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Pete Wargent's Property Pod

62 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -

Australia's love affair with property is a national obsession, and no one is more in the know than Australia's leading finance and real estate expert, all-around property guru and the co-founder of BuyersBuyers, Pete Wargent. Join Pete each week as he chats all things property with the movers and shakers in the Aussieproperty industry and well-known personalities who share their property journeys and investment insights. So, if you're looking to achieve financial freedom through real estate or have a passion for property and want to find out practical tried and tested tips, this show is for you!

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Episodes

Episode 55: Louis Christopher - Sydney and Perth to lead housing rebound in 2023

December 06, 2022 01:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

This week Pete is joined by Louis Christopher from SQM Research to discuss his Boom & Bust Report for 2023. SQM Research is forecasting a rebound in housing prices in 2023, led by solid price gains in Sydney and Perth in particular.  You can order a copy of the Boom & Bust 2023 report here: https://sqmresearch.com.au/

Episode 54: Steve McKnight - From survival to significance: how to build wealth that matters

November 29, 2022 01:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MB

In this episode, Pete is joined by top-selling author, educator, fund manager, and businessman Steve McKnight, to discuss his new book Money Magnet: how to attract and keep a fortune that counts.  Steve explains how to give your money meaning, the importance of hard work, how your kids will learn from your financial behaviours, and much more.  In this extended episode, Steve shares his years of wealth wisdom.

Episode 53: Melinda Jennison - Brisbane: what's hot and what's not

November 22, 2022 01:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

This week Pete interviews Melinda Jennison from Streamline Property Buyers, to discuss what's really happening in the Brisbane housing market. They discuss the different property types and locations, how they are all faring, and the outlook for 2023, and out to the 2032 Olympics.

Episode 52: Michael Yardney - This is what will drive property prices over the short, medium, and long-term

November 15, 2022 01:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

In this episode, Pete is joined by property supremo Michael Yardney to discuss Michael's 6-stranded approach to property investing, and what will drive housing market values over the short, medium, and long term. Michael Yardney is one of Australia's leading authorities on creating wealth through property, with five decades of experience. 

Episode 51: Stephen Koukoulas - This is how much further house prices have to fall

November 09, 2022 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

This week Pete is joined by Stephen Koukoulas, the MD of Market economics, to discuss whether interest rates are close to their peak, and the likely peak-to-trough decline in housing prices.

Episode 50: Evan Lucas - This is why your money personality matters

November 01, 2022 01:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

This week Pete interviews Evan Lucas from InvestSMART, the top-selling author of Mind Over Money. They discuss the psychology of money, the 5 different money personality types, money and relationships, and how to plan for tomorrow with reasonable expectations.  Evan has a deep interest in psychology and anthropology and brings a fresh new approach to how to think about money and finance in today's world, which can be plagued with short-termism and keeping up with the Joneses. 

Episode 49: Alastair Lias - This is why investors are turning back to Queensland

October 25, 2022 01:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

This week Pete is joined by property expert and Queensland resident Alastair Lias to discuss the shelving of the controversial land tax plans in Queensland, and what this means for property investors in the state.  They discuss all the latest trends, and their top suburb picks for Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, and Gold Cast, and make their predictions for the next decade out to the Brisbane Olympics in 2032. 

Episode 48: Peter Karaoglanis - This is how landlords should style property in the working from home era

October 19, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

This week, Pete is joined by Peter Karaoglanis from Presenting Homes Australia, where they discuss tips for landlords in terms of the properties they should buy, how they should present them to maximise rental demand, and the benefits of attracting long-term tenants. Peter describes how for under $20,000 landlords can convert a bedroom space for working from home with high-speed internet and connectivity, appropriate lighting, and even folding desks and beds where appropriate. 

Episode 47: Peter Karaoglanis - This is how to present a home for sale

October 11, 2022 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

This week, Pete is joined by Peter Karaoglanis from Presenting Homes Australia, where they discuss how vendors should make a plan to sell property to maximum the sales price, appeal to the widest range of serious prospective buyers, and minimise the time on the market. How much should you spend on preparing a property for sale? What about curb appeal? What are the pitfalls to avoid? 

Episode 46: Cate Bakos - This is how the Melbourne market is really holding up

October 04, 2022 01:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

This week, Pete is joined by Cate Bakos, President of the Real Estate Buyer's Agency Association (REBAA) and founder of Cate Bakos Property. Cate delivers her insights into what's really happening in Melbourne's housing market this year, and the outlook for the year ahead.

