Podcast appearances and mentions of pete wargent

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from AllenWargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove mortgage specialists talk through the big 3 property news stories of the week. They discuss: 1 – Weak GDP greenlights July rate cut 2 – Farms and land achieving big prices 3 – Why the Aussie property market is crashing Listener Q&A 1 - Question – from PF I've got one for you Pete Wargent - purchasing property to run a business out of. Tax implications? Other considerations? Zoning etc. 2 – Informed I've been looking to buy my first apartment in Melbourne. I am worried about buying and then being given levies or significantly increased OC fees. I've heard advice to buy either before the year 2000 or something new that is just over 5 years old and to avoid stackers/cladding issues. Is there anything else I can do to avoid this? Will a building inspection help? 3 – Chris Hi all, great podcast! I look forward to every episode! While doing some property research for a purchase in Perth WA I came across dual key properties which I had never heard of before. Two houses under one roof, separate power meters and separate water meters. Most seem to be 3 bed two bath and a smaller 1/2 bed, one bath. They appear to have great yields. I would love to hear your opinions or thoughts on these types of property's 4– Barbie Hello, How do you see small regional towns (for instance Dalby) as an investment opportunity? currently there are houses below 400k in the area. Resources and articles references this week The Reserve Bank should lower the cash rate to 3.5pc next month Despite a genuine boost to real disposable incomes, Australian consumers are unwilling to loosen the purse strings in a meaningful way. Weak GDP gives green light for July rate cut Former AFL star pays $250m for farm with space for 1290 homes A patch of grass in Toorak has quietly hit the market for $40 million. Why is the Australian property market collapsing?Aussies turn bullish on house prices Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg #property #australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Pete Wargent from the Australian Property Podcast and Gemma Mitchell from the Australian Finance Podcast dig into one of the biggest game-changers for your finances – setting clear goals. But not just any goals — the right ones for you. We cover: - Is it really a goal, or just a nice idea?- Do you actually need clear goals to succeed?- Why most goals fail (and what people get wrong)- How to set goals that are right for you, not just what everyone else is doing- Setting realistic goals – and action plans to match- Gemma's 5-step process for setting goals that actually stick Keen to hear more? Check out our other episodes on the Australian Finance Podcast. Want property tips? Make sure you check out other episodes of the Australian Property Podcast. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Rask Resources - these are included by default Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au PreSales for Gemma's book The Money Reset- https://amzn.to/42Uz0aK Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au  Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from AllenWargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove mortgage specialists discuss all the latest property news and trends.  Here are the 3 main stories they covered: 1 – Synchronised upswing for property prices 2 - Stayvestors 3 – Listings increased in May (SQM Research) Listener Q&A 1 – Selfie I'm self-employed and have been for the past 2 years. What should I do to improve my borrowing capacity? Do I need to show payslips or can I use tax returns? 2 – Commercial I want to buy commercial property for passive income, but I'm perhaps up to 10 years from retirement. I could afford to buy for cash but feel like I am wasting an opportunity not to use some leverage? Do I use a 30% deposit, 50% deposit, or buy for cash? Resources for this episode Pete Wargent – Synchronised upswing as price growth returns Westpac IQ – Australian capital city dwelling prices (May 2025) MacroBusiness – Property vendors and buyers cash in on rate cut CoreLogic – Housing values continue to rise as growth trends converge across the capital cities MacroBusiness – Australian housing poised for new price boom Stayvestors: AFR – Introducing ‘stayvestors': the home owners living with their parents SMH – The pleasure and pain of adult kids at home SQM Research: SQM Research – Total Property Listings (May 2025) – PDF Report Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from AllenWargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove Mortgage specialists cover all the latest property news, and their predictions for the next two years for property markets around the country.  Topics covered today: 1 – How bad is the housing shortage? 2 – How do crime rates impact property? 3 – Banks to use AI to sell more loans Episode Resources Australia faces crippling housing shortage – MacroBusiness Australia's housing shortage is worse than thought – MacroBusiness How do crime rates affect property prices – Infrastructure Victoria Victoria escalating youth crime, repeat offenders statistics – ABC News Why St Kilda's property market is thriving despite rising crime – RealEstate.com.au AI will provide a great opportunity – Cameron Kusher on Substack Competition watchdog launches probe into REA real estate pricing – AFR How big banks in Australia could use AI to sell more home loans – The Australian Other news of interest: Trump administration halts international student visa applications – Sky NewsCould impact several million international students – impacts for Australia? Inflation steady at 2.4% – Pete Wargent Apartment construction starting to pick up – Pete Wargent Build-to-Rent loophole robs communities of green space – The Age Home buyers pounce after RBA rate cut – MacroBusiness Melbourne house prices poised for strong rebound – MacroBusiness Labor has ‘no intention' to ban SMSF borrowing – AFR Pressure mounts on big four banks to cut rates sooner – The Australian What happens after the RBA cuts interest rates? – ABC News Hobart urban growth boundary extended – ABC News Cheaper money for housing will fuel demand and push up prices – ABC News First-home buyer FOMO set to go into overdrive – ABC News Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg #property #australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interest rates are falling again. After years of rate hikes, mortgage stress, and a cooling economy, the RBA has now dropped interest rates for the second time this cycle and there are more rate cuts to come. But what does this actually mean? Is the worst behind us—or is this a sign of deeper cracks in the economy? In today's Big Picture episode, I'm joined again by leading financial commentator Pete Wargent as we unpack the macroeconomic forces shaping our housing markets and the financial outlook for Australians. Of course, the headline is the Reserve Bank's decision to cut rates on May 20. But there's so much more going on behind the scenes—consumer spending is tanking, the construction sector is in crisis, our population is booming while new housing approvals are plummeting, and unemployment is quietly starting to rise. We also explore whether this rate cut will fire up another round of property price growth, how investors are likely to respond, and whether inflation could make an unwelcome return. Plus, we'll take a step back and look at the global context—what's happening with the US Federal Reserve, China's economy, and what all of this means for you as a property investor, business owner, or just someone trying to make sense of the chaos. So whether you're wondering if now is the right time to buy property, refinance, or simply want to stay ahead of the curve, you're in the right place.   Takeaways  ·         Market signals indicate a turning point in property investment. ·         Falling interest rates are expected to boost consumer confidence. ·         The narrative we tell ourselves can limit our potential. ·         First home buyers are likely to enter the market soon. ·         Melbourne's population growth poses significant infrastructure challenges. ·         Consumer confidence is crucial for property market recovery. ·         The housing market is facing a significant shortage of supply. ·         Government policies need to align with housing demand. ·         Long-term investment strategies are essential for success. ·         Understanding market trends is key to making informed decisions.   Chapters    00:00 Global Economic Trends and Interest Rates 04:40 Impact of Interest Rate Cuts on Consumer Confidence 10:17 Investor Loans and Market Indicators 15:35 Consumer Confidence and Economic Resilience 18:32 Challenges in Housing Supply and Development 23:48 The Future of Rental Markets and Social Housing 31:50 The Turning Point in Property Investment   Links and Resources:   Metropole's Strategic Property Plan – to help both beginning and experienced investors Get a bundle of free reports and eBooks – www.PodcastBonus.com.au  Pete Wargent's blog Pete Wargent's new book, The Buy Right Approach to Property Investing Pete's other book – The New Wealth Way Get a bundle of free reports and eBooks – www.PodcastBonus.com.au  Also, please subscribe to my other podcast Demographics Decoded with Simon Kuestenmacher – just look for  Demographics Decoded wherever you are listening to this podcast and subscribe so each week we can unveil the trends shaping your future.

