The Pure Property Podcast

Barred from borrowing any more money? Investing in a trust may not be the solution you think it is.

On this episode of The Pure Property Podcast, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Paul Glossop sit down with chartered accountant Munzurul Khan of KHI Partners to dispel widespread myths around buying property in a trust.

The trio discuss why trusts don’t necessarily offer unlimited borrowing potential, and explore the challenges of snagging a positively geared property in Australia.

Munzurul shares his checklist of essential calculations all investors must do when setting up a trust in order to prevent mishaps and ensure success.

Pandemics, economic downturns, and geopolitical upheavals can create uncertainty in the property market – but good investors should have the resources to ride out the tide.

In this episode of The Pure Property Podcast, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Paul Glossop unpack the long-term ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic on Australia’s key urban and regional housing markets.

The pair discuss how black swan events can create panic in the investment community, driving poor sentiment and reactive decision-making. Phil and Paul turn to history to explain why panic reactions are rarely justified in the broader scheme of Australia’s resilient property market.

They also zoom in on the Melbourne property market, and explain why this might be the favoured market for investors seeking sustainable future growth.

As a property investor, your calculator is your best friend.

In this episode of The Pure Property Podcast, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Paul Glossop welcome Lena Lindley, a senior buyer’s agent at Pure Property Investment, to talk about long-term investing and factoring in time to an investment strategy.

Lena explains why she started out flipping properties but ultimately shifted to a different investment strategy. The trio discuss the importance of running the numbers and calculating performance over time to help make well-informed decisions.

A strong grasp on the fundamentals of investing is integral to understanding how different factors can change a portfolio’s performance. The group discusses the importance of having a circle of trusted property professionals to help assess any moves an investor might be considering.

As co-investing with family or friends becomes more and more popular, two brothers have some words of wisdom for those considering the same path.

In this episode of The Pure Property Podcast, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Paul Glossop welcome Will and Michael Magee, Irish brothers now based in Australia, to talk about why they decided to team up on an investment portfolio.

Together, the group discusses strategies around navigating the dynamics of investing with a partner or sibling, the potential challenges, and the benefits of shared decision making and financial commitments.

Will and Michael delve into the growth of their portfolio, explaining how one purchase snowballed into more and how they decided to manage the investments from a legal perspective.

One capital city is dominating headlines when it comes to property investment. But does it live up to the hype?

In this episode of The Pure Property Podcast, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Paul Glossop are joined by Aaron Findlay, buyer’s agent at Pure Property Investment, to zero in on the city that seems to be on every investors’ mind – not to mention in many a newspaper headline – Perth.

The trio discuss why the Western Australian capital has received so much attention in recent months, and offer perspectives on the current opportunities that exist, as well as the pitfalls of overhyped investment locations.

Aaron shares some insights into his property journey, emphasising the importance of cash flow management in sustaining and growing a portfolio.

The trio also trade thoughts on how diversification plays into all of the strategies covered in this episode.

Australia’s business landscape can teach us a lot about property development.

In this episode of The Pure Property Podcast, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Paul Glossop take a look at the enduring allure of property development for Australian investors.

While the potential for significant returns is undeniable, Phil and Paul flag the importance of treading with caution, touching on the perks and the pitfalls of the decision to jump into development.

Acknowledging the area of investment as not for the faint of heart, the pair also unpack the psychological decision-making that comes with calculated risk-taking in the space, before dissecting the evolving regulatory landscape that could be both a help or a hindrance to any investor.

For those with an eye on the future, investing in property via a self-managed super fund (SMSF) may be a path to prosperity.

In this episode of The Pure Property Podcast, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Paul Glossop take a stroll down memory lane and recount Paul’s early experience of investing through an SMSF.

Paul underscores the importance of making strategic property purchases, as he shares his own decisions to invest in Tasmania and Perth on the cusp of a major growth wave.

The pair weigh up the benefits and challenges of investing within an SMSF, and note the potential risks that come from hasty investment decisions.

Off-the-plan buyers have to be prepared to play the waiting game, but for some it’s the perfect strategy.

In the latest episode of The Pure Property Podcast, host Phil Tarrant and property investment expert Paul Glossop weigh up some of the pros and cons of getting in on the ground floor of a property development – or before the ground floor even exists, as the case may be.

The duo welcome Gerald Touchard to share his journey from Paris-based chef to Australian buyer’s agent, who recounts how he built an international portfolio that spans across commercial and residential. But it’s in off-the-plan purchases that he has learnt some of his biggest lessons.

Gerald recalls how some hurdles that he had to overcome in the purchase of a one-bedroom Waterloo apartment were ultimately worth it for the outcome, and shares his tips when considering buying before the home is built.

Some property investors like to go in with an aggressive acquisition strategy, while for others, patience is a virtue.

On this episode, co-hosts Paul Glossop and Phil Tarrant take a deep dive into what pragmatic property investing looks like for investors who like time to measure their decisions and gravitate to a slow and steady approach.

To illustrate the strategy, the duo delve into a case study of a couple who have amassed an impressive portfolio over years of investing. Their story is a testament to the fact that successful property investment doesn’t always require hyper-aggressive activity. Instead, it often involves making consistent, well-considered choices over time, adapting to life’s changes, and planning for contingencies.

For those interested in taking a greater role in their superannuation management, investing in property can be a strategic way to maximise returns.

On this episode, co-hosts Paul Glossop and Phil Tarrant use a case study to illustrate the way superannuation can better serve some property investors when it’s leveraged to grow a portfolio.

The duo follow the journey of property investor Mick, who used his self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) to pivot his property journey. They reveal how savvy planning saw Mick receive a return of 349 per cent for one sale, which he was then able to reinvest into further property purchases.

Paul covers some of the intricacies of investing through an SMSF, including the challenges that investors should be aware of before pursuing this strategy.