For The Property Investor

Has Australia's hottest property market finally started to cool? In this episode of The Weekly Investor News, Owen Davis and Nick Bendel unpack the latest signs of change in the Perth property market, where vendor discounting has tripled and buyers suddenly have more choice after years of intense competition. While Perth prices aren't necessarily falling, the market appears to be entering...

The property market is slowing… but first home buyers aren’t necessarily benefiting. In this episode of The Weekly Investor News, Owen Davis and Nick Bendel unpack a surprising trend emerging across Australia — while some higher-end properties are softening, entry-level homes are continuing to rise. Research shows that the market slowdown is happening at the premium end, while the homes first home...

The property market is slowing… but first home buyers aren’t necessarily benefiting. In this episode of The Weekly Investor News, Owen Davis and Nick Bendel unpack a surprising trend emerging across Australia — while some higher-end properties are softening, entry-level homes are continuing to rise. Research shows that the market slowdown is happening at the premium end, while the homes first home...

Could stamp duty finally be on its way out? In this episode of The Weekly Investor News, Owen Davis and Nick Bendel unpack one of Australia’s biggest housing policy changes — the ACT’s decision to remove stamp duty for first home buyers and expand exemptions for eligible buyers. But will removing stamp duty actually make housing more affordable… or will it simply give buyers more purchasing power...

Australia's property market may have just entered a completely new phase. In this week's episode of The Weekly Investor News, Owen Davis and Nick Bendel unpack three major stories that suggest the market is losing momentum after years of strong growth. First, they discuss a bold prediction from finance journalist Alan Kohler that recent government policy changes could leave property prices...

Australia’s property investment landscape may have changed forever. In this week’s episode of The Weekly Investor News, Owen Davis and Nick Bendel unpack the biggest Federal Budget announcements affecting property investors — including major changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax. The big question: Will these changes actually help first-home buyers… or simply create new problems for the...

Interest rates are rising again — and according to the RBA, things could get worse before they get better. In this week’s episode of The Weekly Investor News, Owen Davis and Nick Bendel break down the biggest economic and property stories impacting Australians right now. The major headline:📈 The Reserve Bank says inflation will stay higher for longer — and more rate hikes may still be coming. Wit...

With the Reserve Bank’s next decision just hours away and local councils weighing dramatic policy shifts, the Australian property landscape is at a critical crossroads. In this episode of the For the Property Investor podcast, industry veterans Nick Bendel and Owen Davis break down the three biggest stories shaping the market this week. In this episode, we discuss: The RBA’s Inflation Headache: Wh...

Could changing the Capital Gains Tax discount make Australia’s rental crisis even worse? In this episode of The Weekly Investor News, Owen Davis and Nick Bendel unpack one of the most controversial property debates in the country right now — whether reducing the CGT discount would drive investors out of the market and send rents even higher. In this episode, we cover: 💰 Why changes to the CGT dis...

Should the RBA go harder on interest rates — or risk letting inflation run? In this episode of The Weekly Investor News, Owen Davis and Nick Bendel break down one of the biggest economic dilemmas facing Australia right now: how far should interest rates go to control inflation? With inflation still sitting above target, some economists are calling for aggressive rate hikes — but at what cost? In t...

Is the Australian property market being held hostage by "1950s planning rules"? In this episode, we break down three critical shifts in the market that every investor and homeowner needs to understand as we head toward the Federal Budget on May 12th. From a "listing paradox" to a potential mass exodus of investors, the landscape is shifting faster than the headlines suggest. What we cover in this...

The property market was supposed to slow down… so why are prices still rising? In this episode of The Weekly Investor News, Owen Davis and Nick Bendel unpack one of the most surprising trends in today’s market — property prices continuing to climb despite interest rate hikes and global uncertainty. In this episode, we break down: 📈 Why national property prices are still increasing 🌍 The impact (...

