In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wragent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove discuss the Reserve Bank cutting interest rates for the first time in this cycle, and what it means for the property market ahead. If you like this Australian Property Podcast episode on boosting your retirement, 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 today: RBA makes its first move for 2025 Average loan size hits a record high Foreign buyer ban for two years put in place  Resources for this episode RBA makes its first move for 2025 Average loan size hits record high Ban on foreign buyers buying established homes for 2 years Labor matches Coalition policy banning foreign investors from buying existing homes Labor to replicate Coalition’s policy on banning foreign buyers Other news of interest: Sydney auctions picking up He achieved the Australian Dream then he found something better Housing construction productivity – how can we fix it? Some brighter news on the housing supply front NZ citizens leaving NZ for the past two years – over half are coming to Aus for better employment options Westpac reduces variable rate to 6.44% Wages growth disappoints lower again Tide is turning against working from home Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.auAlcove 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-servicesFinancial 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Amy Lunardi and Pete Wargent bust the most common property myths for Australian property investors.If you like this Australian Property Podcast episode on property myths, you'll love the series. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.Property myths busted today: Property markets always go up You can get rich quick in property  Agents always sell to the highest bidder Renovations are always worthwhile You should never accept the first offer Rask ResourcesPete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.auAmy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking All services: https://bit.ly/R-servicesFinancial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notesAsk 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent and Chris Bates discuss the recent turn to the right in global politics, the softer outlook for headline inflation, and the markets expected to benefit from falling interest rates. If you like this Australian Property Podcast episode on boosting your retirement, 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 today: Property as politics takes a right turn Headline inflation forecast to fall below target Which markets will benefit from rate cuts? Resources for this episode1 – Property as politics takes a right turnPopulation Update 20252 – Westpac predicts headline inflation below targetWestpac Economics Report: Bull Inflation Deeper ISGareth Aird LinkedIn Post: RBA Feb 2025 Activity3 – Housing markets set to benefit from rate cuts (CoreLogic, Eliza Owen)Which housing markets could get the biggest boost from rate cutsRevealed: The housing markets set to get the biggest jolt from interest rate cutsOther news of interestAnother major bank has announced new fixed ratesWestpac cuts fixed rates ahead of RBAHIA calls for lending changes as…Home ownership gets even further out of reach for first home buyers in NSWLending restrictions should be easedAustralian housing finance rises 14% in…Westpac Economics Report: Bull Housing FinanceKey priority: Woolies orders workers to return to officeThe baffling and little-known WFH statisticWoolworths orders staff back to the officeVacancy rates fall again as housing…Two-bedroom home jumps reserve by more than 1M as auctions pick upNext week's rate cut has already hit the housing marketToorak mansion becomes the nation’s most expensive homeFOMO to hit commercial marketVictorian property investors still jumping ship more than 12 months since land tax hike exacerbating rent crisisAsk a question (select the Property podcast): https://bit.ly/R-quest Rask ResourcesPete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.auAlcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking All services: https://bit.ly/R-servicesFinancial 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Amy Lunardi and Pete Wargent discuss 10 things they wish they knew before getting into property.If you like this Australian Property Podcast episode on property tips, you'll love the series. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.Property topics covered today: Understanding strata schemes Amenities costs Land to asset ratio Borrowing strategies – P&I vs IO and how to build a portfolio Understanding all the different types of property insurance Tenant rights in different states Avoiding rushing into property. The power of offset accounts for homeowners Investing in property outside your backyard  Never assume your property manager is on top of things  Doing regular rate checks Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.auAmy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking All services: https://bit.ly/R-servicesFinancial 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The discussion highlights the bullish property markets and the potential uplift from incoming rate cuts. There's an examination of regional housing, as buyers seek affordability outside major cities. The proposed foreign buyer ban by Dutton and its possible impacts stir debate about investment in real estate. Interestingly, Generation Z's evolving views on homeownership signal a shift in aspirations. Tune in for insights on market dynamics and the future of Australia's property landscape!

