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. 19 hrs ago

    THE PROPERTY NERDS: Can your broker do this?

    Investors could be missing new lending opportunities as second- and third-tier lenders ramp up competition, making finance strategy and cash flow more important than ever. On The Property Nerds podcast, Arjun Paliwal speaks with broker Corey Goldby about a post-budget lending shake-up, as second- and third-tier lenders compete harder for investors with more flexible borrowing options. Goldby argues against mapping out a decade of purchases, instead focusing on getting the next deal right, with cash flow, lending policy and available funds shaping each move. The pair discuss investors buying several properties before pausing, selling at a loss to reduce debt and the transaction costs that can erode gains when selling and re-entering the market. They also examine the importance of keeping a cash buffer when releasing equity, aligning finance and accounting advice, and choosing ownership structures that support borrowing and income distribution. For business owners facing tax debt, Goldby points to alternative lending options, including high-LVR and low-documentation loans, while noting the extra interest costs that can come with them.

    THE PROPERTY NERDS: Can your broker do this?

  2. 1 day ago

    The tax changes haven't hurt them – why 2 former nurses say yield and land are paying off

    Negative gearing was never part of the plan for Iconic Investing's Aneesh Thomas and John George. They buy for cash flow, land and below-valuation prices, and say price corrections are now opening up even more opportunities. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Liam Garman speaks with Aneesh Thomas and John George of Iconic Investing, two Brisbane nurses-turned-buyer's agents, to ask: if your strategy never depended on tax breaks, what is there to fear from tax changes? So, how have they stayed the course through the federal budget and shifting interest rate expectations? They target affordable markets between $400,000 and $600,000, tight rental conditions, land of more than 600 square metres and yields of at least 4 per cent. They also reveal what they avoid, from house-and-land packages to markets that have already run hard, and share the mistakes they see most often: emotion tops the list, followed by chasing tax outcomes, "backyard" investing and hotspotting. Thomas tells the story of a friend who bought a $1 million Brisbane property renting for $700 a week and is now working overtime to cover the repayments. Along the way, the pair discuss where they still see value in regional Victoria and NSW, why high rates can mean less competition, and why they believe the best time to buy is whenever you're ready. George also opens up about the commercial property lessons he learned the hard way, including an office that sat vacant for 10 months, and why he says it isn't for everyone. 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.

    The tax changes haven't hurt them – why 2 former nurses say yield and land are paying off

  3. 3 days ago

    Which Mortgage: How one 25-year-old is buying an investment property with $0 down: A broker's secret to investing.

    Brokers know things banks would rather keep quiet. In the debut episode of Which Mortgage, the Finni team starts with one of them: how a 25-year-old on a $100,000 income can buy an investment property without saving a deposit. This isn't another investment property podcast. In the very first episode of Which Mortgage, host Alex Whitlock is joined by Eva Loisance and Costa Arvanitopoulos from Finni to pull back the curtain on the finance tactics brokers know and lenders would rather keep quiet. The trio dive into a real client scenario: a 25-year-old on a $100,000 income with just $20,000 saved, priced out of the market and looking at a Melbourne investment unit. The solution was a family pledge, using her parents' property as security, which can cover up to 105 per cent of the purchase price, costs included, without the parents handing over a cent in cash. But there was a twist: a desktop valuation on the parents' home came back about a million dollars short of a full valuation. Loisance explains why accepting a bank's first number can be a costly mistake. They also unpack how the buffer rates of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) affect borrowing power and share their lenders of the week, including a non-bank offering 40-year loan terms, a newcomer with no lenders mortgage insurance (LMI) up to 85 per cent, and a major bank that gets sharper on pricing at $2 million. Plus, each week, the question every borrower should ask: What don't lenders want you to know?

    Which Mortgage: How one 25-year-old is buying an investment property with $0 down: A broker's secret to investing.

  4. 4 days ago

    Property Buzz: NSW is $200m short on stamp duty, hosts clash over brokers

    NSW collected 23 per cent less residential stamp duty in September than a year earlier, and Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman say it's only the start. But when the conversation turns to mortgage brokers, the hosts stop agreeing. On this live episode of Property Buzz, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman dig into the numbers behind a sharp fall in NSW residential stamp duty: $663.7 million collected in September, down from $864.3 million a year earlier. Extrapolated across the country, they put the potential loss at $7.36 billion, a figure that sits inside the $6 billion to $8 billion range they've been predicting for months. The pair also unpack the NSW Labor pledge to let investors restructure trusts hit by the new discretionary trust tax without triggering stamp duty, and Victoria's promise to return its property tax threshold to $50,000. Then there's the data. Brisbane listings are up 40 per cent on last year with a clearance rate of just 20 per cent, unemployment has ticked up to 4.7 per cent, and part-time jobs have dropped by 74,000. Tarrant shares what buyer's agents and brokers are telling him on the street, from tactical finance to banks loosening up, and explains why he says now is the time to have a good broker in your corner. And then it gets heated. Tarrant takes aim at a looming levy hike on brokers while Garman plays devil's advocate – arguing consumer protection is a fair reason for scrutiny. Who wins the argument? You'll have to listen.

