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Property Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastThe Housing Shortage No One’s Fixing (But Everyone’s Complaining About) | Big Picture Podcast with Pete Wargent Interest rates are falling again. After years of rate hikes, mortgage stress, and a cooling economy, the RBA has now dropped interest rates for the second time this cycle and there are more rate cuts to come. But what does this actually mean? Is the worst behind us—or is this a sign of deeper cracks in the economy? In today’s Big Picture episode, I’m joined again by leading financial commentator Pete Wargent as we unpack the macroeconomic forces shaping our housing markets and the financial outlook for Australians. Of cou...2025-05-2840 min
Property Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastTrump’s Tariffs: Are They a Threat or a Boon for Property? | Big Picture Podcast with Pete WargentThere’s an old Chinese saying “I wish that you live in interesting times.” The irony of this is that “interesting times” are often times of trouble or turmoil, making the phrase more like a curse and boy are we living in interesting times at the moment with Trumps Tariffs creating fear around the world. It reminds me of the early days of covert when people were uncertain what was ahead. In this “Big Picture” episode of the Michael Yardney Podcast, Pete Wargent and I discuss the current economic climate and its impact on the property...2025-04-2139 min
Property Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastWhat’s Ahead for Property? Key Trends Shaping Our Markets | Big Picture Podcast with Pete WargentIn today’s Big Picture episode of the Michael Yardney Podcast, Pete Wargent and I discuss a raft of macro factors that will affect how our property markets play out this year, including the implications of the first rate cut by the RBA, our plunging vacancy rates which are only going to make rents rise further, the recent government incentives issued push-up property values, why there’s no way we will meet the governmen’s new construction targets, plus lots more. We analyze how these factors will interplay to shape the property market in 2025 and beyond. Tak...2025-02-2632 min
Property Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastProperty Winners, Losers and Predictions for 2025. A Big Picture Guide with Pete WargentIn 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 P...2024-12-1835 min
Property Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastWhat Will 2025 Bring for Australian Real Estate? Your Big Picture Guide with Pete WargentIn this special end-of-year episode, we take a step back to reflect on the rollercoaster that was 2024 in the housing markets and gear up for what promises to be an equally fascinating 2025. And who better to do it with than Pete Wargent, one of Australia's most respected financial and housing market analysts? Together, we’ll unpack the highs, lows, and surprises of this past year, and share the lessons we've learned over the past year and offer insights into what we can expect in 2025, including predictions for regional markets and potential risks for investors. 2024-12-1638 min
Property Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastKey Trends Shaping Australia’s Property Market in 2025 | Big Picture Podcast with Pete WargentOur housing markets have been remarkably resilient over the last year, despite high interest rates and even though the RBA didn’t drop interest rates this year, like many expected. With inflation falling faster than expected, there is now the anticipation of rate drops early next year and it seems that the gloom that descended on Australian consumers 2 ½ years ago is finally showing signs of lifting. What does this mean for our economy and housing markets? That’s exactly what Pete Wargent and I discussed in today’s show. We explore also th...2024-11-1837 min
Property Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastEconomic Indicators That Property Investors Must Know About | Big Picture Podcast with Pete WargentWelcome to another monthly Big Picture episode of the Michael Yardney podcast. Each month, I get together with leading financial commentator Pete Wargent, who brings decades of perspective to his views. In this episode, we explore a range of topics from inflation and government spending to property investment strategies and market trends. Links and Resources: Metropole’s Strategic Property Plan – to help both beginning and experienced investors Get a bundle of free reports and eBooks – www.PodcastBonus.com.au Pete Wargent’s blog Pete Wargent’s new book...2024-09-2535 min
Property Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastNavigating our Economic and Property Markets | Big Picture PodcastEach month 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 property markets. Today we discuss the outlook for inflation and 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, home loan approval figures which give us an indication of what’s ahead, what the plan to reduce international students to Australia could mean to o...2024-08-1938 min
Property Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastNavigating our Property Markets | Big Picture Podcast with Pete WargentWelcome to another Big Picture episode of the Michael Yardney podcast, where I chat with leading financial commentator Pete Wargent. Since our last chat, a lot's happened, including rising inflation causing embarrassment to the Reserve Bank, with some commentators now speculating interest rates will rise again. As usual, there are clues in the news as to what's ahead for our economy and our housing markets and we discuss a raft of macro and microeconomic factors that should give you some clues as to what's ahead for our housing markets. Housing Market Hurdles and...2024-07-2239 min