In this episode, Pete Wargent from the Australian Property Podcast and Gemma Mitchell from the Australian Finance Podcast join forces to bring you a special episode on what to focus on financially at every age and stage of life. From your 20s to your 60s and beyond, they talk tips and traps for every stage.  From buying a house, to investing and when you should be paying attention to super- we are covering: What should we be focusing on at different ages Investing vs paying down debt at different stages Tips and traps for different ages Keen to hear more? Check out our other episodes on the Australian Finance Podcast. Want property tips? make sure you check out other episodes of the Australian Property Podcast. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au PreSales for Gemma's book The Money Reset- https://amzn.to/42Uz0aK Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au  Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent of AllenWargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from the Alcove mortgage group talk about rate cuts Topics covered today: 1 – All ingredients are in place for an enduring housing recovery 2 – The pros and cons of moving to regional Aus 3 – A third of Aussie homes now worth $1m Resources for this episode RBA delivers a confident cut RBA delivers confident, somewhat dovish update – Pete Wargent Blog Green light for 0.25% rate cut – MacroBusiness Employment surges to record high 16.43 million in April Unemployment rate steady at 4.1 per cent Chris Joye on the ingredients for a housing recovery  A third of homes now worth $1m Young Aussie's rude shock after investment property lost value – news.com.au What does $1 million now buy in Australia's housing market – CoreLogic What $1 million buys in the housing market – ABC News NAB dials up return to office push for 5 days per week 24 lenders have cut fixed rates – now seeing fixed rates in the 4s A third of Aussie homes now worth $1m (Cotality, Eliza Owen) What does $1 million now buy in Australia's housing market – CoreLogic What $1 million buys in the housing market – ABC News Australia's rental crisis is permanent Is Trump driving Aus house price growth? Younger generations are delaying home ownership Listener Q&A 1 – R I have a commercial property I use for my business in my SMSF. What happens when the policy changes for taxing unrealised gains? Will it be implemented? Is there anything I can do? 2 – Fred Flintstone I can get a reasonably good fixed rate of 5%. Is it worth fixing or not? What are the benefits of fixed rates? Can I fix half of the mortgage? Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Pete Wargent from the Australian Property Podcast and Gemma Mitchell from the Australian Finance Podcast are back to dive into a big topic – raising financially confident, and competent kids. From choosing between private or public schooling, to saving (or not saving) for your kids, we cover it all. We chat about: Private vs public schooling – the real pros and cons Saving and investing for kids vs focusing on healthy household money habits How you can set your kids up for success without necessarily saving a fortune The money habits (good and bad) to watch for early on Keen to hear more? Check out our other episodes on the Australian Finance Podcast. Want property tips? Make sure you check out other episodes of the Australian Property Podcast. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au PreSales for Gemma's book The Money Reset- https://amzn.to/42Uz0aK Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au  Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from AllenWargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove mortgage specialists discuss the plans to grow Melbourne to 9 million by 2050, all the latest housing price forecasts, the growing Build to Rent sector, and whether ‘rent-vesting' even works as a strategy. They also answer a few of your listener questions in a Q&A.  Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Topics covered today: 1. Melbourne to 9 million by 2050 2. Rent-vesting doesn't work and here's why 3. Poll bumps off Build to Rent critics Listener Q&A 1. Planning ahead In NSW can I approach buyers agents directly to see if they have any clients interested in buying my property, rather than engaging a real estate agent? Im keen to avoid real estate agent fees & marketing costs. 2. McCavity Shares vs property in SMSF? 3. Lost millennial Can you get a psychologist on the podcast to talk about how to navigate not being able to afford what you want Resources for this episode Melbourne to hit 9 million by 2050 What should Melbourne look like in 2050? – City of Melbourne M2050 Vision and Council Plan 2025-2029 – Participate Melbourne Melbourne's population to hit NINE million by 2050 – Pete Wargent Daily Blog House prices projected to run higher  The calm before the house price storm – MacroBusiness Property prices poised to rise amid strong earnings and mortgage growth – Australian Broker News Aussie house prices projected to rocket higher – MacroBusiness Wages beat expectations by a bit – Pete Wargent Daily Blog Rentvesting Build to Rent Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you like this Australian Property Podcast episode, Pete Wargent of Allen Wargent Property Buyers answers a few of your listener questions on property cashflow, how to generate passive income from property, and whether it's too late to start your own property portfolio. Topics covered today: 1 – Tom Passive income through property -Resi yields, for growth -Create equity -Short term resi -Commercial – industrial -may not be totally passive Net yields of 6% to 7% $1.5m property may generate up to $100k net income after costs 2 – Jiminy How do I work out property cashflow and what is acceptable cashflow? Yield – 4%? Mortgage interest rate – 6%?  Depends how much you borrow, and if there's LMI Other costs – strata fees (unit/townhouse) insurance, rates, repairs, PM, other contingencies Depreciation After tax result – negative gearing What's an acceptable yield? Well - it depends on your situation. Rents and costs generally rise over time Interest rates will be up and down through the cycle, stress test 3 – AJ I'm 42 and own my own home – is it too late to build a property portfolio? Or should I look at shares and super only? 10-year investments Cycles 7-8 years, phases of the property cycle How long to build equity? Super – tax effective When are you planning to retire? Around 60? Other plans e.g. PPOR upgrade? Career, own business etc. Plenty of time if you have over a decade  Rask Resources - these are included by default Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove mortgage specialists discuss the major property news stories of the week.  Topics covered today: 1 – Election win and likely policy and tax reforms 2 – AMP introduces 10-year interest-only mortgages, big news 3 – Property listings fall across the board in April  1 – Election night – huge win for ALP -What does this mean for the economy? -Cost of living relief and HECS debt relief -Super above $3m tax reforms, including taxing unrealised gains -Housing – 5% deposits and 100,000 homes for FHBs from Jan 2026 -Big Australia – population, infrastructure, spending, housing build -Certainty and continuity – for at least the next 3 years, maybe more -Greens have little or no influence now  2 – AMP introduces 10-year IO loans -Kudos to Chris who predicted this recently -New loan product from AMP, 10-year IO loans from around 6.29% -Didn't Westpac have something similar previously? Nou sure it's unique? -What is being offered? -Who is it useful for? Flexibility for investors  -Doesn't increase borrowing capacity because loan is assessed over 20 years -Europe has 40-year IO loans, so in that sense it's hardly unique 3 – Listings fall across the board -3 weekends were disrupted in April due to public holidays and the election -Listings -7% in Sydney and Canberra -Fell in all 8 capital cities -Still higher year-on-year in Perth, maybe a sign of a market nearing its peak -More certainty to sell now the election is done? -Asking prices rose +0.7% in April driven by a large gain in Sydney, and also Darwin Resources for this episode What the election means for property – Pete Wargent What the election means for property – The Australian Confidence to return to housing market after the election – Macrobusiness Confidence to return to housing market