In this “Big Picture” episode of my podcast I get together with leading financial commentator Pete Wargent, who brings decades of perspective to his views, and we discuss the clues in the news as to what’s ahead for our economy and the property markets.

Today we discuss the amended outlook for interest rates and what this means for our housing markets, an update on what APRA had to say about when they plan to loosen their lending buffers, what America’s new president Donald Trump may mean for Australia, the Help to Buy Scheme, and Australia’s ongoing Per Capita Recession.

I hope by the end of today’s show you’ll more clarity about what all this means for our economy and housing markets in 2025.

Takeaways

• Inflation has recently fallen to 2.1%, but interest rates won’t fall any time soon.
• APRA's lending buffers are not set to change soon.
• Donald Trump’s tariff move could change the game for Aussie property investors
• The rental price boom is showing signs of easing, but rents will keep rising in 2025
• 2025 is expected to be a steady year for property, with slower capital growth
• Mortgage stress remains a concern for many homeowners.
• Government schemes like Help to Buy aim to assist first-time buyers, but will only increase property values.
• Wealth in Australia continues to rise despite our economic challenges.
• Black Friday sales have shifted consumer spending habits.

Chapters

00:00 Overview of the Year in Property

09:50 Impact of Government Policies on Housing

21:34 Government Schemes and Their Implications

27:04 Navigating Uncertainty in Property Investment

31:47 Understanding Market Trends

Links and Resources:

Metropole’s Strategic Property Plan – to help both beginning and experienced investors

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Pete Wargent’s blog

Pete Wargent’s new book, The Buy Right Approach to Property Investing

Pete’s other book – The New Wealth Way

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