Property Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastWhat's Happening in the Australian Property Markets? Big Picture Podcast with Pete WargentOnly a few months ago, there was talk about the hope of interest rates starting to fall by the middle of this year. Australia’s biggest bank in CBA suggested there could be six cuts in interest rates over the next two years. And then things changed, inflation remained more stubborn and the economy grew strongly and suddenly there was talk of potential interest rate rises. What’s ahead for interest rates and our property markets? There are clues in the news as to what’s ahead, which I will discuss in this month’...2024-06-0335 min
Property Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastProperty Shocker: Adelaide and Perth prices closing in on Melbourne | Big Picture Podcast with Pete WargentWith property values rising for 15 months in a row and talk of interest rate cuts on the horizon, is the Australian property market gearing up for a new boom in property prices this year? Well, there are clues in the news as to what’s ahead, which I’m going to discuss in this month’s Big Picture podcast with leading financial commentator Pete Wargent. As always, we will be discussing a raft of macro and micro economic factors that should give you some clues as to what’s ahead for our housing markets. And we’re go...2024-04-2936 min
Property Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastWealth Building Strategies from Australia's Premier Wealth Retreat with Brett Warren and Pete WargentWhy do some people seem to effortlessly grow their wealth while others work hard but continue to struggle? I've got something a bit different an for you in today's episode. Together with Brett Warren, national director at Metropole and financial whiz Pete Wargent, we give you a sneak peek behind the curtain and help you understand the lessons we learned from Wealth Retreat last year. While we're talking about wealth, it'll be interesting at the end of it when you work out what our emphasis was. It wasn't investment and, it wasn't property. Listen in...2024-03-2738 min
Property Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastOur No-Nonsense Big Picture Podcast About the Economy and Property Markets, with Pete WargentI feel sorry for property investors trying to make headway in real estate. They face the hurdle of significant media misinformation, which is underwhelmingly and unnecessarily discouraging, and social media which is full of “pretend gurus” who are prepared to sell you their secrets to instant riches in property. In my mind, they’re selling you tickets to see unicorns. Despite the information available in the media and on the Internet, the number of investors who succeed in developing financial freedom through property has not increased over the years, so my recommendation is to tune out th...2024-03-2036 min
Property Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastOur no-nonsense Big Picture Podcast about the economy and property markets with Pete WargentIn this month’s Big Picture episode of the Michael Yardney Podcast, Pete Wargent and I dissect the multitude of macro-economic factors currently shaping our housing markets and the broader economy. There’s a lot to discuss today including the latest inflation data, this month’s RBA’s interest rate decision, and what both these mean for the future of interest rates and our housing markets. Links and Resources: Metropole’s Strategic Property Plan – to help both beginning and experienced investors Get a bundle of free reports and eBooks – www.PodcastBonus.com.au 2024-02-2639 min
Property Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastOur no-nonsense Big Picture Podcast about the economy and property markets, with Pete WargentAs the Australian property market continues to defy expectations, financial analyst Pete Wargent joins me to unravel the complexities of its current landscape. Being the first Big Picture Podcast for the new year, I want to look at the clues in the news for what’s ahead for our economy and our housing markets in 2024. Insights into Australia's 2024 Property Sector and Economic Trajectory In this episode, Pete Wargent and I discuss: ● How forecasts of housing market declines in early 2023 proved wrong and investors were wise to ignore them ● Supply and demand will conti...2024-01-1245 min
Property Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastOur no-nonsense Big Picture Podcast about the economy and property markets with Pete WargentWelcome to this month’s Big Picture episode of the Michael Yardney Podcast, where Pete Wargent and I dissect the multitude of macro-economic factors currently shaping our housing markets and the broader economy. We analyze the recent interest rate hike by the Reserve Bank and dissect its ramifications on the housing markets and the broader economic landscape in Australia against the backdrop of the global economic squeeze created by two major wars. Whether you're an investor, a homeowner, or just a curious mind, this monthly deep dive promises to keep you informed and ahead of th...2023-11-2236 min