In this episode Pete and Chris discussed the latest inflation figures, and whether we’ll see lower interest rates…and if so, what does this mean for property in 2025?Topics covered today:1 – Wrap of the latest inflation figures2 – Airbnb impact on Australia’s rental market3 – Are high interest rates to blame for the rental crisis?Episode Resources:1 – Wrap of the latest inflation figures: RBA Set to Cut in February What Lower Inflation Means for Property Australian Q4 CPI - 02.24yy Inflation Q4 CPI 2024 - Westpac Economics 2 – Impact of Airbnb on Australia’s property markets: Australian Airbnb Markets to Invest Taking Stock: How Has 10 Years of Airbnb Changed Australia? 10 Goldmine Destinations for Airbnb Investors Not Us: Airbnb Hits Back 3 – Are high interest rates to blame for the rental crisis?Do Housing Investors Pass-through Changes in Their Interest Costs to Rents? | Bulletin – October 2024 | RBARask Resources Property Planning – Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property BuyersMortgage broking – Chris Bates from Flint GroupPodcast resources Access Show Notes Invest with Owen Mortgage Broking Financial Planning Property Coaching 100-point property checklist (PDF) Accounting with Grey Space Business Coaching Rask Core 🌏 – DIY investing Owen’s FREE investor bootcamp Ask a question Rask community forumhttps://community.rask.com.au/homeDISCLAIMER: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this 2 Sense episode of The Australian Property Podcast, 7-time author Pete Wargent and Alcove mortgages founder Chris Bates are BACK!Every week, Chris Bates and Pete Wargent jump on the Australian Property Podcast airwaves to answer your questions or cover the top 3 property news stories of the news. Don't forget to send Chris and Pete your questions!In this week’s episode, Chris and Pete cover:1 – Mortgage arrears are down, what about hardship provisions?2 – Trump takes the reins again3 – Aussie public sector jobs growth unsustainable Resources1 – Mortgage arrears are down, what about hardship provisions? 4 reasons mortgage arrears rates are down - Pete Wargent Blog Westpac says number of customers on hardship payments is falling - News.com.au CBA says customer focus responsible for solid results - Proactive Investors Inflation remains persistent, CBA announces 132,000 hardship payments - News.com.au 2 – Trump takes the reins again How to Prepare for Tariff Day - The Macro Compass Trump orders federal workers back to the office full-time - Reuters Trump hauls millions back to the office - Pete Wargent Blog Return to In-Person Work - The White House 3 – Aussie jobs growth unsustainable? Public sector is strangling economy to death - AFR More than half a million workers earn income from NDIS, Shorten says in parting shot at critics - SMH Australia's economy is unsustainable - MacroBusiness Podcast Resources Access Show Notes Invest with Owen Mortgage Broking Financial Planning Property Coaching 100-point property checklist (PDF) Accounting with Grey Space Business Coaching Rask Core 🌏 – DIY investing Owen’s FREE investor bootcamp Ask a question Rask community forumDISCLAIMER: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this 2 Sense episode of The Australian Property Podcast, 7-time author Pete Wargent and Alcove mortgages founder Chris Bates are BACK!Every week, Chris Bates and Pete Wargent jump on the Australian Property Podcast airwaves to answer your questions or cover the top 3 property news stories of the news. Don't forget to send Chris and Pete your questions!In this week’s episode, Chris and Pete cover:1 – Latest polling for 2025 election Article 1 Article 2 Article 3 2 – Aussie dollar hovering around post-GFC lows Article 1 Article 2 Article 3 3 – What will happen to listings in the new year?Article 1Other news and resources of interest: Bond sell-off. US unemployment rate falls to 4.1% Household spending a bit slower, despite Black Friday Job vacancies hold the line Building approvals hold the line JP Morgan ends remote work for 316,000 workers Podcast resources Access Show Notes Invest with Owen Mortgage Broking Financial Planning Property Coaching 100-point property checklist (PDF) Accounting with Grey Space Business Coaching Rask Core 🌏 – DIY investing Owen’s FREE investor bootcamp Ask a question Rask community forum 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it, property AND shares? Property OR shares? Or ALL property and NO shares?Marc Jocum of Global X ETFs Australia joins Owen Rask in this Australian Investors Podcast episode to explain 7 reasons why property investing in Australia could be better than shares and ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds).But wait, there's more!This Property Versus Shares episode is part 3/3 and follows a super-popular episode.Part 2/3: 10 reasons why shares and ETFs are better than property (in retirement): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gmi7exrScQPart 1/3: How to use shares and ETFs for passive income:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YniljKAXnqY&t=0s7 Reasons to invest in property1. Leverage, unlike any other2. Familiarity, leading to less bias3. Tax benefits, negative gearing anyone?4. Supply & demand imbalances = more scarcity with assets5. Inflation hedge, as build costs and rents adjust to inflation6. Optionality, within the property and across your wealth7. Government support, get the conspiracy pitchforks ready!Resources:Global X website (all funds): https://bit.ly/gx-funds~~ Resources you'll love ~~Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notesInvest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-investMortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-raskFinancial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-planProperty Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-checkAccounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWSBusiness Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coachAsk a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00DISCLAIMER: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Pete and Chris discussed their 2025 outlook for business and property.In this 2 Sense episode of The Australian Property Podcast, 7-time author Pete Wargent and Alcove mortgages founder Chris Bates are BACK!Every week, Chris Bates and Pete Wargent jump on the Australian Property Podcast airwaves to answer your questions or cover the top 3 property news stories of the news. Don't forget to send Chris and Pete your questions!In this week’s episode, Chris and Pete cover:1 – Birth rate hits record low. What comes next for population growth?2 – Major developer sinks into administration. Supply shortages ahead!3 – Inflation to fall in the December quarterResources for this episode1 – Birth rate falls to record low and the 2024 Population StatementAustralia's birth rate hits record low – here's why it matters to you2024 Population StatementPopulation statement and future trendsUnis expect near-record foreign student numbers despite policy chaosAustralia's Indian summer2 – Major developer sinks into administrationHighrise apartment developer Bensons Property Group placed in voluntary administrationMajor Australian property group Bensons Property Group goes into voluntary administrationMajor developer Bensons Property Group in voluntary administrationBensons Property Group's voluntary administration leaves uncertain future for Elias Jreissati's Chevron One penthouse3 – Inflation to fall to 0.2%?NABNAB Economy WatchWestpacMonthly CPI Indicator – NovemberNovember Monthly CPI PreviewQ4 inflation to fall to 0.2pc?Rask Resources Property Planning – Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property BuyersMortgage broking – Chris Bates from Flint GroupPodcast resources Access Show Notes Invest with Owen Mortgage Broking Financial Planning Property Coaching 100-point property checklist (PDF) Accounting with Grey Space Business Coaching Rask Core 🌏 – DIY investing Owen’s FREE investor bootcamp Ask a question Rask community forumhttps://community.rask.com.au/homeDISCLAIMER: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices