Are you, by definition, a successful investor?   In this episode of the Property Showcase, host Grace Ormsby chats with Australian Property Scout’s Sam Gordon about the six traits commonly shared by the most successful property investors across the country.   Sam shares that while the market will always be constantly evolving and changing, successful property investors have the strategy, plan, backing and mindset that will set them up for continuing success, regardless of their circumstances.     In this episode you will also hear:

• Why chasing the next shiny object is not the answer.
• How investors can cultivate and maintain a “bulletproof mindset”.
• Why even the luckiest investor is nothing without a clear strategy.

For more information, head to australianpropertyscout.com.au or check out Sam’s School of Property here.

When it comes to affordability as well as choice, one state is leading the way. In this episode of The Property Nerds, the Sunshine State takes centre stage as co-hosts Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal discuss the latest InvestorKit report, shining a light on Queensland’s investment potential. The duo break down the methodology that helped the firm identify the top five regions in Queensland where property prices are under $500,000, and future prospects that suggest significant growth and investment opportunities. Leigh explains why, in this current financial environment, the $500,000 price point is important, while Arjun shares insight into rental trends impacting the areas in focus. Together, they also discuss big-picture thinking when selecting investment locations, and how metrics like infrastructure spending and job availability can be important factors for investors.

The 2024–25 federal budget’s release is imminent. So what will be in there for investors? The head of research at LJ Hooker Group, Mathew Tiller, sits down with SPI’s Grace Ormsby to unpack what we already know about this year’s budget – and consider what still might be coming. Following on from the release of some headline policies over the weekend, Mathew shares his expectations for further housing stimulus, before the duo turn their attention to the cash rate and upcoming federal election expectations. 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 [email protected] 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:

• Counting the cost of early super access to finance home deposits;
• 15 suburbs that could be very attractive to first home buyers; and
• What to expect from this week in auctions.

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As co-investing with family or friends becomes more and more popular, two brothers have some words of wisdom for those considering the same path.

In this episode of The Pure Property Podcast, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Paul Glossop welcome Will and Michael Magee, Irish brothers now based in Australia, to talk about why they decided to team up on an investment portfolio.

Together, the group discusses strategies around navigating the dynamics of investing with a partner or sibling, the potential challenges, and the benefits of shared decision making and financial commitments.

Will and Michael delve into the growth of their portfolio, explaining how one purchase snowballed into more and how they decided to manage the investments from a legal perspective.

No one is immune to the confusion that can come with refinancing your home loan – not even a chief economist. Dr Diaswati “Asti” Mardiasmo, the chief economist at PRD Real Estate, sits down with SPI’s Grace Ormsby to chat through her own experience refinancing her own mortgage – and the tips and tricks she picked up along the way.

Reflecting on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to keep the cash rate at 4.35 per cent, Asti also uses her professional knowledge to share what it means for property markets the country over, before flagging some of the locations across Australia offering would-be buyers the most affordable entry points for property with solid fundamentals.

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.

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Welcome to Property Unfiltered, a collection of raw and uncensored conversations with Simon Loo alongside savvy investors who are achieving their goals. Hung Chuy, a successful Sydney-based mortgage broker and the brains behind Strategic Brokers, sits down with Housefinder founder Simon Loo and Smart Property Investment’s Grace Ormsby to tell his story.

From humble beginnings in a Thai refugee camp, Hung talks about the motivators that have driven him to success in both his broking business and his property pursuits.

Hung also shares the behind-the-scenes of his own property investment decisions, and gives a glimpse of the financial freedom that his drive and determination have granted him.

Having a trusted network of professionals to rely on can not only maximise an investor’s chance of success, but also help them avoid costly mistakes.

In this episode of the Property Showcase, host Grace Ormsby chats with InvestorKit’s Tim Watson about who investors need to have in their property team, and why these figures are important.

Tim explains how investors can connect with trusted professionals to get the best support, and the importance of good communication in making sure these relationships are working efficiently and effectively for everyone involved.

In this episode you will also hear:

• What investors should consider when choosing a buyer’s agent, accountant, mortgage broker and financial adviser.
• How a property investment team should be able to work together.
• Why investors may want to consider engaging additional professional services depending on their portfolio needs.

If you have any questions for Tim, you may contact him at timbuyersagent.com.au

Home owners around the country are waiting for the Reserve Bank of Australia’s next cash rate call with bated breath – but the cut everyone is waiting for has been taking longer than expected.    On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Grace Ormsby speaks with Finni Mortgage’s Sharon Xie about the complex factors affecting today’s economic climate.    They discuss the close relationship between rent prices and inflation, revealing how the ever-climbing costs of essential services are putting a dampener on cash rate optimism.    The pair also chat about the alternative pathways that property investors are taking as they seek to adjust their property strategy to the climate of the times.

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 [email protected] 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:

• Auction numbers stay high;
• NSW Property Commissioner Speaks Out on Netstrata Controversy; and
• Why Investors won’t be harmed by WA Rental Law Overhaul

For the 48th instalment of the Inside Commercial Property podcast, hosts Scott O’Neill and Phil Tarrant take a look at what the next decade could bring commercial markets the country over.

Ageing population, migration, geopolitical tensions and global economic trends are all set to have an impact on Australian property over the next decade.

In this episode, we unpack the strategies commercial property investors can implement to mitigate risks and capitalise on new and emerging opportunities, while maximising the generation of cash.