
About this episode
In this Australian Property Podcast, Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers runs through what the hot inflation figures mean for interest rates and property.
He also looks at what the 5% deposit scheme is doing to housing prices, as well as looking at the 3 big property news stories of the week:
– 5% scheme kicks off new housing market cycle
– The property tax debacle unfolding in Canberra
– The new housing hack to beat the bank of Mum & Dad
– Listener Q&A
– Other news of interest
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Interest rates on hold as inflation comes in hot
Perth prices approach $1m milestone
Victoria’s land tax problems hit The Block
1 in 3 property markets now command a 7-figure median – Cotality1 in 3 property markets now command a 7-figure median – LinkedIn
101 storey mega-tower unit block approved for Gold Coast, Southport – 1 Park Lane101 storey mega-tower unit block approved for Gold Coast, Southport – ABC
In Parramatta sits a vacant residential tower – due to defects
Commercial land values fell in FY2025 – resi continues to rise in WA & QLD especially
More WFH claims to come
Private credit critical to fixing rental crisis
Sydney housing is an affordability disaster zone
Chapters (approximate)
(00:00) Introduction
(02:46) Inflation Insights and Economic Impact
(06:58) Interest Rates and Economic Predictions
(10:45) Housing Market Trends and Challenges
(14:34) Development Approvals and Future Outlook
(17:42) Rising Residential Land Values
(19:52) Impact of the 5% Deposit Scheme
(22:39) Property Tax Reform Challenges
(25:59) Innovative Housing Solutions
(27:53) Immigration and Its Economic Effects
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