We are on a mission to be the most trusted property podcast in Australia. How do we do this? By answering some of your hard-hitting property questions. On this episode of the Australian Property Podcast Mortgage Broker Chris Bates and Rask founder Owen unpack everything from rental properties, to buying with family and Airbnbs. On this episode: Considerations when selling a tired rental property - polishing a property, the importance of digital real estate, selling a property for another which c...
May 16, 2023•34 min
This week economic news flooded news headlines, between RBA rate rises and the Federal Budget, you might be wondering what this actually means for you and your property. On this week's episode Mortgage Broker Chris Bates is joined by Rask founder Owen will help you demystify all the noise and help you understand how these policy changes and stimuluses can effect you and share a look through into the latest property data. On this episode of The Australian Property Podcast: RBA Rate increase What ...
May 13, 2023•40 min
Looking to purchase a property? In an environment where there are so many variables and risks it can be daunting to decipher what this means for your risk profile. The team are here to help, Buyer's Agent Amy Lunardi and Owen Rask walk you through 6 ways to reduce risk in when buying a property. On this episode of the Australian Property Podcast Amy and Owen discuss the types of risk that exist in buying property. These include: Finance Market Suitability Building Personal (relationship) Investo...
May 09, 2023•41 min
Are there any encouraging signs that the property shortage is ending? How is demand shifting now people are returning to the cities? How are the richest and poorest postcodes measured? On this week's 2 Sense Pete Wargent, Buyers Agent and Chris Bates, Mortgage Broker give you the low down on the most important and interesting headlines this week. On this episode of the Australian Property Podcast: Market sentiment becoming more positive - what role the media plays in this and how we have already...
May 06, 2023•34 min
Do you keep hearing about this property shortage and wonder what this really means for you? Buyer's Agent Pete Wargent is joined by Dr Cameron Murray, economist, property specialist and author on this episode of The Australian Property Podcast. Dr Cameron will demystify some of the panic we are hearing on the news and provide insight on the future of the housing market. On this episode of The Australian Property Podcast, Pete and Dr Murray discuss: How can we have a housing shortage? Why aren't ...
May 04, 2023•42 min
What is off market? And is this good for me as a buyer? Or is it designed for sellers? We often hear about properties being purchased "off market", but what does that actually mean? What are the benefits of buying or selling off market? And if I'm a buyer does that mean the seller is actually serious -- how do I know I'm getting the best deal? These are questions Buyers Agent Amy Lunardi gets regularly. She and Owen Rask dive into the finer details of this kind of transaction in today's educatio...
May 02, 2023•23 min
THIS is what to do if you’re in mortgage stress. Property Buying Expert Pete Wargent and Rask founder Owen Rask talk about the latest news on inflation and what this means for you and your mortgage repayments, building insolvencies & how to get out of mortgage prison on this episode of “2 Sense”. On this episode of The Australian Property Podcast Pete and Owen talk: Proposed reform of the Reserve Bank of Australia - what this means for homeowners (is this good or bad for me?) The rise in con...
Apr 29, 2023•52 min
On this episode of the Australia Property Podcast Buyers Agents Amy Lunardi and Pete Wargent discuss buying a property within your budget. Based on a request from a member of our community we are taking a dive into how to get the best quality property based that fits within your budget. Buying a property can be scary at the best of times, so what are the things to look at when buying a property to fit your budget? On this episode of The Australian Property Podcast: Quality - sometimes ‘quality’ ...
Apr 27, 2023•27 min
The process of buying a property in Australia can seem daunting, so what are the steps you need to consider when purchasing a home? On this episode of The Australian Property Podcast, expert Buyers Agent, Amy Lunardi and leading Mortgage Broker, Chris Bates, unpack the process and journey of purchasing a home, all the way from pre-buying to post-buying reflection. You'll love this episode of The Australian Property Podcast if you've never bought a property in Australia (and are nervous), or simp...
Apr 26, 2023•37 min
On this Australian Property Podcast 2 Sense episode, NSW's #1 mortgage broker Chris Bates and six-time author Pete Wargent talk about the Sydney suburbs where selling is happening, question if office property will be slammed and why students are rushing back to Australia... Key stories referenced this week: Domain - Sydney suburbs where investors are selling AFR - New Student Visa arrivals are booming Data - Will office property get hit in 2023/2024? Australian Property Podcast resources: Austra...
Apr 22, 2023•34 min
What's the difference between a Buyer's Agent and a Real Estate Agent and how/who do they help? Leading Australian property experts Amy Lunardi and Pete Wargent dive head first into the role of a buyer's agent, how auctions and private sales/treaties work, and more! This is another 🧠 educational episode of The Australian Property Podcast. On this episode of The Australian Property Podcast, Amy and Pete cover the following: Location often determines if auctions or private sales are done Private ...
