Best Leifield Real Estate Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 153: Big Homes, Big Perks & BIGGER MORTGAGES 22:13

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From oversized homes to hidden homeowner perks and 40-year mortgages, this week’s property news is all about scale—big homes, big policies, and even bigger debts. 🏡💰In Episode 153 of The Property Investor Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis unpack three thought-provoking stories shaping Australia’s housing market right now:🔑 This Week’s Highlights:…

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Ep. 152: Schemes, Spikes & Supply: This Week in Property 25:16

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From first-home buyer schemes to inflation spikes and supply shake-ups, this week’s property news is packed with big moves and bigger questions. 🏡📈 In Episode 152 of The Weekl Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis break down the three stories dominating headlines: 🔑 What’s Inside This Episode: 🏠 Expanded Home Guarantee Scheme – More buy…

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Ep. 151: Rental Vacancy Rates Staying Critically Low 22:26

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🏠 Rental stress is back in the spotlight as vacancy rates across Australia remain critically low. In this week’s episode of the For the Property Investor Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis break down the numbers, the challenges, and what it all means for investors, landlords, and tenants.With tenants feeling the squeeze and investors facing policy…

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Ep. 150: Investors Return, Productivity Stalls & Property Forecasts Rise 26:15

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Australia’s property market is showing fresh signs of life – but is it enough to spark a new boom? 📈 In this week’s episode of For the Property Investor Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis break down the three biggest stories shaping the market right now! Follow the hosts! Owen Davis ➡️ Nick Bendel ➡️ Nick and Owen unpack the data, debate the risks…

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Ep. 149: From Top Yields to Tough Talk: The Property Week Wrap 25:58

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In this episode of the Weekly Investor News Podcast, Owen Davis and Nick Bendel dive into the hottest stories shaking up Australia’s real estate and economic landscape:📈 Property Prices Hit New Highs – National median values are climbing for the sixth month in a row, but is Darwin’s rapid growth a golden opportunity or a short-lived surge?💰 Top Ren…

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Ep. 148: Reforms, Rates & a Housing Reality Check 24:00

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The headlines might say "progress," but is Australia’s property market really on the mend — or are we just playing catch-up? In this episode of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis dive into the big three stories shaping the future of real estate in 2025. From regulatory shake-ups to inflation updates and the ongoing buildin…

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Ep. 147: From Uni Degrees to Debt Relief: Big Moves in Finance 26:18

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🎙️ In this week’s episode of For the Property Investor Podcast, Owen Davis and Nick Bendel unpack three of the biggest stories shaking up the finance and property space in Australia right now! 💼 MFAA Makes History 🏦 RBA Talks Soft Landing 💸 ASIC Targets Debt Management Whether you're a seasoned property investor or just finance-curious, this episod…

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Ep. 146: Big Promises, Bigger Problems: Housing’s Harsh Reality 24:49

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Governments keep making bold promises to fix Australia’s housing crisis — but are they even close to reality? 🏗️ In Episode 146 of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis dig into the widening gap between ambitious housing targets and the economic, political, and labour challenges standing in the way.This episode offers a reali…

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Ep. 145: Holding Steady while the system shakes! 26:53

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Mortgage repayments are holding, rents are softening, and housing policy is getting radical... but is the system as stable as it looks? 🤔 In Episode 145 of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis unpack the latest shifts in the market—and the political and economic tremors beneath the surface.💥 Plus: Owen announces Leifield’s e…

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Ep. 144: Demand is up, Supply's coming, CONFIDENCE ISN'T 16:03

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The market is heating up—but are buyers still holding back? 🔥📉 In Episode 144 of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis dive into the paradox shaping Australia’s 2025 property market: rising demand, promised supply, and lingering low confidence. Nick and Owen unpack what all this means for affordability, homelessness, and whet…

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Ep. 143 - One House, One Approval: Too Good To Be True? 24:09

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Streamlining the property approval process? It might sound like a dream—but it could soon become reality. 🏡 In this episode of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis unpack the Housing Industry Association’s bold new proposal: “One House, One Approval.” Could this finally be the solution to Australia’s housing supply crisis?💬 …

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Ep. 142 - Are we booming or just treading water? 20:39

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In this week’s episode of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis unpack the mixed signals in the Australian property and economic landscape. Is the market about to boom like it’s 2021, or are we just treading water beneath the surface? 🏠📉📈 Nick and Owen also discuss rising construction costs, government red tape, and whether p…