after the election – Cate Bakos AMP launches 10-year interest-only loans – The Adviser AMP launches 10-year interest-only loans – AFR Listings plunge in April – SQM Research Listings plunge in April – CoreLogic Slow building approvals – Pete Wargent Slow building approvals – James Foster Retail volumes stalled in Q1 – James Foster Rents up 48% since pandemic start – Macrobusiness Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) https://www.amylunardi.com.au  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg #property #australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Owen Rask from Rask Media discuss their respective journeys and whether it's a good time to buy property or shares. They also look through a few case studies and how each cohort might like to invest in the current environment, be it in property, or shares, or both. Here's a summary of everything they discuss: Latest podcast news – nearly 457k monthly downloads Latest business and markets news from Owen & Pete --- Pros and cons of property and shares Super is massive in Australia too Buy a home and then what? Maybe best to have a balance of all of the above? --- Let's look at a few case studies 1 Accountant – maybe risk averse, sensitive to cashflow, often owns a home and would like to add one rental, and contribute to super, $1m budget typical for a professional buying a house as an investment Different personality types Analytical/thinker – good saver – risk averse - suited to shares   2 Doctor – often earn higher incomes, tolerance for some risk, they want high growth assets. Some healthcare professionals need trusts for asset protection e.g. surgeon, anaesthetist. Can scale a portfolio quickly, and can tolerate some negative cashflow High income earner – achiever, goals focussed - tolerance for risk – may want to use leverage to build a property portfolio   3 Tradie – often have good skills and are decisive. Have skills to add value to properties and have a good eye for a deal. Some of the best investors are tradies. Good incomes very often and an entrepreneurial spirit   4 Entrepreneurs – difficulties with borrowing capacity, feast and famine. Hard to know whether to invest in self, business, or property and shares. Property is good for people who find it hard to save and invest regularly, after the initial up-front costs. Shares require some savings discipline. Borrowing capacity tends to come and go so need to be strategic and invest when you can Entrepreneur – freedom focussed - with lumpy income? It depends. Property debt can be a noose, but can also be forced discipline. Shares are more liquid and could be sold quickly in a crisis. Prof Scott Galloway. Credentialled – degree - stock options. Equity. Bonuses. “Build business and buy real estate” – Kiyosaki Our kids – University or not? Some thoughts on our respective journeys Listener questions – send them in  If you like this Australian Property Podcast episode don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg #property #australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove mortgage specialists bring you all the latest news.  If you like this Australian Property Podcast episode Pete and Chris answer your listener questions and cover the big news stories of the week.  Topics covered today: 1 – Twilight zone suburbs 2 – Inflation news for Q1 – is the battle with inflation won? 3 – Lock it in – RBA to cut interest ratesin May says Luci Ellis Other topics discussed Anecdote 1 – some people buying entry level properties frantically now because whoever wins the election is going to push first homebuyer policies (but not until 2026 for ALP policy) Anecdote 2 Darwin – anecdotal reports of buyer's agents storming into Darwin - 1/3 of listed properties are under offer already  Resources for this episode Nerida Conisbee - top demolition suburbs  SMH - suburbs we never want to leave  Inflation figures for Q1 2025 Australian Q1 CPI – 09/24yy (James Foster Macro) Westpac IQ: Inflation Q1 CPI 2025 Markets Look Through Bill Shock (Pete Wargent) Luci's Thursday Note – 24 April 2025 (Westpac IQ) Investors Ease Back into Property (Pete Wargent) Home values for April 2025 Ray White - home values update, April 2025 Vitality home value index, April 2025 Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your host Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers gives his property predictions for 2025 and 2026. 1 – Trump and the tariff turmoil – what does it all mean for markets? 2 – Election 3 – 2025 outlook Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Amy Lunardi and Pete Wargent answer your most pressing property questions. Questions Answered: 1. Angus Young I'm looking at buying a townhouse and a lot of them I've been inspecting are brand new – should I bother with a building inspection? Doesn't insurance cover any defects anyway? 2. Kate Bush I almost feel like giving up. I've been trying to buy a home for the last 11 months and feel like I'm getting nowhere. I have a decent budget but now I'm feeling even more disheartened as I've noticed the market has gone up recently and there's even more competition. 3. Igor I wanted to ask why Pete blocked me on Twitter. (Igordownunder username). I don't believe I offended him but apologies if any comment was poorly perceived 4. Marge Simpson What's the risk of my real estate agent acting as a dual agent for me as a seller & then acting for my buyer also? 5. Ben Hi Guys, I am now in a position where I am wanting to get an investment property to start my portfolio, I am wanting to do this to create equity to help buy our forever home as well as creating a future for our family. I am looking at 5-10 year strategy for creating compound growth. I would need to get a mortgage if we were to do this as a buy to let. I also have the opportunity to co invest with my partners mum who wants to do something with her cash. This would mean the ability not to have to get a mortgage. My concern is that I would be losing out on the compound growth in the years to come as she would obviously need a return too. Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg #property #australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's an old Chinese saying “I wish that you live in interesting times.” The irony of this is that “interesting times” are often times of trouble or turmoil, making the phrase more like a curse and boy are we living in interesting times at the moment with Trumps Tariffs creating fear around the world.  It reminds me of the early days of covert when people were uncertain what was ahead. In this “Big Picture” episode of the Michael Yardney Podcast, Pete Wargent and I discuss the current economic climate and its impact on the property markets. making in property investment.   Takeaways    The current economic climate is volatile and affects property investment. Interest rates are expected to drop and this will positively impacting the housing market. Government policies are influencing housing affordability and supply and will only push prices higher. Household wealth in Australia has reached unprecedented levels, but disparities exist. The gap between the haves and have nots is widening in Australia. Foreign investment plays a crucial role in the housing market. Cybersecurity is increasingly important for financial safety. Understanding market dynamics can help investors make informed decisions. Investors should remain calm and not react to daily headlines.   Chapters  00:00 Navigating Market Chaos 04:12 Interest Rates and Economic Impacts 07:09 Household Wealth and Economic Disparities 09:59 Housing Market Dynamics 12:35 Government Policies and Housing Supply 15:37 The Role of Foreign Investment 18:11 Cybersecurity and Financial Safety 20:58 Education and Property Investment Strategies 31:43 Navigating Interesting Times 36:01 Introduction to Real Estate Investment 36:02 Understanding Market Trends   Links and Resources: Metropole's Strategic Property Plan – to help both beginning and experienced investors Get a bundle of free reports and eBooks – www.PodcastBonus.com.au  Pete Wargent's blog Pete Wargent's new book, The Buy Right Approach to Property Investing Pete's other book – The New Wealth Way Also, please subscribe to my other podcast Demographics Decoded with Simon Kuestenmacher – just look for Demographics Decoded wherever you are listening to this podcast and subscribe so each week we can unveil the trends shaping your future.

