Australian Property Podcast

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove mortgage specialists discuss the big news stories of the week. 

They also covered off a few of your questions in their weekly Listener Q&A. 

Here’s what they cover:

1 – Everything bubble is back…but this time it’s different? (AFR)

2 – What do the June inflation figures mean for property?

3 – The return of prefab housing

Episode Resources

Everything Boom returns – Pete Wargent

The everything bubble is back, but this time it’s different – AFR

More rate cuts in 2025 as inflation cools – Pete Wargent

Australian Q2 CPI – James Foster Macro

‘Ship-in’ homes receive show of faith from big four bank – AFR

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

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In this Australian Property Podcast your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and top buyer’s agent Amy Lunardi step through 10 popular real estate untruths.

Topics covered

– "Buying the worst house on the best street" is not always smart

– Not all agents are lying when they quote low

– Lowballing is not a strategy

– If you’ve been looking for over a year – the problem is probably you

– Off markets doesn’t mean a bargain

– Land doesn’t equal capital growth

– You might be better off renting

– One sale price doesn’t mean a trend

– Your renovation doesn’t always add value

– Time in the market versus timing in the market isn’t always true

Episode resources

– My $1m property mistake

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

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In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from the Alcove mortgage specialists discuss all the latest property news.

This week:

– Melbourne auctions pick up

– APRA holds macroprudential settings

– Chalmers urged to reform CGT for housing

Chapters (approximate)

(00:00) Introduction

(03:44) Current Property Market Dynamics

(08:09) Interest Rates and Economic Indicators

(12:39) Auction Market Trends

(17:35) Macro Prudential Settings and Housing Supply

(26:37) Tax Reform and Housing Policy

(32:23) Shares Vs. Property in SMSFs

(36:49) Sell or Keep? Half a House

(40:44) Approaching NSW Buyers Agents Directly

Resources for this episode

– Massive auction results power Melbourne’s housing market (AFR)

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

#australia #property

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In this Australian Property Podcast episode, Owen Rask reveals a million-dollar mistake from early in his wealth-building journey.

He explains:

– The opportunity he missed in the property market

– Why he stuck with shares and ignored other strategies

– How combining property and shares could have accelerated his financial growth

– A powerful lesson in using every tool at your disposal for long-term wealth

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Topics Covered

– The $1 million property mistake

– Shares vs property: a false choice?

– What is debt recycling and equity release?

– How to use property to supercharge investments

– The role of financial planning in building wealth

– Why dogma (shares only or property only) can be dangerous

– Lessons from missing the train on property

– Using loans strategically for tax efficiency

– Warren Buffett's influence—and where it can go wrong

– Rethinking financial tools: use the whole toolkit

Resources for this episode

📄 Learn more about investing smarter: –⁠ Free Property Course⁠

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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 unsure, 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 from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove mortgage specialists run through all the big property news stories of the week. 

1 – How to build more cheaply (Nerida Conisbee, Ray White)

2 – Brisbane hits a million-dollar median house price (Cotality)

3 – Office to apartment conversions to drive units recovery?

Resources:

Main Articles:

A mini Aussie dream for $1: The future of Sydney housing revealed (SMH)

How to build more cheaply – Nerida Conisbee (LinkedIn)

Brisbane’s unstoppable house price boom (Macrobusiness)

Brisbane is now a million-dollar house market – here’s how it happened (Cotality)

Apartment developers reshaping Sydney’s suburbs may benefit office owners (The Australian)

Other News of Interest:

Support payment for renters on Treasury housing options list (ABC)

Cautious RBA sets the tone for property in 2025 (Pete Wargent)

Monday market recap with Cameron Kusher (Oz Property Insights)

Mortgage volumes & sizes hit record (Pete Wargent)

How do first homebuyers afford anything? (Macrobusiness)

Commercial rate rise of 50% in Townsville (ABC)

Sydney home swamped by high-rises sells for $8m in Rhodes (ABC)

Office conversions drive office recovery (The Australian)

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

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In this Australian Property Podcast episode, Chris Bates sits down with financial adviser James O’Reilly for a candid conversation about using property and super to plan for retirement. They cover:

– The psychology behind early retirement goals

– Common property pitfalls in retirement planning

– How to tap into home equity and diversify your assets

– Why mindset and long-term thinking are crucial

– The risks of collecting low-quality assets

If you enjoyed this Australian Property Podcast episode on property and retirement, don’t forget to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!

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Topics Covered

– How Property Fits into Retirement Planning

– The Wind Metaphor: Phases of Financial Life

– Mistakes in Property Asset Selection

– The Danger of Short-Term Thinking

– Setting Short-Medium Term Goals that Motivate Action

– Reframing the Home in Retirement Context

– Using Home Equity for Lifestyle or to Help Kids

– Diversifying into Shares & Superannuation

– Resetting Expectations at 50+

– The Psychology of Letting Go (Sentimental Property Ties)

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

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In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove mortgage specialists discuss how to maximise borrowing capacity, how much first homebuyer stimulus is enough, and whether you should pay off your mortgage. They also run through some of your listener questions. 

