Episodes

  • How to win in business and life
    Jan 24 2026
    In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your host Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers interviews Metropole CEO Michael Yardney about his book Negotiate, Influence, Persuade. Topics covered 1. What inspired you to write Negotiate, Influence, Persuade — and what’s new in this latest edition? 2. You say “life is one big negotiation.” What do you mean by that? 3. Who is this book for? 4. What are the key elements in becoming a great negotiator? 5. You write a lot about rapport. Why is building rapport so essential? 6. What is one of the biggest myths about negotiation you want to bust? 7. What are some of the biggest mistakes people make when negotiating? 8. Many negotiation books say never make the first offer — but you disagree. Why? 9. What are some of the psychological biases that can trip people up in negotiations? 10. What’s one practical takeaway people can start using straight away? 11. Finally, what’s the real key to success — in negotiation and in life? About Michael Yardney Michael Yardney has been voted one of Australia’s 50 most influential thought leaders. He’s a #1 bestselling author of nine books, host of the Michael Yardney Podcast, and CEO of Metropole Property Strategists. While best known as one of Australia’s leading property experts, Michael is also recognised as an authority on the psychology of success, wealth creation, and behavioural influence. Michael’s commentary is regularly featured in major media outlets including News.com.au Sky News, The Australian, and the Sydney Morning Herald is regularly featured in major media including The Australian, The Sydney Morning Herald, Sky News, and Money Magazine. Resources for this episode Michael Yardney - Negotiate, Influence, Persuade Ask a question (select the Property podcast) Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency Alcove mortgage broking Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) All services Financial Planning Invest with us Access Show Notes Ask a question We love feedback! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @rask.invest TikTok: @rask.invest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • 2026 stock game: Owen & Navarre's $100,000 stock game portfolio
    Jan 20 2026
    The Rask 2026 stock market game is live - it's called Stock Genius. Available at stockgenius.com.au, in collaboration with Navexa, the Rask Stock Market is open for you to compete and enjoy with over 1,000 fellow investors. In this episode, we cover: - Is AI killing app investing in 2026? - Are you a stock market genius? Play our game to find out - How the game works - Smart tracking for portfolios - Owen and Navarre’s top picks Resources for this episode Join the game: https://www.stockgenius.com.au/ Buy Gemma’s book “The Money Reset”- https://amzn.to/42Uz0aK Ask a question (select the Finance podcast): https://bit.ly/R-quest Show partner resources Join Pearler using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: https://bit.ly/Pearler Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmith View Betashares range of funds: https://bit.ly/beta-25 Rask resources All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest We love feedback! https://raskau.typeform.com/to/ZbfHy6IP Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rask.invest TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rask.invest Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast episode is strictly general in nature. It does not take into account your needs, goals or objectives. So do not act on the information until you have spoken to your financial adviser. The Rask Group Pty Ltd is a corporate authorised representative (No. 1313447) of Rask Licensing Pty Ltd (AFSL: 563 907). The information in our shows is general financial advice only. That means, the advice does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. In addition, you should obtain and read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD) before making a decision to acquire any financial product. If you don’t know what your needs are, you should consult a trusted and licensed financial adviser who can provide you with personal financial product advice. Please read our Terms & Conditions and Financial Services Guide on rask.com.au/legal. The Stock Genius website is built and maintained by Navexa. It does not provide financial, legal or tax advice of any kind. The Rask Stock Market Game has been created purely for educational and entertainment purposes. It is not real money and should never be considered as a recommendation, "stock picking", or investment service. The purpose of the game is community, not recommendations for, or against, investments. Investing is risky and can result in permanent capital loss. The Rask Group Pty Ltd and Navexa do not endorse or recommend investments as part of the Stock Genius website, and make no warranty for the performance of portfolios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • It’s time to make your 2026 property plans
    Jan 17 2026
    In this Australian Property Podcast, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove group mortgage specialists discuss the property market in review for 2025 and the outlook for 2026. Episode Overview 2025 – strong price growth in Perth and Brisbane, also Darwin boomed! 2026 – forecasts. SQM’s Boom & Bust report for 2026 - Interest rates - no cuts priced in at all for 2026 - RBA expects inflation to be in the target band later in 2026 - Listings - will they stay tight? - How to make a property plan for 2026 Resources for this episode Ask a question (select the Property podcast) Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency Alcove mortgage broking Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) All services Financial Planning Invest with us Access Show Notes Ask a question We love feedback! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @rask.invest TikTok: @rask.invest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Should I buy property or shares in 2026?
