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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Learning from my own mistakes
Investors typically make a number of simple mistakes that are easily overcome – by drawing on my experience, I can offer some solutions
HOTSPOTS • Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Smart Property Investment growth helps secure BRW accolade
The ongoing development of Smart Property Investment has helped parent group Momentum Media secure a top half position in the prestigious BRW Fast 100 Ranking.
HOTSPOTS • Wed, 24 Oct 2012
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The house and land debate
House and land packages offer investors a relatively straightforward approach to building a portfolio. But is it the right approach for you?
HOTSPOTS • Tue, 23 Oct 2012
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Expand your investment strategy
Growing your investment portfolio into new markets will not only diversify your selection of properties, it will also give the portfolio greater breadth
INVESTOR STRATEGY • Wed, 19 Sep 2012
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What’s your game plan?
In property investment, even the most feasible investment selection can sometimes turn awry, so a strategic plan of attack is essential
HOTSPOTS • Tue, 14 Aug 2012
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Beware the hype of property investing
If you’re looking to get-rich-quick through property investment you’re potentially taking massive risks, and you typically need to have a fair bit of cash in order to ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY • Sun, 22 Jul 2012
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A cracker of a buy
We're set to add another property to our portfolio with the acceptance of our offer yesterday on a property in the Logan City Council area, in Brisbane.
HOTSPOTS • Fri, 13 Jul 2012
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Strike gold in Sydney's Western Suburbs
I received a press release a few days back from Raine & Horne which confirmed something we spotted some time ago.
HOTSPOTS • Tue, 10 Jul 2012
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Australian house price values unlikely to drop: RBA
Australian house prices won’t plunge, a senior Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has said.
HOTSPOTS • Wed, 27 Jun 2012

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