Episode 44: Michael Murray - Glorious Byron Bay and the Northern Rivers

September 27, 2022 02:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

This week Pete interviews Michael Murray from Byron Property Search about the delights of Byron Bay, and why the Northern Rivers region has become such as a strong drawcard. Michael discusses how to buy well, how to avoid areas at risk of flooding, and how COVID and interest rates have impacted property prices in the region.

Episode 45: Michael Murray - Glorious Byron Bay and the Northern Rivers

September 27, 2022 02:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

This week Pete interviews Michael Murray from Byron Property Search about the delights of Byron Bay, and why the Northern Rivers region has become such as a strong drawcard. Michael discusses how to buy well, how to avoid areas at risk of flooding, and how COVID and interest rates have impacted property prices in the region.

Episode 44: Antonia Mercorella - This is why QLD needs to repeal its new land tax

September 20, 2022 02:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

This week, Pete is joined by Antonia, the CEO of the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ), who dissects the problems and unintended consequences associated with the state's new land tax.

Episode 43: Dave Gow - Financially independent, retired early!

September 13, 2022 02:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

This week Pete interviews Dave Gow from Strong Money Australia. Dave explains what the FIRE movement is (Financial Independence Retire Early), and how you can retire much earlier than you think through reducing expenses, increasing your savings rate, and investing the difference. And he has walked the talk. 

Episode 42: Andy Reid - This is how to prepare for bidding at auction this year

September 06, 2022 02:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

In this episode, Pete is joined by Andy Reid, award-winning auctioneer, and Founder and Director of Sold By Group. Andy gives his latest insights into what's happening at the auction coalface, and his recommended strategies for buyers at auction this year.

Episode 41: Alastair Lias - What's happening around the traps?

August 30, 2022 02:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

This week Pete is joined by Australian property market expert Alastair Lias, who explains what's hot and what's not in Australian property, and details some of the legislative changes to be aware of so you can make the best property market decisions going forward.

Episode 40: Ben Kingsley - This is why APRA needs to ease lending buffers

August 23, 2022 00:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

This week, Ben Kingsley, MD of Empower Wealth and Chair of the Property Investors Council Australia (PICA) joins Pete on the podcast to discuss how policy changes are fuelling a rental crisis. Ben is also the co-host of the hugely popular Property Couch podcast, which has had more than 16 million downloads to date.

Episode 39 - Steve Sammartino: This is the future of Australian city living

August 10, 2022 02:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

This week Pete is joined by Australia's leading futurist, who reveals some surprising insights into the future of city living. Steve discusses how cities will be redesigned for people, instead of for work, how retail will become more experience-driven, and how the flexible working movement will change the nature office work forever.

Episode 38: Rosie Yeo - This is how to create a powerful strategy

August 01, 2022 02:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

This week, Pete speak to expert strategist Rosie Yeo, on how you can create a powerful strategy in uncertain times. Rosie explains in the 3 key elements which fuel a powerful plan, and how you can still make big long-term decisions with confidence at a time of such heightened uncertainty.

Episode 37: Alastair Lias - Where to invest in this cooling market?

July 26, 2022 03:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

This week Pete is joined on the Property Pod by Alastair Lias, who explains all the latest housing market trends, the market outlook, and exactly where to look for a bargain in this very different housing market.  Alastair takes us on a trip around the states, highlighting some of his top suburb picks and why he selected them.

Episode 37: Alastair Lias - Where to invest in this cooling market?

July 26, 2022 03:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

This week Pete is joined on the Property Pod by Alastair Lias, who explains all the latest housing market trends, the market outlook, and exactly where to look for a bargain in this very different housing market.  Alastair takes us on a trip around the states, highlighting some of his top suburb picks and why he selected them.

Episode 36: Michael Yardney - These are the 4 key property market questions right now

July 13, 2022 02:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

This week Pete is joined by leading Australian property market expert Michael Yardney, who discusses where to go for the most reliable property market commentary and advice, the most effective strategies in today's property market, and how you should address timing the current property market cycle. Register for Pete's free investing webinar on Jul 21st at  07:00 PM AEST here: https://events.buyersbuyers.com.au/meeting/register

Episode 35: Cate Bakos - this is when the property downturn will end

July 04, 2022 02:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

This week on the Pod, Pete interviews top buyer's agent Cate Bakos, the President of REBAA. Cate predicts the property market outlook for the next 6-12 months, when the downturn will end, and the key signals and indicators which she looks for to indicate a market bottom.

