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:

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 

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Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan 

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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. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg

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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:

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

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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:

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

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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:

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

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In this episode Pete and Chris discussed the latest inflation figures, and whether we’ll see lower interest rates…and if so, what does this mean for property in 2025?

Topics covered today:

1 – Wrap of the latest inflation figures

2 – Airbnb impact on Australia’s rental market

3 – Are high interest rates to blame for the rental crisis?

Episode Resources:

1 – Wrap of the latest inflation figures:

2 – Impact of Airbnb on Australia’s property markets:

3 – Are high interest rates to blame for the rental crisis?

• Do Housing Investors Pass-through Changes in Their Interest Costs to Rents? | Bulletin – October 2024 | RBA

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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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?

2 – Trump takes the reins again

3 – Aussie jobs growth unsustainable?

Podcast Resources

Rask community forum

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 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?

• Article 1

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

~~ Resources you'll love ~~

Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes

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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