In this episode of The Australian Property Podcast, 7-time author Pete Wargent and Reece Marini, buyer’s agent in Newcastle, talk about What’s going in regional NSW property.

Questions asked:

• Can you share a bit about your background?
• What inspired your journey into the property market?
• How did you find yourself in Newcastle or the Central Coast? Are you a local?
• How has the property market in regional NSW evolved over the past decade?
• What are the key factors driving the current market? Is it population growth, the economy, the Sydney exodus, or something else?
• What’s the current dynamic like in regional and coastal NSW?
• What types of buyers are you seeing? Investors, first home buyers, upgraders, commercial buyers?
• Is now a good time to invest in Newcastle or the Central Coast?
• Are property listings increasing with the spring selling season? Could you comment on Domain articles and SQM data?
• Any advice for investors? Which suburbs are showing the best potential?
• Do you have any favourite suburbs or locations? Research highlights Merewether, Adamstown Heights, Terrigal, and Umina Beach as top performers over the past 30 years.
• What’s happening with commercial property deals? Are industrial properties and net yields still strong?
• If someone wants to reach out to you, how can they get in touch?

Episode Resources:

Contact Reece

[email protected]

https://www.allenwargent.com.au/

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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.

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Every week, Chris Bates and Pete Wargent jump on the Australian Property Podcast airwaves to answer your questions or cover the top 3 property news stories of the news. Don't forget to send Chris and Pete your questions!

In this week’s episode, Chris and Pete cover:

1 – Markets position for Trump triumph

2 – NAB highest arrears since 2020

3 – Why Sydney & Melbourne prices have been falling

Episode resources

Rask community forum

https://community.rask.com.au/home

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Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach

100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check

Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS

Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach

Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00

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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Every week, Chris Bates and Pete Wargent jump on the Australian Property Podcast airwaves to answer your questions or cover the top 3 property news stories of the news. Don't forget to send Chris and Pete your questions!

In this week’s episode, Chris and Pete cover:

1 – Hogan abandons rate hike call

2 –Australian housing is a pressure cooker

3 – Aussies turn backs on new apartments

Episode resources

Rask community forum

https://community.rask.com.au/home

1 – Hogan abandons rate hike call

2 – Aussie housing is a pressure cooker

• Article 1
• Article 2
• Article 3

3 – Aussies turn backs on new apartments

• Article 1
• Article 2

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• Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
• Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach
• 100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check
• Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS
• Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach
• Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00

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.

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Every week, Chris Bates and Pete Wargent jump on the Australian Property Podcast airwaves to answer your questions or cover the top 3 property news stories of the news. Don't forget to send Chris and Pete your questions!

In this week’s episode, Chris and Pete cover:

1 – Policy proposals pour in

2 – Aus ultra-high net worths increase to 690,000

3 – Average household size hit a record low

Resources:

UK Budget

Working from home

Inflation reports

• Article 1
• Article 2
• Article 3

1 – Policy proposals pour in

• Article 1
• Article 2
• Article 3

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• Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
• Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach
• 100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check
• Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS
• Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach
• Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00

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.

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Every week, Chris Bates and Pete Wargent jump on the Australian Property Podcast airwaves to answer your questions or cover the top 3 property news stories of the news. Don't forget to send Chris and Pete your questions!

In this week’s episode, Chris and Pete cover:

1 – Jobs, jobs everywhere

2 – Victoria slashes stamp duty on new builds

3 – RBA population growth and rents

Resources:

1 – Jobs, jobs everywhere

• Article 1
• Article 2
• Article 3

2 – Victoria slashes stamp duty on new builds

• Article 1
• Article 2
• Article 3
• Article 4

3 – RBA on population growth and rents

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• Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
• Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach
• 100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check
• Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS
• Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach
• Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00

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.

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In this episode of The Australian Property Podcast, 7-time author Pete Wargent and WA buyer’s agent Rob Power talk about What’s going in the Wild West of Perth property.

This episode covers:

- Overview of perth property market

- Guest introduction (Rob Power)

- Rob's investment journey

- Current market drivers

- Investment tips

- Real estate listings and advice

Episode Resources:

Contact Rob

www.robpowerbuyersagent.com.au or email

[email protected]

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100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check

Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS

Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach

Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00

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.