Property Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastConfused about the economy and our property markets? Big Picture Podcast with Pete WargentWelcome to this month’s Big Picture episode of the Michael Yardney Podcast, where financial analyst Pete Wargent and I dissect the macroeconomic factors currently shaping our housing markets and the broader economy. Today we cover a broad spectrum of topics from the effects of policies and taxes on the real estate market to the state of distressed listings and the fears surrounding a 'mortgage cliff'. Whether you're an investor, a homeowner, or just a curious mind, this monthly deep-dive promises to keep you informed and ahead of the curve. Links an...2023-10-1838 min
Property Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastWill Albanese’s housing fix,fix our housing crisis ? Big Picture Podcast, with Pete WargentIn today’s Big Picture' episode with Pete Wargent we take an in-depth look at the complexities of Australia’s housing market, economic trends, the impact of generational wealth transfer, and the ripple effects of various factors on the country’s economy. Whether you're an investor, a homeowner, or just a curious mind, this monthly deep-dive promises to keep you informed and ahead of the curve. Big Picture Podcast with Pete Wargent Today we scrutinize the Labor Party's ambitious project to build 1.2 million homes and the myriad challenges this initiative faces, such as a shor...2023-08-2837 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastHas the RBA won its fight against inflation? Big Picture Podcast with Pete WargentIn these regular Big Picture podcasts, Pete Wargent and I discuss the macroeconomic factors affecting your economy and our property markets, and a lot has happened since our last show a month ago. As one of Australia's most respected financial analysts and commentators, Pete brings his invaluable expertise to help us navigate the ever-changing landscape of the Australian property market. ● A lot of economists have changed their predictions since the last rate hike ● The impact of the Reserve Bank's interest rate decision and new Governor Michelle Bullock's appointment ● Discussion on the surge in property listin...2023-07-2639 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastWill the latest increase in interest rates be the "straw that breaks the camel's back"? Big Picture Podcast with Pete WargentIn today’s episode, Pete Wargent joins me as we do a deep dive into the big picture of our economy and our property markets. Some of the topics we’ll explore include 12 interest rate rises, high inflation, and recent wage decisions, all of which are causing increasing worry about a recession among commentators. Don’t despair, however. Take the time to listen to Pete and I parse these topics, offer insights, and discuss what these trends really mean for you and for the future of the economy and our housing markets. Links and Resources: 2023-06-2639 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastIn case you missed it, the downturn in our housing market is over - Big Picture Podcast, with Pete WargentIn today's monthly Big Picture episode Pete Wargent and I will be exploring the nightmare ahead because of our capital city housing shortage, how the Budget will affect our property markets, and how Build to Rent works because as a property investor, you must know about it. We’ll also discuss the retreat from the regions plus lots more. Links and Resources: Michael Yardney Metropole’s Strategic Property Plan – to help both beginning and experienced investors Get a bundle of free reports and eBooks – www.PodcastBonus.com.au Pete W...2023-05-2941 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastHave Australian Housing Markets Bottomed? Is It Time for a Turnaround? With Pete Wargent | Big Picture PodcastWelcome to the Michael Yardney Podcast. In today's monthly Big Picture episode with Pete Wargent we'll be exploring a question on many investors’ minds: Have the Australian property markets bottomed out and are they now on the verge of turning? Today we'll be diving into the latest data, trends, and economic indicators, while also considering the broader implications for investors, homeowners, and the nation. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting your property investment journey, you won't want to miss this episode, so join us for the next half an hour or so as we...2023-04-1739 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastIs it good news or bad news for property? Big Picture Podcast with Pete WargentIf you've been following the news lately, you might have noticed that there seem to be a lot of mixed signals about the state of the property market. While some commentators are warning of a looming property market crash due to rising interest rates, the statistics that came out at the beginning of the month from all the major property research houses suggest that our property markets are looking for a floor. In today's Big Picture podcasts Pete Wargent we discuss the outlook for the Australian economy and our property markets and the latest economic...2023-03-2741 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastFebruary 2023 Big Picture Podcast with Pete WargentPredicting the future of the property markets is a challenging task, especially when there are so many mixed messages and conflicting information available. So welcome to this month’s Big Picture podcast where Pete Wargent and I explore the macroeconomic factors that are currently impacting the Australian property markets. As usual, we'll cover everything from interest rates, inflation, consumer sentiment, and government policies, and explore how they affect supply and demand, property values, and market conditions and we’ll highlight the factors that we think you should understand. Whether you're a seasoned investor or s...2023-02-2741 