Australian Property Podcast

Every week, Chris Bates and Pete Wargent jump on the Australian Property Podcast airwaves to answer your questions or cover the top 3 property newsstories of the week. Don't forget to send Chris and Pete your questions!In this week’s episode, Chris and Pete cover:1 – Office values plunge 20pc2 – Cam Murray Book – the Great Housing Hijack3 – Mortgage stress close to GFC levels~~ 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 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

Owen Rask, founder of The Rask Group, is joined by financial adviser Alex Luck to answer your financial planning questions on The Australian Property Podcast. Topics covered: Why can I never stick to a budget I'm 15 and want to invest Retiring with $8,000 in Super Using leverage to buy shares or ETFs Financial planning fees explained ~~ Resources you'll love ~~ Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 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 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

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:1 – Suburb record prices! But what do they actually mean?2 – Latest wages trends, slower wages growth likely in 20243 – Investors return to SydneyEpisode ResourcesStory 1 – Suburb record prices! But what do they actually mean?https://www.realestate.com.au/news/new-build-home-in-brisbanes-south-breaks-suburb-record/https://www.facebook.com/brisbanehomepriceshttps://www.realestate.com.au/news/x-factor-homes-that-shattered-suburb-records/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-16/nsw-sydney-tamarama-lang-syne-house-demolished/103475694Story 2 – Latest wages trends, slower wages growth likely in 2024https://www.westpac.com.au/docs/pdf/aw/economics-research/WestpacWeekly.pdfhttps://petewargent.blogspot.com/2024/02/rba-is-done-there-was-to-be-no-rebound.htmlStory 3 – Property investors return to Sydneyhttps://www.domain.com.au/research/house-price-report/december-2023/https://www.macrobusiness.com.au/2024/02/property-investors-rush-sydney/~~ Resources you'll love ~~ 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/3QtiY00DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means theinformation 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 yourneeds, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needsare, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, wecannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial,taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicatorof 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

Big news! Chris Bate's business, Blusk, has merge with the business of Christian Stevens (Australia's other #1 broker) to create Flint Group.On this special Australian Property Podcast Chris chats with Owen Rask to go behind the scenes on the merger and rebrand, and why and how they will become one of the biggest mortgage broking businesses in Australia, Flint Group.Website in progress: https://flintgroup.au~~ 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 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

On this Australian Property Podcast Australia's #1 Mortgage Broker Chris Bates sits down with Buyers Advocate Amy Lunardi to discuss:- The different phases of buying: saving, getting a mortgage, research and active buying phase- How long does it normally take for each stage? Don’t compare yourself to others- Why would you want to do it faster? No rush but could be wanting to get into own home faster, out of the rental market, family reasons, lifestyle priorities, reduced stress with a drawn out process, during active buying phase – less emotional and time cost. Overarching advice though is that there is NO RUSH, but if it is a goal you should be proactive- Savings phase tips (more income, less spending!)- Mortgage phase tips (inc government schemes/grants)- Research phase tips, timing the market - Active buying tips. How to know if you’re on the right path. Mistakes to avoid📚 Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Kate's book, Buying Happiness, which you can order on Amazon: https://bit.ly/kate-amazon~~ 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 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

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 – Office assets tanking globally2 – Victoria land tax woes3 – Auckland upzoning debateEpisode ResourcesStory 1 – Office assets tanking globally – risk of bank contagion?https://www.businessinsider.com/housing-market-outlook-commerical-residential-offices-resiclub-real-estate-mortgage-2024-2?r=US&IR=Thttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/kevin-o-leary-says-coming-230043170.htmlhttps://edition.cnn.com/2024/02/07/business/pbb-bad-loans-real-estate-crisis/index.htmlStory 2 – Victoria’s budget and land tax woeshttps://petewargent.blogspot.com/2024/02/tough-decisions-for-indebted-state.htmlhttps://eliteagent.com/propertyology-boycotts-victorian-real-estate/https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/victoria-s-debt-risks-doubling-in-a-decade-budget-office-warns-20230603-p5ddn8.htmlStory 3 – Auckland housing supply debatehttps://www.macrobusiness.com.au/2024/02/housing-supply-con-artists-exposed-again/https://bnnbreaking.com/breaking-news/economy/auckland-residential-rents-surge-reaching-new-heights/https://www.fresheconomicthinking.com/p/wellingtons-fisher-price-zoning-warhttps://www.stuff.co.nz/home-property/350159428/will-anyone-ever-buy-plans-again📚 Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Kate's book, Buying Happiness, which you can order on Amazon: https://bit.ly/kate-amazon~~ 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 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

On this Australian Property Podcast Australia's #1 Mortgage Broker ChrisBates sits down with OwenRask to discuss Owen's propertygoals and long-term wealth creation plan. Chris also explains the pros and cons of equityrelease, debtrecycling, side hustles v pay rises, and so much more. 📚 Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Kate's book, Buying Happiness, which you can order on Amazon: https://bit.ly/kate-amazon~~ 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 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

Topics covered in this episode include the impact of rate cuts on property market, access to home equity for retirees, and potential rise in property prices. The discussion also touches on inherited wealth, leaving a legacy, and the challenges faced by different income groups in the property market.

Pete Wargent and Chris Bates discuss turning points in inflation, tax reforms, and suburbs with high property performance. They cover topics like rate cuts, negative gearing, and Labor Party decisions. The episode also explores interest rates impact, rental crisis, and investment strategies in the property market.

This podcast discusses the property market outlook for 2024, apartment defects and housing supply challenges, and the impact of the fixed rate cliff. Topics include rising unit prices in Sydney, building defects in NSW, and the risks of collapse in new apartment complexes.