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove mortgage specialists talk through all the big property news from this week. If you like this Australian Property Podcast episode on boosting your retirement, you'll love the series. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. First homebuyers as election focal point Development alleged to have $123m of defects National prices rise 39% in 5 years Listener Q&A Resources for this episode Election policies Developer collapses Mega-development defect claims Housing values rise 39% in 5 years Pros and Cons of DHA property Why are house prices in Australia so high? Markets pricing cuts Dwelling commencements fell in Q4 – only 65,000 attached dwellings were built last year (Cameron Kusher) Dwelling commencements drop anew (Pete Wargent) Arrivals hit all-time high in February Ross Gittins – At least one side gets the housing problem – but housing polices are mainly for show SMH: Home truths – housing policies are for show, but one side at least gets the problem Sydney house prices pass $2 million Asking rents on the rise again Luxury market to weather the storm Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg #property #australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Australian Property Podcast, Pete Wargent of Allen Wargent Property Buyers is joined by Cameron Kusher, Australia's leading housing market analyst, formerly of the REA Group and CoreLogic Australia. In this episode they discuss: - What has Cameron been up to lately? Change of roles pending. What's next, ideally? - What a fortnight! What does all the Trump tariff turmoil mean for Australia? Quite a few possible scenarios, and it is hard to predict - Financial markets turmoil and what's happening with interest rates - What's happening with the Housing Accord target of 1.2 million homes. What are the latest stats telling us? - The challenges with construction costs and apartment prices – new apartment prices are up 33% over the year (Urbis). Doubled since 2019? More owner-occupiers buying. - What is the role of zoning in Australian property? What can it fix, and what won't it fix? - Is Melbourne turning around? Anything positive in the stats? - Brisbane Olympics plans for 2032. Any impact on housing markets? Olympic village etc. Showgrounds, Centenary Pool stadium, Vic Park, tennis centre - What to watch out for over the next few years? Any X-factors? - Where you can contact Cameron if you want to get in touch? X of Twitter: @cmkusher Cameron's substack https://cameronkusher.substack.com/ Resources for this episode Urbis - State of the Market - Apartment Report https://urbis.com.au/insights-news/urbis-apartment-essentials-national-snapshot-2024-q4/ Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg #property #australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every week, Chris Bates and Pete Wargent jump on the Australian Property Podcast airwaves to answer your questions or cover the top 3 property news stories of the news. Don't forget to send Chris and Pete your questions! In this week's episode, Chris and Pete cover: 1 – HUGE shifts in financial markets 2 – Apartment prices soar for new builds (Urbis) 3 – Changes to HELP debts treatment Resources for this episode RBA to launch emergency rate cuts (NAB) HELP on its way for borrowers Unit prices leap (Urbis) Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg #property #australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove mortgage specialists talk you through all the latest property market news.  Topics covered today: In this week's episode, Chris and Pete cover: 1 – Property investors guide to the election 2 – Average wealth passes $1.5m per household 3 – Population growth returns to capital cities Resources for this episode: 1 – Investors guide to the election - ALP: Help to Buy scheme expanded, and Build to Rent - Coalition: Super for housing, fuel excise cut, and 25% cut to immigration - Lending assessment buffer would be cut to 2.5% - Also cuts to public sector jobs and size if Coalition wins - Not much new for supply measures – just relying on the cycle to pick up generally - Both sides of politics stimulating with demand-side measures - Historically, elections haven't made that much difference (CoreLogic report) - Maybe unit prices rose a bit more when ALP won – unions and FHOG - Stock markets are under pressure – it seems this time around Trump is bullish for bonds, and bearish for stocks (opposite of 2016)? Which parties offer best policies for investors on pensions, super, housing this election Politicians light match under Aussie house prices 2 – Average wealth passes $1.5 per household - Average household wealth is $618,000 per person - Equates to $1.5m per household - Yes some disparity - Partly speaks to the success of the superannuation system - Aus aggregate wealth is huge at $17 trillion…HUGE - What comes next? Average wealth passes $1.5m per household 3 – Population growth reverse to capital cities? - After pandemic 'race for space', cap cities now attractive bulk of population growth - ATH +520,900 in FY2023, Australia's cap city pop grew by +427,800 in FY2024. - Return to office is a driver, some COVID refugees returning to the city - Population growth across regional Australia was +113,800 or +1.3% - Biggest Melbourne (+142,600) & Sydney (+107,500) - Brisbane & Perth recorded extremely fast population growth of +2.7% & +3.1% - What next? Impacts for property? Capital city and regional market update Population growth blazes back to capital cities Rask Resources - these are included by default Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg #property #australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove mortgage specialists discuss the Federal Budget, how COVID-19 impact property over the past 5 years, and also how the 2032 Olympics announcements will impact property markets in Brisbane and across Queensland.  Topics covered today: 1 – Help to Buy scheme expanded 2 – How COVID impacted property in 7 charts 3 – Brisbane announces Olympic venues for 2032 Resources for this episode 1 – Help to Buy Scheme expanded Changes in Help to Buy housing scheme will make most first home buyers eligible, Labor says Labor to make 'Help to Buy' housing scheme open to higher incomes and pricier properties Sharing home ownership with the government will be popular but hardly risk-free 2 – The impact of COVID on property in 7 charts Charts show how Australia's housing market has changed since COVID 3 – Brisbane Olympics venues announced Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games masterplan unveiled Brisbane rates to skyrocket after land values soar Brisbane 2032 can launch state's future if we work together 3 listener questions Your Binge Guide to the Foundations of Property, Finance and Money Management Episodes - The Property Couch Planning, personalised advice on superannuation Other news of interest Budget news Budget night delivers no major surprises Federal Budget 25 March 2025 with Westpac Chief Economist Luci Ellis Households to get $150 power bill rebate as Albanese extends relief Inflation keeps falling: lowest since 2020 Do elections really impact the property market? Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) https://www.amylunardi.com.au  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg #property #australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove mortgage specialists talk through Melbourne's property market switching into gear, the first signs of FOMO in Sydney property this year, and 15% of Kiwis now living in Australia. Pete and Chris also tackle some more of your listener questions. Enjoy! Topics covered today: 1 – Bargain hunters move in for Melbourne 2 – Sydney market flirting with FOMO 3 – Kiwis flee NZ in record numbers  Resources for this episode Melbourne's Home Buyers Turn Bullish After Rate Cut​ Bargain Hunters Descend on Melbourne Property​ I/O Lending Headwind No Longer​ Recession-Burned Kiwis Flee to Australia Other news of interest CKC apartment supply report – Sydney hit 14 year lows for unit supply in 2024 Record high student arrivals in February at over 200,000 Who are Australia's migrants (Simon Kuestenmacher) Housing supply falls further behind target Average household size increasing, but only gradually now IO loans picking up finally? What are you seeing, Chris? Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg #property #australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Australian Property Podcast episode Pete Wargent and Amy Lunardi deliver their step by step guide to buying property. Topics covered today: This episode covers the step by step process AFTER you've gone through the finance process, which we covered a few episodes ago with Owen & Chris, however some of these steps can be done before you get your finance sorted   Research – last week's episode covers this but is an essential step which a lot of people skim over, especially home buyers. Do recommend doing this before you get pre-approval, never too early, but regardless of when you do it the key things you're ideally wanting to understand are: What's happening in the market – broader and locally, why? Prices influence how quickly you have to move on offers, factoring into your appraisal & budget. Supply & scarcity     Research to create your PROPERTY BRIEF: your shopping list / workout plan -> ESSENTIAL STEP to moving forward   Educate yourself Learning about the fundamentals of property: settlement, conditional offers, building inspections, state specific rules Attending inspections & auctions, familiarising yourself with properties, meeting agents, starting to understand the lingo Spending more time exploring the neighbourhoods Potentially refining/changing your brief Search phase: once pre-approved and emotionally ready, actively searching Be proactive with online searches Off markets & agent communication Prioritising Saturdays and seeing properties asap Due diligence: once you've found a suitable property / green light Free and straight away: appraisal, local area check, council call, planning checks, landchecker, body corporate/owners corporation, old photos, agent info/notes, inclusions, speak to broker Contract review- when and why Building inspection & any other trade quotes – when and why Important to still keep searching throughout for backup plans. Sometimes 2 options need to strategise re timing Making an offer OR bidding at auction Making an offer: how? Ask agent their process and timeframes. Conditional versus unconditional, price versus terms. Deposit Auctions and buying prior Post sale – documentation, finalise loan, final inspection, insurances, utilities Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from AllenWargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove mortgages talk about the impacts of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred, where the apartment market will turn a corner, and the bounce in sentiment for Melbourne property. Topics covered today: 1 – Floods impact insurance 2 – How Australia's property market spun out of control - and what we can do to fix it 3 – Apartment cycle turns the corner Resources for this episode How to Build a Future Property prices, investors, first-home buyers and affordability Building approvals at 25-month high The development tide has turned on apartments Council Housing Targets - Report Homebuyers can lift their budget & slash their budget – but here's why they shouldn't Sydney's most advantaged suburb – it's not where you think Risk of Trump-cession rising – stock markets fall as public sector spending is cut, painfully period of detox ahead for US, plus tariffs uncertainty Trumpcession narrative catches bid Storm floods some parts of Brisbane and Gold Coast Melbourne is a renter's oasis Oil price at a 3-year low Why did inflation surge? Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent and Chris Bates discuss Australia housing market super-cycle, Cyclone risks for Queensland, and answer a few of your listener questions!  Topics covered today: 1 – Australia's housing market super-cycle 2 – The rise and rise of mortgage brokers 3 – Coalition to mandate 5 days in the office for public servants  Resources: The heads of some of Australia's top home builders demand urgent action to solve the housing crisis Australia is entering a housing super cycle, Qualitas says Australia in the grip of a housing super cycle Australia is entering a housing super cycle, Qualitas says Australia's housing super cycle: What agents need to know now The house price supercycle is just getting going Three reasons the housing supercycle is just getting going Housing market supercycle tipped to surge values by 30% CBA, NAB grapple with the rise and rise of mortgage brokers Coalition to force public servants to return to the office Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg #property #australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from AllenWargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove talk about the rebound in home prices, inheritance taxes, and what the election might been for lending rules.  Topics covered today: 30-year mortgages for Australia? Coalition to force APRA lending changes? Sydney rezoning for more apartments  30-year mortgages for Australia? Resources for this episode Perfect opportunity: BlackRock CEO calls for 30-year mortgages in Australia Red tape slashed for home loans, markets, and insurance under Coalition NSW developers in Sydney suburbs rezoning for train metro housing Inheritances are destroying the fair go Revealed: 171 Sydney spots getting more apartment blocks in pared-down density reforms Warren Hogan: Rate cut will fuel inflation and cost of living crisis More rate cuts are on the way? Berkshire releases latest shareholder letter Surging construction insolvencies bankrupt housing targets A Coalition government would rocket house prices Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg #property #australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's Big Picture episode of the Michael Yardney Podcast, Pete Wargent and I discuss a raft of macro factors that will affect how our property markets play out this year, including the implications of the first rate cut by the RBA, our plunging vacancy rates which are only going to make rents rise further, the recent government incentives issued push-up property values, why there's no way we will meet the governmen's new construction targets, plus lots more. We analyze how these factors will interplay to shape the property market in 2025 and beyond. Takeaways Interest rates are expected to fall further, but maybe not as quickly as many would hope. Vacancy rates are declining, leading to further rent increases. Government policies often focus on demand rather than supply and “kick the can down the road.” Construction challenges are exacerbated by a shortage of tradespeople. Migration trends are influencing the housing market significantly. Unemployment remains low, contributing to economic stability. Market sentiment plays a crucial role in property investment decisions. Government incentives do not effectively address housing affordability. The interplay of various economic factors will shape the property landscape in 2025. Chapters 01:22 Economic Overview and Rate Cuts 04:15 Housing Market Predictions 06:57 Rental Market Dynamics 10:11 Government Policies and Housing Affordability 12:53 Immigration and Its Impact on Housing 15:48 Unemployment Trends and Job Market 18:27 Conclusion and Future Outlook 23:20 Investing in Yourself: The Key to Success 25:35 Wealth Retreat 2025: A Transformative Experience 31:53 Understanding Property Investment Strategies Links and Resources:    Join us at Wealth Retreat 2025 – Australia's premier event for successful investors and business people.     Metropole's Strategic Property Plan – to help both beginning and experienced investors  Get a bundle of free reports and eBooks – www.PodcastBonus.com.au     Pete Wargent's blog    Pete Wargent's new book, The Buy Right Approach to Property Investing    Pete's other book – The New Wealth Way    Get a bundle of free reports and eBooks – www.PodcastBonus.com.au     Also, please subscribe to my new podcast Demographics Decoded with Simon Kuestenmacher – just look for  Demographics Decoded wherever you are listening to this podcast and subscribe so each week we can unveil the trends shaping your future.  Shownotes plus more here: What's Ahead for Property? Key Trends Shaping Our Markets | Big Picture Podcast with Pete Wargent