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastProperty and economic trends and forecasts for 2023 The Big Picture Podcast with Pete WargentThroughout the year, the media has been reminding us about how rising interest rates are hammering our property markets, and commentators keep reminding us about the uncertainty of our economic future. It’s easy to see all the risks and problems now, but five years from now, it’s likely we will look back and see lots of missed opportunities. That’s why once a month, I catch up with leading economic commentator Pete Wargent for these Big Picture podcasts when we look at the macro factors affecting our economy and our property markets to help b...2022-12-2845 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastWhat the economic downturn means for property | November 2022 Big Picture Podcast with Pete WargentIt’s been an interesting few weeks full of economic news, which has led to further uncertainty about the future of our economy and our property markets. If you’re a regular listener, you’d know that once a month, I catch up with leading economic commentator Pete Wargent for these Big Picture podcasts and we look at the macro factors affecting our economy and our property markets, and we’ve got a lot to discuss today. If you asked me at the beginning of the year, I would not have thought that we’d be talking...2022-11-2133 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastInvesting is getting harder; should I get out?| October 2022 Big Picture PodcastIt’s been an interesting few weeks full of economic news which has led to a lot of uncertainty about the future of our economy and our property markets. If you’re a regular listener you’d know that once a month I catch up with leading economic commentator Pete Wargent for these Big Picture podcasts when we look at the macro factors affecting our economy and our property markets, and we’ve got a lot to discuss today. Interesting, only a couple of minutes after we recorded this show, the Queensland Government did a backflip...2022-10-1044 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastTo buy or not to buy? That’s the question, with Pete Wargent | Big Picture PodcastIt looks like inflation will soar to nearly 8 percent by Christmas and be chased by interest rates that together will send people’s ability to pay for things further into reverse, halt the jobs boom, and put the brakes on economic growth. I know many people are preparing for a rocky road ahead. But I don't necessarily agree with them. If the government and Reserve Bank get their settings right, inflation will moderate next year and slowly return to within the RBA’s target range, unemployment will hover around 4 percent, real wages will start to grow...2022-09-0542 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastHow long will this property downturn last |The Big Picture Podcast with Pete WargentDespite all the negative news in the media warning us of the worst property correction on record, my guest today Pete Wargent recently wrote a piece giving good reasons why our housing market downturn could be short-lived. Since Australia’s economy and our property markets don’t operate in isolation, each month, I take time out to have a look at the big picture, the macroeconomic factors affecting not just Australia but the world economy, in our attempt to give you a little more clarity on what’s ahead. Once again, we will take a deep d...2022-07-2739 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastThe Big Picture – economic and property trends you must understand – June 2022, with Pete WargentAs we sit here today inflation is the highest it’s been for years, interest rates are rising and people are wondering how high they will go, plenty of tech stocks are down by up to 50%, the war in Ukraine continues, and supply chains are broken, the pandemic is lingering, China is in lockdown, we have a new government, and on and on. Somehow it feels like there’s more economic uncertainty than there has been in years. Even though that’s probably not the case But what does all this mean for Australia’s economy...2022-06-1538 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastThe Big Picture – economic and property trends you must understand with Pete WargentAustralia’s economy and our property markets don’t operate in isolation, and Inflation is occurring all around the world, so that’s why each month I take time out to have a look at the big picture, the macroeconomic factors affecting not just Australia’s economy, but the world economy, to help us understand what’s ahead for us, and I record these Big Picture Podcasts with Pete Wargent once a month. Will inflation send interest rates sky-high? Australia's inflation rate has predictably increased sharply again over the March quarter to the highest level reported si...2022-05-0434 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastEconomic and property trends you must understand. The Big Picture with Pete WargentBoy, there’s a lot going on in the world right now isn't there? Overseas there are all the geopolitical issues, and back home there are our own political issues plus concerns about wages growth, inflation, and the economy. Of course, Australia’s economy and our property markets don’t operate in isolation, and that’s why each month I take time out to have a look at the big picture, the macroeconomic factors affecting not just Australia’s economy, but the world economy, to help us understand what’s ahead for us, and I do this once...2022-03-1629 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastThe Big Picture – Economic trends and