In this Australian Property Podcast, Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers runs through what the hot inflation figures mean for interest rates and property.

He also looks at what the 5% deposit scheme is doing to housing prices, as well as looking at the 3 big property news stories of the week:

– 5% scheme kicks off new housing market cycle

– The property tax debacle unfolding in Canberra

– The new housing hack to beat the bank of Mum & Dad

– Listener Q&A

– Other news of interest

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Interest rates on hold as inflation comes in hot

Perth prices approach $1m milestone

Victoria’s land tax problems hit The Block

1 in 3 property markets now command a 7-figure median – Cotality
1 in 3 property markets now command a 7-figure median – LinkedIn

101 storey mega-tower unit block approved for Gold Coast, Southport – 1 Park Lane
101 storey mega-tower unit block approved for Gold Coast, Southport – ABC

In Parramatta sits a vacant residential tower – due to defects

Commercial land values fell in FY2025 – resi continues to rise in WA & QLD especially

More WFH claims to come

Private credit critical to fixing rental crisis

Sydney housing is an affordability disaster zone

Chapters (approximate)

(00:00) Introduction

(02:46) Inflation Insights and Economic Impact

(06:58) Interest Rates and Economic Predictions

(10:45) Housing Market Trends and Challenges

(14:34) Development Approvals and Future Outlook

(17:42) Rising Residential Land Values

(19:52) Impact of the 5% Deposit Scheme

(22:39) Property Tax Reform Challenges

(25:59) Innovative Housing Solutions

(27:53) Immigration and Its Economic Effects

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