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…

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. 🔑…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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 thou…

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…

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…

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 ab…

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 span…

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…

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…

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 evoluti…

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 l…

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 f…

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 …

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, …

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 episo…

In this episode of Expert Series, we sit down with a remarkable buyer's agent who has turned the undeniable pain of the property buying process into a thriving career, specializing in working with owner occupiers in Sydney. Discover how our guest transformed their challenging experiences into a mission to help others navigate the complex real estat…

Welcome back to another insightful episode of The Weekly Investor News! In this episode, we dive deep into the strategies and success stories of property owners who have mastered the art of enjoying long-term profits. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting your property journey, this episode is packed with valuable tips and real-life e…

🏠 Exciting news for property investors! In this episode of the Weekly Investor News Podcast, we dive into the latest forecasts predicting a rise in house prices next year. Join us as we discuss the key factors driving this trend, market insights, and what it means for both buyers and sellers. Don't miss out on expert tips and strategies to make the…

Welcome back to another episode of Expert Series! In this exciting episode, we sit down with an inspiring guest, Bruno Novo, who's reshaping the real estate game – a dedicated buyer's agent who embarked on their journey in 2017 and has since become a powerhouse in the industry. Get to know more about our hosts! Owen Davis ➡️ https://www.linkedin.co…

Welcome to another episode of the Weekly Investor News Podcast, where we bring you the latest updates and expert opinions on the ever-evolving property market. In today's episode, we dive deep into the new energy efficiency regulations that are set to impact Victorian landlords and more!Don't forget to like, share and subscribe to our channels to s…