Phillip Tarrant

Phillip Tarrant

AUTHOR | No. of articles: 160

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.


PHIL BLOG
BLOG: Why we all need to be more hands-on with our portfolios
If you’ve only got a few properties in your portfolio, you need to make sure you're taking a hands-on approach to investing, otherwise you could stuff everything up.
INVESTOR STRATEGY Tue, 05 Jun 2018
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BLOG: Why did we renovate? Because we acknowledged our privilege
Many investors tackle a reno to get more rent, but that’s not why we renovated most recently; it was to do the right thing. Let me explain.
INVESTOR STRATEGY Thu, 03 May 2018
PHIL BLOG
BLOG: The many moving parts that make up a reno
If you’re renovating and you’re not going to get any upside on rent and/or capital value, you shouldn’t be doing it, right? Here’s what I’ve been up to dealing with renos
INVESTOR STRATEGY Thu, 19 Apr 2018
PHIL BLOG
BLOG: Why smart investors prioritise depreciation, even before tax time
I think most investors will know of the word depreciation. They would have come across it somewhere, but often it’s a secondary, if not a third or fourth, consideration ...
FINANCE Thu, 05 Apr 2018
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BLOG: What do investors, the SA election and defence contracts have in common?
The South Australian election happened recently and we have a new Liberal state government being established after about 15 years of Labor. What does that mean for us ...
HOTSPOTS Thu, 22 Mar 2018
PHIL BLOG
BLOG: Learn to prioritise your lenders
If you’re looking to shift your loans to a three-year fixed rate, knowing which of your loans to move is just a matter of prioritisation.
FINANCE Thu, 08 Mar 2018
PHIL BLOG
BLOG: Why getting the best rate for your loan is complicated
If you’re currently a customer for a lender, you should always be asking your lender whether they’ve got the right rate for you, but in the end, it’s never easy.
FINANCE Thu, 22 Feb 2018
PHIL BLOG
BLOG: The one critical issue for all investors, and how to fix it
No matter if you have one or many properties in your portfolio, there’s one thing that you need to be careful of and keep a good eye on to make sure your portfolio ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY Fri, 09 Feb 2018
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Why buying in Port Kembla made sense
Property investment’s an interesting game. Just when you think you’ve got it all worked out, with a plan in mind, it turns on its head.
INVESTOR STRATEGY Thu, 15 Jan 2015

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