Australian Property Podcast
Australian Property Podcast by Rask is on a mission to be Australia's most trusted property podcast.Join over 30,000 unique listeners. 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. SHOW NOTES: https://bit.ly/prop-rask ASK A QUESTION: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 ~~The Australian Property Podcast all about buying, managing and investing in Australian property. If...
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Property to boom or bust in 2026?
<p>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:</p> <p>Story 1 – How property markets finished 2025</p> <p>Story 2 – Construction cost pressures persist amid record construction activity</p> <p>Story 3 – Suburbs where people are making a loss</p> <p>- Listener Q&A</p> <p>- Other news of interest</p> <p><br></p> <p>Resources for this...
Is it cheaper to renovate or move?
<p>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.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this episode, they look at the advantages and disadvantages of the following strategies in 2026:</p> <p>- Upgrading your home</p> <p>- Renovating your home</p> <p>- Staying put and investing</p> <p><br></p> <p>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...
Should you buy a home or rent?
<p>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.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this episode, they dive into one of Australia's most heated debates.</p> <p><br></p> <p>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)?</p> <p><br></p> <p>With median house prices hovering around $1 million nationally and rents up again...
Markets pricing a rate hike for 2026
<p>In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent and Chris Bates discuss the biggest property and economic news stories of the week, including interest rate expectations, common property myths investors should be wary of heading into 2026, and whether new housing supply can realistically keep pace with population growth. Topics Covered – Property market myths that could trip up investors in 2026, including school zones, off-the-plan buying, infrastructure spending and SMSF property investing – Interest rate expectations, fixed mortgage rates rising and what the banks are tipping for the next RBA meeting – Housing supply warnings, stalled dwelling completions and the impact of pla...
Low Deposit, High Stakes: Inside Australia's 5% Revolution
<p>In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent of Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Gemma Mitchell from Rask discuss whether first homebuyers should use the 5% deposit scheme.</p> <p>Here’s what they cover:</p> <p>-Criteria for qualifying for the new scheme </p> <p>-The new property price caps</p> <p>-Getting the right loan</p> <p>-Managing cashflows</p> <p>-Retaining a buffer</p> <p>-The benefits of using the 5% deposit scheme</p> <p>-The risk and the drawbacks</p> <p>And their summary thoughts and tips. </p> <p>Resources for this episode</p> <p>Ask...
One rate hike priced for 2026
<p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>Resources for this episode</p> <p>Ask a question (select the Property podcast)</p> <p>Market repositions for a 2026 hike</p> <p>Politicians must cut spending to prevent higher interest rates</p> <p>Much weaker jobs data</p> <p>Much weaker jobs data</p> <p>Wentworth Park to go for green space and 2,500 new homes</p> <p>Enclaves for the rich</p> <p>50,000 international students awaiting visas after explosion<...
This is what APRA’s changes mean
<p>In this Australian Property Podcast, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove group mortgage specialists discuss the big 3 property news stories of the week.</p> <p><br></p> <p>They also discuss your listener questions in the Listener Q&A segment at the end of the show.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Here’s what they discussed:</p> <p>- Fastest resi construction growth in a decade</p> <p>- Inflation gauge hits 3.8%</p> <p>- Will Australia become a nation of renters? (Eleanor Creagh, REA)</p> <p><br></p> <p>Listener Q...
How not to mess up your renovation!
<p>In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent and Gemma Mitchell discuss how to manage a great renovation.</p> <p>Here’s what they cover:</p> <p>-Budget and financing</p> <p>-Council approvals and regulations</p> <p>-Scope and design</p> <p>-Hiring contractors</p> <p>-Materials and suppliers</p> <p>-Timeline and disruptions</p> <p>-Climate and location considerations</p> <p>-Legal and insurance considerations</p> <p>-Resale value and market trends</p> <p>Summary tips from Pete and Gemma</p> <p>Resources for this episode</p> <p>Ask a question (select the Property podcast)</p>...
Sydney and Brisbane tipped to lead in 2026
<p>In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove Mortgage Brokers discuss the big 3 property news stories of the week.</p> <p><br></p> <p>They also covered some of your questions in their Listener Q&A segment at the end of the show.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Here’s what they discussed:</p> <p>- 2 in 3 Brisbane homes sold without a price (Real Estate)</p> <p>- Aussie home prices set to shatter records in 2026</p> <p>- Rental affordability worsens in regional Australia</p> <p>...
Pete and Amy’s property Q&A
<p>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.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Some of the things they covered:</p> <p>- Changing a conveyancer before settlement. Can I do this if required? Or is it a problem?</p> <p>- Why do Sydney and Melbourne property so often sell at auction? Is there any benefit to buying or selling at auction?</p> <p>- How much research is enough before offering to buy a pr...
