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Buyer beware – a beginner investor’s expensive lesson

06 JUL 2020 • By Phillip Tarrant • 2 min read • Investor Strategy

Hoan Vu Ngo Minh was lucky enough to be gifted a substantial deposit towards his first two properties, but had to walk away from his second purchase after discovering that he’d been fooled into a property seminar scam.

Hoan Vu Ngo Minh

Vu joins host Phil Tarrant on this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show to share how he landed at the mercy of a spruiker, what led to the decision to cut his losses at $23,000, and why he would advise other investors, “If you see a rental guarantee, run a mile”.

Vu and Phil discuss the dangers of purchasing off-the-plan property, the importance of always reading the fine print, and Vu’s plans for the next addition to his portfolio.

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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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