Australian Property Podcast

We are on a mission to be the most trusted property podcast in Australia. How do we do this? By answering some of your hard-hitting property questions. On this episode of the Australian Property Podcast Mortgage Broker Chris Bates and Rask founder Owen unpack everything from rental properties, to buying with family and Airbnbs.On this episode: Considerations when selling a tired rental property - polishing a property, the importance of digital real estate, selling a property for another which can provide more capital growth Picking the right agent to sell your home - how an agent can style and market your property so that you can get the best price efficiently  Compromises when buying a property - what are the important factors for you i.e. location, privacy, lifestyle, transport Servicing your loans (to buy a home) whilst owning and funding a small business Considerations when purchasing an investment property with your family members - binding agreements, goals & dispute resolutions Tax implications of Airbnb(ing) you property - is it worth your while? Australian Property Podcast resources: Australian Property Podcast online - videos, notes & resources Ask a question Chris' mortgage broking Amy's new property course Amy's 100-point checklist (PDF) Pete Wargent's property coaching Join Owen's Rask Core  membership for $0.99 INFORMATION WARNING!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.Full individual disclosures for each guest are available via the show notes page. Owen and The Rask Group Pty Ltd do NOT receive anything for mentioning Super funds, products, shares, bank accounts, etc.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

This week economic news flooded news headlines, between RBA rate rises and the Federal Budget, you might be wondering what this actually means for you and your property. On this week's episode Mortgage Broker Chris Bates is joined by Rask founder Owen will help you demystify all the noise and help you understand how these policy changes and stimuluses can effect you and share a look through into the latest property data.On this episode of The Australian Property Podcast: RBA Rate increase What does this mean? Was the RBA wrong? Will there be any other rate rises? Should people be locking their rates? Core Logic Resources Pack Days on the market are coming down Low listings Dwelling approvals fall to a 2.5 year low Budget Night -what is related to property? 1 million homes? Support for build-to-rent projects Rises in Clearance Rates Big increase last weekend This weeks resources: Core Logic Report Budget Insights Clearance Rates Australian Property Podcast resources: Australian Property Podcast online - videos, notes & resources Ask a question Chris' mortgage broking Amy's new property course Amy's 100-point checklist (PDF) Pete Wargent's property coaching Join Owen's Rask Core  membership for $0.99 INFORMATION WARNING!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.Full individual disclosures for each guest are available via the show notes page. Owen and The Rask Group Pty Ltd do NOT receive anything for mentioning Super funds, products, shares, bank accounts, etc.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

Looking to purchase a property? In an environment where there are so many variables and risks it can be daunting to decipher what this means for your risk profile. The team are here to help, Buyer's Agent Amy Lunardi and Owen Rask walk you through 6 ways to reduce risk in when buying a property.On this episode of the Australian Property Podcast Amy and Owen discuss the types of risk that exist in buying property. These include: Finance Market Suitability Building Personal (relationship) Investor There will inevitably be risks when purchasing a property, so this episode will help you measure your risk, understand what you can and cannot control and how to reduce your potential risks and variables so you can purchase a property with the most confidence.Australian Property Podcast resources: Australian Property Podcast online - videos, notes & resources Ask a question Chris' mortgage broking Amy's new property course Amy's 100-point checklist (PDF) Pete Wargent's property coaching Join Owen's Rask Core  membership for $0.99 INFORMATION WARNING!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.Full individual disclosures for each guest are available via the show notes page. Owen and The Rask Group Pty Ltd do NOT receive anything for mentioning Super funds, products, shares, bank accounts, etc.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

