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In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete and Owen talk about the top news stories of the week, along with some listener questions
Topics covered today
- First homebuyer scheme – early movers?
- Fastest home price increase in 15 months (0.7% in August)
- Rethinking the housing pipeline
- Listener Q&A
Episode Resources
- Government incentives upending the property market
- Impact on property prices of expansion of first home guarantee
- 5% deposit scheme to begin in October
- Capitals overtake regions after a 9-month run
- Approvals ease, but pipeline is solid
- More approvals, more problems? Rethinking the housing pipeline
- Government fast-tracks 5% deposit scheme for first-home buyers
- Home prices lift on tight buying
- Housing values bloom ahead of spring selling season
Rask Resources
- Pete's Buyers Agency
- Alcove mortgage broking
- Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne)
- All services
- Financial Planning
- Invest with us
- Access Show Notes
- Ask a question
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 host Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers talks you through how to build a compounding machine to grow your wealth exponentially for the long term.
(0:00:00) Introduction
(0:05:17) The Importance of Purpose in Compounding
(0:08:08) Building the Foundations for Compounding
(0:11:29) Leveraged Investing in Property
(0:14:52) Speeding Up the Compounding Machine
(0:17:44) Tipping Points in Wealth Growth
(0:20:36) Teaching and Passing on Knowledge
(0:23:54) Reaching Financial Freedom
(0:26:41) Supercharging Wealth Growth
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Labor's 5% home deposit scheme is coming soon! In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Owen Rask from Rask Australia discuss all the latest property market news, including Labor’s announcement bringing forward the 5% deposit guarantee to 1 October 2025.
Chapters (approximate)
(00:00) Introduction
(03:21) Business Dynamics and Economic Trends
(07:12) Government Initiatives and Housing Market Impact
(12:17) Supply and Demand Imbalances in Real Estate
(16:13) Future Projections and Economic Considerations
(23:30) Shifting Narratives on Immigration
(34:04) Mismatch in Housing Stock and Demographics
(38:12) Investment Strategies in Property
(41:50) Understanding Land Lease Concepts
Resources for this episode
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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When it comes to property investing, most people jump straight into browsing suburbs or scrolling through listings. But the real starting point? Creating a clear investment strategy and turning that into a practical investment brief.
In today’s episode, Pete and Amy break down exactly how to do that – so you can stop wasting time on properties that don’t align with your goals, and start building a portfolio with purpose.
What we cover in this episode:
- Strategy vs. brief – the big-picture plan vs. the specifics for your next purchase.
- How to decide between capital growth vs. cashflow (and why it’s rarely one without the other).
- The role of exit strategies, diversification, and correct loan structuring.
- Why it’s critical to align your investments with your lifestyle and long-term goals.
- Setting your brief parameters:
- Budget (capacity vs. comfort level)
- Cashflow requirements (yield vs. growth, stress testing, P&I vs interest only)
- Investment style (set-and-forget vs. value-add opportunities)
- Example of a clear brief: what it looks like in practice.
- How to avoid analysis paralysis when you’ve got a flexible budget or too many choices.
- Choosing locations strategically: state, suburb, and micro-market research.
- Key non-negotiables and “bonuses” to include in your final brief – from quiet streets and off-street parking to north-facing blocks and future value-add potential.
Why this matters:
Your investment brief acts as a filter. It protects you from distraction, FOMO, and shiny objects. Most importantly, it keeps every property decision aligned with your long-term wealth-building strategy.
By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly how to build your own property investment brief – and how to use it as a roadmap for smarter, more strategic buying.
Episode How to research real estate like a pro
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 Owen Rask talk about the big three property news stories of the week.
They also answer some of your questions in their listener Q&A section.
Here’s what they cover:
1 – Auction markets light up
– Buyers bull rush Aussie property
– Auction clearance rate leaps to 75%
2 – Every cycle is different – Nerida Conisbee
3 – Productivity round table – any new taxes for housing?
– Two economists push radical proposal to tax the family home as participants gather for Labor's economic roundtable
Listener Q&A
1 – Reduce, reuse, recycle
2 – Auction advice
Other news of interest:
– Migration rebound not good news for tenants
– Stockland, Mirvac call for tax reforms to boost new housing
– Imputed rent and potential impact for Australia
– Short-stay accommodation bans to hurt tourism, not help housing
– Why Labour will double down on Indian migration
– Aussie renters be damned
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Chapters (approximate)
(00:00) Introduction
(06:25) Inquiries and Demand Trends
(09:12) Immigration Impact on Housing
(10:07) Auction Market Trends
(12:42) Interest Rates and Market Sentiment
(15:44) Future Market Predictions
(20:17) Rate Cutting Cycles and Their Effects
(23:18) Market Trends: Shifts in Investor Confidence
(24:59) Taxation and Productivity: The Ongoing Debate
(25:37) Navigating Employment Laws and Business Regulations
(28:57) I liked how you talked about your experience with payroll tax
(32:35) Debt Recycling: Risks and Strategies for Small Businesses
(36:11) Auction Strategies: Winning in Competitive Markets
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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Amy Lunardi and Pete Wargent, expert property buyers agents, explain what we mean by "high quality" property assets and whether or not the idea of "investment grade" is a myth.