This week on the show: 

1 – How much first homebuyer stimulus is enough?

2 – Half of Canberra's bankruptcy filings last year were from strata managers chasing fees, inquiry hears

3 – Rob Moore – should you pay off your mortgage?

Listener Q&A

1 – Aristotle’s son

Hi I'm new to property investing. Love the podcast learned lot from it. We have our personal property, just want to start property investing, I hear lot about buying in trust everywhere, but can't get my head around it as there is not much clear info on it, can you guys explain on investing property under a trust, what are the strategies we can use, how lending works when you buy property under trust. Thank you.

2 – Shawn

Hello, enjoying your podcasts a fair bit. Interesting seeing the major growth of farmland over the last 20 years and wondering why we don’t talk about investing in this sector too much?

Personally, I’ve seen more equity growth with my farm than with my residential and industrial properties over many years. Plenty of upside in the years ahead in my view. Shawn

3 – Reza the Imp

I’ve been listening to your podcasts for a while. Excellent job.I don’t believe ever hearing the 85% withdrawal rule for FHSS for concessional contributions discussed here nor on other Rask podcasts. Could you please touch on this and how it can be justified to use FHSS for someone with low marginal tax rate I.e. less than 30%.

Resources for this episode
Cautious RBA waits until August on split decision – Westpac IQ

Cautious RBA holds until August – Pete Wargent

NAB survey turns corner, RBA on hold – Pete Wargent

Borrowers aren’t reducing mortgage repayments – AFR

Where property markets are heating up and cooling down – realestate.com.au

The suburbs where homeowners can’t afford mortgages – SMH

What happens to house prices if the drug money is turned off – SMH

‘The horse is about to bolt’: Auctions boom as rates fall – AFR

Immigration hinders not helps homebuilding – MacroBusiness

Woman bought her first home at 60 and risks losing it all – ABC

GemLife lists – AFR

Commercial property first signs of boost from rate cuts – The Australian

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

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Welcome back to part two of our breakdown of how buying property is like online dating.

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In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from AllenWargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove mortgage specialists discuss the latest property price movements, why Blackstone wants to build more Down Under, the first homebuyer schemes luring more buyers into the market, and where Australia’s population is growing fastest.

1 – Why Blackstone isn’t building in Australian any more

2 – Generous government incentives risk herding FHBs into property

3 – Where is Australia’s population growing the most?

Resources for this episode and other news of interest

Blackstone push to build more in Australia – The Australian

Why one of world’s biggest landlords isn’t building more rentals here – AFR

Blackstone to push for Australia growth – Pete Wargent

Generous government incentives risk herding homebuyers into overpriced property – James Kirby, The Australian

Where Australia’s population is growing fastest – Tarric Brooker, Macrobusiness

Home values increase in June – Pete Wargent

Investors coming back into the market – Pete Wargent

Australia’s housing boom leaves younger generations devastated – Macrobusiness

Mortgages arrears surge to decade highs – Macrobusiness

Labor policy release: Building homes for NSW – NSW Government

Australia’s forever rental crisis – Macrobusiness

Large apartments are a solution to Australia's housing crisis – ABC News

Everyone is pumping Aussie house prices – 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) 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

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Property and Online Dating?! Yep – Hear Us Out.

In todays episode, Owen and buyer’s advocate Amy Lunardi have a bit of fun by breaking down 10 (very real) ways the home buying journey mirrors the highs, lows, and swipes of online dating.

From emotional rollercoasters to red flags, dealbreakers to being catfished — this episode is packed with relatable truths and useful strategies for buyers navigating the property market.

Whether you're searching for your dream home or your forever partner (or both), this one's a must-listen.

🧠 In This Episode:

- It’s Exhausting: The emotional and mental toll of house hunting and dating — and how to stay motivated.

-Finding “The One”: Why you shouldn’t ignore the perfect property just because it showed up early.
- Getting Led On: AKA underquoting – the property equivalent of getting ghosted.
- It’s a Numbers Game: Why showing up, inspecting, and putting yourself out there matters.
- It Can Take a Few Dates: Don’t expect love at first open home.
- Know Your Dealbreakers: What must-haves and red flags to define before you fall for the wrong house.
- Evolving Preferences: What you want might change, and that’s okay.
- Nobody’s Perfect: Aim for an 8/10, not 11/10 — even Travis Fimmel has flaws.
- Beware of Being Catfished: How online listings can mislead – and how to sniff it out early.
- Don’t Ignore the Red Flags: That easement, that OC report, that “too good to be true” price — trust your gut.

🎯 Who Is This Episode For?

- First home buyers feeling stuck or overwhelmed
- Property buyers trying to reconcile emotion with logic
- Anyone who’s experienced “the one that got away” (in property or in dating)
- Investors and homebuyers who want to learn how to structure a solid property brief

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

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