influences for 2022, with Pete WargentAustralia’s economy and our property markets don’t operate in isolation, so I believe it’s good to regularly have a look at the big picture, the macroeconomic factors affecting not just Australia’s economy, but the world economy to help us understand what’s ahead for us. I do this once a month in these Big Picture Podcasts with Pete Wargent. For our first Big Picture podcast for the year, Pete and I will briefly review what happened over the last year and our thoughts on the significant issues that will influence the world econ...2022-02-1436 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastProperty forecasts and trends for 2022, with Pete WargentWhat’s ahead for property in 2022? If you’re curious about what will be affecting our property markets in 2022, you will love today’s show, because Pete Wargent and I discuss 8 trends that will shape the property markets for 2022 and beyond. Property trends for 2022 We experienced a wild ride in property in 2021, didn't we, so what's ahead for 2022? While our property markets are slowing down as the year ends, there is still significant momentum, so the main factors which will determine what happens to property next year will depend on what the RB...2022-01-1249 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastThe Big Picture, economic and property trends you must understand - December 2021| With Pete WargentAustralia’s economy and our property markets don’t operate in isolation, so I believe it’s good to regularly have a look at the big picture, the macroeconomic factors affecting not just Australia’s economy, but the world economy to help us understand what’s ahead for us, and I do this once a month in these Big Picture Podcasts with Pete Wargent. Since this will be our last Big Picture podcast for the year Peter and I will give a short review of what happened over the last year and our thoughts on what’s ahead for th...2021-12-1538 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastLessons from a 50-year property veteran with Pete WargentDo you want to learn some investment lessons from somebody who’s been in the property game for almost 50 years? You’d hope to get some great insights and perspectives, wouldn’t you? Well, that’s what you going to get in today’s show, but it’s a little bit different from normal. As you know I normally interview guests or have my little chats with you in this podcast, but I was recently interviewed by Pete Wargent, a regular on this show, for his new podcast. And you won’t be surprised...2021-12-0643 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastThe Big Picture – economic & property trends you must understand – November 2021 with Pete WargentSince Australia’s economy and our property markets don’t operate in isolation, I regularly have a look at the big picture, the macroeconomic factors affecting not just Australia’s economy, but the world economy to help us understand what’s ahead for us, and I do this in these Big Picture Podcasts with Pete Wargent. While regular listeners know Pete well, if you’re new to this podcast, firstly welcome, because I see there are thousands of new listeners every month, but the reason I’m keen to discuss these matters with Pete is not because of his acade...2021-11-0836 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastSeptember Big Picture Podcast with Pete WargentAustralia’s economy and our property markets don’t operate in isolation, so I believe it’s good to regularly have a look at the big picture, the macroeconomic factors affecting not just Australia’s economy, but the world economy to help us understand what’s ahead for us, and I do this once a month in these Big Picture Podcasts with Pete Wargent. Since our chat last month Australia’s circumstances have rapidly evolved so we’ve got a lot to discuss this month. And today after my chat with Pete, I’ll share my mindset messa...2021-09-2235 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastThe Big Picture – economic and property trends you must understand – August 2021- with Pete WargentThe resurgence of Covid-19 across the country is causing concern. It wasn’t that long ago that we experienced minimal, or no cases of Covid around Australia and we thought we had this Coronavirus thing licked, and all of a sudden we are confronted with lockdowns, uncertainty, and everything that goes with it. As Australia’s circumstances continue to rapidly evolve, many are wondering what this means for the economy and our property markets. As our property markets don’t operate in isolation, to be a successful, strategic investor it’s important to have a t...2021-08-2536 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastHarry Dent says Australia’s property bubble will burst, but Pete Wargent bursts his bubbleAre we heading for the biggest crash since the Great Depression? Is it just around the corner? Well according to Harry Dent, we are and it is. He is telling anyone who is prepared to listen that we are heading for a stock market crash, and the value of your house will drop by up to 40%. Today I to chat with economist Harry Dent about his views, and then Pete Wargent and I give you our thoughts on what’s ahead. Now a word of warning before we get in...2021-08-0458 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastThe Big Picture |Economic & property trends you must understand – July. With Pete WargentWe’re well into the second half of 2021 now so it’s a good time to reflect back on the year so far and then look forwards to what’s ahead. Property values across our capital cities have experienced double-digit growth already