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Amy Lunardi and Pete Wargent bust the most common property myths for Australian property investors. If you like this Australian Property Podcast episode on property myths, you'll love the series. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Property myths busted today: Property markets always go up You can get rich quick in property  Agents always sell to the highest bidder Renovations are always worthwhile You should never accept the first offer Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au  Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent and Chris Bates discuss the recent turn to the right in global politics, the softer outlook for headline inflation, and the markets expected to benefit from falling interest rates.  If you like this Australian Property Podcast episode on boosting your retirement, you'll love the series. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Topics covered today: Property as politics takes a right turn Headline inflation forecast to fall below target Which markets will benefit from rate cuts? Resources for this episode 1 – Property as politics takes a right turn Population Update 2025 2 – Westpac predicts headline inflation below target Westpac Economics Report: Bull Inflation Deeper IS Gareth Aird LinkedIn Post: RBA Feb 2025 Activity 3 – Housing markets set to benefit from rate cuts (CoreLogic, Eliza Owen) Which housing markets could get the biggest boost from rate cuts Revealed: The housing markets set to get the biggest jolt from interest rate cuts Other news of interest Another major bank has announced new fixed rates Westpac cuts fixed rates ahead of RBA HIA calls for lending changes as… Home ownership gets even further out of reach for first home buyers in NSW Lending restrictions should be eased Australian housing finance rises 14% in… Westpac Economics Report: Bull Housing Finance Key priority: Woolies orders workers to return to office The baffling and little-known WFH statistic Woolworths orders staff back to the office Vacancy rates fall again as housing… Two-bedroom home jumps reserve by more than 1M as auctions pick up Next week's rate cut has already hit the housing market Toorak mansion becomes the nation's most expensive home FOMO to hit commercial market Victorian property investors still jumping ship more than 12 months since land tax hike exacerbating rent crisis Ask a question (select the Property podcast): https://bit.ly/R-quest  Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Amy Lunardi and Pete Wargent discuss 10 things they wish they knew before getting into property. If you like this Australian Property Podcast episode on property tips, you'll love the series. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Property topics covered today: Understanding strata schemes Amenities costs Land to asset ratio Borrowing strategies – P&I vs IO and how to build a portfolio Understanding all the different types of property insurance Tenant rights in different states Avoiding rushing into property. The power of offset accounts for homeowners Investing in property outside your backyard  Never assume your property manager is on top of things  Doing regular rate checks Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au  Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent and Chris Bates discuss the bullish property markets from Chris Joye of Coolabah Capital and from KPMG. They also discuss whether regional housing markets are getting a second wind from buyers seeking affordability, and the Coalition's proposed foreign buyer ban, and its potential impacts on the property market.  If you like this Australian Property Podcast episode on property markets, you'll love the series. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Topics covered today: Housing to benefit from rate cuts Dutton propose foreign buyer ban Second wind for regional property?  Resources for this episode: 1 – Housing market to welcome rate cuts (Joye) House and Unit Prices to Rise in 2025 KPMG Residential Property Market Outlook January 2025 Housing Market Will Welcome RBA Rate Cuts 2 – Dutton proposes ban on foreign buyers (but may bring back Significant Investor Visa) Real Estate Agents Face Costs to Meet New Money Laundering Rules Peter Dutton's Housing TikTok Dutton's Pledge to Curb Foreign Buyers Australia's Biggest Cities Built with Chinese Cash Dutton's Two-Year Foreign Investor Ban and Migrant Intake Slash Peter Dutton's "Golden Ticket" Visa for Wealthy Foreigners 3 – Second wind for regional exodus? Second Wind for Regional Housing Markets Other news of interest: Listings Off to a Strong Start in 2025 Melbourne CBD Office Vacancy Rate Stuck at 18% Support Surging for Higher Density Development Building Approvals Rise to 15,000 Bensons Property Possibly Insolvent in 2023 CBA to Offer Loans for Prefab Homes NIMBYs Oppose Highgate Hill Apartment Development Inflation for Essentials Eases, Allowing RBA to Cut Has the RBA Got Any Choice but to Cut in February? Ask a question (select the Property podcast): https://bit.ly/R-quest  Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this 2 Sense episode of The Australian Property Podcast, 7-time author Pete Wargent and Alcove mortgages founder Chris Bates are BACK! Every week, Chris Bates and Pete Wargent jump on the Australian Property Podcast airwaves to answer your questions or cover the top 3 property news stories of the news. Don't forget to send Chris and Pete your questions! In this week's episode, Chris and Pete cover: 1 – Mortgage arrears are down, what about hardship provisions? 2 – Trump takes the reins again 3 – Aussie public sector jobs growth unsustainable  Resources 1 – Mortgage arrears are down, what about hardship provisions? 4 reasons mortgage arrears rates are down - Pete Wargent Blog Westpac says number of customers on hardship payments is falling - News.com.au CBA says customer focus responsible for solid results - Proactive Investors Inflation remains persistent, CBA announces 132,000 hardship payments - News.com.au 2 – Trump takes the reins again How to Prepare for Tariff Day - The Macro Compass Trump orders federal workers back to the office full-time - Reuters Trump hauls millions back to the office - Pete Wargent Blog Return to In-Person Work - The White House 3 – Aussie jobs growth unsustainable? Public sector is strangling economy to death - AFR More than half a million workers earn income from NDIS, Shorten says in parting shot at critics - SMH Australia's economy is unsustainable - MacroBusiness Podcast Resources Access Show Notes Invest with Owen Mortgage Broking Financial Planning Property Coaching 100-point property checklist (PDF) Accounting with Grey Space Business Coaching Rask Core 

