Australian Property Podcast

• Pete and Amy’s property Q&A

  In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and leading buyer’s agent Amy Lunardi discuss your property questions in this Listener Q&A episode. Some of the things they covered: - Changing a conveyancer before settlement. Can I do this if required? Or is it a problem? - Why do Sydney and Melbourne property so often sell at auction? Is there any benefit to buying or selling at auction? - How much research is enough before offering to buy a property? - Help! I want to buy a unit in Melbourne, but what should I do next? - What mustn’t I forget to do at the pre-settlement inspection? Any tips or traps from your experiences? - There are some minor defects on the building & pest report. I’m a bit worried. What should I do? - What’s the difference between a desktop valuation and a full valuation? Why do lenders use different approaches? Resources for this episode Ask a question (select the Property podcast) Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency Alcove mortgage broking Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) All services Financial Planning Invest with us Access Show Notes Ask a question We love feedback! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @rask.invest TikTok: @rask.invest 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

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• Will property peak in 2026?

  In this Australian Property Podcast episode your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove Mortgage Brokers discussed whether it's a good time to release equity and invest, whether APRA will intervene in the housing market in 2026, and whether the 18-year cycle will peak in 2026. They also covered some of your questions in the Listener Q&A segment at the end of the show.  Topics covered - Is it time to release equity and invest? (Alcove) - Housing finance rips for investors – APRA to intervene in 2026? - What about the 18.6 year property cycle? (Steve Palise) - Listener Q&A - Other news of interest Ask a question (select the Property podcast) Is it time to release equity and be prepared to invest Australian housing finance surges in Q3 Housing finance rips for investors APRA System Risk Outlook – November 2025 APRA warns of looming lending curbs 1.9 million homes needed to make Aussie housing affordable Victoria cracks down on underquoting with reserve price law Unemployment rate falls to 4.3% but trend is still higher Unemployment rate eases back to 4.3% Trump floats 50-year mortgages Half a million could qualify for shared-equity scheme Kiwis seek greener pastures in Australia Australia’s other housing shortage Rental vacancies hit new all-time lows High-rise apartments are still riddled with defects More value in older style apartments Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency Alcove mortgage broking Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) All services Financial Planning Invest with us Access Show Notes Ask a question We love feedback! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @rask.invest TikTok: @rask.invest 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

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• LongView: The ‘RODWELL’ approach to property

  In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your host Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers speaks to Evan Thornley, founder of LongView, about his vision to solve the housing affordability challenges facing Australia, his incredible journey as an entrepreneur and business owner, and how LongView’s fund is tackling today’s housing market for homebuyers and investors.  Here’s what they discussed: - Evan’s background and backstory - Evan’s advice for budding tech entrepreneurs! - The original vision for LongView – what problems Evan aimed to solve - Services covered by LongView – property management, strategy advice, buying or selling a home or investment property - How to target outperformance – the RODWELL approach – what is it exactly? - The Home Equity Fund Resources for this episode Ask a question (select the Property podcast) Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency Alcove mortgage broking Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) All services Financial Planning Invest with us Access Show Notes Ask a question We love feedback! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @rask.invest TikTok: @rask.invest 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

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• Will robots build our future housing stock?

  In this Australian Property Podcast, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove Property discuss the big 3 property news stories of the week. They also covered some of your questions in the Listener Q&A at the end of the show. Here’s what they discussed: - More homes, better cities? (Grattan Institute Report) - Will your next home be built by a robot? (Nerida Conisbee) - Is AI going to smash this hiring cycle? - Listener Q&A Other news of interest this week - Consumers turn bullish housing – price expectations hit 15-year high - NAB Survey – conditions pick up a bit, price pressures eased - Rate Cuts are over for 2025 but property prices to keep rising Episode resources More homes, better cities: Letting more people live where they want Your next home built by a robot? Tech sector struggling to meet goal of creating 1.2 million jobs by 2030 Consumer turn bullish on housing The Red Book – November 2025 Australian business conditions – October 2025 NAB survey sees easing cost pressures Rate cuts are over for 2025, but home values likely to keep rising Ask a question (select the Property podcast) Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency Alcove mortgage broking Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) All services Financial Planning Invest with us Access Show Notes Ask a question We love feedback! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @rask.invest TikTok: @rask.invest 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

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• End of the rate cutting cycle

  In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your host Pete Wargent discuss the Reserve Bank of Australia’s latest interest rate decision, forecasts through to 2027, and what it all means for the property market. Pete also runs through the week’s three biggest property news stories and answers listener questions. Topics Covered – Rate uncertainty and the opportunity for upgraders – APRA’s warning on investor lending hitting decade highs – Fastest price growth in two years and what’s next for buyers – Listener Q&A on extra repayments vs offsets and APRA’s investor crackdown Episode Resources – Rate uncertainty leaves door open for upgraders – APRA warning as investor lending hits 10-year high – Fastest price growth in 2 years – Buy Gemma’s book “The Money Reset” Show partner resources - Join Pearler using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit - Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith - View Betashares range of funds Rask Resources - All services - Financial Planning - Invest with us - Access Show Notes - Ask a question - We love feedback! Follow us on social media – Instagram – TikTok 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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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