In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your host Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers interviews Metropole CEO Michael Yardney about his book Negotiate, Influence, Persuade.

Topics covered

1. What inspired you to write Negotiate, Influence, Persuade — and what’s new in this latest edition?

2. You say “life is one big negotiation.” What do you mean by that?

3. Who is this book for?

4. What are the key elements in becoming a great negotiator?

5. You write a lot about rapport. Why is building rapport so essential?

6. What is one of the biggest myths about negotiation you want to bust?

7. What are some of the biggest mistakes people make when negotiating?

8. Many negotiation books say never make the first offer — but you disagree. Why?

9. What are some of the psychological biases that can trip people up in negotiations?

10. What’s one practical takeaway people can start using straight away?

11. Finally, what’s the real key to success — in negotiation and in life?

About Michael Yardney

Michael Yardney has been voted one of Australia’s 50 most influential thought leaders.

He’s a #1 bestselling author of nine books, host of the Michael Yardney Podcast, and CEO of Metropole Property Strategists.

While best known as one of Australia’s leading property experts, Michael is also recognised as an authority on the psychology of success, wealth creation, and behavioural influence.

Michael’s commentary is regularly featured in major media outlets including News.com.au Sky News, The Australian, and the Sydney Morning Herald is regularly featured in major media including The Australian, The Sydney Morning Herald, Sky News, and Money Magazine.

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The Rask 2026 stock market game is live - it's called Stock Genius. Available at stockgenius.com.au, in collaboration with Navexa, the Rask Stock Market is open for you to compete and enjoy with over 1,000 fellow investors.

In this episode, we cover:

- Is AI killing app investing in 2026?

- Are you a stock market genius? Play our game to find out

- How the game works

- Smart tracking for portfolios

- Owen and Navarre’s top picks

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In this Australian Property Podcast, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove group mortgage specialists discuss the property market in review for 2025 and the outlook for 2026.

Episode Overview

2025 – strong price growth in Perth and Brisbane, also Darwin boomed!

2026 – forecasts. SQM’s Boom & Bust report for 2026

- Interest rates - no cuts priced in at all for 2026

- RBA expects inflation to be in the target band later in 2026

- Listings - will they stay tight?

- How to make a property plan for 2026

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In this Australian Property Podcast, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove group mortgage specialists discuss one of the biggest questions facing investors. That is, whether to buy property or shares in 2026? 

Risks for property

- Debt and leverage

- Interest rates

- Asset selection

- Market downturns

Should I buy property or shares then? Or a combination of both?

- Shares win on liquidity

- Personal preferences?

- Property is not completely passive due to repairs and managing tenants (shares may not be totally passive either)

- Tax deductible vs non-tax deductible debt

- Why not invest in both?

- Pete’s 2026 plans – renovating PPOR $500k, also using equity to buy a property but using offset account (I also have my SMSF so buying shares in there)

- Chris’ 2026 plans - consolidation 

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In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your host Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers is back to discuss the property market outlook for 2026.

Story 1 – How property markets finished 2025

Story 2 – Construction cost pressures persist amid record construction activity

Story 3 – Suburbs where people are making a loss

- Listener Q&A

- Other news of interest

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How the property market finished 2025 in a way nobody expected

ASX set for soggy start to 2026 as inflation threat looms

Apartment approvals jump, driven by…

Property developers to be taxed $34k for every new home near SRL

RLB Australia Market Intelligence Update – Q4 2025

Suburbs where home owners are selling at a loss

Seven of 38 economists predict a February rate hike

Bad news for interest rates in 2026 as big banks clash over cuts

Dwelling price boom cools

Aborted house price boom eases RBA pressure

Property prices still tipped to break records in 2026

Rents reaccelerate as vacancy rates tighten

Six property trends set to shape 2026

2025 mansions that topped suburb price records

Rent luxury, buy smart – avoiding the holiday home trap

Top performing suburbs in 2025 – Darwin dominates

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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 Brokers discuss this key topic.

In this episode, they look at the advantages and disadvantages of the following strategies in 2026:

- Upgrading your home

- Renovating your home

- Staying put and investing

Homeowners face a pivotal fork: upgrade to a bigger/better home, renovate the current one, or invest elsewhere (IP, shares, super)? Pete and Chris crunch the numbers. As always, send in your thoughts and questions.

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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 Brokers discuss this key topic.

In this episode, they dive into one of Australia's most heated debates.

That is, should you buy a home to build stability and equity capital gains tax free, or "rent-vest" (rent in your desired location while investing the savings in high-growth assets like property or shares)?

With median house prices hovering around $1 million nationally and rents up again this year, it’s not always an easy choice.

Drawing from market data, expert insights, and real-world scenarios, Pete and Chris explore pros, cons, and strategies amid falling interest rates, stabilising rents, and regional hotspots.

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In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent and Chris Bates discuss the biggest property and economic news stories of the week, including interest rate expectations, common property myths investors should be wary of heading into 2026, and whether new housing supply can realistically keep pace with population growth.

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In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent of Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Gemma Mitchell from Rask discuss whether first homebuyers should use the 5% deposit scheme.

Here’s what they cover:

-Criteria for qualifying for the new scheme 

-The new property price caps

-Getting the right loan

-Managing cashflows

-Retaining a buffer

-The benefits of using the 5% deposit scheme

-The risk and the drawbacks

And their summary thoughts and tips. 

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Market repositions for a 2026 hike

Politicians must cut spending to prevent higher interest rates

Much weaker jobs data

Much weaker jobs data

Wentworth Park to go for green space and 2,500 new homes

Enclaves for the rich

50,000 international students awaiting visas after explosion

GDP growth 0.4% in the September quarter, but better than it looked

GDP growth 0.4% in the September quarter, but better than it looked

Goodman Group to pour billions into data centres

Increase in share housing

Caravan park owners are landlords of last resort

Household spending splurge – and data centres boom driving growth

Household spending splurge – and data centres boom driving growth

Household spending splurge – and data centres boom driving growth

Renters avoid heating and cooling homes due to costs

Australian population growth re-accelerates

NSW Housing pattern book

Housing rebound defies affordability trends

Undersupply myth – Michael Matusik

How working from home affects mental health

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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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