    Property Buzz: NSW is $200m short on stamp duty, hosts clash over brokers

  5. 4 days ago

    The $2.5k monthly property holding cost that could fall to $600

    Investors waiting for the market to turn could miss a buying window, as cash flow, rental yields, and changing financial conditions reshape the cost of holding an investment property. On The Smart Property Investment Show, Liam Garman speaks with Arjun Paliwal of InvestorKit about the cash flow pressures holding investors back and the financial shifts that could make negatively geared properties more manageable. Using a $700,000 property as an example, Paliwal estimates an initial shortfall of $2,400 to $2,800 a month, but says lower interest rates, rent increases, a cash deposit, and potential tax changes could reduce the outlay to about $600 a month, ultimately saving more than $30,000 a year. The pair also examine the psychology keeping buyers on the sidelines, the impact of lower purchase prices on rental yields, and the importance of assessing buffers, borrowing capacity, and diversification before committing to an investment. With listings tightening and many buyers waiting for a clear market signal, Paliwal discusses how seasonal patterns, political changes, and shifting sentiment could shape the next buying window. 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.

    The $2.5k monthly property holding cost that could fall to $600

  6. 6 days ago

    SPECIAL SERIES: Property tactics that no longer stack up: What investors need to ditch

    From warehouses to medical centres and service stations, not every commercial asset is as safe as it looks. Victor Kumar says three simple tests can separate a smart buy from a costly mistake. A long lease looks like security, but when the tenant walks out, you may be struggling to find a replacement. In Part 2 of the Post-Budget Guide to Commercial Property Investing, Phil Tarrant sits down with Victor Kumar, founder and director of Right Property Group, to unpack the hidden risks in "safe" commercial assets, and how to compare very different commercial asset classes. Victor says every asset should pass three tests: how easily it can be re-leased if the tenant leaves, whether the building will still do its job in 15 years, and who pays when major repairs hit. He explains why industrial assets such as warehouses tend to score well on the first test, while specialised assets like childcare centres and fast-food sites can take longer to re-let. From there, the pair break down office, industrial and retail, including why the rent on paper isn't always the same as rent in practice and rate re-leasability risk across sectors, from storage to service stations and childcare. Finally, Victor outlines the sectors he believes face structural pressure post-budget, including CBD offices, childcare and NDIS-related buildings, and why he says residential is "all about sentiment" while commercial is "all about mathematics".

    SPECIAL SERIES: Property tactics that no longer stack up: What investors need to ditch

  7. 13 Oct

    THE PROPERTY NERDS: 95% LVR v 85% LVR: Which one is better?

    Lenders are counting more rental income and expanding high-LVR options, potentially giving investors more buying power just as spring activity picks up. On The Property Nerds podcast, Arjun Paliwal and Jack Fouracre discuss lending changes that could improve investor borrowing capacity and create new opportunities in the spring market. Fouracre explains how some lenders are reducing rental income shading and expanding access to 95 per cent loan-to-value ratios, while Paliwal outlines how the changes could help investors stretch their capital across more purchases. The pair also examine how borrowing power has recovered from post-budget restrictions, alongside options for refinancing and potentially recovering part of lenders mortgage insurance costs as equity builds. With investor enquiries rising in September, Paliwal and Fouracre discuss the role of seasonality, market sentiment, and cash buffers in buying decisions, while weighing the possibility of further rate cuts against the risks of taking on too much debt.

    THE PROPERTY NERDS: 95% LVR v 85% LVR: Which one is better?

  8. 12 Oct

    Property tactics that no longer stack up: What investors need to ditch

    Investors may be wasting time and money on property tactics that no longer stack up, as rising costs and changing market conditions force a rethink of how to build wealth. Here is what they need to know to stay ahead. On The Smart Property Investment Show, Liam Garman is joined by Jason Titus, director of Buyers Edge Property, to explore the difference between long-term investment strategy and the tactics needed to achieve it. Drawing on more than 900 property transactions, Titus explains how rising construction costs, longer build times, and lending constraints have changed the numbers behind granny flats, duplexes, and small subdivisions. The pair explore alternative portfolio strategies, including established Melbourne units with stronger rental yields and the importance of assessing each asset against broader financial goals rather than focusing on property type or portfolio size. Titus also discusses Australia's varied market conditions, the risks of conflicting advice and the need to reassess investment plans as income, borrowing capacity, and lifestyle priorities change. 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.

    Property tactics that no longer stack up: What investors need to ditch
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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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