What would happen if you had lunch with 500 complete strangers?

In this special episode of the For the Property Investor Podcast, Owen Davis sits down with long-time co-host Nick Bendel as he announces an exciting new chapter in his career.

After spending the past two years bringing you The Weekly Investor News, Nick shares why he's stepping away to launch a new business focused on social courage—helping professionals overcome fear, embrace rejection, and take action when it matters most.

At the heart of this journey is an incredible personal challenge: having lunch with more than 500 strangers over six years. What started as a way to improve networking and business development evolved into a powerful lesson on confidence, resilience, and personal growth.

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Whether you're a property professional, business owner, entrepreneur, or simply looking to step outside your comfort zone, this episode is packed with practical advice and inspiring stories that prove growth begins on the other side of fear.

A huge thank you to Nick for his outstanding contribution to The Weekly Investor News over the past two years. We wish him every success as he embarks on this exciting new journey.

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Has Australia's hottest property market finally started to cool?

In this episode of The Weekly Investor News, Owen Davis and Nick Bendel unpack the latest signs of change in the Perth property market, where vendor discounting has tripled and buyers suddenly have more choice after years of intense competition.

While Perth prices aren't necessarily falling, the market appears to be entering a new phase—and investors are asking the obvious question:

Has Perth reached its peak?

Owen shares his practical, long-term perspective on navigating changing market conditions and explains why successful property investing is about much more than chasing rapid capital growth.

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Whether you're an experienced investor or planning your next purchase, this episode is packed with valuable insights on how to adapt as Australia's property market enters a new stage.

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The property market is slowing… but first home buyers aren’t necessarily benefiting.

In this episode of The Weekly Investor News, Owen Davis and Nick Bendel unpack a surprising trend emerging across Australia — while some higher-end properties are softening, entry-level homes are continuing to rise.

Research shows that the market slowdown is happening at the premium end, while the homes first home buyers are chasing are becoming even more expensive.

In this episode, we cover:

🏠 Why falling property prices don’t automatically help first home buyers

📈 Why entry-level homes are still seeing strong demand

💰 How government incentives may be pushing competition at the lower end

📊 The importance of supply and demand in determining prices

🏦 Why mortgage brokers now control more than 80% of new home lending

🔑 Victoria’s rental reforms and what they mean for landlords and tenants

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The property market is slowing… but first home buyers aren’t necessarily benefiting.

In this episode of The Weekly Investor News, Owen Davis and Nick Bendel unpack a surprising trend emerging across Australia — while some higher-end properties are softening, entry-level homes are continuing to rise.

Research shows that the market slowdown is happening at the premium end, while the homes first home buyers are chasing are becoming even more expensive.

In this episode, we cover:

🏠 Why falling property prices don’t automatically help first home buyers

📈 Why entry-level homes are still seeing strong demand

💰 How government incentives may be pushing competition at the lower end

📊 The importance of supply and demand in determining prices

🏦 Why mortgage brokers now control more than 80% of new home lending

🔑 Victoria’s rental reforms and what they mean for landlords and tenants

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Nick Bendel ➡️

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Could stamp duty finally be on its way out?

In this episode of The Weekly Investor News, Owen Davis and Nick Bendel unpack one of Australia’s biggest housing policy changes — the ACT’s decision to remove stamp duty for first home buyers and expand exemptions for eligible buyers.

But will removing stamp duty actually make housing more affordable… or will it simply give buyers more purchasing power and push prices higher?

With decades of property experience, Owen and Nick cut through the headlines and look at what these changes really mean for buyers, investors and the future of the Australian housing market.

If you’re a property investor, homeowner, buyer or industry professional, this episode gives you the insights you need to understand where the market is heading.

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Australia's property market may have just entered a completely new phase.

In this week's episode of The Weekly Investor News, Owen Davis and Nick Bendel unpack three major stories that suggest the market is losing momentum after years of strong growth.

First, they discuss a bold prediction from finance journalist Alan Kohler that recent government policy changes could leave property prices flat for years to come. Is housing affordability finally improving, or are we creating a whole new set of problems?

They also examine fresh data showing that national property price growth has stalled, with Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra already experiencing declines while other capital cities begin to lose momentum.

And finally, they dive into a sharp increase in property listings and distressed sales across several states. Is this simply normal market behavior, or the first sign of a broader market correction?

