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.


default new
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
default new
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
default new
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
default new
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
default new
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
default new
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
default new
Growing case for July rate cut
With dwelling commitments and consumer confidence falling at an unprecedented rate, the possibility for a July rate cut is increasing - which will be welcome news for ...
FINANCE • Wed, 27 Jun 2012
default new
Citibank slashes variable rates
Citibank has cut the interest on its variable rate product.
FINANCE • Wed, 27 Jun 2012
default new
More rate cuts needed: borrowers
Generation Y investors an dhome buyers considering a property purchase look likely to stay on the sidelines unless there’s more interest rate relief from the Reserve Bank ...
FINANCE • Mon, 25 Jun 2012

GET IN TOUCH WITH THE AUTHOR