Are there any encouraging signs that the property shortage is ending? How is demand shifting now people are returning to the cities? How are the richest and poorest postcodes measured?On this week's 2 Sense Pete Wargent, Buyers Agent and Chris Bates, Mortgage Broker give you the low down on the most important and interesting headlines this week.On this episode of the Australian Property Podcast: Market sentiment becoming more positive - what role the media plays in this and how we have already passed 'the bottom'. Retreat from the regions - city demand for housing is on the rise but what is happening regionally? The richest and poorest postcodes - what are the factors that influence, how is it measured & what are the trends and changes First homebuyers stimulus - how can the new government stimulus could benefit you Australian Property Podcast resources: Australian Property Podcast online - videos, notes & resources Ask a question Chris' mortgage broking Amy's new property course Amy's 100-point checklist (PDF) Pete Wargent's property coaching Join Owen's Rask Core  membership for $0.99 INFORMATION WARNING!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.Full individual disclosures for each guest are available via the show notes page. Owen and The Rask Group Pty Ltd do NOT receive anything for mentioning Super funds, products, shares, bank accounts, etc.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

Do you keep hearing about this property shortage and wonder what this really means for you?Buyer's Agent Pete Wargent is joined by Dr Cameron Murray, economist, property specialist and author on this episode of The Australian Property Podcast.Dr Cameron will demystify some of the panic we are hearing on the news and provide insight on the future of the housing market.On this episode of The Australian Property Podcast, Pete and Dr Murray discuss: How can we have a housing shortage? Why aren't more houses being built? Why have the prices gone up? Why does there seem to be a rental crisis all over the world? How can The Australian rental crisis be solved? Housing supply - what are the challenges for first-home buyers, households and immigration How will demand adjust to meet supply shortages? What role can government intervention play in the supply of housing? Australian Property Podcast resources: Dr Cameron Murray on Twitter Australian Property Podcast online - videos, notes & resources Ask a question Chris' mortgage broking Amy's new property course Pete Wargent's property coaching Join Owen's Rask Core  membership for $0.99 Amy's 100-point checklist (PDF) INFORMATION WARNING!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.Full individual disclosures for each guest are available via the show notes page. Owen and The Rask Group Pty Ltd do NOT receive anything for mentioning Super funds, products, shares, bank accounts, etc.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

What is off market? And is this good for me as a buyer? Or is it designed for sellers?We often hear about properties being purchased "off market", but what does that actually mean? What are the benefits of buying or selling off market? And if I'm a buyer does that mean the seller is actually serious -- how do I know I'm getting the best deal? These are questions Buyers Agent Amy Lunardi gets regularly. She and Owen Rask dive into the finer details of this kind of transaction in today's educational episode.On this episode of the Australian Property Podcast: What does buying or selling 'off market' mean? What are some of the benefits to a buyer?  What are some of the drawbacks of looking to buy off market? Is buying off market really for serious sellers? What are some of the advantages and disadvantages as a seller? There can be a range of reasons why someone chooses to sell off market, but so long as you do your due diligence, have the right advice and have done the financial prep work, buying off market can fulfil your property brief and goals.Australian Property Podcast resources: Australian Property Podcast online - videos, notes & resources Ask a question Chris' mortgage broking Amy's new property course Pete Wargent's property coaching Join Owen's Rask Core  membership for $0.99 INFORMATION WARNING!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.Full individual disclosures for each guest are available via the show notes page. Owen and The Rask Group Pty Ltd do NOT receive anything for mentioning Super funds, products, shares, bank accounts, etc.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

THIS is what to do if you’re in mortgage stress. Property Buying Expert Pete Wargent and Rask founder Owen Rask talk about the latest news on inflation and what this means for you and your mortgage repayments, building insolvencies & how to get out of mortgage prison on this episode of “2 Sense”.On this episode of The Australian Property Podcast Pete and Owen talk: Proposed reform of the Reserve Bank of Australia -  what this means for homeowners (is this good or bad for me?) The rise in construction insolvencies - with insolvencies higher than any point in the past decade the team discusses how this will disrupt supply & demand Lending Trends - the good and bad news on inflation figures, what to do if you’re a mortgage prisoner about to be clobbered with higher rates and unable to refinance As we are bombarded with news of the economy and how this may affect us, this episode should help demystify all the noise.Australian Property Podcast resources: Australian Property Podcast online - videos, notes & resources Ask a question Chris' mortgage broking Amy's new property course Amy's 100-point checklist (PDF) Pete Wargent's property coaching Join Owen's Rask Core  membership for $0.99 INFORMATION WARNING!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.Full individual disclosures for each guest are available via the show notes page. Owen and The Rask Group Pty Ltd do NOT receive anything for mentioning Super funds, products, shares, bank accounts, etc.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 episode of the Australia Property Podcast Buyers Agents Amy Lunardi and Pete Wargent discuss buying a property within your budget. Based on a request from a member of our community we are taking a dive into how to get the best quality property based that fits within your budget.Buying a property can be scary at the best of times, so what are the things to look at when buying a property to fit your budget?On this episode of The Australian Property Podcast: Quality - sometimes ‘quality’ is not defined by the price or location, its defined by fulfilling a property brief Understanding financial constraints - what is the best option for me right now, lifestyle considerations & flexibility  Considerations when buying a personal home: Do I need to buy ASAP or should I wait and save as a buffer for chaining economic conditions? How would a property fit with my lifestyle? Does this property fulfil my living needs for the foreseeable future? Considerations when buying an investment property: Understanding the risks of leasing a property Does my rental yield offset my cash outflow Will this property provide me with long-term capital growth? If you're considering purchasing a home, whether it be personal or as an investment, Amy and Pete will walk you through how to find a home to fit your property brief and within your financial constraints.Australian Property Podcast resources: Australian Property Podcast online - videos, notes & resources ASK A QUESTION Chris' mortgage broking Amy's new property course Pete Wargent's property coaching Join Owen's Rask Core 🌏 membership for $0.99 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The process of buying a property in Australia can seem daunting, so what are the steps you need to consider when purchasing a home?On this episode of The Australian Property Podcast, expert Buyers Agent, Amy Lunardi and leading Mortgage Broker, Chris Bates, unpack the process and journey of purchasing a home, all the way from pre-buying to post-buying reflection.You'll love this episode of The Australian Property Podcast if you've never bought a property in Australia (and are nervous), or simply don't know what happens on settlement day!In this property episode Amy and Chris will cover all the stages of your property-buying journey: Before buying - what is your strategy, finding your why, understanding your timeline and ensuring you are financially ready Buying - ensuring you have the right people around you (including buyers agents, lawyers and inspectors), doing your own due diligence and how to ask the right questions and make an offer that wins After buying - what to do after your settlement, getting on top of repayments, building a budget buffer, home improvements and annual check-ins on loans and insurance policies. Buying a great asset can be a challenging journey, but with patience and persistence you will get the best rewards and experience down the line.Australian Property Podcast resources: Australian Property Podcast online - videos, notes & resources ASK A QUESTION Chris' mortgage broking Amy's new property course Pete Wargent's property coaching Join Owen's Rask Core 🌏 membership for $0.99 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Australian Property Podcast 2 Sense episode, NSW's #1 mortgage broker Chris Bates and six-time author Pete Wargent talk about the Sydney suburbs where selling is happening, question if office property will be slammed and why students are rushing back to Australia... Key stories referenced this week: Domain - Sydney suburbs where investors are selling AFR - New Student Visa arrivals are booming Data - Will office property get hit in 2023/2024? Australian Property Podcast resources: Australian Property Podcast online - videos, notes & resources ASK A QUESTION Chris' mortgage broking Amy's new property course Pete Wargent's property coaching Join Owen's Rask Core 🌏 membership for $0.99 INFORMATION WARNING!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.Full individual disclosures for each guest are available via the show notes page. Owen and The Rask Group Pty Ltd do NOT receive anything for mentioning Super funds, products, shares, bank accounts, etc.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