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Ep. 141: Inflation Stalls, But Are We In The Clear? 🤔 18:09

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Inflation’s holding steady at 2.4%—but is it too early to celebrate? 🎢 In Episode 141 of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis unpack the latest data showing inflation stuck within the Reserve Bank’s target range for nine months, yet underlying pressures are bubbling. Could those February and May rate cuts come back to bite u…

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Ep. 140: Brokers VS. Banks: Who really WINS? 25:11

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It’s brokers vs. banks in the ultimate property showdown! 🏦💥 In Episode 140 of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis dive into the fierce debate sparked by calls for banks to offer cheaper home loans to borrowers who bypass mortgage brokers. Is this the solution to high interest rates, or a dangerous step backwards? If you’ve…

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Ep. 139: PROPERTY MOVES, Rate Cuts & Reality Checks 23:36

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In Episode 139 of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis are back with this week’s biggest headlines—and what they mean for property investors heading into the second half of 2025. From AMP’s groundbreaking 10-year interest-only home loan to the RBA’s looming rate decision, this episode is packed with sharp insights and plenty…

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Ep. 138: New Rules, New Rents, New Risks: Property in 2025 22:33

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Welcome to The Weekly Investor News Podcast, where Nick Bendel and Owen Davis unpack the key trends and transformations shaping Australia’s property market in 2025. From surging parental support to innovative housing models and new affordability measures, this episode covers it all. With new rules, changing rental dynamics, and rising risks, proper…

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Ep. 137: The Strategic Role of Property Managers 20:58

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In this episode of the The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick and Owen dive deep into the evolving and critical role of property managers in today's dynamic investment landscape. From reducing investor stress to protecting long-term asset value, property managers aren't just rent collectors — they're strategic partners in an investor's wealth journ…

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Ep. 136: Are short term investors hurting the market? 22:40

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In this episode of The Property Investor Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis tackle a hot topic: Are short-term investors doing more harm than good in the real estate market? 🏠📉 With new research showing that 22% of property investors sell within just one year, this episode dives into the impact of these short-term plays on affordability, stability…

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Ep. 135: Should we want property prices to RISE? 👀 29:43

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Australia’s political leaders all say they support housing affordability—yet they also openly want property prices to keep rising. So… should we actually want property prices to go up? 🏡📈 In this thought-provoking episode of The Property Investor Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis unpack one of the most polarising debates in Australian real estate…

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Ep. 134: Can you still WIN in REAL ESTATE? 27:39

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With interest rates, politics, and policies constantly shifting, many Australians are asking: Can you still win in real estate? 🏠💰 In this episode of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis break down everything from looming rate cuts to the latest election promises to determine whether property is still a smart play in 2025. 🔑…

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Ep. 133: Property Market returns to RECORD TERRITORY! 27:34

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The Australian property market is surging back to record highs! But what does this mean for investors, homeowners, and first-time buyers? In this episode of The Weekly Investor News, we sit down with expert guests Nick and Owen to break down the numbers, trends, and opportunities in today's market. Know more about our hosts! Owen Davis ➡️ Nick Bend…

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Ep. 132: HELP TO BUY now available to more buyers and properties! 27:12

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Great news for property buyers! The Help to Buy scheme has been expanded, making homeownership more accessible to a wider range of buyers and properties. But what does this mean for you? In this episode of the Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick and Owen break down the latest updates, including: ✅ Who is now eligible for the scheme? ✅ What types of …

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Ep. 131: RENTAL STRESS affecting middle income Australians! 29:32

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Rental stress is no longer just a concern for low-income earners—middle-income Australians are now struggling to afford rent across the country. 📉 In this episode of The Property Investor Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis break down the latest research from Everybody’s Home, revealing that even those earning $100,000 per year are feeling the sque…

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Ep. 130: Rental Market eases slightly 24:41

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After years of skyrocketing rents and record-low vacancy rates, Australia’s rental market is showing signs of easing. 📉 In this episode of The Property Investor Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis break down the latest data from SQM Research, revealing that the national vacancy rate rose from 1% in January to 1.3% in February. But is this a sign of…

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Ep. 129: Property market bounces back! 23:26

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After months of uncertainty, Australia’s property market is back in positive territory! 📈 In this episode of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis break down the latest CoreLogic data, which shows national home values rising 0.3% in February after three months of negative or flat growth. Does this signal the end of the downtu…

