In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant, Liam Garman and Steve Kuper continue to unpack their predictions of the property market for 2025, and what's in store given political and economic headwinds.

In this second part of the podcast, the trio discuss how the upcoming election will impact property investment in Australia, and whether there will be a political mandate to shake up property.

They then debate the role of government intervention in housing, and whether the legislative environment is conducive to increasing supply.

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Welcome to Pathway to Property, a podcast to help everyday Australians on their property investment journey through education, real-life stories, and firsthand investing experiences.

On this episode of Pathway to Property, Atlas Property Group director Lachlan Vidler and Luke Clifford dive into how investors can leverage crucial market pressure indicators to guide their investment strategy.

The pair unpack how investors often over rely on macro factors such as infrastructure and population growth. While important, these factors can overshadow more immediate market pressure indicators such as supply, demand and rental performance.

During the podcast, they examine an array of factors from approval rates and inventory, to vendor discounting and vacancy to help investors paint a more accurate picture of market conditions.

They then discuss how these insights can be utilised to develop both short- and long-term investment strategies.

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant, Liam Garman and Steve Kuper sit down to unpack their five top predictions for 2025.

In this first part of the podcast, the trio unpack how global macroeconomic headwinds may impact Australian house prices and whether a weaker Australian dollar may delay the market’s anticipated rate cuts.

They then discuss the underlying causes of persistent inflation and whether waiting for rate cuts forms a smart strategy for investors – given that major banks may not pass on the savings.

The podcast then turns to how Australia’s lack of economic complexity could spell disaster for the economy in the event of global crises.

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While Brisbane is often seen as an underdog, the city has recently emerged as a hotspot for property investment – but what are the reasons for that change?

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Liam Garman sits down with Melinda Jennison, managing director of the Real Estate Buyers Agents Association of Australia (REBAA), to share an in-depth analysis of the Brisbane market.

The duo discuss the factors driving interest in Brisbane, the challenges investors might face, and the evolving landscape of buyer agents.

While Melinda is pleased to see the market growing, she warns investors that buying properties in Brisbane is challenging, emphasising the need to understand flood risks and new rental legislation.

She said that investors will have to do their due diligence as the market continues to evolve and that seeking a trusted team will help navigate complexities to make sound investment choices in this burgeoning market.

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With trust lending to undergo increased scrutiny in 2025, Phil Tarrant and Finni Mortgages’ Eva Loisance discuss how investors can navigate borrowing complexity with accurate and timely financial expertise.

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Finni Mortgage’s Eva Loisance to unpack how the mortgage and property markets are set to change in 2025.

Eva and Phil begin the podcast by looking into how the market has seen an increase in trust lending over 2024, which has helped investors acquire positively geared properties. Though Eva projects that 2025 will see more scrutiny around trust-based lending, with new hurdles for borrowers.

Eva and Phil then recommend that investors partner with accounting practices that truly understand real estate and property investment, those that can clearly articulate the benefits and challenges of a trust structure.

They wrap up the podcast discussing the popularisation of using SMSFs as an investment vehicle, and how banks are developing new and competitive products for the SMSF market.

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In this episode of Property Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Victor and Reshmi Kumar sit down with Phil Tarrant to discuss how investors can reset during this holiday season, and follow the unique five pillars of goal-setting to achieve financial success and personal growth for 2025.

The trio begin the podcast unpacking how the Christmas break provides an opportunity for investors to set goals for the following year, giving them time to reflect on their achievements, assess their shortcomings, and set realistic targets.

Victor and Reshmi then describe their holistic and unique approach to goal-setting that ensures balanced growth, covering: finance and wealth, fitness and health, family and relationships, spirituality and self-image.

They wrap up the podcast detailing how one can stay accountable to their goals, offering tools for listeners on how they can also develop their own goal-setting approach.

Ever thought of buying a historic palazzo in Italy or renovating a €1 house? Josephine Carrabs joins the podcast to help Australians buy their Mediterranean dream home.

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Australian property lawyer Josephine Carrabs joins hosts Liam Garman and Emilie Lauer to discuss how Australians can buy their dream home in Italy – and how to turn it into a profitable investment.

They begin the podcast discussing the allure of Italy’s €1 houses, and the challenges that investors face as they undertake the renovation process.

Josephine then details the regulatory and bureaucratic requirements behind property acquisition in Italy, and some of the hidden costs that first-time buyers might overlook.

They wrap up discussing the profitability of Italian real estate, and how a burgeoning tourist and short-term rental market can deliver enviable returns for investors.

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In this episode of The Property Nerds, co-hosts Arjun Paliwal from InvestorKit and Jack Fouracre from Fouracre Financial discuss recent research into the most undersupplied housing markets in Australia, and what this might mean for investors.

They begin the podcast reflecting on the success of their businesses throughout 2024, following the launch of Fouracre Financial and the ongoing success of Investigate Buyers Agency which has been recognised as Australia’s Buyers Agency of the Year for two consecutive years.

They then discuss a research paper that examines Australia’s most undersupplied housing markets, identifying 25 regions with significant supply shortages.

The podcast delves into the methodology behind the Supply Shortage Score (SSS), a metric developed to assess housing supply conditions. This score considers various factors, including future supply, established supply, price pressure, rental pressure, housing availability, and people movement.

The pair then wrap up looking at some of the challenges facing housing affordability, from transaction costs such as stamp duty and capital gains tax, through to problems facing the building sector, including construction costs and labour shortages.