For The Property Investor

Welcome back to The Weekly Investor News, where we break down the biggest property and finance stories shaping Australia’s investment landscape. In today’s episode, Owen and Nick unpack a major move from APRA that every investor and homeowner needs to understand: 🔹 APRA Tightens High DTI Lending A new cap on debt-to-income ratios is about to reshape how investors borrow. We explain: What the new...

This week on The Weekly Investor News, we unpack one of the biggest calls of 2025:Domain predicts every Australian capital city will hit a record-high median price by the end of 2026.Nick Bendel and Owen Davis break down:🏡 Why property prices are set for another year of strong growth📊 Which cities are tipped to lead the surge — and why Sydney & Melbourne may surprise💬 Whether affordability...

After years of caution, property investors are surging back into the market — and the data is now undeniable. 📈 In Episode 163 of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis dive into what’s driving this major comeback, who’s buying, and what it means for prices, rents, and competition in 2025.supply and maintaining suburb character. Nick and Owen break down the numbers with clea...

Australia's housing crisis needs a "policy revolution", but is a sweeping "one-size-fits-all" solution the answer? 🤔 This week on the podcast, Owen Davis and Nick Bendel dive into a MASSIVE housing reform proposal that could dramatically reshape our cities and our property markets! 🚨 The 3-Storey Game Changer Nick reveals the Grattan Institute's bold proposal: allowin...

Sydney is on the brink of another property milestone — and it’s a big one. 💰 In Episode 161 of The Property Investor Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis unpack the forecast that Sydney’s median house price will hit $2 million by 2027, and what it really means for buyers, investors, and the housing market. 🏡 In this episode: 💸 The $2 Million Median – Domain predicts Sydney will soon become the f...

Once upon a time, a $1 million property made you a big deal. Now? You’re just one of the crowd. 💰🏠 In Episode 160 of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis unpack the shocking stats showing how a third of Australia’s property markets now have a median price of $1 million or more — up from just 14% five years ago. What’s driving this surge, and what does it mean for buyers,...

Australia’s mortgage brokers have reached an all-time high market share — and it’s shaking up the finance world. In this week’s For the Property Investor Podcast, Owen Davis and Nick Bendel break down what’s driving the broker boom, what it means for borrowers, and whether banks can fight back. 🏡 Plus, the duo dives into the latest on: 📉 Unemployment trends and how a shifting job market could sh...

After three years of relentless rent hikes, Australia’s rental growth has finally stalled — but what does that mean for investors, tenants, and the market at large? 🏡📉 In Episode 158 of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis unpack the latest headlines shaping real estate in 2025 — from the cooling rental market to shrinking block sizes and household budgets finding balance...

Australia’s property market just keeps surprising — with prices climbing, new buyer schemes expanding, and housing targets slipping further out of reach. 🏡📈 In this week’s episode of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis unpack the latest headlines shaping the housing landscape — from the 8th consecutive month of price growth to the federal government’s new push for first...

Is air conditioning now a non-negotiable for Aussie renters? ❄️ In Episode 156 of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis dive into the growing demand for cooling comforts in rental homes—and what it means for landlords, tenants, and investors. 🔥 This week’s highlights: 📈 Inflation rises again, pushing the RBA to delay rate cuts until 2026—what it means for property owners...

The Australian economy is sending mixed signals. On one hand, unemployment is holding at 4.2%, but beneath the surface, fewer people are looking for work, hours worked are declining, and businesses are feeling the squeeze. So, is the labour market as strong as it looks — or is government spending just propping it up? In this episode of For the Property Investor Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis...

This week on The Property Investor Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis tackle one of the most debated issues in Australian property: how taxes shape the housing market. From stamp duty to land tax, negative gearing, and capital gains concessions—are current policies helping or hurting everyday Australians? 🏡💰🔑 In this episode, we cover:📊 Why smaller cities like Adelaide and Hobart have outperf...

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:🏠 Oversized Homes, Undersized Households💸 The...

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 buyers can now enter the market with just a 5% de...

🏠 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 uncertainty, we ask: what’s the right balance b...

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, and share insights from across Sydney, Melbourn...

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 Rental Yields Revealed – Darwin leads the pack with...

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 building shortfall — we unpack what’s happening...

🎙️ 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 episode is packed with insights and straight talk...

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 reality check on the big housing headlines—and cuts th...

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 entry into the short-term rental space The pros a...

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 whether a “soft landing” is still on the table as 20...

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?💬 Owen and Nick explore the potential upsides—and...

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 population growth via immigration is masking dee...

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 us?🔍 Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:Why...