For The Property Investor

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 end to rate hikes? And what could this mean for the...

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 offshore solutions, Ashleigh offers practical ad...

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 amidst rising interest rates. Learn more about o...

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 🏡 The FBAA argues that outdated stamp duty rules are stifling home ownership and market movement, and their bold recommendations aim to make property transactions more access...

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 super—something that wasn’t previously possible....

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 increase in home loan commitments Why rising propert...

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 broader property market. If you’re a landlord, tenant,...

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 investors with self-managed super funds (SMSFs), Josh bri...

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 Bendel 🔔 Subscribe to stay informed on the latest pr...

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 consequences of this shortfall? Learn more about our ho...

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 the critical role conveyancers play in ensuring smo...

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 first home buyer or considering your...

In this episode of The Weekly Investor News Podcast , ⁠Nick Bendel⁠ and ⁠Owen Davis⁠ dive into the latest industry shakeup as NAB updates its clawback policy for mortgage brokers. With brokers already facing numerous challenges, this change could have a significant impact on how they do business. As former mortgage broker Owen shares his candid thoughts on the topic, this episode is packed with in...

In this episode of The Property Investor Podcast, we sit down with Aaron Whybrow, a seasoned mortgage broker with a wealth of experience in navigating the complexities of the Australian mortgage market. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, an investor, or looking to refinance, Aaron’s insights will help you make smarter decisions and get the best deals possible. Learn more about our hosts: Owen...

In this week's episode of The Weekly Investor News Podcast , Nick Bendel and Owen Davis dive into one of the hottest topics in the finance world—big banks attacking broker commissions! 💥 Commonwealth Bank and Westpac have called for a cap on mortgage broker commissions, claiming that broker pay structures are risky. But is that the whole story? Owen, a former mortgage broker himself, doesn’t...

In this week’s episode of For the Property Investor podcast, we dive into the latest trends and hot topics in the Australian property market. Nick and Owen discusses the booming success of property vendors in Australia, the Greens' controversial housing proposals, and the impact of short-term rentals like Airbnb on the housing market. Learn more about our hosts!⁠ Owen Davis⁠⁠ Nick Bendel⁠ 🔔 I...

We are back with a brand new episode! In this episode, Owen sits down with Belinda Botzolis. Belinda is a highly experienced property valuer with over 17 years in the field. She is the Founding Director of Add Valuer and has also held the position of Head of Consumer Valuations at Opteon, a well-known valuation and advisory firm. Her expertise spans a broad range of services, including property va...

In this episode of The Weekly Investor News Podcast , we explore the implications of the Senate's decision to launch another housing enquiry. 🏠 What does this mean for the future of housing policy, and how could it impact the real estate market? This episode is essential listening for anyone involved in the housing market or interested in the future of real estate in our country. Learn more a...

Welcome back to another episode of the For the Property Investor Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, Nick Bindle and Owen Davis dive deep into the current state of Australia's property market. From the alarming drop in home building approvals to the heated debate over housing as a human right, we cover it all. 🌍 Best places to invest in 2024? With property investors eyeing up Queensland, we discuss...

NEW EPISODE ALERT!🎙️ In this episode, we are sitting down with Valeria Davis, a seasoned buyer’s agent with decades of experience in the real estate industry. Join us as Valeria shares her incredible journey from starting out at Ray White to running her own successful buyer’s agency, House Hunters. She provides valuable insights into: 🔹 The evolution of the buyer’s agent role over the years 🔹 St...

Welcome back to another episode of The Weekly Investor News Podcast! 🎙️ Join your hosts Nick Bendel and Owen Davis as they dissect the latest news and trends shaping the property market. In this episode, we cover: 🔹 NSW Rental Reforms: The NSW government has proposed significant changes to the rental market. Find out how these reforms might affect landlords and tenants, and get insights from our...

Welcome back to another episode of The Weekly Investor News Podcast! 🎙️ Join hosts Nick Bendel and Owen Davis as they dive into the latest trends, insights, and predictions in the property and finance industries. In this episode, Nick shares his experience attending the MFAA Mortgage Broking Conference in Melbourne, highlighting the key takeaways from futurists and industry experts. Owen and Nick...

In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Trent Alexander, a seasoned professional property adviser with years of experience in helping investors build effective strategies for success across the country. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical tips to elevate your property investment game! Know more about our...

In this episode of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, we dive deep into the latest trends in the real estate market. 📈 Vacancy rates are on the rise, but what does this mean for property investors and renters? Are these trends here to stay, or can we expect a turnaround soon? Know more about our hosts: Owen Davis Nick Bendel 🔔 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more updates on t...

Episode 91: Welcome back to the Leifield Real Estate podcast! In this episode, we're diving into the latest property news in Australia with a focus on a surprising trend: the rental market appears to be SLOWING. 🏘️📉 Join our expert hosts as they analyze recent data and discuss the factors contributing to this unexpected shift. Stream the full episode! Youtube ➡️ https://youtu.be/oTB97pw0T6w S...