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Ep. 128: Should brokers be subject to CLAWBACK? 24:03

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In this episode of The Property Investor Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis tackle a controversial issue in the mortgage broking industry—should brokers be subject to clawback? 🔍🏦 With reports showing that 80% of brokers were affected by clawbacks in 2024, and nearly half losing over $10,000 each, is it time for lenders to rethink this practice? K…

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Ep. 127: Government takes aim at FOREIGN BUYERS 25:27

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In this episode of The Property Investor Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis discuss the federal government’s latest move to ban foreign buyers from purchasing existing homes for two years. 🏠🚫 The government claims this policy will help boost housing supply and affordability—but will it really make a difference? Or is this just political posturing …

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Ep. 126: Buyer activity TRENDING DOWN! 20:49

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In this episode of The Property Investor Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis analyze the latest data showing a decline in buyer activity across Australia. 📉 With fewer buyers in the market, what does this mean for property prices, investors, and sellers? Is this a short-term dip or a sign of a broader market slowdown? Know more about our hosts! Owe…

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Ep. 125: More homes being listed FOR SALE! 23:32

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In this episode of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis break down the latest real estate trend—more homes being listed for sale! 🏡📈 With property listings on the rise, what does this mean for buyers, sellers, and investors in 2025? Are we seeing a shift in market dynamics, or is this just a seasonal trend? Know more about o…

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Ep. 124: Residential Construction costs CONTINUE TO CLIMB! 22:10

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In this episode of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis tackle a critical issue facing Australia's property market—rising construction costs. 📈 Residential construction costs rose by 3.4% in 2024, adding to a staggering 30.8% increase since the pandemic began. But what does this mean for builders, investors, and future housi…

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Ep. 123: Rental Growth SLOWING DOWN! 23:35

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In this episode of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis discuss the latest data on Australia’s rental market, which shows rental growth continuing to slow. 📉 Median rents rose by 6.9% during 2024, but the pace of growth eased throughout the year, with a modest 1.6% increase in the December quarter—the slowest growth rate sin…

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Ep. 122: Property vs. Shares – Where Should You Invest in 2025? 25:45

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Is property still the best investment, or should you be looking at shares in 2025? 📊 In this episode of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis dive into the age-old debate: Property vs. Shares. With shares outperforming property in 2024 (11.4% vs. 8.3% growth), but property leading over the past decade, which asset class offer…

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Ep. 121: Property Market Cooled Down This Year! (Year-end Special) 37:13

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As the year comes to a close, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis reflect on how the Australian property market has cooled after an intense period of growth. 📉 In this special year-end episode of The Property Investor Podcast, we break down the key trends, biggest surprises, and lessons learned from a year that brought changing interest rates, shifting dema…

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Ep. 120: Property Prices - An Australian Obsession? 20:26

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In this special episode of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis explore Australia's deep fascination with property prices. 📊 Are rising property values sustainable, or is the market bound for a correction? Nick and Owen dive into the decades-long debate between property "bulls" and "bears," exploring both sides of the argume…

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Ep. 119: IPA recommendations for HOUSING AFFORDABILITY 22:21

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In this episode of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis tackle housing affordability and analyze recommendations from the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA). The Senate Standing Committee on Economics has been examining Australia’s housing crisis, and the IPA has proposed three big ideas to address affordability. But are they…

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Ep. 118: RBA remains concerned about inflation 24:05

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In this episode of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis discuss why the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) remains vigilant about inflation despite recent declines. 📊 Inflation dropped to 2.8%, briefly landing within the RBA’s target range of 2-3%, but forecasts suggest a potential rebound to 3.7% next year. What does this mean…

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Ep. 117: Expert Series - Tiffany Browne, Buyers Agent 25:51

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In this special episode of The Property Investor Podcast, we sit down with Tiffany Browne, an award-winning buyer’s agent and founder of Buyers Agents Adelaide. Tiffany shares her journey from a career in banking to becoming a top buyer’s agent, her unique insights into the Adelaide property market, and tips for both homebuyers and investors. 🏡✨Lea…

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Ep. 116: Annual rental growth KEEPS FALLING 22:33

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In this episode of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis analyze the latest data on Australia's rental market. According to CoreLogic, annual rental growth is slowing down, with October showing only a 0.2% increase in median rent—the lowest annual growth rate since April 2021. 📉 But what does this trend mean for property inve…

