corridors continue to cycle through periods of undervaluation and renewed demand. The duo ultimately challenges the idea of following the crowd, showing that some of the best opportunities are often in the markets investors stopped paying attention to too early. 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.

    51 min
  7. Property Buzz: Market uncertainty? Just go back to the basics

    1 MAY

    Property Buzz: Market uncertainty? Just go back to the basics

    On the Property Buzz podcast, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman cut through the chatter around potential changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing, and what it could mean for investors, home owners, and broader market confidence. They unpack why, despite the headlines, property prices are still rising, as home owners hold onto their properties for longer, resulting in tighter listings. Garman and Tarrant then return to fundamentals. With ongoing uncertainty, is it time to get back to the basics of property investing: flipping, renovations, cosmetic upgrades, and granny flats, supported by disciplined spending to drive growth? They wrap up by taking aim at risky property advice circulating online from so-called "experts" and some of the common mistakes investors continue to make.

    47 min
  8. INSIDE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY: Navigating the next phase of property investing, no. 72

    1 MAY

    INSIDE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY: Navigating the next phase of property investing, no. 72

    With sentiment turning cautious, interest rates remaining elevated, and major policy changes looming ahead of the Federal Budget, many investors are sitting on the sidelines. But as this podcast episode explores, market hesitation often creates the best opportunities for those willing to act with conviction. On Inside Commercial Property, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Scott O'Neill to unpack the current state of the property market, and why we may be entering one of the most important investment periods of the decade. In this episode, we cover: Why negative sentiment isn't always a bad thing for investors. The impact of the upcoming Federal Budget and potential tax changes. Why affordability policy could reshape how and where people invest. The growing importance of cash flow versus capital growth. How commercial property differs structurally, and why it's gaining attention. The risks of poor advice in an unregulated buyer's agent market. How business principles (cash flow, margins, risk management) apply directly to investing. With potential changes to capital gains tax, negative gearing, and broader housing policy, the rules of the game may be shifting. But one thing remains constant: The investors who succeed are those who focus on fundamentals, not headlines.

    1hr 1min
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The Smart Property Investment Podcast Network brings together the best of Australian property investment talent within one dedicated platform – delivering investors unparalleled insights to help them create greater wealth through property. Lead by top business podcaster Phillip Tarrant from www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au, the Smart Property Investment Podcast Network includes a number of focused programs, including: The Smart Property Investment Show, Portfolio Update, Investing Insights with Right Property Group, and more! Join the more than 100,000 listeners every month who tune in to The Smart Property Investment Podcast Network. Join the community, get involved and take action to realise your property investment ambitions. Subscribe today and receive each new podcast direct to your podcast player. For further information visit www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au or email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au.

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