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 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 – Leaders hit pause on rapid immigration 2 – Help to Buy Scheme passed as legislation 3 – Australia’s apartment supply crunch continues to worse  Episode resources Rask community forum https://community.rask.com.au/home 1 – Leaders hit pause on rapid immigration Peter Dutton pledges to drastically slash migration in bid to free up 100,000 homes over five years https://theconversation.com/peter-dutton-pledges-to-drastically-slash-migration-in-bid-to-free-up-100-000-homes-over-five-years-230205 Starmer: record net migration shows Tories ran ‘open borders experiment’ https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/nov/28/uk-deal-iraq-people-smugglers-europe Starmer pledges to reduce immigration with points-based reform https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-net-migration-falls-year-june-2024-11-28/ Fact Check: Trudeau announced Canada immigration cuts, not freeze https://www.reuters.com/fact-check/trudeau-announced-canada-immigration-cuts-not-freeze-2024-11-28/ 2 – Help to Buy Scheme passed as legislation https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-27/how-the-federal-government-help-to-buy-scheme-will-work/104650296 3 – Australia’s apartment supply crunch continues to worsen https://www.macrobusiness.com.au/2024/11/australias-apartment-supply-crunch-worsens/ ~~ 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

In this episode, Reece Marini and Pete Wargent explain why having a well-structured property investment strategy is essential for success in 2025 and beyond. They discuss the key elements of a property plan, how to make financial projections, and why flexibility is important in an ever-changing real estate market. Key Topics Covered: What is a Property Strategy Plan? What Should Be Included in a Property Plan? The Importance of a Borrowing Strategy Benefits of a Property Plan The End Game: Line of Credit (LOC) and Debt Paydown Potential Disadvantages of a Property Plan How to Make Financial Projections for Your Property Portfolio Adapting Your Property Strategy What Does a Good Property Plan Look Like? Other Considerations for Your Property Plan ~~ 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

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 – Two tweaks would let FHBs borrow more 2 – Global property bubble risks  3 – Is this the bottom of the cycle for Victoria?  Episode resources Rask community forum https://community.rask.com.au/home 1 – Two tweaks would let FHBs borrow more Two tweaks would let first-home buyers borrow $116,000 more: NAB https://www.afr.com/wealth/personal-finance/two-tweaks-would-let-first-home-buyers-borrow-116-000-more-nab-20241113-p5kq8y 2 – Global property bubble risks https://www.ubs.com/global/en/wealthmanagement/insights/2024/global-real-estate-bubble-index.html 3 – Is this the bottom of the cycle for Victoria? https://www.afr.com/policy/economy/embarrassing-victorian-households-fall-behind-tasmania-20241122-p5ksui https://www.afr.com/politics/how-victoria-became-a-poor-state-and-the-16-charts-that-prove-it-20241122-p5ksuq https://www.afr.com/politics/not-sustainable-report-sounds-alarm-on-victoria-s-228b-debt-20241117-p5kr94 ~~ 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

In this episode, we explore the role of Buyer’s Agents in property investing, covering when to use them and strategies to minimize risk. Pete Wargent shares insights on the importance of adaptability in changing market conditions, emphasising the value of being "approximately right" over time rather than aiming for perfection. Pete also discusses the diversity of personality types in property investing, and how personal investment strategies evolve—from early confidence to a more cautious, defensive approach as experience grows. Key Takeaways: How to effectively use Buyer’s Agents in property investing. The importance of adapting to changing property market conditions. Why aiming to be "approximately right" leads to long-term success. Evolution of investment strategies: from risk-taking to a more defensive approach. ~~ 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