1 min read Finance 08 FEB 2019 BLOG: How we managed to save $18k through our portfolio The Smart Property Investment portfolio is in a bit of a holding pattern. We’re just waiting, so we had the time to... READ NOW
1 min read Investor Strategy 31 JAN 2019 PORTFOLIO UPDATE: How we save $18k a year in portfolio costs In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by his accountant, Keshab Chartered... READ NOW
1 min read Investor Strategy 01 JAN 2019 Property market review 2018: ‘Find options, opportunities’ amid softening markets Despite the softening of the major property markets across Australia, smart investors continued on their... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 30 NOV 2018 BLOG: Get smart and don’t worry about the market The current state of the market might have you believe the market is going crap and the banks are going to cripple... READ NOW
1 min read Investor Strategy 01 OCT 2018 PORTFOLIO UPDATE: How your property manager could have hidden costs attached In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by his buyer’s agent, Right... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 13 SEP 2018 BLOG: Don’t go lending alone If you’re looking to invest in property in this period ahead, there’s a lot of policy dictating the way in which... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 30 AUG 2018 BLOG: What we can learn from a 7% vacancy rate The other week, I sat in a presentation from CoreLogic about softening markets. They did sort of around the grounds of... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 09 AUG 2018 How investors can weather market fluctuations in Sydney and Brisbane Investors are well aware of the cyclical nature of markets that properties go through every few years, but even though... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 03 AUG 2018 How investors can deal with fluctuating interest rates In order to thrive in spite of tightening lending conditions and rising prices, investors are looking to minimise costs... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 30 JUL 2018 Oversupply increases in Sydney rental market While other major property markets across Australia are set for a 'slow rise', the rental market in Sydney remains in... READ NOW
1 min read Investor Strategy 19 JUL 2018 PORTFOLIO UPDATE: A costly oversight on the portfolio In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by his buyers agent Right Property... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 13 JUL 2018 Fixing your home loan rate: From negotiations to buffers As interest rates continue to rise, some investors are opting to fix their home loan rates for a set period to minimise... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 13 JUL 2018 How the banking royal commission influences interest rates Investors are currently finding it harder to secure financing for their portfolios following the implementation of... READ NOW
1 min read Our Portfolio 05 JUL 2018 BLOG: Why the royal commission could put power back in the hands of property investors We're still in the middle of the royal commission where a spotlight is being placed on the behaviours of the banks and... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 02 JUL 2018 Cash flow and compounding growth: ‘Balance’ makes a good portfolio Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant has successfully built a multi-property portfolio with a net equity worth... READ NOW
1 min read Investor Strategy 02 JUL 2018 PORTFOLIO UPDATE: The small numbers that could save you big dollars In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Aussie Home Loans’ Ross Le... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 29 JUN 2018 Renovate, sell or buy: How to maximise positive cash flow After growing a multi-property portfolio and achieving 39 per cent compounding growth from an initial investment of... READ NOW
1 min read Investor Strategy 28 JUN 2018 Is it time to sell your properties in Sydney? The ‘prime markets’ of Australia, particularly Sydney and Melbourne, have seen a significant decline in home value... READ NOW
1 min read Our Portfolio 21 JUN 2018 BLOG: Keeping it realistic with your portfolio, for tenants and you Looking at both a tenant's and my end of the portfolio, it’s important to keep both ends of things simple and... READ NOW
1 min read Our Portfolio 05 JUN 2018 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... READ NOW
1 min read Investor Strategy 31 MAY 2018 PORTFOLIO UPDATE: Where to go from here for Sydney property investors In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Right Property Group’s Steve... READ NOW
1 min read Our Portfolio 03 MAY 2018 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... READ NOW
1 min read Our Portfolio 19 APR 2018 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... READ NOW
1 min read Our Portfolio 11 APR 2018 A guide to preventive maintenance Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant and his team are currently working on a $20,000-renovation—what are the... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 05 APR 2018 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... READ NOW