Phillip Tarrant

Phillip Tarrant

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Phillip Tarrant is one of Australia’s leading property commentators, with more than a decade at the forefront of conversations shaping the nation’s property investment market. As the long-time host of the Smart Property Investment Show and a regular commentator across property, finance and business, Phillip has interviewed thousands of investors, economists, advisers, brokers, agents and industry leaders, giving him a unique perspective on the trends, policies and market forces influencing Australian property. Beyond property commentary in the media, Phillip is an active property investor himself, with first-hand experience building and managing a diversified property portfolio across multiple markets and cycles. His insights combines this practical investor perspective with deep exposure to the broader property and financial services ecosystem. Phillip is also CEO and co-founder of Managed, an Australian property payments and technology platform transforming the way property managers, landlords and tenants manage rental payments and property transactions. Through his writing, podcasts and industry engagements, Phillip focuses on cutting through market noise, challenging conventional thinking and helping investors make more informed, strategic decisions. His commentary regularly explores property markets, lending, taxation, regulation, investment strategy and the changing dynamics of Australia’s housing sector.


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Raising a deposit for your first home
Spiralling rents plus the overall increased cost of living has made saving for a deposit as difficult as ever for some budding homeowners. However through setting a good ...
FINANCE • Tue, 30 Nov 1999
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Understand your investment goals
Decide whether you’re looking for cash flow or capital growth.
INVESTOR STRATEGY • Tue, 30 Nov 1999
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Protect your family home against unforseen misfortune
Have you ever thought about what would happen to your mortgage if you had an accident or become seriously ill and could no longer work?
TAX & LEGAL • Tue, 30 Nov 1999
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The facts about negative gearing
Negative gearing is a popular technique with Australian property investors because of its tax advantages, but it is not without risk.
HOTSPOTS • Tue, 30 Nov 1999
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Pitching for a pay rise
A few extra dollars in the pocket every month can make the world of difference to the size of your deposit.
FINANCE • Tue, 30 Nov 1999
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Outsource or in-house – property management for investors
Do you have the time or inclination to manage your investment property?
INVESTOR STRATEGY • Tue, 30 Nov 1999
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Seeking good tenants, and keeping them
Owning an investment property can be a balancing act.
INVESTOR STRATEGY • Tue, 30 Nov 1999
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Smart investment property funding: know your goals
With rental returns set to soar and interest rates on the decline there’s never been a better time for investors to explore the property market.
FINANCE • Tue, 30 Nov 1999
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Smarten up your spending
While it might be tempting to use a recent pay rise or tax refund as an excuse to splurge, implementing some good, smart spending strategies now can help you realise your ...
FINANCE • Tue, 30 Nov 1999

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