{"podcast":{"title":"Australian Property Podcast","slug":"australian-property-podcast-6090037","podcast_index_feed_id":6090037,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/australian-property-podcast","website_url":"https://www.raskmedia.com.au/podcasts/australian-property-podcast/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/8fbc08e0-b738-11ed-8311-9b51ce09461c/image/1b9bf801b125b3dd0af92021def688ee.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Rask","episode_count":308,"summary":"Australian Property Podcast by Rask is on a mission to be Australia's most trusted property podcast. Join over 30,000 unique listeners. The Australian Property Podcast is hosted by four of Australia's top property investors and/or financial educators, including: Amy Lunardi, buyer's agent and founder of Amy Lunardi Property. Owen Rask, founder of The Rask Group and investment analyst. Pete Wargent, six-time author and buyer's agent. Chris Bates, mortgage broker and founder of Alcove. SHOW NOTES: https://bit.ly/prop-rask ASK A QUESTION: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 ~~ The Australian Property Podcast all about buying, managing and investing in Australian property. If you like property, or just plan to buy, tune in weekly. Property formats each month - tune into what you love! Sunday morning property talk (7 am sharp!) Tuesday afternoon (Q&A and guest interviews) Thursday afternoon (Education & deep dives) ~~ Want to get involved? Reach out to our founder Owen Rask on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/owenrask","last_synced_at":"2026-06-14T20:20:23.529391+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/australian-property-podcast-6090037"},"episode":{"title":"Fuel shock inflation and higher rates are pushing Australia’s housing to a tipping point","slug":"fuel-shock-inflation-and-higher-rates-are-pushing-australia-s-housing-to-a-tipping-point","published_at":"2026-04-04T20:19:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/australian-property-podcast-6090037/fuel-shock-inflation-and-higher-rates-are-pushing-australia-s-housing-to-a-tipping-point","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/australian-property-podcast-6090037","url":"https://www.raskmedia.com.au/podcasts/australian-property-podcast/","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/RRKKR5836234076.mp3?updated=1775334465","summary":"Pete Wargent and Chris Bates break down the latest fuel shock, rising inflation risk and shifting rate expectations, and what it means for the Australian property market. They connect the macro pressure to what is happening on the ground — tighter listings, rising build costs, weaker sentiment and the early signs of a split market — and outline how buyers, sellers and investors can navigate what could be a difficult stretch into late 2026. Together they discuss – Fuel shock intensifying: shortages emerging and diesel pushing above $3 per litre– Fuel excise cut unlikely to offset rising costs as supply remains constrained– Markets now pricing rates toward 4.6% – 4.85%, with further hikes expected before easing– Build feasibility deteriorating– Consumer confidence collapsing– Two-speed market forming: entry-level demand holding, premium segments weakening– Housing shortfall widening– Listener Q&A: portfolio strategy and capital allocation in uncertain conditions 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. 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