Property Q&A: Help, I'm scared by interest rates, does landscaping improve values and first home super scheme

Apr 5, 2024

Owen Rask and Chris Bates discuss the impact of landscaping on property value, navigating higher interest rates, the First Home Super Saver Scheme, adding granny flats, first-home buyer incentives, and the timing of buying. They provide insights on maximizing property value, equity release, debt recycling, interest rate forecasts, regional property markets, and offer various financial services through the Rask network.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Maximizing Property Value Through Landscaping and Investment Strategies

02:05 • 24min

Exploring Equity Release and Debt Recycling for Investments

26:23 • 4min

Navigating the Uncertainty of Interest Rate Forecasts and Market Expectations

30:09 • 2min

Analysis of Interest Rates and Property Market Trends

32:36 • 4min

Insights on Regional Property Markets and Housing Choices

36:35 • 3min

Rask Network Services and Platforms Advertisement

39:14 • 11min

Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer and founder of The Rask Group, and Chris Bates, mortgage broker and co-founder of Flint Group, are back and answering your questions on The Australian Property Podcast.

Listen The Australian Property Podcast: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/2024/04/02/qa-scared-off-by-interest-rates-granny-flats-does-landscaping-improve-values-and-first-home-super-scheme-fhsss/

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen and Chris tackle:

Does landscaping add value to a property?
Help! I'm scared of higher interest rates - should I buy or sell now?
What is the First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSSS)?
Is it worth adding a granny flats to my property?
Is now a good time to buy?
Are first-home buyer incentives worth it?

Australian Property Podcast resources:

Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes
Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest
Mortgage Broking with Chris: https://bit.ly/broke-rask
Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach
100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check
Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS
Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach
Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00

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Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg

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