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Every week, Chris Bates and Pete Wargent jump on the Australian Property Podcast airwaves to answer your questions or cover the top 3 property news stories of the news. Don't forget to send Chris and Pete your questions!

In this week’s episode, Chris and Pete cover:

1 – Victoria and rental reforms 

2 – Darwin rents more expensive than Melbourne

3 – More 3-bedroom and larger apartments

Episode resources

Rask community forum

https://community.rask.com.au/home

1 – Victoria and rental reforms

• Article 1
• Article 2
• Article 3
• Article 4
• Article 5

2 – Darwin rents more expensive than Melbourne

• Article 1
• Article 2

3 – More 3-bedroom and larger apartments

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• Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
• Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach
• 100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check
• Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS
• Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach
• Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00

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.

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On this Australian Property Podcast, Pete Wargent speaks with Proptrack expert Eleanor Creagh

Questions covered:

• Tell us about your background and your role at Proptrack
• New listings are now on the rise? How is this impacting the market and will it last? Listings still seem pretty low in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane?
• The housing supply challenge for Aus – what are the main drivers of this? When will this be addressed and how?
• Are Victorians selling up due to land tax? The outlook for Melbourne? Seems perhaps relatively good value now, compared to Sydney?
• Buyers looking further afield for affordability. Where’s going to be popular?
• The decreasing supply of affordable homes. When might this change?
• Outlook for 2025? What to look out for? Hot and cold markets?

Resources:

• How many Victorian investors have sold due to higher land taxes?
• Buyers look further afield in hunt for affordability
• PropTrack New Homes Report - September 2024

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Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach

100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check

Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS

Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach

Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00

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.

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Every week, Chris Bates and Pete Wargent jump on the Australian Property Podcast airwaves to answer your questions or cover the top 3 property news stories of the news. Don't forget to send Chris and Pete your questions!

In this week’s episode, Chris and Pete cover: 

1 – Middle East tension rises

2 – Is the market softening into Xmas? If so why?

3 – Nobody’s biting in these buyer’s markets

Episode resources

Rask community forum

https://community.rask.com.au/home

1 – Global uncertainties - Middle East tensions rise, oil prices up

2 – Is the market softening into Xmas? If so why?

• Article 1
• Article 2
• Article 3
• Article 4
• Article 5
• Article 6

3 – Nobody’s biting in these buyer’s markets

~~ Resources you'll love ~~

• Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest
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• Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
• Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach
• 100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check
• Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS
• Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach
• Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00

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.

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On this Australian Investors Podcast, Owen Rask speaks with Global X's Marc Jocum about 10 reasons why ETFs are better than property in retirement.

Reasons covered:

1. Speed of transactions

2. Lower Costs

3. Diversification

4. Predictable income

5. Liquidity in Retirement

6. Relatively better yields

7. Tax Efficiency

8. Access to Global Markets

9. No Borrowing Risk / interest rate sensitivity

10. Transparency and price discovery

ETFs mentioned: ZYAU, FANG, BANK

Resources:

Global X website (all funds): https://bit.ly/gx-funds

Global X Landscape report: https://go.globalxetfs.com.au/l/533502/2024-09-10/8xlmjh

Episode 1 with Marc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YniljKAXnqY

Behind the memo with Morgan Housel:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ewk6BeHzcHadH5vfJvZSy

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-memo-the-impact-of-debt-with/id1521551570?i=1000666742345

JP Morgan's Severe Case of Covidia: https://privatebank.jpmorgan.com/apac/en/insights/latest-and-featured/eotm/a-severe-case-of-covidiab

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Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan

Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach

100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check

Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS

Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach

Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00

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.

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Flint Group'sChrisBates is joined by Owen Rask on this Australian Property Podcast 2 Sense episode to answer your questions and provide an expert update of what's happening in Australian property.

Don't forget to send Chris and Pete your questions: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00

In this week’s episode, Chris and Owen cover: 

1 – Should I invest in NDIS property?

2 – I've got $300,000 in equity, now what?

3 - FIFO investor wants to develop, is that risky?

4 - Investing with my partner's mum - good idea?

5 - Which banks offer debt recycling?

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• Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
• Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach
• 100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check
• Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS
• Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach
• Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00

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.

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