

Australian Property Podcast
Rask
Australian Property Podcast by Rask is on a mission to be Australia's most trusted property podcast.Join over 30,000 unique listeners. The Australian Property Podcast is hosted by four of Australia's top property investors and/or financial educators, including:
Amy Lunardi, buyer's agent and founder of Amy Lunardi Property.
Owen Rask, founder of The Rask Group and investment analyst.
Pete Wargent, six-time author and buyer's agent.
Chris Bates, mortgage broker and founder of Alcove.
SHOW NOTES: https://bit.ly/prop-rask
ASK A QUESTION: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00
~~The Australian Property Podcast all about buying, managing and investing in Australian property. If you like property, or just plan to buy, tune in weekly.Property formats each month - tune into what you love!
Sunday morning property talk (7 am sharp!)
Tuesday afternoon (Q&A and guest interviews)
Thursday afternoon (Education & deep dives)
~~Want to get involved? Reach out to our founder Owen Rask on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/owenrask
Amy Lunardi, buyer's agent and founder of Amy Lunardi Property.
Owen Rask, founder of The Rask Group and investment analyst.
Pete Wargent, six-time author and buyer's agent.
Chris Bates, mortgage broker and founder of Alcove.
SHOW NOTES: https://bit.ly/prop-rask
ASK A QUESTION: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00
~~The Australian Property Podcast all about buying, managing and investing in Australian property. If you like property, or just plan to buy, tune in weekly.Property formats each month - tune into what you love!
Sunday morning property talk (7 am sharp!)
Tuesday afternoon (Q&A and guest interviews)
Thursday afternoon (Education & deep dives)
~~Want to get involved? Reach out to our founder Owen Rask on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/owenrask
Episodes
Mentioned books

Apr 6, 2024 • 43min
Record wealth: Never interrupt compounding unnecessarily
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 week. Don't forget to send Chris and Pete your questions!In this week’s episode, Chris and Pete cover:
Record household wealth for Australia
Huge increases in land taxes in Queensland
Brisbane river market records fastest recovery in history
Episode resources:
Record household wealth in Australia
ABS: Household wealth up +2.8% in 2024
Charlie Bilello: The first rule of compounding
Pete Wargent blog: A critical lesson in compounding
Huge increases in land tax for Queensland
State governments fuel land tax fire
Brisbane river market records fastest recovery in history
~~ Resources you'll love ~~Access Show NotesInvest with OwenMortgage BrokingFinancial PlanningProperty Coaching100-point property checklist (PDF)Accounting with Grey SpaceBusiness CoachingAsk a questionDISCLAIMER: 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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 2, 2024 • 41min
Q&A: scared off by interest rates, granny flats, does landscaping improve values and first home super scheme (FHSSS)
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. In this Australian Property 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
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

Mar 29, 2024 • 42min
When is property ownership a trap? (Pete’s 10-year milestone)
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 week. Don't forget to send Chris and Pete your questions!In this week’s episode, Chris and Pete cover:
When is property ownership a trap? (Chris Williamson podcast with James Smith)
Good intentions are no match for housing supply reality (AFR)
We need land-less mortgages, says Mirvac (AFR)
Episode Resources:
When is property ownership a trap? Chris Williamson and James Smith: Personal finances and happiness From (1:03:50): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7SMegbrDcw&t=2778s
Good intentions are no match for housing supply reality: https://www.afr.com/chanticleer/housing-affordability-good-intentions-are-no-match-for-grim-reality-20240322-p5fek9
We need land-less mortgages, says AFR: https://www.afr.com/property/residential/we-need-land-less-mortgages-mirvac-ceo-campbell-hanan-says-20240318-p5fden
~ Resources ~
Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes
Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest
Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask
Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach
Property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check
Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach
Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00
WARNING: This podcast contains general financial information only issued by The Rask Group Pty Ltd. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Speak with your financial planner or tax agent before acting on this information.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

Mar 25, 2024 • 50min
Buying commercial property, with Pete Wargent & Amy Lunardi
Commercial property is hugely popular amongst income-focused investors, seeking out consistent yield from established tenants in high value areas.In this Australian Property Podcast episode, buyers agents Amy Lunardi and Pete Wargent pull apart the idea of commercial property investing, including the following:
Different types of commercial property
Why invest in it?
Pros & Cons
Freehold v strata
How they are valued
Value adding
REITs
And more!
Australian Property Podcast resources:
Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes
Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest
Mortgage Broking: 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
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

Mar 23, 2024 • 44min
Australia’s population bomb assumes centre stage
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 week. Don't forget to send Chris and Pete your questions!In this week’s episode, Chris and Pete cover Immigration surges – biggest January on record, is property the best bet? Livewire/AFR and where cash buyers are splurging billions for a home
Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes
Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest
Mortgage Broking: 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
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

Mar 19, 2024 • 1h 21min
Insurance: EVERYTHING you need to know about income protection, TPD & life insurance
Deep dive into personal insurances: income protection, TPD, and life insurance with financial advisers. Discusses the risks of being underinsured, navigating insurance options in super funds, adjusting coverage, rising costs as you age, estate planning, and choosing the right benefit period for income protection. Also covers wealth management services and the importance of insurance in safeguarding assets and making sound financial decisions.

Mar 16, 2024 • 39min
Is Australia just “a quarry with decent Universities”?
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 week. Don't forget to send Chris and Pete your questions!In this week’s episode, Chris and Pete cover, 11 things that happened in the December quarter, Lending defies growth hopes, declining in January & Gen Z women fall behind on home ownership.
Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes
Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest
Mortgage Broking: 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
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

Mar 12, 2024 • 1h 1min
The Great Housing Hijack - Dr Cameron Murray answers your questions
Dr Cameron Murray joins Pete Wargent to field all of your questions, ranging from 'is the RBA responsible for ultra-low rates?' and 'Is the housing crisis more than just a war between NIMBYS and YIMBYS?'Get Cameron's new book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/Great-Housing-Hijack-keeping-Australia/dp/176147085XAustralian Podcast show notes
Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes
Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest
Mortgage Broking: 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
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

Mar 9, 2024 • 40min
Perth’s time in the sun as the Golden State stirs
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 week. Don't forget to send Chris and Pete your questions!In this week’s episode, Chris and Pete cover: The apartment trap: Why a unit may no longer get you a house, Building pipeline weakest in 12 years & CoreLogic subtle reacceleration in Feb 2024
Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes
Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest
Mortgage Broking: 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
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

Mar 5, 2024 • 41min
7 mistakes you make when valuing & appraising a property
This Australian Property Podcast episode features buyer's agent Amy Lunardi and Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer of Rask, talking about 7 mistakes buyers make when valuing and appraising a property.Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNpJGXS7txYAmy's list of 7 mistakes includes:
Not doing it at all
Using ‘cma’ reports
Not being familiar with locations / property characteristics
Focusing too much on one sale / not benchmarking against enough sales
Not cross checking with agents
Not factoring in market changes
Listening to ‘well meaning’ friends/family
~~ Resources you'll love ~~
Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes
Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest
Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask
Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach
Amy's 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
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