Australian Property Podcast by Rask is on a mission to be Australia's most trusted property podcast.
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Does property really double every 7 years? Do agents sell to the highest bidder? Pete & Amy bust the most common myths.
In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Amy Lunardi and Pete Wargent bust the most common property myths for Australian property investors.
If you like this Australian Property Podcast episode on property myths, you'll love the series. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.
Property myths busted today:
Property markets always go up
You can get rich quick in property
Agents always sell to the highest bidder
Renovations are always worthwhile
You should never accept the first offer
Rask Resources
Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au
Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au
Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking
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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39:18
Where will rate cuts bite for property in 2025?
In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent and Chris Bates discuss the recent turn to the right in global politics, the softer outlook for headline inflation, and the markets expected to benefit from falling interest rates.
If you like this Australian Property Podcast episode on boosting your retirement, you'll love the series. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.
Topics covered today:
Property as politics takes a right turn
Headline inflation forecast to fall below target
Which markets will benefit from rate cuts?
Resources for this episode
1 – Property as politics takes a right turn
Population Update 2025
2 – Westpac predicts headline inflation below target
Westpac Economics Report: Bull Inflation Deeper IS
Gareth Aird LinkedIn Post: RBA Feb 2025 Activity
3 – Housing markets set to benefit from rate cuts (CoreLogic, Eliza Owen)
Which housing markets could get the biggest boost from rate cuts
Revealed: The housing markets set to get the biggest jolt from interest rate cuts
Other news of interest
Another major bank has announced new fixed rates
Westpac cuts fixed rates ahead of RBA
HIA calls for lending changes as…
Home ownership gets even further out of reach for first home buyers in NSW
Lending restrictions should be eased
Australian housing finance rises 14% in…
Westpac Economics Report: Bull Housing Finance
Key priority: Woolies orders workers to return to office
The baffling and little-known WFH statistic
Woolworths orders staff back to the office
Vacancy rates fall again as housing…
Two-bedroom home jumps reserve by more than 1M as auctions pick up
Next week's rate cut has already hit the housing market
Toorak mansion becomes the nation’s most expensive home
FOMO to hit commercial market
Victorian property investors still jumping ship more than 12 months since land tax hike exacerbating rent crisis
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Rask Resources
Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au
Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking
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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37:30
Pete & Amy's 10 'must-follow' methods (before you buy)
In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Amy Lunardi and Pete Wargent discuss 10 things they wish they knew before getting into property.
If you like this Australian Property Podcast episode on property tips, you'll love the series. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.
Property topics covered today:
Understanding strata schemes
Amenities costs
Land to asset ratio
Borrowing strategies – P&I vs IO and how to build a portfolio
Understanding all the different types of property insurance
Tenant rights in different states
Avoiding rushing into property.
The power of offset accounts for homeowners
Investing in property outside your backyard
Never assume your property manager is on top of things
Doing regular rate checks
Rask Resources
Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au
Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au
Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking
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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41:14
Housing market to welcome rate cuts
In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent and Chris Bates discuss the bullish property markets from Chris Joye of Coolabah Capital and from KPMG. They also discuss whether regional housing markets are getting a second wind from buyers seeking affordability, and the Coalition’s proposed foreign buyer ban, and its potential impacts on the property market.
If you like this Australian Property Podcast episode on property markets, you'll love the series. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.
Topics covered today:
Housing to benefit from rate cuts
Dutton propose foreign buyer ban
Second wind for regional property?
Resources for this episode:
1 – Housing market to welcome rate cuts (Joye)
House and Unit Prices to Rise in 2025
KPMG Residential Property Market Outlook January 2025
Housing Market Will Welcome RBA Rate Cuts
2 – Dutton proposes ban on foreign buyers (but may bring back Significant Investor Visa)
Real Estate Agents Face Costs to Meet New Money Laundering Rules
Peter Dutton's Housing TikTok
Dutton's Pledge to Curb Foreign Buyers
Australia’s Biggest Cities Built with Chinese Cash
Dutton’s Two-Year Foreign Investor Ban and Migrant Intake Slash
Peter Dutton's "Golden Ticket" Visa for Wealthy Foreigners
3 – Second wind for regional exodus?
Second Wind for Regional Housing Markets
Other news of interest:
Listings Off to a Strong Start in 2025
Melbourne CBD Office Vacancy Rate Stuck at 18%
Support Surging for Higher Density Development
Building Approvals Rise to 15,000
Bensons Property Possibly Insolvent in 2023
CBA to Offer Loans for Prefab Homes
NIMBYs Oppose Highgate Hill Apartment Development
Inflation for Essentials Eases, Allowing RBA to Cut
Has the RBA Got Any Choice but to Cut in February?
Ask a question (select the Property podcast): https://bit.ly/R-quest
Rask Resources
Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au
Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking
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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43:03
2-Sense: What the latest inflation figures mean for property
In this episode Pete and Chris discussed the latest inflation figures, and whether we’ll see lower interest rates…and if so, what does this mean for property in 2025?
Topics covered today:
1 – Wrap of the latest inflation figures
2 – Airbnb impact on Australia’s rental market
3 – Are high interest rates to blame for the rental crisis?
Episode Resources:
1 – Wrap of the latest inflation figures:
RBA Set to Cut in February
What Lower Inflation Means for Property
Australian Q4 CPI - 02.24yy
Inflation Q4 CPI 2024 - Westpac Economics
2 – Impact of Airbnb on Australia’s property markets:
Australian Airbnb Markets to Invest
Taking Stock: How Has 10 Years of Airbnb Changed Australia?
10 Goldmine Destinations for Airbnb Investors
Not Us: Airbnb Hits Back
3 – Are high interest rates to blame for the rental crisis?
Do Housing Investors Pass-through Changes in Their Interest Costs to Rents? | Bulletin – October 2024 | RBA
Rask Resources
Property Planning – Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers
Mortgage broking – Chris Bates from Flint Group
Podcast resources
Access Show Notes
Invest with Owen
Mortgage Broking
Financial Planning
Property Coaching
100-point property checklist (PDF)
Accounting with Grey Space
Business Coaching
Rask Core 🌏 – DIY investing
Owen’s FREE investor bootcamp
Ask a question
Rask community forum
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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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Australian Property Podcast by Rask is on a mission to be Australia's most trusted property podcast.
Within the first month, around 11,000 listeners tune in! So what are you missing?
The Australian Property Podcast is hosted by four of Australia's top property investors and/or financial educators, including:
Amy Lunardi, buyer's agent & founder.
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 Blusk/Wealthful.
SHOW NOTES: https://bit.ly/prop-rask
ASK A QUESTION: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00
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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)
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