In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Liam Garman speaks with Arjun Paliwal, CEO and head of research at InvestorKit, to examine the growing gap between unit and house prices across Australia.

Arjun explains that this divergence is uneven, with some markets seeing units keep pace with houses while others lag significantly.

His research highlights regions like Parramatta, Melbourne CBD, and South Canberra where units have underperformed, versus areas such as Adelaide’s Onkaparinga and Campbelltown where units have performed comparably.

Key factors driving these trends include supply and demand, investor confidence, and the quality of new builds, with oversupply and defects discouraging investment.

Arjun notes that while units may regain appeal in certain markets, houses typically offer stronger long-term value.

The discussion also touches on government initiatives like the First Home Guarantee, which can temporarily lift prices but require quick action to benefit.

He warns against common investor mistakes such as relying on informal advice, delaying entry, and ignoring professional guidance for portfolio diversification.

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In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Liam Garman speaks with Robbo, the Aussie Mortgage Guy and founder of Trusted Finance, about digital marketing in real estate and finance.

Robbo emphasises the importance of building a personal brand and creating authentic, educational content to establish trust with potential clients.

He shares his journey of posting content daily from scratch in 2021, learning through trial and error to discover what resonated with his audience.

Consistency and authenticity, he notes, are more important than chasing vanity metrics, such as follower counts or flashy videos.

His approach has generated over 50,000 home buyer leads and $1.2 billion in settled mortgages organically, with a social media following exceeding 1.6 million.

The conversation also explores the growing role of AI in content creation, with Robbo encouraging agents to leverage technology while maintaining a personal touch.

Overall, Robbo highlights that staying consistent and embracing new tools are key strategies for success in a competitive real estate market.

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In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant sits down with mortgage broker Rebecca Carlson to explore rentvesting and how it can help individuals, particularly post-divorce, rebuild wealth and regain financial independence.

Rentvesting allows individuals to rent where they want to live while owning investment properties elsewhere, providing flexibility and market access.

Carlson and Tarrant discuss recent policy changes that remove caps for first home buyers, allowing entry with just a 5 per cent deposit and no lenders mortgage insurance, which may shift the dynamics of first-time rentvesting.

Divorce often leaves people with cash but no home, making rentvesting a practical way to re-establish a financial footing.

Carlson notes clients can leverage available funds to secure investment properties and gradually build wealth while managing risk.

Post-divorce emotional challenges can create hesitation, but starting small helps build confidence in property investment.

Professional advice from accountants and buyer’s agents is key to navigating markets and identifying opportunities.

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