Australian Property Podcast

The RBA has raised the cash rate to 4.85%. What does that change for Australian housing? On the Australian Property Podcast, Pete Wargent and Chris Bates unpack the decision, the reaction from mortgage borrowers and the latest signs of a property market moving at different speeds. The result is a clear-eyed property news roundup: what changed this week, why the picture differs by city, and which signals buyers and owners should watch. The discussion is general information, not a personal recommendation or a promise about where prices go next. Episode resources – Ask a question (select the Property podcast) Show partner resources – Join Pearler using the code "RASKSWITCH" and get $32 of Pearler Credit – Whatever comes next for your business, power it with Stripe 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 The information in this episode is provided by The Rask Group Pty Ltd and contains general financial product advice only. It does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting, consider whether the information is appropriate for you and consider seeking personal advice from a licensed financial adviser. You can read our Financial Services Guide at www.rask.com.au/fsg. If a financial product is mentioned, consider the relevant PDS and TMD, where applicable, before making any financial decision. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Returns are not guaranteed and capital may be at risk. The Rask Group Pty Ltd is a Corporate Authorised Representative No. 1280930 of Rask Licensing Pty Ltd, AFSL 563 907. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the home you want to buy isn’t listed for sale? For many Australians, the search begins with a narrow selection of advertised properties, while owners who might move face costs, uncertainty and the question: where would we go next? On the Australian Property Podcast, Pete Wargent talks with Geoff Lucas about the friction built into buying and selling a home—and why he believes a different approach could open up more choices for buyers and sellers. Geoff draws on his experience in Australian real estate to explain the idea behind his new property platform: let owners put their homes on the map before committing to a conventional sales campaign, then match them with interested buyers. They unpack the costs of selling, the appeal of listing without upfront marketing spend, and the practical help first-home buyers and hesitant sellers may still need with negotiation and due diligence. Pete also presses Geoff on whether a digital model can really compete with experienced local agents and auctions. There’s more than a platform pitch here. Geoff reflects on buying his first Sydney home, building a career alongside property founders, and starting a business later in life. The conversation also looks at the current housing slowdown, what might change in the way homes are transacted, and why an easier move could matter for households planning their next chapter. Listen for an informed debate about how Australian property sales work today—and what a less restrictive market might look like. ~~ Disclaimer ~~ This podcast contains general financial information only, issued by The Rask Group Pty Ltd, and shouldn't be relied upon. This podcast shouldn't be relied upon because it does not consider your needs, goals or objectives. Speak to your financial adviser first. Read Rask's FSG at www.rask.com.au/fsg to learn more about us. Always read the PDS and TMD before acquiring any financial product mentioned in this video. Past performance is not always indicative of future performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Australia’s property market at a turning point? Or are buyers and sellers simply waiting for someone else to move first? On this episode of the Australian Property Podcast, Pete Wargent and Chris Bates unpack a spring market with fewer listings than many expected and plenty of uncertainty about what comes next. Episode resources – Ask a question (select the Property podcast) Show partner resources – Join Pearler using the code "RASKSWITCH" and get $32 of Pearler Credit – Whatever comes next for your business, power it with Stripe 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 The information in this episode is provided by The Rask Group Pty Ltd and contains general financial product advice only. It does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting, consider whether the information is appropriate for you and consider seeking personal advice from a licensed financial adviser. You can read our Financial Services Guide at www.rask.com.au/fsg. If a financial product is mentioned, consider the relevant PDS and TMD, where applicable, before making any financial decision. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Returns are not guaranteed and capital may be at risk. The Rask Group Pty Ltd is a Corporate Authorised Representative No. 1280930 of Rask Licensing Pty Ltd, AFSL 563 907. