
Australian Property Podcast
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.
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~~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
Latest episodes

Oct 22, 2024 • 39min
What’s going in the Wild West of Perth property?
In this episode of The Australian Property Podcast, 7-time author Pete Wargent and WA buyer’s agent Rob Power talk about What’s going in the Wild West of Perth property.This episode covers:- Overview of perth property market- Guest introduction (Rob Power)- Rob's investment journey- Current market drivers- Investment tips- Real estate listings and adviceEpisode Resources:Contact Robwww.robpowerbuyersagent.com.au or emailinfo@robpowerbuyersagent.com.au~~ Resources you'll love ~~Invest 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

Oct 19, 2024 • 37min
2-Sense: Victoria investor exodus sees rental bonds fall
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 – Victoria and rental reforms 2 – Darwin rents more expensive than Melbourne3 – More 3-bedroom and larger apartmentsEpisode resourcesRask community forumhttps://community.rask.com.au/home1 – Victoria and rental reforms
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2 – Darwin rents more expensive than Melbourne
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3 – More 3-bedroom and larger apartments~~ 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/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

Oct 15, 2024 • 29min
Will the spring selling season slow our housing markets?
On this Australian Property Podcast, Pete Wargent speaks with Proptrack expert Eleanor CreaghQuestions covered:
Tell us about your background and your role at Proptrack
New listings are now on the rise? How is this impacting the market and will it last? Listings still seem pretty low in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane?
The housing supply challenge for Aus – what are the main drivers of this? When will this be addressed and how?
Are Victorians selling up due to land tax? The outlook for Melbourne? Seems perhaps relatively good value now, compared to Sydney?
Buyers looking further afield for affordability. Where’s going to be popular?
The decreasing supply of affordable homes. When might this change?
Outlook for 2025? What to look out for? Hot and cold markets?
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How many Victorian investors have sold due to higher land taxes?
Buyers look further afield in hunt for affordability
PropTrack New Homes Report - September 2024
~~ 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

Oct 12, 2024 • 39min
2-Sense: Tectonic plates are shifting globally
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 – Middle East tension rises2 – Is the market softening into Xmas? If so why?3 – Nobody’s biting in these buyer’s marketsEpisode resourcesRask community forumhttps://community.rask.com.au/home1 – Global uncertainties - Middle East tensions rise, oil prices up2 – Is the market softening into Xmas? If so why?
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3 – Nobody’s biting in these buyer’s markets~~ 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/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

Oct 8, 2024 • 1h 3min
10 Reasons Why ETFs Are Better Than Property for Retirement
On this Australian Investors Podcast, Owen Rask speaks with Global X's Marc Jocum about 10 reasons why ETFs are better than property in retirement.Reasons covered:1. Speed of transactions2. Lower Costs3. Diversification4. Predictable income5. Liquidity in Retirement6. Relatively better yields7. Tax Efficiency8. Access to Global Markets9. No Borrowing Risk / interest rate sensitivity10. Transparency and price discoveryETFs mentioned: ZYAU, FANG, BANKResources:Global X website (all funds): https://bit.ly/gx-fundsGlobal X Landscape report: https://go.globalxetfs.com.au/l/533502/2024-09-10/8xlmjhEpisode 1 with Marc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YniljKAXnqYBehind the memo with Morgan Housel:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ewk6BeHzcHadH5vfJvZSyApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-memo-the-impact-of-debt-with/id1521551570?i=1000666742345JP Morgan's Severe Case of Covidia: https://privatebank.jpmorgan.com/apac/en/insights/latest-and-featured/eotm/a-severe-case-of-covidiab~~ 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

Oct 5, 2024 • 42min
Q&A: $300,000 in equity - now what do I do? NDIS property & more
Flint Group'sChrisBates is joined by Owen Rask on this Australian Property Podcast 2 Sense episode to answer your questions and provide an expert update of what's happening in Australian property.Don't forget to send Chris and Pete your questions: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00In this week’s episode, Chris and Owen cover: 1 – Should I invest in NDIS property?2 – I've got $300,000 in equity, now what?3 - FIFO investor wants to develop, is that risky?4 - Investing with my partner's mum - good idea?5 - Which banks offer debt recycling?~~ 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/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

Oct 2, 2024 • 46min
Commercial property investing: everything you need to know ft. Barwon's Tom Patrick
How do you invest in commercial property? Is investing in commercial real estate for income a good idea? What are the traps of commercial property? Tom Barwon is a commercial property investing expert and a partner at Barwon Investment Partners, a leading Australian commercial property investment group. Tom specialises in healthcare properties and has invested hundreds of millions of dollars, across hundreds of properties throughout Australia. Barwon's Tom Patrick talking pointsBarwon's Tom Patrick walks us through the following topics:1. Intro to commercial property investing2. Difference between buying your own property and using a fund manager 3. How a fund manager gets paid4. Commercial property versus residential property 5. Risks when investing in commercial real estate6. Funding levels and risk7. Key metrics before investingResources: Barwon website: https://barwon.net.au/?utm_source=RASKTom's healthcare fund: https://barwon.net.au/our-funds/barwon-healthcare-property-fund/Book a call with Barwon: https://barwon.net.au/contact-us/~~ 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/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

Sep 28, 2024 • 46min
2-Sense: Housing affordability smoked through the pandemic
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 – Housing affordability has worsened2 – Buyer’s market emerges, but it may not last long3 - Apartments taking 75 months to deliverEpisode resourcesRask community forumhttps://community.rask.com.au/home1 – Housing affordability worsens through pandemic (Proptrack)
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2 – Buyers market emerges, but it may not last long3 – Apartments taking 75 months to deliver (Urbis/AFR)~~ 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/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

Sep 24, 2024 • 38min
Matt's story: Money dates & making trade-offs
Welcome to this Rask listener story episode with Matt.This is a deep dive into the journey of someone in our community. We’ll talk about overcoming their fears and uncertainties, the failures and the successes they had with money, business and investing. These episodes are designed to tell a story, rather than be a source of financial expertise. By telling your stories, my hope is that we can bring the Rask community closer together and allow you to feel welcome, not matter what brought you here. If you want to share your own story or simply reflect on the stories of others, head over to the free Rask community and send me a message. I’d love to hear from you. Rask Community: https://bit.ly/rask-com~~ Key resources for this episode ~~
Book a call with Flint: https://bit.ly/broke-rask
Rask community (have your say!):
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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

Sep 21, 2024 • 38min
2-Sense: Back to the office please, say Amazon and Tabcorp
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 – Amazon/Tabcorp back to the office 5 days2 – APRA keeps lending settings tight, homeowners hanging on3 – Investor sell-off due to rising costs (PIPA Annual Survey)Episode resourcesRask community forum1 – Amazon/Tabcorp back to the office 5 days per week
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3 – Investor sell-off due to rising costsArticle 1~~ 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/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