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

2 – Aussie dollar hovering around post-GFC lows

3 – What will happen to listings in the new year?

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Other news and resources of interest:

Podcast resources

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

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Is it, property AND shares? Property OR shares? Or ALL property and NO shares?

Marc Jocum of Global X ETFs Australia joins Owen Rask in this Australian Investors Podcast episode to explain 7 reasons why property investing in Australia could be better than shares and ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds).

But wait, there's more!

This Property Versus Shares episode is part 3/3 and follows a super-popular episode.

Part 2/3: 10 reasons why shares and ETFs are better than property (in retirement): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gmi7exrScQ

Part 1/3: How to use shares and ETFs for passive income:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YniljKAXnqY&t=0s

7 Reasons to invest in property

1. Leverage, unlike any other

2. Familiarity, leading to less bias

3. Tax benefits, negative gearing anyone?

4. Supply & demand imbalances = more scarcity with assets

5. Inflation hedge, as build costs and rents adjust to inflation

6. Optionality, within the property and across your wealth

7. Government support, get the conspiracy pitchforks ready!

Resources:

Global X website (all funds): https://bit.ly/gx-funds

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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

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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?

Property Planning – Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers

Mortgage broking – Chris Bates from Flint Group

Podcast resources

Rask community forum

https://community.rask.com.au/home

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

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Topics covered today:

1 – Turn yourself into a property pro

2 – Book and call with a broker or lending professional

3 – Think in decade chunks

4 – Wrap

It’s an interesting time for property investment. In 2025 we will have high population growth, a chronic housing shortage and falling interest rates. All good fundamentals for property. Yet, as with every decade, there will be those who succeed and those who fail to progress as they hoped. The best way to ensure you’re in the former group and not the latter is by taking a more professional approach to your investing to managing risk, and take a sensible approach for the decade ahead, with the appropriate buffers in place.

Episode resources

Pete: Read Turning Pro book

Modern Wisdom podcast

Property Planning – Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers

Mortgage broking – Chris Bates from Flint Group

Podcast resources

Rask community forum

https://community.rask.com.au/home

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

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Topics covered today:

In this episode Pete and Chris discussed their 2024 highlights

Some of the major trends we observed in the Aussie property market in 2024 included: Perth and Adelaide have boomed, and Brisbane listings were so low all year.

How did interest rate movements impact the market throughout the year? Not as much as we thought. It was a complex web of trends, overall, and not as simple as people thought at the beginning of the year.

1. What Pete and Chris learned in 2024, and some challenges faced by the property market

A key lesson for us – don’t get too stuck on Level 1 thinking. It’s a complicated market sometimes

The most significant challenges the property market faced last year: Construction costs were very high, and developer insolvencies hit 3,000. Housing supply struggled all year.

2. 2025 outlook and insights from Pete and Chris

Looking forward to 2025, our main predictions for the Australian property market: Slower price growth, but solid performance, overall.

Melbourne is set to rebound due to relative affordability versus other capital cities.

How we see the interest rate environment evolving, and how this will impact the market: Interest rates to fall to around 3.5%, APRA change to ease lending assessment buffers, and more bank competition for customers. This should boost buyer activity into an undersupplied market.

Particular areas or regions in Australia that might offer the best investment opportunities in 2025: Melbourne, Newcastle, Brisbane, Central Coast, and Sunshine Coast.

Key trends to shape 2025: Election year could see some changes to population policy, and property market policy. Superannuation for housing (Coalition) and Build to Rent (Labor). Slower population growth overall, as visa issuance for international students slows down.

3. Our advice for homebuyers and investors in 2025

Risks we believe homebuyers and investors should be cautious of in 2025: Construction and off the plan risks. Keep a buffer in case interest rates don’t fall.

4. Closing reflections from Pete and Chris

Summing up in 2024: Resilience! An interesting year of lessons. Intergenerational wealth and a struggle for developers. A complex market.

Other advice for listeners as they plan their property investment strategies for the coming year:

Get a property plan done!

Episode resources:

Pete: Read Turning Pro book

Modern Wisdom podcast

Chris: Manage technology addiction better, and draw more defined boundaries between work and leisure.

