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Inflation's holding steady at 2.4%—but is it too early to celebrate?
It's brokers vs. banks in the ultimate property showdown!
In Episode 139 of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis are back with this week's biggest headlines—and what they mean for property investors heading into the second half of 2025. From AMP's groundbreaking 10-year interest-only home loan to the RBA's looming rate decision, this episode is packed with sharp insights and plenty of laughs along the way.
Welcome to The Weekly Investor News Podcast, where Nick Bendel and Owen Davis unpack the key trends and transformations shaping Australia's property market in 2025. From surging parental support to innovative housing models and new affordability measures, this episode covers it all.With new rules, changing rental dynamics, and rising risks, property investors and homeowners need to stay informed to make smart moves in 2025.Know more about our hosts!Owen Davis ➡️ Nick Bendel ➡️ Need a new property manager? Want to dive deeper or connect with our expert team? Visit us at www.leifield.com.au for more insights and resources!#Property2025 #RealEstatePodcast #RentalAffordability #CoLocatedHousing #BankOfMumAndDad #HousingCrisis #InvestmentStrategy #forthepropertyinvestor #realestateau #realestateaustralia #propertyinvestingaustralia #property #propertyinvesting #propertynews #sydney #brisbane #melbourne #adelaide #perth
In this episode of the The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick and Owen dive deep into the evolving and critical role of property managers in today's dynamic investment landscape.From reducing investor stress to protecting long-term asset value, property managers aren't just rent collectors — they're strategic partners in an investor's wealth journey.
In this episode of The Property Investor Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis tackle a hot topic: Are short-term investors doing more harm than good in the real estate market?
Australia's political leaders all say they support housing affordability—yet they also openly want property prices to keep rising. So… should we actually want property prices to go up?
With interest rates, politics, and policies constantly shifting, many Australians are asking: Can you still win in real estate?
The Australian property market is surging back to record highs! But what does this mean for investors, homeowners, and first-time buyers? In this episode of The Weekly Investor News, we sit down with expert guests Nick and Owen to break down the numbers, trends, and opportunities in today's market.Know more about our hosts!Owen Davis ➡️ Nick Bendel ➡️
Great news for property buyers! The Help to Buy scheme has been expanded, making homeownership more accessible to a wider range of buyers and properties. But what does this mean for you?In this episode of the Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick and Owen break down the latest updates, including:✅ Who is now eligible for the scheme?✅ What types of properties are included?✅ How this could impact property investors and first-home buyers.If you've been considering buying a home but thought it was out of reach, this could be your opportunity! Tune in as we discuss how Help to Buy works and whether it could be the key to getting you into the market sooner.Know more about our hosts!Owen Davis ➡️Nick Bendel ➡️
Rental stress is no longer just a concern for low-income earners—middle-income Australians are now struggling to afford rent across the country.
After years of skyrocketing rents and record-low vacancy rates, Australia's rental market is showing signs of easing.
After months of uncertainty, Australia's property market is back in positive territory!
In this episode of The Property Investor Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis tackle a controversial issue in the mortgage broking industry—should brokers be subject to clawback?
In this episode of The Property Investor Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis discuss the federal government's latest move to ban foreign buyers from purchasing existing homes for two years.
In this episode of The Property Investor Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis analyze the latest data showing a decline in buyer activity across Australia.
In this episode of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis break down the latest real estate trend—more homes being listed for sale!
In this episode of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis tackle a critical issue facing Australia's property market—rising construction costs.
In this episode of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis discuss the latest data on Australia's rental market, which shows rental growth continuing to slow.
Is property still the best investment, or should you be looking at shares in 2025?
As the year comes to a close, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis reflect on how the Australian property market has cooled after an intense period of growth.
In this special episode of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis explore Australia's deep fascination with property prices.
In this episode of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis tackle housing affordability and analyze recommendations from the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA). The Senate Standing Committee on Economics has been examining Australia's housing crisis, and the IPA has proposed three big ideas to address affordability. But are they viable solutions, or do they miss the mark? Nick and Owen dive into the pros and cons of these proposals, provide insights into their potential impacts, and share their thoughts on what truly needs to happen to solve Australia's housing affordability challenges. Connect with us: Owen Davis ➡️ Nick Bendel ➡️ If you're a property investor, homeowner, or just curious about how policy shapes the market, this episode is packed with valuable insights.
In this episode of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis discuss why the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) remains vigilant about inflation despite recent declines.
In this special episode of The Property Investor Podcast, we sit down with Tiffany Browne, an award-winning buyer's agent and founder of Buyers Agents Adelaide. Tiffany shares her journey from a career in banking to becoming a top buyer's agent, her unique insights into the Adelaide property market, and tips for both homebuyers and investors.