Is the government’s latest attempt to "help" the housing market actually making things worse? In this episode, we tackle the hard truths about Australia’s property landscape—from record-breaking migration numbers to the high-stakes promises of "rent-to-own" schemes. As a veteran in this industry, I’ve seen countless policies come and go, but the current mix of global turmoil an...

Is the government handing out $50,000 to property owners, or are we just fueling a housing "Ponzi scheme"? In this week’s episode, we break down three massive shifts in the Australian property market that every investor needs to have on their radar. From state-funded "granny flat" grants to wild speculations about the upcoming Federal Budget, the landscape is changing fast. What we cover in this e...

This week on The Weekly Investor News, the rental market takes centre stage — and the message is clear: landlords are firmly in control. With vacancy rates tightening across the country and demand continuing to outstrip supply, we break down what this means for property investors right now. Are we heading deeper into a rental crisis? And more importantly — what can investors do to stay ahead? In t...

Welcome to another episode of The Weekly Investor News, where we break down the biggest property stories that every investor needs to know. In this week’s episode, Owen Davis sits down with Nick Bendel to unpack the latest headlines shaping the Australian property market. The biggest story this week: first home buyers are being locked out of more markets than ever before. Despite interest rate cut...

Australia has a housing affordability problem… and the numbers just made it worse. In this final episode of the year, we unpack the latest building approvals data — and it’s not good news. Approvals are falling again, construction costs are still elevated, and the government’s 1.2 million home target is looking increasingly ambitious. So what happens next? In this episode of The Weekly Investor Ne...

Is housing affordability really about interest rates… or is it something much bigger? In this week’s episode of The Weekly Investor News, we break down the real issue driving Australia’s property crisis — the land supply bottleneck. Over the past 25 years, land prices have skyrocketed, massively outpacing construction costs. So what’s really pushing prices higher? We unpack: Why land prices have s...

Has the property market just turned? In this episode of The Weekly Investor News, we break down the biggest story of the week — the shift that could change the way investors position themselves in 2026. We unpack: What’s actually happening in the market right now Why this change matters for property investorsWhich states and segments are leading (and lagging) What smart investors should be doing n...

Stock is tight — and prices are rising fast. In this episode of The Weekly Investor News, Owen Davis and Nick Bendel unpack what’s really driving Australia’s property market right now, and why fewer homes for sale are pushing prices to new heights. In this episode, you’ll hear: 📉 Why listings are now 25% below the five-year average 📈 How falling stock is directly linked to double-digit price gro...

Australia’s inflation problem is back in the spotlight — and the RBA’s next move could shape the property market for months to come. In this episode of The Weekly Investor News, Owen Davis is joined by Nick Bendel to unpack three of the most important stories affecting property investors right now. With inflation ticking up again, all four major banks are tipping an imminent rate rise — but is it...

Is co-living the future of renting in Australia? In this episode of The Weekly Investor News, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis unpack one of the fastest-growing trends in the property market — co-living — and what it means for investors, tenants, and property managers. In this episode, we discuss: 🏘️ Why co-living developments are accelerating across Australia 💰 The yield opportunities — and risks — fo...

Capital gains tax is back in the headlines — and property investors should be paying close attention. In this week’s episode of The Weekly Investor News, Owen Davis and Nick Bendel unpack NSW Treasury’s call to review the 50% CGT discount and what that could mean for investors, prices, and the broader housing market. We break down:🏠 Why governments keep targeting property investors📊 Whether CGT...

Australia’s property market is kicking off 2026 with big questions — and even bigger consequences for investors. In this episode of For the Property Investor, Owen Davis and Nick Bendell break down the three forces shaping the year ahead: 📉 What the RBA is really likely to do with interest rates in 2026 🏠 Why rents have surged nearly 43% in five years — and what that means for yields 👥 Australi...

This week in The Weekly Investor News, the big story isn’t about another grant or another scheme — it’s about the one thing that truly drives long-term property values:🏗️ Building approvals are falling again. Owen and Nick break down:🔻 Why approvals have dropped despite record demand🔨 The real reasons developers can’t get projects off the ground💸 How finance, insurance and construction costs ar...