This is another 🧠 educational episode of The Australian Property Podcast.
On this episode of The Australian Property Podcast:
- Investment grade property
- What it means to buy a high-quality asset
- Do house and land packages make investment grade?
- How important is the location?
- Why does it help?
- Is everyone's definition a little different?
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 Owen Rask talk about the big 3 property news stories of the week, and what they are investing in for 2026.
In this week’s episode, Owen and Pete cover:
1 – Tax reforms – what’s on the agenda?
2 – Rental inflation reignites
3 – Property or shares for 2026?
Interest rates smashed mega landlords – few sold (ABC News)
Negative gearing hits a dead end ahead of economic summit (AFR)
Labor will never cut negative gearing (MacroBusiness)
National Vacancy Rates July 2025 (SQM Research PDF)
Rental squeeze reintensifies (Pete Wargent blog)
Aussie rent shock returns (MacroBusiness)
Other news of interest
RBA cuts cash rate by 25bps in August (James Foster Macro)
Rental squeeze reintensifies (Pete Wargent blog)
The $10m square metre question hanging over the office market (AFR)
Cotality Housing Chart Pack – August Report (CoreLogic PDF)
Commonwealth Bank posts $10bn profit, mortgage arrears easing (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
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In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask speaks with Rebeka Morgan, a licensed builder and the founder of Buildher, Australia's largest community of for-profit renovators!
If you like this Australian Property Podcast episode on renovating for profit, 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:
- Property renovation mistakes
- Why the kitchen & living is the most important room
- Where renovators go wrong
- Rebeka's #1 pet peeve in building design
- How to identify properties and suburbs to renovate
- The difference between flipping and renovating for profit
Chapters (approximate)
(02:18) Introduction
(05:14) Understanding the Emotional Aspect of Property Investment
(08:25) Market Dynamics and Misconceptions
(11:09) Design Choices for Profit vs. Personal Use
(14:20) Identifying Target Demographics for Renovation
(17:20) Analyzing Market Demand and Property Value
(20:31) The Importance of Local Knowledge in Property Investment
(24:37) Valuable Home Features
(28:22) Understanding Market Comparisons
(30:20) Renovation Insights and Lessons Learned
(34:11) Resources for Renovation Success
(37:16) Design Features to Eliminate
Episode resources
Buildher website: https://buildhercollective.com.au/
Rebeka's first interview with Owen: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/2023/12/20/how-to-build-and-renovate-for-profit-with-buildhers-rebeka-morgan/
Rebeka's Book: Stop Dreaming and Start Renovating for Profit: https://www.amazon.com.au/Stop-Dreaming-Start-Renovating-Profit/dp/1394271298
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 the Alcove mortgage specialists discuss the big property news stories of the week.
They also covered some of your listener questions in their weekly Q&A.
In this week’s episode, Chris and Pete cover:
1 – Working from home mandates!
2 – More taxes in union’s sights
3 – 295,000 international student places for 2026
Episode Resources:
Victoria to mandate two days work-from-home under new law – The Guardian
Business pans Victoria’s WFH plan – AFR
ACTU calls for $25bn in fair tax redistribution – The Australian
295,000 international student places for 2025 – Pete Wargent Blog
Managing a sustainable international education sector – Jason Clare
National home prices rise again in July – ABC News
Bad news for Aussie housing affordability – MacroBusiness
Prefab homes won’t improve affordability – MacroBusiness
August rate cut appears certain – ABC News
Auction clearance rates strong ahead of rate cut – AFR
Sellers’ market will push house prices higher – MacroBusiness
New QLD laws to prevent nightmare home purchases – AFR
Trump announces new 'reciprocal' tariffs – 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
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In this episode of the Australian Property Podcast, co-hosts Amy Lunardi and Chris Bates do a deep dive into the hidden world of off-market properties — what they are, why vendors choose to sell off-market, how buyers can find them, and the truth about whether they’re really a bargain.
Here’s what we cover:
-What is an off-market vs a pre-market property?
-Why vendors choose to sell off-market
-Is using a buyer’s agent just about access to off-markets?
-What percentage of Amy’s deals are off-market-How to actually find off-markets yourself (yes, it's hard work)
-Why your relationship with agents matters more than you think
-The myth of “bargain” off-markets — and when they do exist
-The risks and flakiness of buying off-market
-How to avoid wasting time on off-markets that aren’t a good fit-
-Why due diligence is even more critical without public sales data
-Tips for assessing vendor motivation and negotiation strategy
Whether you're buying your first home or investing in property, this episode will help you navigate the mysterious world of off-markets with confidence.
Chris’s resource - https://www.valuergeneral.nsw.gov.au/services/sales-enquiry.htm?execution=e1s1
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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