In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove Mortgage Brokers discuss the big 3 property news stories of the week. They also covered some of your questions in their Listener Q&A segment at the end of the show. Here’s what they discussed: - 2 in 3 Brisbane homes sold without a price (Real Estate) - Aussie home prices set to shatter records in 2026 - Rental affordability worsens in regional Australia - Listener Q&A this week Other news of interest - The shocking truth costing NSW homebuyers billions - Backpacker boom – Brits lead surge in working holidaymaker visas - Prefab homes get a $60bn boost from Open AI backer - What most homeowners get wrong about renovating - Gap between houses and units at record high - New tighter rental laws come into effect in Victoria - Property investors face regulatory action 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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