In this 2 Sense episode of The Australian Property Podcast, 7-time author Pete Wargent and Alcove mortgages founder Chris Bates are BACK! Every week, Chris Bates and Pete Wargent jump on the Australian Property Podcast airwaves to answer your questions or cover the top 3 property news stories of the news. Don't forget to send Chris and Pete your questions! In this week's episode, Chris and Pete cover: 1 – Latest polling for 2025 election Article 1 Article 2 Article 3 2 – Aussie dollar hovering around post-GFC lows Article 1 Article 2 Article 3 3 – What will happen to listings in the new year? Article 1 Other news and resources of interest: Bond sell-off. US unemployment rate falls to 4.1% Household spending a bit slower, despite Black Friday Job vacancies hold the line Building approvals hold the line JP Morgan ends remote work for 316,000 workers Podcast resources Access Show Notes Invest with Owen Mortgage Broking Financial Planning Property Coaching 100-point property checklist (PDF) Accounting with Grey Space Business Coaching Rask Core 

In this episode Pete and Chris discussed their 2025 outlook for business and property. In this 2 Sense episode of The Australian Property Podcast, 7-time author Pete Wargent and Alcove mortgages founder Chris Bates are BACK! Every week, Chris Bates and Pete Wargent jump on the Australian Property Podcast airwaves to answer your questions or cover the top 3 property news stories of the news. Don't forget to send Chris and Pete your questions! In this week's episode, Chris and Pete cover: 1 – Birth rate hits record low. What comes next for population growth? 2 – Major developer sinks into administration. Supply shortages ahead! 3 – Inflation to fall in the December quarter Resources for this episode 1 – Birth rate falls to record low and the 2024 Population Statement Australia's birth rate hits record low – here's why it matters to you 2024 Population Statement Population statement and future trends Unis expect near-record foreign student numbers despite policy chaos Australia's Indian summer 2 – Major developer sinks into administration Highrise apartment developer Bensons Property Group placed in voluntary administration Major Australian property group Bensons Property Group goes into voluntary administration Major developer Bensons Property Group in voluntary administration Bensons Property Group's voluntary administration leaves uncertain future for Elias Jreissati's Chevron One penthouse 3 – Inflation to fall to 0.2%? NAB NAB Economy Watch Westpac Monthly CPI Indicator – November November Monthly CPI Preview Q4 inflation to fall to 0.2pc? Rask Resources  Property Planning – Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers Mortgage broking – Chris Bates from Flint Group Podcast resources Access Show Notes Invest with Owen Mortgage Broking Financial Planning Property Coaching 100-point property checklist (PDF) Accounting with Grey Space Business Coaching Rask Core 

In this “Big Picture” episode of my podcast I get together with leading financial commentator Pete Wargent, who brings decades of perspective to his views, and we discuss the clues in the news as to what's ahead for our economy and the property markets.  Today we discuss the amended outlook for interest rates and what this means for our housing markets, an update on what APRA had to say about when they plan to loosen their lending buffers, what America's new president Donald Trump may mean for Australia, the Help to Buy Scheme, and Australia's ongoing Per Capita Recession.  I hope by the end of today's show you'll more clarity about what all this means for our economy and housing markets in 2025.  Takeaways      Inflation has recently fallen to 2.1%, but interest rates won't fall any time soon.      APRA's lending buffers are not set to change soon.      Donald Trump's tariff move could change the game for Aussie property investors      The rental price boom is showing signs of easing, but rents will keep rising in 2025      2025 is expected to be a steady year for property, with slower capital growth      Mortgage stress remains a concern for many homeowners.      Government schemes like Help to Buy aim to assist first-time buyers, but will only increase property values.      Wealth in Australia continues to rise despite our economic challenges.      Black Friday sales have shifted consumer spending habits.  Chapters  00:00 Overview of the Year in Property  09:50 Impact of Government Policies on Housing  21:34 Government Schemes and Their Implications  27:04 Navigating Uncertainty in Property Investment  31:47 Understanding Market Trends  Links and Resources:  Metropole's Strategic Property Plan – to help both beginning and experienced investors  Get a bundle of free reports and eBooks – www.PodcastBonus.com.au   Pete Wargent's blog  Pete Wargent's new book, The Buy Right Approach to Property Investing  Pete's other book – The New Wealth Way  Get a bundle of free reports and eBooks – www.PodcastBonus.com.au     Also, please subscribe to my new podcast Demographics Decoded with Simon Kuestenmacher – just look for Demographics Decoded wherever you are listening to this podcast and subscribe so each week we can unveil the trends shaping your future.  Shownotes plus more here: What Will 2025 Bring for Australian Real Estate? Your Big Picture Guidewith Pete Wargent

In this special end-of-year episode, we take a step back to reflect on the rollercoaster that was 2024 in the housing markets and gear up for what promises to be an equally fascinating 2025. And who better to do it with than Pete Wargent, one of Australia's most respected financial and housing market analysts? Together, we'll unpack the highs, lows, and surprises of this past year, and share the lessons we've learned over the past year and offer insights into what we can expect in 2025, including predictions for regional markets and potential risks for investors. Throughout our conversation you'll find that we emphasise the importance of maintaining a long-term perspective in property investment and crafting a solid strategy to navigate the evolving market landscape. Takeaways ·       2024 demonstrated the importance of having long-term investment strategies. ·       The housing market showed unexpected resilience in 2024. ·       Job market strength has been a significant surprise this year. ·       The rental crisis will continue to be a pressing issue in 2025. ·       Investors should focus on owning quality properties rather than quantity. ·       Construction costs are not increasing as much as they were before, but won't decrease in the long term. ·       Understanding market cycles is crucial for property investors. ·       Melbourne is emerging as a potentially undervalued market. ·       Having a clear investment plan is essential for investment success.  Chapters 00:00 Reflecting on 2024: A Year in Review 08:45 The Impact of Interest Rates on Property 15:10 Challenges Faced by the Property Market 21:33 Looking Ahead: Predictions for 2025 27:29 Summarizing 2024: Resilience in the Market 29:40 The Impact of Pessimism on Success 34:35 The Importance of Optimism and Teamwork 34:45 Introduction to Real Estate Investment 34:46 Understanding Market Trends and Analysis   Links and Resources:   Metropole's Strategic Property Plan – to help both beginning and experienced investors  Get a bundle of free reports and eBooks – www.PodcastBonus.com.au     Pete Wargent's blog    Pete Wargent's new book, The Buy Right Approach to Property Investing    Pete's other book – The New Wealth Way    Get a bundle of free reports and eBooks – www.PodcastBonus.com.au     Also, please subscribe to my new podcast Demographics Decoded with Simon Kuestenmacher – just look for Demographics Decoded wherever you are listening to this podcast and subscribe so each week we can unveil the trends shaping your future.   