Whether you're an investor, landlord, homeowner or aspiring buyer, this episode provides a clear, no-nonsense look at where the market may be heading next.

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Australia’s property investment landscape may have changed forever.

In this week’s episode of The Weekly Investor News, Owen Davis and Nick Bendel unpack the biggest Federal Budget announcements affecting property investors — including major changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax.

The big question:

Will these changes actually help first-home buyers… or simply create new problems for the housing market?

In this episode, we break down:

🏠 Negative gearing restricted to new builds — what this means for future investors

💰 The government’s overhaul of Capital Gains Tax and why it could hit investors hard

📉 Whether these changes will really improve affordability

📊 Why supply — not tax settings — remains the real driver of property prices

🏛️ Jim Chalmers’ budget claims put under the microscope

📈 What all of this means for investor strategy moving forward

Owen gives his straight-talking take on why these changes may do little to help first-home buyers, while potentially pushing more pressure onto an already undersupplied housing market.

If you’re a property investor, landlord, buyer’s agent or market watcher, this is an essential episode to understand what these budget reforms could mean for your next move.

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Interest rates are rising again — and according to the RBA, things could get worse before they get better.In this week’s episode of The Weekly Investor News, Owen Davis and Nick Bendel break down the biggest economic and property stories impacting Australians right now.The major headline:📈 The Reserve Bank says inflation will stay higher for longer — and more rate hikes may still be coming.With inflation climbing, business costs rising, and consumer pressure intensifying, what does this mean for:Property investors?Renters?Business owners?The broader Australian economy?In this episode, we unpack:🏦 Why the RBA believes inflation is still out of control⛽ How global conflict and government spending are impacting prices💼 Why businesses are struggling despite low unemployment🏠 The growing rental affordability crisis across Australia💰 The debate around negative gearing and CGT changes⏰ And the controversial push for shorter work weeks and more annual leaveThis is a straight-talking, investor-focused discussion cutting through the headlines to explain what’s really happening in the economy and property market.Follow the hosts!Owen Davis ➡️Nick Bendel ➡️If you're a property investor, landlord, business owner or market watcher, this episode is packed with insights you need heading into the federal budget and the months ahead.🔔 Subscribe to The Weekly Investor News for weekly property and economic updates designed for investors.#podcast #propertypodcast #podcasts #forthepropertyinvestor #realestateau #realestateaustralia #propertyinvestingaustralia #property #propertyinvesting #propertynews #sydney #brisbane #melbourne #adelaide #perth

With the Reserve Bank’s next decision just hours away and local councils weighing dramatic policy shifts, the Australian property landscape is at a critical crossroads.

In this episode of the For the Property Investor podcast, industry veterans Nick Bendel and Owen Davis break down the three biggest stories shaping the market this week.

In this episode, we discuss:

The RBA’s Inflation Headache: Why a sudden jump in annual inflation from 3.7% to 4.6% has the market bracing for a May 5th rate hike.

The 4 Rules for Affordability: We analyze Chief Economist Nerida Conisby’s "prescription" for the federal budget, including why the government must stop "helping" with demand-side incentives and start addressing the land supply crisis.

Sydney’s Airbnb Reckoning: A deep dive into the City of Sydney’s proposal to ban short-term rentals in areas with low vacancy rates. Could this be the end of the 180-day rule for investors?

Whether you are navigating the "Stalemate Economy" or looking to pivot your portfolio strategy, this episode provides the professional insight you need to stay ahead of the curve.

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Could changing the Capital Gains Tax discount make Australia’s rental crisis even worse?

In this episode of The Weekly Investor News, Owen Davis and Nick Bendel unpack one of the most controversial property debates in the country right now — whether reducing the CGT discount would drive investors out of the market and send rents even higher.

In this episode, we cover:

💰 Why changes to the CGT discount could hit rental supply hard

🏙️ Why Sydney’s middle and outer suburbs may face the biggest rent increases

📉 What happens when investors leave low-yield markets

🏠 Why the 5% deposit scheme may be pushing entry-level prices higher

🌍 What Australia can learn from Europe’s renter-friendly model and Japan’s housing supply system

📊 The bigger issue no one is fixing: housing tax policy and market liquidity

With decades of real-world experience, Owen gives a no-nonsense view on what governments keep getting wrong — and what property investors should be watching next.

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If you’re a property investor, landlord, buyer or industry professional, this episode is packed with insight you won’t hear in mainstream headlines.

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