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Ep. 115: INFLATION FALLS for the 6th time in 7 quarters 24:53

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In this week’s episode of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis celebrate positive news on the economic front—Australia’s inflation rate has fallen for the sixth time in seven quarters, marking a significant step toward economic stability. With inflation back within the Reserve Bank’s target range of 2-3%, are we nearing an e…

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Ep. 114: Expert Series - Ashleigh Goodchild, Property Manager 35:07

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In this episode of The Expert Series, we sit down with Ashleigh Goodchild, a seasoned property manager from Perth, WA. With nearly 25 years of experience, Ashleigh shares her journey, industry insights, and forward-thinking strategies that are shaping the future of property management. 🌟 From managing client expectations to embracing technology and…

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Ep. 113: MORTGAGE STRESS falls for third straight month 23:54

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In this week’s episode of The Property Investor Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis discuss some positive news—mortgage stress levels in Australia have fallen for the third consecutive month! 📉 According to Roy Morgan, the share of borrowers experiencing mortgage stress dropped to 28.3% in the September quarter, providing some relief for homeowners…

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Ep. 112: Broker association calls for STAMP DUTY REFORM 23:26

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In this episode of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis explore the latest proposal from the Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA), calling for significant changes to stamp duty regulations. 🏡 The FBAA argues that outdated stamp duty rules are stifling home ownership and market movement, and their bold recommendati…

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Ep. 111: Expert Series - Raymond Hempstead, Founder of Supavest 30:54

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In this episode of The Expert Series, we welcome Raymond Hempstead, the founder of Supavest, who shares how his innovative platform is transforming property investment through self-managed super funds (SMSFs). 🏠💼 With over 400 projects completed, Supavest provides investors the freedom to choose and build cash-flow-positive properties using their s…

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Ep. 109: Homeloans activity KEEPS RISING 22:20

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In this episode of The Property Investor Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis dive into the latest news from the Australian property market. 📊 Home loan activity is on the rise, with borrowing increasing for 17 of the last 20 months! But what does this mean for property buyers, investors, and the overall market?The factors driving the continued incr…

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Ep. 110: REIB President calls for major rental reform 32:35

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In this episode of The Property Investor Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis unpack the latest industry news—REIB (Real Estate Institute of Victoria) President’s bold call for major rental reforms. 🏠 With rental markets under pressure across Australia, this conversation dives into what these reforms could mean for tenants, landlords, and the broade…

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Ep. 108: Expert Series - Josh Deckart, Buyers Agent 25:51

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In this episode of The Expert Series, we sit down with Josh Deckart, an experienced buyer’s agent with a unique background in both the military and the property world. 🚀 Josh shares his incredible journey, from studying property economics while serving in the military to becoming a top buyer’s agent and entrepreneur. Now focused on helping investor…

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Ep. 107: Economists slams housing for SUPER IDEA 22:54

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In this episode of The Property Investor Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis dive into the heated debate surrounding the Coalition’s proposal to let first home buyers access their superannuation to buy property. Economist Saul Eslake has called it a “thoroughly bad idea,” and we’re here to unpack why. Learn more about our hosts! Owen Davis Nick Ben…

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Ep. 106: Australia not building ENOUGH HOMES! 26:18

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In this week’s episode of The Property Investor Podcast, Nick and Owen take on one of the hottest issues in Australian real estate—the national housing shortage. 🏘️ Federal Housing Minister Claire O’Neill has sounded the alarm, highlighting the country's decades-long struggle to build enough homes to keep up with demand. But what are the real conse…

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Ep. 105: Expert Series - Judy Hogarth, Conveyancer 42:37

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In this episode of The Expert Series in For the Property Investor Podcast, we sit down with Judy Hogarth, an expert conveyancer with years of experience in guiding property buyers and sellers through the complexities of real estate transactions. Whether you’re buying your first home, investing, or selling, Judy’s insights will help you understand t…

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Ep. 104: First home buyer scheme DELIVERING RESULTS! 26:20

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In this exciting episode of The Property Investor Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis dive into the latest success story in Australia's real estate market—the First Home Buyer Scheme! 🏡 The Federal Government's Home Guarantee Scheme is making waves, helping one in three first home buyers secure their dream homes with just a 5% deposit. If you're a …