In this 2 Sense episode of The Australian Property Podcast, 7-time author Pete Wargent and Flint Group founder Chris Bates are BACK! Every week, Chris Bates and Pete Wargent jump on the Australian Property Podcast airwaves to answer your questions or cover the top 3 property news stories of the news. Don't forget to send Chris and Pete your questions! In this week's episode, Chris and Pete cover: 1 – Getting behind the curve 2 – Aus per capita recession continues for a 7th quarter 3 - Top property hotspots and trends for 2025 Episode resources Rask community forum https://community.rask.com.au/home 1 – Getting behind the curve Canada's Unemployment Rate Rises to 6.8% Canada Unemployment Rate Rises to 6.8% in November vs 6.6% Expected Bank of Canada Interest Rate Update Expectations 2 – Aussie per capita recession continues Private Sector Limps into Recession Recession Crashes Down on Australian Households 3 – Where are some of the property best buys for 2025? Ray White Property Trends and hotspots for 2025 Ray White 2025 Property Outlook Report ~~ Resources you'll love ~~ Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach 100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser.Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our housing markets have been remarkably resilient over the last year, despite high interest rates and even though the RBA didn't drop interest rates this year, like many expected. With inflation falling faster than expected, there is now the anticipation of rate drops early next year and it seems that the gloom that descended on Australian consumers 2 ½ years ago is finally showing signs of lifting. What does this mean for our economy and housing markets? That's exactly what Pete Wargent and I discussed in today's show. We explore also the impact of government policies on property investment and analyze demographic trends affecting housing demand. The conversation also touches on the challenges within the construction sector and the outlook for property investment in Australia, particularly in light of immigration and economic predictions for 2025. Links and Resources: Michael Yardney – Metropole Property Strategists Metropole's Strategic Property Plan – to help both beginning and experienced investors Get a bundle of free reports and eBooks – www.PodcastBonus.com.au Pete Wargent's blog Pete Wargent's new book, The Buy Right Approach to Property Investing Pete's other book – The New Wealth Way Get a bundle of free reports and eBooks – www.PodcastBonus.com.au Also, please subscribe to my new podcast Demographics Decoded with Simon Kuestenmacher – just look for Demographics Decoded wherever you are listening to this podcast and subscribe so each week we can unveil the trends shaping your future. Shownotes plus more here: Key Trends Shaping Australia's Property Market in 2025 | Big Picture Podcast with Pete Wargent

Welcome to another monthly Big Picture episode of the Michael Yardney podcast. Each month, I get together with leading financial commentator Pete Wargent, who brings decades of perspective to his views. In this episode, we explore a range of topics from inflation and government spending to property investment strategies and market trends. Links and Resources: Metropole's Strategic Property Plan – to help both beginning and experienced investors Get a bundle of free reports and eBooks – www.PodcastBonus.com.au Pete Wargent's blog Pete Wargent's new book, The Buy Right Approach to Property Investing Pete's podcast episode we mentioned Get a bundle of free reports and eBooks – www.PodcastBonus.com.au Also, please subscribe to my new podcast Demographics Decoded with Simon Kuestenmacher – just look for  Demographics Decoded wherever you are listening to this podcast and subscribe so each week we can unveil the trends shaping your future. Shownotes plus more here: Economic Indicators That Property Investors Must Know About | Big Picture Podcast with Pete Wargent

Each month I get together with leading financial commentator Pete Wargent, who brings decades of perspective to his views and we discuss the clues in the news as to what's ahead, for our economy and property markets. Today we discuss the outlook for inflation and interest rates and what this means for our housing markets, an update on what APRA had to say about when they plan to loosen their lending buffers, home loan approval figures which give us an indication of what's ahead, what the plan to reduce international students to Australia could mean to our housing markets and the economy, and what's really happening in the Melbourne property market. I hope by the end of today's show you'll have a bit more clarity with all the mixed messages in the media.   Links and Resources: Metropole's Strategic Property Plan – to help both beginning and experienced investors Get a bundle of free reports and eBooks – www.PodcastBonus.com.au Pete Wargent's blog Pete Wargent's new book: The Buy Right Approach to Property Investing: Mastering the Skills to invest wisely in Property Get a bundle of free reports and eBooks – www.PodcastBonus.com.au Also, please subscribe to my new podcast Demographics Decoded with Simon Kuestenmacher – just look for  Demographics Decoded wherever you are listening to this podcast and subscribe so each week we can unveil the trends shaping your future. Shownotes plus more here: Navigating our Economic and Property Markets | Big Picture Podcast

Welcome to another Big Picture episode of the Michael Yardney podcast, where I chat with leading financial commentator Pete Wargent. Since our last chat, a lot's happened, including rising inflation causing embarrassment to the Reserve Bank, with some commentators now speculating interest rates will rise again. As usual, there are clues in the news as to what's ahead for our economy and our housing markets and we discuss a raft of macro and microeconomic factors that should give you some clues as to what's ahead for our housing markets. Housing Market Hurdles and Economic Trends in Australia We discuss: ●        The May inflation figures and their potential impact on future interest rate hikes ●        How government spending, particularly federal and state budgets, is contributing to inflation ●        Rising living costs and electricity prices and their effects on spending habits across different demographics ●        Challenges faced by the Australian government's target to build 1.2 million homes by 2029 o   High cash rates o   Reduced investor interest o   Soaring construction costs ●        Comparing current construction trends to peak periods like 2017 ●        The roles of foreign buyers in the market ●        Insights from Pete's book, The Buy Right Approach to Property Investing Mastering the Skills to Invest Wisely in Properties. This episode is packed with expert insights from Pete and practical tips, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding and navigating the complexities of Australia's economic and housing market landscape. Links and Resources: Metropole's Strategic Property Plan – to help both beginning and experienced investors Get a bundle of free reports and eBooks – www.PodcastBonus.com.au Pete Wargent's blog Pete Wargent's new book: The Buy Right Approach to Property Investing: Mastering the skills to Invest Wisely in Property Some of our favorite quotes from the show: “Well, the May housing approval figures came out and they shot up a little bit, but we're still nowhere near the sort of figures we're going to need to reach that target.” – Michael Yardney “I guess what we're saying is that unemployment is going to rise a little bit. The Reserve Bank wants that, but that may slow inflationary pressures down a little bit. But there's still jobs out there if you're wanting them.” – Michael Yardney “The message here is most of the critics actually sit on the sidelines. They're not in the arena, they don't try.” – Michael Yardney PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW Reviews are hugely important to me because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes - it's your way of passing the message forward to others and saying thank you to me. Here's how

Only a few months ago, there was talk about the hope of interest rates starting to fall by the middle of this year. Australia's biggest bank in CBA suggested there could be six cuts in interest rates over the next two years. And then things changed, inflation remained more stubborn and the economy grew strongly and suddenly there was talk of potential interest rate rises. What's ahead for interest rates and our property markets? There are clues in the news as to what's ahead, which I will discuss in this month's podcast with leading financial commentator Pete Wargent, who brings decades of perspective to his views. As always, we will discuss a raft of macro and micro economic factors that should give you clues as to what's ahead for our housing markets. Links and Resources: Metropole's Strategic Property Plan – to help both beginning and experienced investors Get a bundle of free reports and eBooks – www.PodcastBonus.com.au Pete Wargent's blog Pete Wargent's new book: The Buy Right Approach to Property Investing: Mastering the Skills to Invest Wisely in Property Shownotes plus more here: What's Happening in the Australian Property Markets? Big Picture Podcast with Pete Wargent