Rask Resources:

Property Planning – Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers

Mortgage broking – Chris Bates from Flint Group

Podcast resources

Rask community forum

https://community.rask.com.au/home

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

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Welcome to Rask's 2024 Year in Review. This episode features snippets from an Olympian, Therapist, CEO, Influencers, Authors, Founders and more!

Episodes to watch next (in order of first appearance in the Review):

John Addis, leukaemia and dealing with uncertainty: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/2024/10/07/john-addis-book-how-not-to-lose-1-million/

Grant Hackett, bad times don’t last forever: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLoIKV68-hw

Marie Verkakis (to be released), therapist: https://youtu.be/f6EH6yHzzes

Dave Gow, early retirement & looking inward: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjoGibsgPG0

Tim Duggan, working less: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzk7toGCycQ 

Brian Hartzer, coaching kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaFC9Pp2DPM

Qiao Ma (to be released), Lehman lessons & killer companies: https://youtu.be/xh2D5FAR1mA

Angus Donohoo, Crypto Gandi: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/2024/10/02/angus-donohoo-dating-apps/

Joe Aston, journalist & power abuse: https://youtu.be/Vu6FFGcsUBU

Phil Lowe, former RBA governor: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/2024/11/27/phil-lowe-caroline-gurney-investing-on-purpose/

Paul Clitheroe, bullish on Australia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AikPhtqJf48

Alec Rehehan, questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mmCDdqV_xU

Mike Kemp, market history: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-to-actually-grow-wealthy-ft-mike-kemp-live-replay/id1414707038?i=1000646198287

Todd Barlow, portfolio management: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/2024/09/18/washington-h-soul-pattinson-co-ltd-asxsol-invest-ceo-todd-barlow/

~~ Rask Resources ~~

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

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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

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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

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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 – Leaders hit pause on rapid immigration

2 – Help to Buy Scheme passed as legislation

3 – Australia’s apartment supply crunch continues to worse 

Episode resources

Rask community forum

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1 – Leaders hit pause on rapid immigration

Peter Dutton pledges to drastically slash migration in bid to free up 100,000 homes over five years

https://theconversation.com/peter-dutton-pledges-to-drastically-slash-migration-in-bid-to-free-up-100-000-homes-over-five-years-230205

Starmer: record net migration shows Tories ran ‘open borders experiment’

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/nov/28/uk-deal-iraq-people-smugglers-europe

Starmer pledges to reduce immigration with points-based reform

https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-net-migration-falls-year-june-2024-11-28/

Fact Check: Trudeau announced Canada immigration cuts, not freeze

https://www.reuters.com/fact-check/trudeau-announced-canada-immigration-cuts-not-freeze-2024-11-28/

2 – Help to Buy Scheme passed as legislation

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-27/how-the-federal-government-help-to-buy-scheme-will-work/104650296

3 – Australia’s apartment supply crunch continues to worsen

https://www.macrobusiness.com.au/2024/11/australias-apartment-supply-crunch-worsens/

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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.

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In this episode, Reece Marini and Pete Wargent explain why having a well-structured property investment strategy is essential for success in 2025 and beyond. They discuss the key elements of a property plan, how to make financial projections, and why flexibility is important in an ever-changing real estate market.

Key Topics Covered:

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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.

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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 – Two tweaks would let FHBs borrow more

2 – Global property bubble risks 

3 – Is this the bottom of the cycle for Victoria? 

Episode resources

Rask community forum

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1 – Two tweaks would let FHBs borrow more

Two tweaks would let first-home buyers borrow $116,000 more: NAB

https://www.afr.com/wealth/personal-finance/two-tweaks-would-let-first-home-buyers-borrow-116-000-more-nab-20241113-p5kq8y

2 – Global property bubble risks

https://www.ubs.com/global/en/wealthmanagement/insights/2024/global-real-estate-bubble-index.html

3 – Is this the bottom of the cycle for Victoria?

https://www.afr.com/policy/economy/embarrassing-victorian-households-fall-behind-tasmania-20241122-p5ksui

https://www.afr.com/politics/how-victoria-became-a-poor-state-and-the-16-charts-that-prove-it-20241122-p5ksuq

https://www.afr.com/politics/not-sustainable-report-sounds-alarm-on-victoria-s-228b-debt-20241117-p5kr94

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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.

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