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 in...
Episodes(40 episodes)
Property crash or buying opportunity? What is really happening in the market
Property headlines may be screaming "crash", but Australia's real estate market is far more complex than the news suggests – and investors who rely on the headlines risk missing the bigger picture. On The Smart Property Investment Show, Liam Garman is joined by Results Mentoring founding mentors Simon Buckingham and Brendan Kelly to discuss what's really happening across Australia's property markets and why broad market commentary often misses the mark. The pair argue there is no single Australian property market, but thousands of individual markets moving for different reasons. They explain why investors should ig...
Published: Jul 27, 2026Duration: 48m 24s
Property Buzz: The market is changing – are investors ready?
Australia's property market is entering another period of uncertainty, with the SMSF borrowing deadline, interest rate speculation, and shifting buyer demand all set to test the market in the months ahead. On Property Buzz, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman discuss the SMSF buying rush ahead of the 10 August deadline, what the market could look like once that demand fades, and where opportunities may emerge for prepared buyers. The pair also examine how tighter borrowing conditions are pushing investors towards higher-yielding properties, and why chasing cash flow alone could come at the expense of long-term performance.<...
Published: Jul 24, 2026Duration: 55m 42s
HOW I MET MY BROKER: How to invest post-budget, with Steve Ash
As investors scramble to beat the SMSF deadline, the biggest question is no longer what to buy before August – it's where the best opportunities will be once the market settles. On the How I Met My Broker podcast, hosts Hung Chuy and Liam Garman are joined by Property Strats founder Steve Ash to discuss the investment opportunities emerging after the federal budget changes and the looming self-managed super fund (SMSF) deadline. The trio discuss why Melbourne is back on investors' radar, pointing to discounted house prices, improving value and strong long-term fundamentals that could make th...
Published: Jul 24, 2026Duration: 52m 35s
Why your next property could be your biggest investing mistake
Too many property investors chase the next purchase without knowing how it fits into their long-term financial plan – and that's where expensive mistakes begin. On The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant sits down with PRPTY360 founder Julian Fadini to discuss why successful investing starts with a strategy, not simply buying another property. Fadini explains why the best investment decisions come from understanding long-term financial goals first, revealing how financial planning, portfolio strategy, and careful asset selection work together to build lasting wealth. The discussion also explores where opportunities still exist in today's ma...
Published: Jul 23, 2026Duration: 39m 33s
THE PROPERTY NERDS: Huge acquisition news
A major expansion is underway for InvestorKit and Fouracre Financial, with two strategic acquisitions set to strengthen their technology, lending, and investment capabilities. On The Property Nerds podcast, Arjun Paliwal and Jack Fouracre discuss their acquisition of key Dashdot assets and Dash Lending, and what the deals mean for property investors. The pair explain how Dashdot's forecasting technology, portfolio modelling tools, and property data will strengthen InvestorKit's research platform, while Dash Lending's team and loan book will expand Fouracre Financial's lending capabilities beyond $1 billion in loans under management. They also reveal why the...
Published: Jul 21, 2026Duration: 19m 58s
Market update: Property investors are sitting on the sidelines – but should they be?
Property investors are waiting for prices to fall, but hesitation could be creating the biggest missed opportunity in today's market. On The Smart Property Investment Show, Liam Garman is joined by Emilie Lauer and Julian Barnes to discuss the biggest stories shaping the market, including falling mortgage demand, shifting investor sentiment, and new opportunities for buyers. The trio explores why more investors are considering new builds following the federal tax changes, while warning that complex contracts and project delays can quickly turn a good deal into a costly mistake. They also discuss the...
Published: Jul 20, 2026Duration: 29m 41s
Property Buzz: Investor FOMO, tighter lending, and the SMSF scramble
Fear of missing out is back in Australia's property market. As thousands of investors rush to beat the SMSF deadline, the biggest risk isn't missing out – it's buying the wrong property in the process. On Property Buzz, Phil Tarrant is joined by Alex Whitlock to discuss the growing frenzy surrounding self-managed super funds (SMSF) and why investor urgency is creating new risks. The pair question whether the race to secure finance before the borrowing ban is pushing investors into poor-quality assets, warning against letting marketing hype or tight deadlines dictate long-term investment decisions. At...