Episode 34: John McCann - This is why land prices have soared

June 29, 2022 02:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

This week on the Property Pod, Pete interviews John McCann from PSP Property Group, to discuss the bottleneck in land supply and what has been happening to land prices as a result.

Episode 33 - Cheryl Leong: Do what you do best, outsource the rest

June 24, 2022 02:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

In this episode, Pete speaks with Cheryl Leong from The Growth Hub about how to create financial and time freedom using outsourcing, one of the key concepts outlined in the book The 4 Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss.

Episode 33: Cheryl Leong - Do what you do best, outsource the rest

June 24, 2022 02:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

In this episode, Pete speaks with Cheryl Leong from The Growth Hub about how to create financial and time freedom using outsourcing, one of the key concepts outlined in the book The 4 Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss.

Episode 32: Simon Pressley - These are the housing markets with the brightest outlook

June 16, 2022 02:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

In this week's episode, Pete interviews Simon Pressley from Propertyology, who explains how to analyse Australia's 200 key housing markets, and which of them will have the best outlook.

Episode 31: Michael Yardney - This is what will drive property prices over the next decade

June 07, 2022 02:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Michael Yardney has been investing in Australian property for 5 decades, including through the high inflation of the 1970s, the 1980s recession, and right up to the most recent cycle.  In this episode Michael joins Pete to explain what drives property prices over the short term, and what to expect over the decade ahead.

Episode 30: Peter Meek - What can you achieve in a decade?

May 31, 2022 01:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

This week, the former MD of Chobani and keen investor Peter Meek joins Pete on the pod. Peter explains how life's setbacks can prove to be a gift, and how people tend to overestimate what they can achieve in a year, but massively underestimate what they can achieve in a year.

Episode 29: Owen Rask - Making your vacation your vocation

May 23, 2022 02:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

This week on the Property Pod, Pete is joined by Owen Raszkiewickz from Rask, who shares how he shed an unhealthy relationship with money to become a highly respected finance and investment expert and educator. Owen discusses the pros and cons of buying a place of residence, versus learning to invest in other assets, such as stocks. Or should you do both?

Episode 28: Hayden West - Keep moving forward - how to build a powerhouse portfolio by 32

May 17, 2022 02:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB

Hayden West originally trained as a carpenter, setting up his own carpentry business by the age of 21. Now aged 32, he has built a powerful portfolio of residential and commercial investment properties in Moreton Bay and south-east Queensland. Listen to how he did it, and hear the key insights as to how you can keep progressing your portfolio with commercial property!

Episode 27: Simon Kuestenmacher - Don't bet against Australia

May 09, 2022 02:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

In this episode, Simon Kuestenmacher from The Demographics Group explains how living patterns have shifted over the past two years, and in turn how this is impacting commercial and residential real estate markets. Simon explains why as a demographer he is so optimistic about the lucky country of Australia and its prospects over the long term. 

Episode 26: Chris Booth - Success is doing ordinary things extraordinarily well

May 02, 2022 02:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

This week Chris Booth from Lydian Finance shares his insights from decades in the finance game, and how patience and discipline can deliver extraordinary results over time. 

Episode 25: Kent Lardner - This is how to pick outperforming suburbs

April 26, 2022 01:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

This week Kent Lardner from Suburb Trends explains how his detailed market analysis can pick out the superior locations and suburbs to buy property.

Episode 24: Bushy Martin - Property investors going bush

April 18, 2022 22:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

This week on the Property Pod, Bushy Martin joins Pete to discuss the outlook for mortgage rates, and how Australians have been embracing some of the regional markets around the country.  Tune in for borrowing tips, expert investment insights, and more!

Episode 23: Suvidh Arora - This is how borrowers should prepare for rising mortgage rates

April 11, 2022 02:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

This week on the Property Pod, Pete interviews Suvidh Arora, who shares his international journey from India to investment banking in Hong Kong, and overcoming adversity in Australia. Suvidh showed tremendous drive and determination to overcome personal health issues and ultimately found one of Australia's fastest growing businesses in the home loan space, Cinch Home Loans. Suvidh shares advice for borrowers in the market today, and how to approach the prospect of rising inflation and inte...

Episode 22: Bruce 'Hoppo' Hopkins - This is how to build a winning team

April 04, 2022 03:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB

This week, Pete interviews Bruce Hopkins, better known to millions as Hoppo from the world-famous Bondi Rescue, the global hit that is the most watched show on the Discovery Channel. Bruce talks about his journey to become the head of the Bondi lifeguards, the resilience needed when dealing with resuscitations, drownings, and suicides, how to build a winning team, and much more.