In this episode of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis analyze the latest data on Australia's rental market. According to CoreLogic, annual rental growth is slowing down, with October showing only a 0.2% increase in median rent—the lowest annual growth rate since April 2021.
In this week's episode of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis celebrate positive news on the economic front—Australia's inflation rate has fallen for the sixth time in seven quarters, marking a significant step toward economic stability. With inflation back within the Reserve Bank's target range of 2-3%, are we nearing an end to rate hikes? And what could this mean for the property market and investor confidence? Learn more about our hosts: Owen Davis Nick Bendel
In this episode of The Expert Series, we sit down with Ashleigh Goodchild, a seasoned property manager from Perth, WA. With nearly 25 years of experience, Ashleigh shares her journey, industry insights, and forward-thinking strategies that are shaping the future of property management.
In this week's episode of The Property Investor Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis discuss some positive news—mortgage stress levels in Australia have fallen for the third consecutive month!
In this episode of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis explore the latest proposal from the Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA), calling for significant changes to stamp duty regulations.
In this episode of The Expert Series, we welcome Raymond Hempstead, the founder of Supavest, who shares how his innovative platform is transforming property investment through self-managed super funds (SMSFs).
In this episode of The Property Investor Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis dive into the latest news from the Australian property market.
In this episode of The Property Investor Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis unpack the latest industry news—REIB (Real Estate Institute of Victoria) President's bold call for major rental reforms.
In this episode of The Expert Series, we sit down with Josh Deckart, an experienced buyer's agent with a unique background in both the military and the property world.
In this episode of The Property Investor Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis dive into the heated debate surrounding the Coalition's proposal to let first home buyers access their superannuation to buy property. Economist Saul Eslake has called it a “thoroughly bad idea,” and we're here to unpack why. Learn more about our hosts! Owen Davis Nick Bendel
In this week's episode of The Property Investor Podcast, Nick and Owen take on one of the hottest issues in Australian real estate—the national housing shortage.
In this episode of The Expert Series in For the Property Investor Podcast, we sit down with Judy Hogarth, an expert conveyancer with years of experience in guiding property buyers and sellers through the complexities of real estate transactions. Whether you're buying your first home, investing, or selling, Judy's insights will help you understand the critical role conveyancers play in ensuring smooth and successful deals. Learn more about our hosts! Owen Davis Judy Hogarth
In this exciting episode of The Property Investor Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis dive into the latest success story in Australia's real estate market—the First Home Buyer Scheme!
In this episode of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis dive into the latest industry shakeup as NAB updates its clawback policy for mortgage brokers. With brokers already facing numerous challenges, this change could have a significant impact on how they do business. As former mortgage broker Owen shares his candid thoughts on the topic, this episode is packed with insights for brokers, lenders, and property investors alike!
In this episode of The Property Investor Podcast, we sit down with Aaron Whybrow, a seasoned mortgage broker with a wealth of experience in navigating the complexities of the Australian mortgage market. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, an investor, or looking to refinance, Aaron's insights will help you make smarter decisions and get the best deals possible. Learn more about our hosts: Owen Davis Aaron Whybrow
In this week's episode of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis dive into one of the hottest topics in the finance world—big banks attacking broker commissions!
In this week's episode of For the Property Investor podcast, we dive into the latest trends and hot topics in the Australian property market. Nick and Owen discusses the booming success of property vendors in Australia, the Greens' controversial housing proposals, and the impact of short-term rentals like Airbnb on the housing market. Learn more about our hosts! Owen Davis Nick Bendel
We are back with a brand new episode! In this episode, Owen sits down with Belinda Botzolis. Belinda is a highly experienced property valuer with over 17 years in the field. She is the Founding Director of Add Valuer and has also held the position of Head of Consumer Valuations at Opteon, a well-known valuation and advisory firm. Her expertise spans a broad range of services, including property valuation, tax depreciation, property tax, and investment strategy. Know more about our hosts: Owen Davis Belinda Boltzolis
In this episode of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, we explore the implications of the Senate's decision to launch another housing enquiry.
Welcome back to another episode of the For the Property Investor Podcast!
Welcome back to another episode of The Weekly Investor News Podcast!
Welcome back to another episode of The Weekly Investor News Podcast!
In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Trent Alexander, a seasoned professional property adviser with years of experience in helping investors build effective strategies for success across the country. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical tips to elevate your property investment game! Know more about our hosts: Owen Davis Trent Alexander #propertynews #podcast #podcasting #realestateau #forthepropertyinvestor #propertyinvestment #propertyinvestor #sydney #perth #melbourne #brisbane
In this episode of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, we dive deep into the latest trends in the real estate market.
Episode 91: Welcome back to the Leifield Real Estate podcast! In this episode, we're diving into the latest property news in Australia with a focus on a surprising trend: the rental market appears to be SLOWING.