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.


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How we saved money on our Port Kembla investment property purchase
As I write this column, we’re about three weeks away from settling on our recent purchase in Port Kembla.
INVESTOR STRATEGY • Mon, 15 Dec 2014
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Cash flow is king
In this month's column, I'll detail how we're balancing our need for properties with good cash flow with our desire for properties which offer up instant equity.  
INVESTOR STRATEGY • Fri, 14 Nov 2014
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Opportunity knocks
Property investment is a passion of mine and I enjoy sharing our story with property investors across the country.
INVESTOR STRATEGY • Wed, 15 Oct 2014
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How to successfully renovate your investment property
INVESTOR STRATEGY • Mon, 15 Sep 2014
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Sprucing up our Springfield investment property
I enjoy reviewing our property portfolio and sharing the type of scenarios we consider when looking for ways to grow it. Our portfolio of nine properties is looking ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY • Fri, 15 Aug 2014
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How we'll continue to build our property portfolio
It’s important to continually reflect and analyse where you are when it comes to building your portfolio, not only to ensure you’ve got checks and balances in place to ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY • Tue, 15 Jul 2014
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Why we bought in Springfield, Queensland
There’s often a certain sense of feeling conflicted when writing this column, which reflects our experience of building a property portfolio. I share a lot of information ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY • Sun, 15 Jun 2014
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Renovating in Woodridge, Queensland
As a journalist I’m always looking for an angle for any piece that I write. It gives the article sizzle, strikes emotion and draws a response. It’s the key to all good ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY • Thu, 15 May 2014
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How we'll make renovating long distance work
The ink has now dried on the contract, settlement has taken place and we have the keys to our new two-bedroom town house in Woodridge, Queensland. It’s time to get down ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY • Tue, 15 Apr 2014

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