Labor's 5% home deposit scheme is coming soon! In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Owen Rask from Rask Australia discuss all the latest property market news, including Labor’s announcement bringing forward the 5% deposit guarantee to 1 October 2025. They also cover some of your questions in the Listener Q&A section at the end of the show. Topics covered – 5% deposit scheme brought forward to 1 October – ABS shifts the debate on immigration – The great mismatch in housing stock – Listener Q&A – Highest volume of auctions since June – How AI will cut staff and reshape offices – Supply not keeping up with demand – Deposit guarantees could lift prices ahead of forecasts – Empty NDIS homes – RBA’s $1.2bn office reno one of the most expensive on record
Chapters (approximate)
(00:00) Introduction
(03:21) Business Dynamics and Economic Trends
(07:12) Government Initiatives and Housing Market Impact
(12:17) Supply and Demand Imbalances in Real Estate
(16:13) Future Projections and Economic Considerations
(23:30) Shifting Narratives on Immigration
(34:04) Mismatch in Housing Stock and Demographics
(38:12) Investment Strategies in Property
(41:50) Understanding Land Lease Concepts
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