Property Investment Podcast Network

Renovating can build equity – but it can also destroy your budget. From hidden costs to builder blowouts and expensive mistakes, here's what every property investor should know before picking up the hammer.
On The Smart Property Investment Show, Liam Garman and Emilie Lauer unpack the reality of renovating an investment property, using Emilie's own project as a case study.
The pair discuss the hidden costs that caught her by surprise, why quotes aren't always as straightforward as they seem, and the importance of planning for the unknown with a healthy contingency buffer.
They also explore how renovations can create manufactured equity in today's market, the decisions that can add long-term value, and why having the right renovation strategy is just as important as choosing the right property.
The conversation also shares practical lessons from the renovation process, including how to prepare before work starts, avoid costly oversights, and keep a project on track without losing sight of the bigger investment picture.
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A "rat house" that grew 71 per cent in just two years. A former meth house that jumped from $465,000 to $800,000. Parental guarantees released in just four months through instant equity. Properties that tripled in value in just 5 years.
These aren't hypothetical scenarios; they're real outcomes from mutual clients House Finder worked with alongside one of Australia's leading mortgage brokers, Hung Chuy from Strategic Brokers. After hundreds of purchases together, we've seen some unbelievable stories. We couldn't fit them into one episode.
Part 1 is out now!

One investor turned divorce, financial setbacks, and starting again with just $7,000 into a six-property portfolio across four states – and reveals the strategy that made it possible.
On The Property Nerds podcast, Arjun Paliwal sits down with investor Trent Olsen to discuss how he rebuilt his financial future after a major life transition, using strategy, discipline, and data to grow a multi-state property portfolio.
Trent shares the lessons from his early investing mistakes, why diversification became the foundation of his portfolio, and how choosing the right markets helped him start over.
The conversation shares the realities of scaling a portfolio, from managing cash flow and holding costs to taking on second jobs, while highlighting why delayed gratification and a long-term mindset remain some of the most powerful tools available to property investors.
The pair also discuss the role of data-driven decision-making, working with the right broker and investment team, and why having a clear strategy from day one can make the difference between simply buying property and building long-term wealth.

The rules of property finance are changing. From SMSF reforms to new lending strategies, investors who understand where the market is heading could gain an edge.
Forget interest rates. As self-managed super fund (SMSF), refinancing and commercial lending reshape investors' strategies, finance could become the biggest advantage in today's property market.
On The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant sits down with Eva Loisance, principal of Finni Mortgages, to discuss the biggest changes happening across Australia's lending market.
The pair examine the latest on the government's proposed SMSF borrowing ban, why industry figures suggest the policy may be based on flawed data, and the impact the changes could have on investors, developers, and new housing supply.
They also explore how investors are adapting to a softer market through refinancing, equity releases, and cash-out strategies, while revealing how some lenders are changing their servicing rules to help borrowers increase their capacity.
The duo then looks at the growing appeal of commercial property lending, lease-doc loans, and why investors who have reached their residential borrowing limits are increasingly looking beyond traditional finance.

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The property industry is facing a trust test, with questionable advice, buyer's agent practices, and rushed investment decisions putting buyers on alert.
On Property Buzz, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman unpack the biggest issues facing property investors right now, from misleading investment advice and buyer's agent concerns to the rush before major self-managed super fund (SMSF) changes take effect.
The pair discuss the growing scrutiny around buyer's agents, questioning whether some business models have prioritised sales over investor outcomes.
They also examine the latest developments from the Dashdot collapse, including concerns around upfront fees, investment advice, and the impact on customers left out of pocket.
The duo explores why some investors are being drawn towards questionable opportunities, from expensive apartment purchases to promises of easy returns, and why due diligence remains critical in a shifting market.
Tarrant and Garman then turn to the SMSF borrowing changes, the rush to secure deals before the deadline, and whether policy decisions are accurately reflecting the realities of the property market.
The episode also looks at housing affordability, falling prices, and what a more cautious market means for investors trying to make their next move.