    Jan 13 2026
    In this Australian Property Podcast, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove group mortgage specialists discuss one of the biggest questions facing investors. That is, whether to buy property or shares in 2026? Risks for property - Debt and leverage - Interest rates - Asset selection - Market downturns Should I buy property or shares then? Or a combination of both? - Shares win on liquidity - Personal preferences? - Property is not completely passive due to repairs and managing tenants (shares may not be totally passive either) - Tax deductible vs non-tax deductible debt - Why not invest in both? - Pete’s 2026 plans – renovating PPOR $500k, also using equity to buy a property but using offset account (I also have my SMSF so buying shares in there) - Chris’ 2026 plans - consolidation Resources for this episode Ask a question (select the Property podcast) Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency Alcove mortgage broking Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) All services Financial Planning Invest with us Access Show Notes Ask a question We love feedback! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @rask.invest TikTok: @rask.invest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Property to boom or bust in 2026?
    Jan 10 2026
    In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your host Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers is back to discuss the property market outlook for 2026. He also runs through the big 3 property news stories of the weeks, and covers your questions in the Listener Q&A. Here’s what was discussed this week: Story 1 – How property markets finished 2025 Story 2 – Construction cost pressures persist amid record construction activity Story 3 – Suburbs where people are making a loss - Listener Q&A - Other news of interest Resources for this episode Ask a question (select the Property podcast) How the property market finished 2025 in a way nobody expected ASX set for soggy start to 2026 as inflation threat looms Apartment approvals jump, driven by… Property developers to be taxed $34k for every new home near SRL RLB Australia Market Intelligence Update – Q4 2025 Suburbs where home owners are selling at a loss Seven of 38 economists predict a February rate hike Bad news for interest rates in 2026 as big banks clash over cuts Dwelling price boom cools Aborted house price boom eases RBA pressure Property prices still tipped to break records in 2026 Rents reaccelerate as vacancy rates tighten Six property trends set to shape 2026 2025 mansions that topped suburb price records Rent luxury, buy smart – avoiding the holiday home trap Top performing suburbs in 2025 – Darwin dominates Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency Alcove mortgage broking Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) All services Financial Planning Invest with us Access Show Notes Ask a question We love feedback! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @rask.invest TikTok: @rask.invest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Is it cheaper to renovate or move?
    Jan 3 2026
    In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove Mortgage Brokers discuss this key topic. In this episode, they look at the advantages and disadvantages of the following strategies in 2026: - Upgrading your home - Renovating your home - Staying put and investing Homeowners face a pivotal fork: upgrade to a bigger/better home, renovate the current one, or invest elsewhere (IP, shares, super)? Pete and Chris crunch the numbers. As always, send in your thoughts and questions. Resources for this episode Ask a question (select the Property podcast) Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency Alcove mortgage broking Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) All services Financial Planning Invest with us Access Show Notes Ask a question We love feedback! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @rask.invest TikTok: @rask.invest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Should you buy a home or rent?
    Dec 27 2025
    In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove Mortgage Brokers discuss this key topic. In this episode, they dive into one of Australia's most heated debates. That is, should you buy a home to build stability and equity capital gains tax free, or "rent-vest" (rent in your desired location while investing the savings in high-growth assets like property or shares)? With median house prices hovering around $1 million nationally and rents up again this year, it’s not always an easy choice. Drawing from market data, expert insights, and real-world scenarios, Pete and Chris explore pros, cons, and strategies amid falling interest rates, stabilising rents, and regional hotspots. Resources for this episode Ask a question (select the Property podcast) Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency Alcove mortgage broking Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) All services Financial Planning Invest with us Access Show Notes Ask a question We love feedback! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @rask.invest TikTok: @rask.invest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Markets pricing a rate hike for 2026
    Dec 20 2025
    In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent and Chris Bates discuss the biggest property and economic news stories of the week, including interest rate expectations, common property myths investors should be wary of heading into 2026, and whether new housing supply can realistically keep pace with population growth. Topics Covered – Property market myths that could trip up investors in 2026, including school zones, off-the-plan buying, infrastructure spending and SMSF property investing – Interest rate expectations, fixed mortgage rates rising and what the banks are tipping for the next RBA meeting – Housing supply warnings, stalled dwelling completions and the impact of planning delays on affordable housing – Listener Q&A covering commercial property ownership structures and renovation tax considerations for first home buyers Episode Resources - Property market myths debunked that could save investors in 2026 - CBA and NAB tip interest rate hike - Housing supply growth flashes warning light - MacroBusiness housing supply analysis Rask Resources – Pete's Buyers Agency – Alcove mortgage broking – Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) – All services – Financial Planning – Invest with us – Access Show Notes – Ask a question – We love feedback! Follow us on social media: – Instagram – TikTok DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins