In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove mortgage specialists discuss the big news stories of the week.
They also covered off a few of your questions in their weekly Listener Q&A.
Here’s what they cover:
1 – Everything bubble is back…but this time it’s different? (AFR)
2 – What do the June inflation figures mean for property?
3 – The return of prefab housing
Episode Resources
Everything Boom returns – Pete Wargent
The everything bubble is back, but this time it’s different – AFR
More rate cuts in 2025 as inflation cools – Pete Wargent
Australian Q2 CPI – James Foster Macro
‘Ship-in’ homes receive show of faith from big four bank – AFR
Rask Resources
Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au
Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking
Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au
All services: https://bit.ly/R-services
Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest
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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
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10 popular real estate myths
In this Australian Property Podcast your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and top buyer’s agent Amy Lunardi step through 10 popular real estate untruths.
Topics covered
– "Buying the worst house on the best street" is not always smart
– Not all agents are lying when they quote low
– Lowballing is not a strategy
– If you’ve been looking for over a year – the problem is probably you
– Off markets doesn’t mean a bargain
– Land doesn’t equal capital growth
– You might be better off renting
– One sale price doesn’t mean a trend
– Your renovation doesn’t always add value
– Time in the market versus timing in the market isn’t always true
Episode resources
– My $1m property mistake
Rask Resources
Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au
Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking
Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au
All services: https://bit.ly/R-services
Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest
Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes
Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest
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
#property #australia
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Melbourne auctions hit 2-year high
In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from the Alcove mortgage specialists discuss all the latest property news.
This week:
– Melbourne auctions pick up
– APRA holds macroprudential settings
– Chalmers urged to reform CGT for housing
Chapters (approximate)
(00:00) Introduction
(03:44) Current Property Market Dynamics
(08:09) Interest Rates and Economic Indicators
(12:39) Auction Market Trends
(17:35) Macro Prudential Settings and Housing Supply
(26:37) Tax Reform and Housing Policy
(32:23) Shares Vs. Property in SMSFs
(36:49) Sell or Keep? Half a House
(40:44) Approaching NSW Buyers Agents Directly
Resources for this episode
– Massive auction results power Melbourne’s housing market (AFR)
– APRA announces update on macroprudential settings
– Treasurer Chalmers flags once in a generation change to taxation system in overhaul (YouTube)
– Chalmers for bold tax reform (ABC)
– RBA Minutes
– Westpac on the RBA Minutes
– Construction costs up 2.9% over the year
– Rental growth slows (ABC News Business)
– Two Teachable moments (Luci Ellis of Westpac)
Rask Resources
Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au
Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking
Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au
All services: https://bit.ly/R-services
Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest
Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes
Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest
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
#australia #property
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How I lost $1M by choosing shares over property
In this Australian Property Podcast episode, Owen Rask reveals a million-dollar mistake from early in his wealth-building journey.
He explains:
– The opportunity he missed in the property market
– Why he stuck with shares and ignored other strategies
– How combining property and shares could have accelerated his financial growth
– A powerful lesson in using every tool at your disposal for long-term wealth
If you liked this Australian Property Podcast episode on investing lessons and personal mistakes, subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!
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Topics Covered
– The $1 million property mistake
– Shares vs property: a false choice?
– What is debt recycling and equity release?
– How to use property to supercharge investments
– The role of financial planning in building wealth
– Why dogma (shares only or property only) can be dangerous
– Lessons from missing the train on property
– Using loans strategically for tax efficiency
– Warren Buffett's influence—and where it can go wrong
– Rethinking financial tools: use the whole toolkit
Resources for this episode
📄 Learn more about investing smarter: – Free Property Course
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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 unsure, 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
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The best places to invest for for 2025 growth
In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove mortgage specialists run through all the big property news stories of the week.
1 – How to build more cheaply (Nerida Conisbee, Ray White)
2 – Brisbane hits a million-dollar median house price (Cotality)
3 – Office to apartment conversions to drive units recovery?
Resources:
Main Articles:
A mini Aussie dream for $1: The future of Sydney housing revealed (SMH)
How to build more cheaply – Nerida Conisbee (LinkedIn)
Brisbane’s unstoppable house price boom (Macrobusiness)
Brisbane is now a million-dollar house market – here’s how it happened (Cotality)
Apartment developers reshaping Sydney’s suburbs may benefit office owners (The Australian)
Other News of Interest:
Support payment for renters on Treasury housing options list (ABC)
Cautious RBA sets the tone for property in 2025 (Pete Wargent)
Monday market recap with Cameron Kusher (Oz Property Insights)
Mortgage volumes & sizes hit record (Pete Wargent)
How do first homebuyers afford anything? (Macrobusiness)
Commercial rate rise of 50% in Townsville (ABC)
Sydney home swamped by high-rises sells for $8m in Rhodes (ABC)
Office conversions drive office recovery (The Australian)
Rask Resources
Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au
Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking
Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au
All services: https://bit.ly/R-services
Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest
Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes
Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest
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
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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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