The banks are starting to carve up the lending market by postcode. If you are inside one of the 145 (out of 3300) postcodes ANZ Bank has cherry picked you can get a special deal on larger loans. What does this mean for the market? What does it mean for you? In todays show we cover : Getting to know postcode-driven lending deals What will the Federal Budget offer for property ? The reality of falling prices on a residential market  Pete Wargent of AllenWargent Property Buyers joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With property values rising for 15 months in a row and talk of interest rate cuts on the horizon, is the Australian property market gearing up for a new boom in property prices this year? Well, there are clues in the news as to what's ahead, which I'm going to discuss in this month's Big Picture podcast with leading financial commentator Pete Wargent. As always, we will be discussing a raft of macro and micro economic factors that should give you some clues as to what's ahead for our housing markets. And we're going to discuss why now may be a great countercyclical opportunity to get into the Melbourne property market. Links and Resources: Metropole's Strategic Property Plan – to help both beginning and experienced investors Get a bundle of free reports and eBooks – www.PodcastBonus.com.au Pete Wargent's blog Pete Wargent's new book: The Buy Right Approach to Property Investing: Mastering the skills to invest wisely in property Shownotes plus more here: Property Shocker: Adelaide and Perth prices closing in on Melbourne | Big Picture Podcast with Pete Wargent  

Why do some people seem to effortlessly grow their wealth while others work hard but continue to struggle? I've got something a bit different an for you in today's episode. Together with Brett Warren, national director at Metropole and financial whiz Pete Wargent, we give you a sneak peek behind the curtain and help you understand the lessons we learned from Wealth Retreat last year. While we're talking about wealth, it'll be interesting at the end of it when you work out what our emphasis was. It wasn't investment and, it wasn't property. Listen in as we share with you the biggest lessons we've learned. Links and Resources: Get the team at Metropole to help build your personal Strategic Property Plan Click here and have a chat with us Join us at Wealth Retreat 2024 – click here and learn more and register your interest. Shownotes plus more here: Wealth Building Strategies from Australia's Premier Wealth Retreat with Brett Warren and Pete Wargent

I feel sorry for property investors trying to make headway in real estate. They face the hurdle of significant media misinformation, which is underwhelmingly and unnecessarily discouraging, and social media which is full of “pretend gurus” who are prepared to sell you their secrets to instant riches in property. In my mind, they're selling you tickets to see unicorns. Despite the information available in the media and on the Internet, the number of investors who succeed in developing financial freedom through property has not increased over the years, so my recommendation is to tune out the white noise and be selective in who you listen to. I suggest you look for evidence-based analysis. That's why I enjoy my monthly Big Picture podcasts with Pete Wargent, who brings decades of perspective to his views. Today, we will be discussing a raft of macro and micro economic factors that should give you some clues as to what's ahead for our housing markets. Links and Resources: Metropole's Strategic Property Plan – to help both beginning and experienced investors Get a bundle of free reports and eBooks – www.PodcastBonus.com.au Pete Wargent's blog Join Pete and me at Wealth Retreat – www.WealthRetreat.com.au Shownotes plus more here: Our No-Nonsense Big Picture Podcast About the Economy and Property Markets, with Pete Wargent  

In this month's Big Picture episode of the Michael Yardney Podcast, Pete Wargent and I dissect the multitude of macro-economic factors currently shaping our housing markets and the broader economy. There's a lot to discuss today including the latest inflation data, this month's RBA's interest rate decision, and what both these mean for the future of interest rates and our housing markets. Links and Resources: Metropole's Strategic Property Plan – to help both beginning and experienced investors Get a bundle of free reports and eBooks – www.PodcastBonus.com.au Pete Wargent's blog Join Pete and me at Wealth Retreat – www.WealthRetreat.com.au Shownotes plus more here: Our no-nonsense Big Picture Podcast about the economy and property markets with Pete Wargent

Cast your mind back to this time last year.  You might recall the sobering predictions about potential doom and gloom ahead for 2023, pedaled by self-proclaimed experts and picked up as click bait and used in various sensational media exclusives.  Well they got it wrong with residential property in Australia defying those dire predictions to enjoy solid growth in many parts of the country.   One voice who didn't cry wolf was Pete Wargent and he returns this week with Bushy to outline what he sees ahead for 2024. NEW – join our Facebook group, The Property Hub Collective: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1857513011165686 Join the Property Hub community on Substack! Sign up to get Australian property news, opinion, and episodes in your inbox: https://propertyhubau.substack.com/ Subscribe to RealtyTalk on the Property Hub channel: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Email Property Hub is a collaboration between Bushy Martin from KnowHow Property, Kevin Turner from Realty, Andrew Montesi from Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and Australia's largest independent podcast network DM Media. Business and partnership enquiries: antony@dm.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Australian property market continues to defy expectations, financial analyst Pete Wargent joins me to unravel the complexities of its current landscape. Being the first Big Picture Podcast for the new year, I want to look at the clues in the news for what's ahead for our economy and our housing markets in 2024. Insights into Australia's 2024 Property Sector and Economic Trajectory In this episode, Pete Wargent and I discuss: ●        How forecasts of housing market declines in early 2023 proved wrong and investors were wise to ignore them  ●        Supply and demand will continue to drive property markets in 2024 with shortages persisting ●        Interest rate hikes had a limited impact on property markets in 2023 and rates are now expected to peak and start falling  ●        Inflation is cooling in Australia and overseas which is positive for interest rates medium-term ●        The economy is slowing which reduces the chance of more rate hikes while also lowering the risks of cuts happening too fast ●        Population growth has surged to the highest levels since the 1950s, fueling massive demand for housing ●        The construction industry is in crisis and unable to deliver anywhere near the dwellings required ●        Foreign investment has fallen but build-to-rent may attract some overseas capital ●        Consumer confidence should rebound in 2024 as economic stability returns post-rate hikes  ●        Clarity that interest rates have peaked will be a positive psychological shift for buyers and investors Links and Resources: Metropole's Strategic Property Plan – to help both beginning and experienced investors Get a bundle of free reports and eBooks – www.PodcastBonus.com.au Join as at Wealth Retreat 2024 – www.WealthRetreat.com.au Pete Wargent's blog Some of our favorite quotes from the show: “There's an under-supply of properties and various estimates that already we're starting with 100,000 - 120,000 under-supply of dwellings and we're just not keeping up. So our markets are going to be under-supplied for years to come. – Michael Yardney “But the big thing that changed towards the end of 2023 is that the Federal Reserve finally has just pivoted and it was pretty clear cut. They're basically done with hiking interest rates.” – Michael Yardney “If you cared at all, you're going to get some results. If you care enough, you're going to get incredible results.” – Michael Yardney PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW Reviews are hugely important to me because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes - it's your way of passing the message forward to others and saying thank you to me. Here's how  

Welcome to this month's Big Picture episode of the Michael Yardney Podcast, where Pete Wargent and I dissect the multitude of macro-economic factors currently shaping our housing markets and the broader economy. We analyze the recent interest rate hike by the Reserve Bank and dissect its ramifications on the housing markets and the broader economic landscape in Australia against the backdrop of the global economic squeeze created by two major wars. Whether you're an investor, a homeowner, or just a curious mind, this monthly deep dive promises to keep you informed and ahead of the curve. We'll also explore future trends in the property market, considering factors like population growth, urban living allure, and the demand for medium-density dwellings. Pete and I also discuss the announcements from major banks and financial firms about bonuses linked to office attendance. Links and Resources: Metropole's Strategic Property Plan – to help both beginning and experienced investors Get a bundle of free reports and eBooks – www.PodcastBonus.com.au Pete Wargent's daily blog Shownotes plus more here: Our no-nonsense Big Picture Podcast about the economy and property markets with Pete Wargent