Apr 21, 2023•34 min
What's the difference between a mortgage broker and a financial adviser? How do you pay a financial adviser and can they give advice on property? What should I look for when choosing a mortgage broker? Owen Rask, founder of Rask, and Chris Bates, mortgage broker and former financial adviser, explain how to find a trusted panel of experts, including a financial adviser and mortgage broker. This is another 🧠 educational episode of The Australian Property Podcast. On this episode of The Australian...
Apr 18, 2023•25 min
On this Australian Property Podcast 2 Sense episode, NSW's #1 mortgage broker Chris Bates and six-time author Pete Wargent talk about the most popular suburbs in Sydney, where no-one leaves; how the housing supply crisis can solved, and why sentiment plays a huge role in property prices. Key stories referenced this week: AFR - the rental crisis and record immigration Apple News - Sydney's suburbs where no-one sells Australian Property Podcast resources: Australian Property Podcast online - video...
Apr 15, 2023•36 min
Chris Bates, founder of Blusk, and Pete Wargent, six-time author and expert property buyer, cover the 101 of taxes for property buyers, investors and homeowners. This is another 🧠 educational episode of The Australian Property Podcast. On this episode of The Australian Property Podcast, Pete and Chris provide a brief explainer of taxes on property… (explained, finally!) CGT Income taxes Depreciation Negative gearing & more Australian Property Podcast resources: Australian Property Podcast o...
Apr 13, 2023•26 min
Shares or property? Which is better: investing in stocks or investing in a property? How about if you have a small amount of money? What if you have a lot of cash to splash? Owen Rask, founder of Rask, and Pete Wargent, six-time author and expert property buyer, explain their journey with shares, ETFs, index funds and property. This is another 🧠 educational episode of The Australian Property Podcast. On this episode of The Australian Property Podcast, Pete and Owen cover the different aspects o...
Apr 11, 2023•20 min
Leading Australian property buying expert Pete Wargent and top mortgage broker Chris Bates jump into this weeks' top 3 news stories for property investors in our super-popular "2 Sense Property" segment on The Australian Property Podcast. SHOW NOTES: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/2023/04/02/banking-crisis-nsw-election/ In this episode of The Australian Property Podcast: The Reserve Bank of Australia - ON HOLD! Early indications from spending trackers (like ANZ data) is that spending slowed in Mar...
Apr 08, 2023•38 min
Amy Lunardi and Pete Wargent, expert property buyers agents, explain what we mean by "high quality" property assets and whether or not the idea of "investment grade" is a myth. This is another 🧠 educational episode of The Australian Property Podcast. On this episode of The Australian Property Podcast: Investment grade property What it means to buy a high-quality asset Do house and land packages make investment grade? How important is the location? Why does it help? Is everyone's definition a li...
Apr 07, 2023•33 min
Chris Bates and Pete Wargent break down cash flow management on this educational episode of The Australian Property Podcast. On this episode of The Australian Property Podcast: Saving for Deposit How much do you need? LMI Stamp Duty / First Home scheme Budgeting strategies - your buckets Goal Gradient Theory Other Ideas besides cutting your spending Different budget methods & what you see Australian Property Podcast resources: Australian Property Podcast online - videos, notes & resource...
Apr 04, 2023•33 min
Leading Australian mortgage broker Chris Bates and property buying expert Pete Wargent kick off the first "2 Sense Property" segment on The Australian Property Podcast. SHOW NOTES: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/2023/04/02/banking-crisis-nsw-election/ In this episode of The Australian Property Podcast: What does the NSW election result mean to buyers in Sydney? Does this mean the first-home buyer (FHB) land tax changes are off? What are the NSW changes to stamp duty under $800,000? Are we headed t...
Apr 01, 2023•36 min
Leading Australian mortgage broker Chris Bates and property buying expert Amy Lunardi kick off teh first question and answer (Q&A) session on The Australian Property Podcast. On this Q&A episode of The Australian Property Podcast: "Invest in land, they ain't making any more!" -- does that even make sense? On an investment property, should I use a principal and interest (L&I) loan? Which financial advisers, brokers, agents or accountants can actually give advice on property? Australia...
Mar 30, 2023•34 min
Owen Rask, Chris Bates, Amy Lunardi and Pete Wargent welcome you to The Australian Property Podcast in our first 'all in' episode. On this episode of The Australian Property Podcast: Why we're pumped for The Australian Property Podcast Intros to Amy, Chris, Pete and Owen Why we like property (there are many reasons) Australian property: for passive income, growth... or both? What you can expect from us going forward Australian Property Podcast resources: Australian Property Podcast online - vide...
Mar 28, 2023•39 min
