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Australian Property Podcast

Australian Property Podcast

By: Rask
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 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 you like property, or just plan to buy, tune in weekly. Property formats each month - tune into what you love! Sunday morning property talk (7 am sharp!) Tuesday afternoon (Q&A and guest interviews) Thursday afternoon (Education & deep dives) ~~ Want to get involved? Reach out to our founder Owen Rask on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/owenraskThe Rask Group Pty Ltd Economics
Episodes
  • Will capital gains tax reform push investors out of Australian property?

    Will capital gains tax reform push investors out of Australian property?
    Feb 21 2026
    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 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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    43 mins
  • Rates up! Did 2025 buyers just take a massive risk?

    Rates up! Did 2025 buyers just take a massive risk?
    Feb 14 2026
    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 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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    46 mins
  • 7 essential property investing nuggets every investor needs

    7 essential property investing nuggets every investor needs
    Feb 14 2026
    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 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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    34 mins
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