Published: Jul 17, 2026Duration: 58m 13s
Buy now or miss out? The dangerous mindset driving SMSF buyers
Thousands of investors are racing to beat the SMSF borrowing ban – but rushing into the wrong property could prove far more expensive than missing the deadline. On The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant is joined by Eva Loisance and Costa Arvanitopoulos from Finni Mortgages to discuss the frantic rush into self-managed super fund (SMSF) property purchases, and why investors need to separate urgency from smart decision-making. The trio reveal how the looming borrowing ban has triggered a surge in demand, creating fierce competition, inflated asking prices, and growing pressure on brokers, lenders, and buyer's ag...
Published: Jul 16, 2026Duration: 41m 17s
KTG Property Podcast: Is property still worth it?!
Borrowing power has fallen by as much as 30 per cent for some investors – but that doesn't mean property investing is over. It just means the rules have changed. On the KTG Property Podcast, Kev Tran sits down with mortgage broker and investor Jyh Kao to explain how lenders are responding to the negative gearing changes, why borrowing capacities are shrinking, and what investors can do to stay in the game. Kao reveals that changes to lender servicing calculators are reshaping borrowing power, forcing many investors to rethink everything from loan structures and lender choice to th...
Published: Jul 15, 2026Duration: 36m 0s
THE PROPERTY NERDS: Zero deposit hack
Two Sydney units left him stuck. One $297,000 Brisbane purchase changed everything and completely transformed the way he invested in property. On The Property Nerds podcast, Arjun Paliwal sits down with electrician and business owner Brenton Russo to discuss how following conventional property advice initially held him back before a strategic shift unlocked a multi-state portfolio. Russo explains how buying two Sydney units early in his investing journey left him unable to keep growing, before a $297,000 Brisbane purchase at the height of COVID-19 went on to triple in value and gave him the confidence...
Published: Jul 14, 2026Duration: 41m 4s
Why 'just get on the property ladder' could be your biggest investing mistake
Millions of Australians are still following property advice that no longer works. In today's market, that mistake could cost investors hundreds of thousands of dollars. On The Smart Property Investment Show, Liam Garman sits down with buyer's agent Jason Titus to break down the outdated property myths that still hold investors back – and why a clear strategy matters more than ever. Titus argues that too many Australians still believe buying close to home or simply "getting on the property ladder" is enough, when successful investing now depends on data, long-term planning, and buying where the nu...
Published: Jul 13, 2026Duration: 57m 17s
Property Buzz: SMSF rush, immigration failures, and the policies reshaping property
Tax changes may have stolen the headlines, but Australia's property market is increasingly being shaped by immigration, housing supply, and political decisions that investors can't afford to ignore. On Property Buzz, Phil Tarrant is joined by Steve Kuper to connect the dots between politics, geopolitics, and property, revealing how government decisions, immigration policy, and global uncertainty are beginning to reshape Australia's housing market. The duo examines the rush of investors scrambling to buy residential property through self-managed super funds before the borrowing ban takes effect, questioning whether urgency is driving sound investment decisions or expensive...
Published: Jul 10, 2026Duration: 58m 6s
THE PURE PROPERTY PODCAST: SMSF crackdown, housing shortage, and the next property opportunity
Everyone's watching tax changes, interest rates, and policy backflips – but they're missing the one factor secretly deciding who wins big in property: Australia's housing supply gap, and it's only getting worse. On The Pure Property Podcast, Phil Tarrant joins Paul Glossop to discuss why the biggest challenge facing Australia's housing market isn't tax reform, interest rates, or investor sentiment, but a chronic shortage of homes that government policy still hasn't solved. The pair argue that while recent changes to negative gearing and self-managed super funds (SMSF) have dominated headlines, they do little to address the un...