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should you buy a home while Australian property prices soften, or wait for a clearer signal? On the Australian Property Podcast, Owen Rask talks with Chris Bates of Alcove about the decisions facing first-home buyers and upgraders. Their starting point: there is no single Australian housing market, and a cheaper asking price does not automatically make a property a better buy. Chris explains why Sydney and Melbourne may move differently from Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, and why investor-heavy apartments or regional hotspots deserve a closer look. He and Owen discuss the difference between broad market headlines and the street, building and home you actually want to own. Building costs, housing supply and borrowing capacity all complicate the idea that falling prices instantly solve affordability. If you are upgrading, they explore why the price gap between your current home and the next one may matter more than either price on its own. For first-home buyers, Chris suggests starting early: understand your borrowing options, gather documents and bank statements, and work out which property compromises you can live with before a desirable home appears. They also explain why a well-located, broadly appealing home may still draw competition in a quieter market. This conversation is not a call to buy immediately or wait indefinitely. It is a practical way to think through your budget, local supply, the quality of a property and the choices you can make before you are under pressure to act. ~~ Disclaimer ~~ This podcast contains general financial information only, issued by The Rask Group Pty Ltd, and shouldn't be relied upon. This podcast shouldn't be relied upon because it does not consider your needs, goals or objectives. Speak to your financial adviser first. Read Rask's FSG at www.rask.com.au/fsg to learn more about us. Always read the PDS and TMD before acquiring any financial product mentioned in this video. Past performance is not always indicative of future performance. Episode resources – Ask a question (select the Property podcast) Show partner resources – Join Pearler using the code "RASKSWITCH" and get $32 of Pearler Credit – Whatever comes next for your business, power it with Stripe 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 The information in this episode is provided by The Rask Group Pty Ltd and contains general financial product advice only. It does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting, consider whether the information is appropriate for you and consider seeking personal advice from a licensed financial adviser. You can read our Financial Services Guide at www.rask.com.au/fsg. If a financial product is mentioned, consider the relevant PDS and TMD, where applicable, before making any financial decision. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Returns are not guaranteed and capital may be at risk. The Rask Group Pty Ltd is a Corporate Authorised Representative No. 1280930 of Rask Licensing Pty Ltd, AFSL 563 907. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are Australian property prices nearing a bottom—or is the harder part of the downturn still ahead? In this Australian Property Podcast episode, Pete Wargent and Chris Bates compare what they are seeing on the ground with the latest housing, lending and employment reports. Brisbane and Perth are in focus, but the answer may look different across cities and price brackets. Pete and Chris start with a spring selling season that has not brought the usual rush of new listings. They discuss softer new-home inquiries, the pressures facing smaller developers and a housing pipeline that may look plentiful in the near term yet thinner further out. Chris explains why a buyer who wants to refinance should understand their options before a change in work or borrowing capacity makes that harder. They then ask whether bond yields and interest-rate expectations could signal a turn for property. Pete explores the possibility of a market bottom, while both hosts are careful about how difficult it is to identify one in real time. A fall in prices can mean different things for an investor, a first home buyer or someone selling one home to buy another. Listener questions bring the discussion back to practical signals: days on market, local sales, clearance rates, affordability, borrowing conditions and whether good properties start moving again. Chris argues that watching your own suburb can reveal a shift before a national headline does. It is a useful framework for thinking about the next property cycle, not a promise about where prices go next. Episode resources – Ask a question (select the Property podcast) Show partner resources – Join Pearler using the code "RASKSWITCH" and get $32 of Pearler Credit – Whatever comes next for your business, power it with Stripe 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 The information in this episode is provided by The Rask Group Pty Ltd and contains general financial product advice only. It does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting, consider whether the information is appropriate for you and consider seeking personal advice from a licensed financial adviser. You can read our Financial Services Guide at www.rask.com.au/fsg. If a financial product is mentioned, consider the relevant PDS and TMD, where applicable, before making any financial decision. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Returns are not guaranteed and capital may be at risk. The Rask Group Pty Ltd is a Corporate Authorised Representative No. 1280930 of Rask Licensing Pty Ltd, AFSL 563 907. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices