Australian Property Podcast

Listings are tight. Rents are tighter. And policy might be about to test both.

Pete Wargent and Chris Bates to break down the forces shaping Australian property in 2026 — from capital gains tax reform chatter and rental market stress to financing resilience and where momentum still exists. The focus: what actually changes behaviour, and what just makes headlines.

Together, they discuss:

- Unemployment holding keeps the possibility of further rate hikes alive

- First-home buyers continue pushing ahead

- Record quarterly housing finance and lift in investor lending show capital is still active

- Winding back the CGT discount may reduce flipping but is unlikely to deter investors

-Vacancy rates near record lows

- Without investor participation, rental availability deteriorates further

- Seller behaviour matters more than headlines; listings remain historically tight

- Listener Q&A

Resources for this episode

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Rates are higher. Supply is tighter. So where does that leave buyers and investors in 2026? Pete and Chris leads this first timely property and break down rising rates, sticky inflation, the expanded 5% first-home buyer scheme, and the structural supply gap driving pressure across the market.

Together, they discuss:


Who is feeling the pressure right now — renters, first-home buyers, investors, developers.


What higher-for-longer means for borrowing power, buffers and timing decisions.


How to think clearly when credit conditions stay tight.


The 5% First-Home Buyer Scheme


Whether lower deposits improve affordability or increase leverage.


Can Australia can realistically build its way out?


Where disciplined buyers and resilient borrowers are still finding opportunity.


Listener Q&A

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⁠Financial Planning⁠

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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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In this Australian Property Podcast episode your host Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers delivers his 7 key property investment nuggets of wisdom for 2026 and beyond.

Here are the key 7 points he covers:

- Do save and invest for the future

- Don’t save it all for the end!

- Find a job or career with meaning to you or purpose

- How to think about taxes

- Trying to be the biggest and best is risky and anxiety-inducing

Resources for this episode

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Rask Resources

Pete's Buyers Agency

Alcove mortgage broking

Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne)

All services

Financial Planning

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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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In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Amy Lunardi and Chris Bates unpack why not all property markets behave the same, and why trying to “time the market” often leads buyers astray. They explore the realities of hot and cold markets, who drives demand, and why preparation and process matter more than predictions.

Topics Covered
– Market basics and why hot and cold markets behave differently
– City versus regional markets and the role of demographics
– Hot markets, including auctions, multiple offers, emotional premiums, and why speed matters
– Cold markets, negotiation myths, days on market, and why waiting for the bottom can backfire
– Who drives demand, from first home buyers and downsizers to investors and owner-occupiers
– A Melbourne snapshot from the 2015–17 boom through to the 2025 recovery
– The key takeaway: focus on process, preparation, and discipline over predictions

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!

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– Instagram
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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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In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your host Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers interviews Michael Yardney about his best-selling book, now that the original version is 20 years old!

Since its first publication in March 2006, How to Grow a Multi-Million Dollar Property Portfolio - In Your Spare Time has become a perennial bestseller and an Australian investment classic.

Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, this fully updated edition reflects today's economic and lending environment, equipping readers with the tools to thrive in the next property super cycle - a period of prolonged, but fragmented growth where smart strategy is essential.

This book exposes why 92% of Australian property investors never get past their first or second property and provides a time-tested, proven system to break through that barrier. With real-world insights, practical advice, and updated case studies, it's a plain-English guide from an industry insider that could make readers seriously wealthy.

Topics covered

- What has changed the most over the past 20 years?

- What is likely to change in the next 20 years?

- And what will stay the same?

Resources for this episode

Michael Yardney - How to Grow a Multi-Million Dollar Property Portfolio in Your Spare Time

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Rask Resources

Pete's Buyers Agency

Alcove mortgage broking

Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne)

All services

Financial Planning

Invest with us

Access Show Notes

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Instagram: @rask.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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