Published: Jul 10, 2026Duration: 57m 25s
Forget capital growth: Cash flow is what builds wealth now
Look beyond capital growth – Australia's next property fortune is being made in the rental market, and most investors haven't caught on yet. Welcome to the "rental super boom". On The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant sits down with Sam Gordon from Australian Property Scout to break down why shifting tax settings, tightening borrowing conditions, and chronic housing shortages are quietly rewriting the rules on where smart money should be looking next. According to Gordon, while the recent policy changes have spooked plenty of investors, the fundamentals haven't budged. He said that leverage, de...
Published: Jul 9, 2026Duration: 1h 6m 2s
THE PROPERTY NERDS: Sydney apartment trap
Most investors think buying property is enough. But one emotional decision can cost years of growth, while the right strategy can completely change your financial future. On The Property Nerds, Arjun Paliwal sits down with Sidd Sureshbabu to unpack the investing mistakes that stalled his early progress and the strategy that helped transform his portfolio into more than $1.4 million in growth. Sureshbabu reflects on buying his first Sydney apartment based on emotion rather than investment fundamentals, expecting the market to do the heavy lifting before discovering that not every property delivers the same result. <...
Published: Jul 7, 2026Duration: 40m 58s
SMSF property lending is over. Now what?
Thousands of property investors just lost one of their most powerful wealth-building strategies. But with the clock already ticking, those who move quickly may still be able to get the SMSF options. On The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant sits down with Eva Loisance from Finni Mortgages to discuss the government's decision to ban borrowing through self-managed super funds (SMSFs) for residential property and what it means for investors. The pair explain why the reforms have sent shockwaves through the industry, triggering a race to secure existing SMSF lending before the transition window closes...
Published: Jul 6, 2026Duration: 43m 25s
Property Buzz: Is the government fixing housing or making it worse?
Everyone wants to know why housing has become so unaffordable. But what if the policies designed to fix the crisis are actually making it worse? On Property Buzz, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman question whether recent tax reforms, lending changes, and housing policies could have unintended consequences for investors, developers, and first home buyers alike. From the crackdown on investor taxes to broader housing reforms, the pair examine whether the government's approach will genuinely improve affordability or simply reduce housing supply and place even more pressure on the market. They also explore Australia's...
Published: Jul 3, 2026Duration: 1h 8m 35s
The high-yield investment strategy built for today's market
Most investors are still chasing capital growth. But in today's market, cash flow is becoming the real competitive advantage, with many investors rethinking their strategy. The question is: should you? On The Smart Property Investment Show, Liam Garman sits down with Josh Crealy from LEVR to explain why tighter borrowing capacity, higher holding costs, and looming tax changes are forcing investors to rethink what makes a good property investment. Crealy argues that strong yield is no longer just a bonus – it's becoming one of the biggest drivers of buying decisions, allowing investors to hold assets mo...
Published: Jul 2, 2026Duration: 41m 21s
PROPERTY UNFILTERED: From Client to working at House Finder in Under 5 years - 8 properties purchased, $3m+ in equity, 3 of them TRIPLED in value!
From Investor to Client Strategist Tom Herceg began his journey with House Finder as an investor chasing financial freedom. Less than five years later, we built a portfolio of 8 properties with over $3 million in combined capital growth. Even more impressively, three of those properties TRIPLED in value during that time. Despite this exceptional growth, his entire portfolio is only around $20,000 negatively geared per year - a figure that's expected to improve as rental increases are on the horizon After experiencing the strategy firsthand, Tom was so convinced by the results that...
Published: Jul 1, 2026Duration: 49m 53s
He bought 14 properties in 12 months. Here's why his strategy is more relevant now than ever
The COVID-19 property boom rewarded almost everyone. But today's market is separating investors from speculators. So what does it actually take to build wealth in 2026? On this week's episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Liam Garman sits down with Pinnacle Buyers Agents founder Michael Lezaja to unpack why the post-COVID-19 property market demands a very different investment strategy, and what successful investors are doing to stay ahead. With borrowing capacity under pressure and tax incentives becoming less generous, Lezaja argues the biggest opportunities lie in buying property below its intrinsic value – not simply "below ma...
Published: Jun 29, 2026Duration: 41m 12s