Pete Wargent's Property Pod

This week Pete is joined by Louis Christopher from SQM Research to discuss his Boom & Bust Report for 2023.SQM Research is forecasting a rebound in housing prices in 2023, led by solid price gains in Sydney and Perth in particular. You can order a copy of the Boom & Bust 2023 report here:https://sqmresearch.com.au/

In this episode, Pete is joined by top-selling author, educator, fund manager, and businessman Steve McKnight, to discuss his new book Money Magnet: how to attract and keep a fortune that counts. Steve explains how to give your money meaning, the importance of hard work, how your kids will learn from your financial behaviours, and much more. In this extended episode, Steve shares his years of wealth wisdom.

This week Pete interviews Melinda Jennison from Streamline Property Buyers, to discuss what's really happening in the Brisbane housing market.They discuss the different property types and locations, how they are all faring, and the outlook for 2023, and out to the 2032 Olympics.

In this episode, Pete is joined by property supremo Michael Yardney to discuss Michael's 6-stranded approach to property investing, and what will drive housing market values over the short, medium, and long term.Michael Yardney is one of Australia's leading authorities on creating wealth through property, with five decades of experience.

This week Pete is joined by Stephen Koukoulas, the MD of Market economics, to discuss whether interest rates are close to their peak, and the likely peak-to-trough decline in housing prices.

This week Pete interviews Evan Lucas from InvestSMART, the top-selling author of Mind Over Money.They discuss the psychology of money, the 5 different money personality types, money and relationships, and how to plan for tomorrow with reasonable expectations. Evan has a deep interest in psychology and anthropology and brings a fresh new approach to how to think about money and finance in today's world, which can be plagued with short-termism and keeping up with the Joneses.

This week Pete is joined by property expert and Queensland resident Alastair Lias to discuss the shelving of the controversial land tax plans in Queensland, and what this means for property investors in the state. They discuss all the latest trends, and their top suburb picks for Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, and Gold Cast, and make their predictions for the next decade out to the Brisbane Olympics in 2032.

This week, Pete is joined by Peter Karaoglanis from Presenting Homes Australia, where they discuss tips for landlords in terms of the properties they should buy, how they should present them to maximise rental demand, and the benefits of attracting long-term tenants.Peter describes how for under $20,000 landlords can convert a bedroom space for working from home with high-speed internet and connectivity, appropriate lighting, and even folding desks and beds where appropriate.

This week, Pete is joined by Peter Karaoglanis from Presenting Homes Australia, where they discuss how vendors should make a plan to sell property to maximum the sales price, appeal to the widest range of serious prospective buyers, and minimise the time on the market.How much should you spend on preparing a property for sale? What about curb appeal? What are the pitfalls to avoid?

This week, Pete is joined by Cate Bakos, President of the Real Estate Buyer's Agency Association (REBAA) and founder of Cate Bakos Property.Cate delivers her insights into what's really happening in Melbourne's housing market this year, and the outlook for the year ahead.