Episode 21: Alan Kohler - How high will interest rates go?

March 28, 2022 01:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

This week Pete interviews the legendary Alan Kohler, a veteran of more than 45 years in Australian business journalism, and an ever-familiar face with his graphs and charts on ABC Business News.  Alan discusses the highs and lows of his many decades in Australia's business cycles, and the lessons we can learn from cycles past. The discussion turns to the prospect of rising interest rates, and how far they might run through the coming tightening cycle. 

Episode 20: Catherine Cashmore - This is when the 18-year land cycle will peak

March 22, 2022 01:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

This week Pete interviews buyer's advocate and land cycle expert Catherine Cashmore, President of Prosper, Australia's oldest economic association. Catherine explains the 18-year land cycle, when the next market cycle will peak, and the outlook for the Australian property market, with a particular focus on Melbourne and Victoria.

Episode 19: Louis Christopher: Run for the hills! Inflation is coming

March 14, 2022 02:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

In this episode, Pete interviews top housing market analysts Louis Christopher, who says high and accelerating inflation is coming and investors need to hedge accordingly. Louis explains how high inflation has impacted real estate and other tangible assets historically, and what he thinks comes next.

Episode 18: Melinda Jennison - How will Brisbane fare after the floods?

March 07, 2022 01:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MB

This week Pete interviews Brisbane's premier property expert Melinda Jennison. Melinda shares her views on what will happen in Brisbane following the floods, and the outlook for the decade ahead as Brisbane gets set to host the 2032 Olympics.

Episode 17: Chris Bates - Borrowing time: the importance of a long-term view

February 28, 2022 01:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB

This week Pete interviews Chris Bates from Wealthful, to discuss getting granular on the property market, building a property portfolio, debt recycling, and other borrowing tips.

Episode 16: Is investing in property an art or a science with Michael Yardney

February 21, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

In this week's episode, Pete interviews Michael Yardney to determine how to research property markets.  Find out whether investing is an art, science, or both?

Episode 15: Michael Bevan - To finish first, you must first finish

February 14, 2022 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

One of Australia's greatest ever one-day cricketers, this week Pete talks to Michael Bevan talks cricket, goal-setting, planning, and property. To find out more about Michael's coaching and equipment services, see here: https://www.battingmentor.com/

Episode 14: How to build a great investment portfolio with Stuart Wemyss

February 08, 2022 02:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

In this week's episode, Pete interviews Stuart Wemyss from ProSolution Private Clients on his career, property journey, and how you can build a great investment portfolio to achieve your ultimate financial and life goals.

Episode 13: Bushy Martin - how to self-fund retirement with a property pension

February 01, 2022 15:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

This week on the podcast, Pete discusses with Bushy Martin whether everyday Aussies can self-fund their retirement with a property pension, and if so, how? Bushy enlightens listeners with how, to begin with, the end in mind - working out how much will be enough in retirement, and how to design your ideal day.

Episode 12: Steve Sammartino - how to invest like a futurist

January 24, 2022 02:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

Steve Sammartino is Australia’s leading futurist, author and television host. In this episode, Pete learns about Steve’s journey as a property investor and how he uses his skills to pinpoint where to invest. Find out his future predictions on how we will live and work, the boom regions to watch, and the impact of technology on property and development. Will 3D printing change the housing market? It’s an interesting podcast that will open you up to new exciting possibilities.  

Episode 11: Steve Palise - is it better to invest in commercial property?

January 17, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

In this episode Pete speaks to commercial property expert Steve Palise about whether it's better to invest in commercial property, or stick with residential. They discuss the differences in rental income, how much deposit you might need, and how to manage the potential risks of vacancies. Find out specifically what types of commercial property Steve recommends for investors!

Episode 10: Michael Yardney - This is what to expect in property in 2022

January 10, 2022 01:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

Michael Yardney has 50 years of experience in Australian property, so who better than to give us the top property trends to watch in 2022? Pete Wargent interviews Michael on this week's Property Pod!

Episode 9: Michael Pascoe - How to invest for your future

December 20, 2021 01:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

This week Pete chats to Michael Pascoe, blue-blood aristocrat of Australian business journalism, about his career and journey. Tune in to hear Michael's news and views on property, stock markets, and more!