Foresight and a resourceful approach are two traits that soldiers embody, and translate seamlessly into property investment success.

On this episode of the ADF Property Podcast, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Discover Buyers Agency’s Kane Dury are joined by Major Ben Vitale, whose property investment journey started when he served alongside Kane in the Australian Defence Force.

Ben discusses the keys to success around property investment in the military, highlighting that planning ahead and strategic rentvesting can enable soldiers to build a robust portfolio even when moving from post to post.

The trio also highlight the importance of making use of the grants available to ADF members, and how additional grants and rental assistance can be used all at once to maximise a property portfolio.

Property investors must leverage all the resources at their disposal in order to safeguard their portfolio against unexpected economic shifts.

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by business owner and property investor Mitchell Burge to talk through the economic outlook of Australia’s property sector.

With the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) recently deciding to once again hold interest rates, the two speculate on the potential of a rate cut occurring early next year, and unpack the strategies property investors can use to best prepare their portfolios for the coming year.

They also discuss the multispeed nature of Australia’s property markets and highlight that conditions are currently favourable for investors in Queensland, while warning that property taxation policies in Victoria have damaged the state’s property investment prospects.

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There has never been a better time for Australians to take control of their financial futures, all it takes is a little bit of time and research.

On this episode of In the Balance, hosts Munzurul Khan from KHI Partners and SPI’s Phil Tarrant discuss avenues for increasing financial literacy. They welcome to the show two of Munzurul’s colleagues, Stephanie Youngman and Aboho Haroon, who each share some of the valuable lessons they’ve learnt as accountants from observing client risks and opportunities.

Stephanie shares her experience as a property investor, and how she amassed a portfolio of six properties to secure her financial goals. Aboho, meanwhile, delves into the intricacies of self-managed super funds as one avenue for a prosperous retirement.The group discusses how access to information has changed, and shares how resources – just like this podcast – have made information on financial matters more accessible to the general public.

There will always be a reason to wait to buy, but does the “perfect moment” really exist?

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment show, host Liam Garman is joined by property investor and buyer’s agent Jo Vadillo, who reveals how she grew a portfolio by making the most of the opportunities in front of her.

Jo discusses the ebbs and flows of the investing journey, and shares her thoughts on popular narratives about landlords at a point in time when Australians are being squeezed on housing from all angles. As a recent subject of media attention, she shares her approach to dealing with the scrutiny.

The duo also discuss her focus on helping women make sound financial decisions, particularly when it comes to property, and Jo reveals where she feels opportunity exists in the market right now.

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Now over two years into the commercial real estate down cycle, it appears the market is poised for change.

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Liam Garman speaks with Steve Bennett, CEO of the direct property business within Charter Hall, who is responsible for overseeing roughly $9 billion of assets under management on behalf of self‑managed super funds, family offices, high‑net‑worth and retail investors.

Steve shares some of the challenges the asset class has faced over the past two years, and explains how investors should be planning for the future now that the market is approaching what’s expected to be the bottom of the valuation cycle. Is this the time to invest to make outsized returns?

The duo discuss how the Australian commercial real estate sector has responded to recent economic conditions, and Steve delves into some of the key trends impacting the core real estate sectors of office, industrial and logistics, and retail.

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Few property investors are making purchases in cash. For the majority, building a property portfolio relies on playing the game of finance.

On this episode of The Property Nerds, InvestorKit’s Arjun Paliwal and Fouracre Financial’s Jack Fouracre unpack different approaches to financing property assets. The duo highlight three predominant strategies, weighing the pros and cons of each.

Arjun and Jack explain how these strategies work by using real-world examples that can help investors visualise their investment journeys. They emphasise the need for investors to tailor their investment approaches to their own specific needs, and seek advice from trusted professionals.

Australians are a nation of travellers. When a holiday abroad turns into a permanent new home, investing in Australian property can be a great way to stay connected to Australian shores.

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Finni Mortgages’ Eva Loisance to discuss the ins and outs of creating an investment portfolio from overseas.

Eva explains some of the factors that Australians living abroad should know about investing as non-residents, such as banks’ perspectives on lending to expats, and the tax implications of having an Aussie investment.

The duo also look into some of the challenges that overseas investors have faced, and share productive strategies for growing a portfolio from anywhere in the world.

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In this episode of Inside Commercial Property, Scott O’Neill and co-host Phil Tarrant share their personal experiences in both business and property investing, revealing strategies for balancing the two to achieve success.

Scott offers insights from his own journey to wealth creation through commercial property, highlighting the key decisions that helped him build a thriving portfolio. They also explore a $200,000 passive income plan, breaking down practical steps for investors to follow.

With a review of current market trends and future predictions, this episode is packed with valuable advice for scaling property investments and achieving long-term wealth creation.