Australian Property Podcast

In this Australian Property Podcast, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove group mortgage specialists discuss the property market in review for 2025 and the outlook for 2026. Episode Overview 2025 – strong price growth in Perth and Brisbane, also Darwin boomed! 2026 – forecasts. SQM’s Boom & Bust report for 2026 - Interest rates - no cuts priced in at all for 2026 - RBA expects inflation to be in the target band later in 2026 - Listings - will they stay tight? - How to make a property plan for 2026 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

In this Australian Property Podcast, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove group mortgage specialists discuss one of the biggest questions facing investors. That is, whether to buy property or shares in 2026?  Risks for property - Debt and leverage - Interest rates - Asset selection - Market downturns Should I buy property or shares then? Or a combination of both? - Shares win on liquidity - Personal preferences? - Property is not completely passive due to repairs and managing tenants (shares may not be totally passive either) - Tax deductible vs non-tax deductible debt - Why not invest in both? - Pete’s 2026 plans – renovating PPOR $500k, also using equity to buy a property but using offset account (I also have my SMSF so buying shares in there) - Chris’ 2026 plans - consolidation  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

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your host Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers is back to discuss the property market outlook for 2026. He also runs through the big 3 property news stories of the weeks, and covers your questions in the Listener Q&A. Here’s what was discussed this week: Story 1 – How property markets finished 2025 Story 2 – Construction cost pressures persist amid record construction activity Story 3 – Suburbs where people are making a loss - Listener Q&A - Other news of interest Resources for this episode Ask a question (select the Property podcast) How the property market finished 2025 in a way nobody expected ASX set for soggy start to 2026 as inflation threat looms Apartment approvals jump, driven by… Property developers to be taxed $34k for every new home near SRL RLB Australia Market Intelligence Update – Q4 2025 Suburbs where home owners are selling at a loss Seven of 38 economists predict a February rate hike Bad news for interest rates in 2026 as big banks clash over cuts Dwelling price boom cools Aborted house price boom eases RBA pressure Property prices still tipped to break records in 2026 Rents reaccelerate as vacancy rates tighten Six property trends set to shape 2026 2025 mansions that topped suburb price records Rent luxury, buy smart – avoiding the holiday home trap Top performing suburbs in 2025 – Darwin dominates 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

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove Mortgage Brokers discuss this key topic. In this episode, they look at the advantages and disadvantages of the following strategies in 2026: - Upgrading your home - Renovating your home - Staying put and investing Homeowners face a pivotal fork: upgrade to a bigger/better home, renovate the current one, or invest elsewhere (IP, shares, super)? Pete and Chris crunch the numbers. As always, send in your thoughts and questions. 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

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove Mortgage Brokers discuss this key topic. In this episode, they dive into one of Australia's most heated debates. That is, should you buy a home to build stability and equity capital gains tax free, or "rent-vest" (rent in your desired location while investing the savings in high-growth assets like property or shares)? With median house prices hovering around $1 million nationally and rents up again this year, it’s not always an easy choice. Drawing from market data, expert insights, and real-world scenarios, Pete and Chris explore pros, cons, and strategies amid falling interest rates, stabilising rents, and regional hotspots. 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