this year. And despite the Covid concerns we’re experiencing, there’s plenty more growth to come. Clearly, buyers are still out in force – owner-occupiers, investors, and first home buyers – at a time when available supply is struggling to keep up, keeping pushes prices higher. While much of the commentary is...2021-07-2140 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastThe Big Picture |Economic & property trends you must understand – June. With Pete WargentFor Australians, real estate is something of a national obsession. That’s understandable given our home is often the biggest investment most of us will ever make. I’ve been investing in residential property for almost 50 years now, and throughout those decades there have been doomsayers and scaremongers claiming the Australian property market was a bubble waiting to burst. Reputations were staked on it, bets have been made and the media has offered these property pessimists more than their fair share of air time. Yet the crash never arrived. Instead, our prop...2021-06-2333 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastThe Big Picture – May Economic and Property trends you must understand with Pete WargentIt’s that time of the month – when I have my regular Big Picture podcast where Pete Wargent and we look at the macroeconomic factors affecting our economy and our property markets This time last year, we were supposed to have a federal budget. Instead, we had a pandemic. And over the last year many elements of our life were upended due to Covid 19 Around this time last year, our Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he’d build a bridge for us to get to the other side and it seems he did. ...2021-05-2636 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastThe Big Picture Economic and Property Trends You Must Understand, with Pete WargentI took some time last weekend to look at some articles and commentary that came out about a year ago when the GVC (Great Virus Crisis) was just beginning. The media was full of negative commentary but in my regular podcasts my guests and I gave a much more measured commentary using our perspective gained from many years in the market, and as a result we were circled by a pack of “hangry” housing bears. They were all confidently growling that local house prices would slump by the largest margin on record. Of cour...2021-04-1432 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastThe Big Picture – what’s ahead for our economy and property, with Pete WargentJust like 2020 was the year of surprises many of us didn’t foresee, I believe 2021 will offer its own surprises – but this time, on the upside. There is a perfect storm of economic outcomes and that’s what I’m going to be chatting about with Pete Wargent in today’s show as we have a look at the macroeconomic big picture that will affect our property markets, our economy, and our lives in general in the coming year. It’s really only been a year since Coronavirus started to affect us. Just look where w...2021-03-2431 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastHere's why I'm excited about 2021 - What the next 12 months has in store with Pete WargentNo one expects 2021 to be the same type of rollercoaster ride as 2020. And while there’s plenty of good news for our economy and our property markets, it’s important to remember that considerable uncertainty remains and the extreme dislocation to many businesses over the past year will take time to resolve. Now the general optimism is well-founded. We seem to have this virus “thingy” under control, around 90% of the jobs lost during the pandemic have now been restored – and that’s a tremendous achievement and our property markets are rebounding. Australia an...2021-02-1737 min
The Mastermind Featuring Dave FoyAbundance Mindset with Angelina ZimmermanMy name is Angelina Zimmerman yet everyone calls me Angie. I am a Mindset Coach, Facilitator, Host of Zillionaire Superstars podcast show and Designer of Zillionaire Creations. I have an unstoppable zest for life and learning. I know that growth mindset is the foundation on which all success is built. The most rewarding part of my work is when my clients successfully overcome their self-limiting beliefs through mindset shifts, embedding the Zillionaire principles leading to a boost in confidence. With over 40 professional qualifications, I am a qualified Results Coach, NLP Practitioner, facilitator and writer who has been a li...2021-02-0136 minFixed Ops MastermindAbundance Mindset with Angelina ZimmermanMy name is Angelina Zimmerman yet everyone calls me Angie. I am a Mindset Coach, Facilitator, Host of Zillionaire Superstars podcast show and Designer of Zillionaire Creations. I have an unstoppable zest for life and learning. I know that growth mindset is the foundation on which all success is built. The most rewarding part of my work is when my clients successfully overcome their self-limiting beliefs through mindset shifts, embedding the Zillionaire principles leading to a boost in confidence. With over 40 professional qualifications, I am a qualified Results Coach, NLP Practitioner, facilitator and writer who has been a li...2021-02-0136 min
The Mastermind Featuring Dave FoyAbundance Mindset with Angelina ZimmermanMy name is Angelina Zimmerman yet everyone calls me Angie. I am a Mindset Coach, Facilitator, Host of Zillionaire Superstars podcast show and Designer of Zillionaire Creations. I have an unstoppable zest for life and learning. I know that growth mindset is the foundation on which all success is built. The most rewarding part of my work is when my clients successfully overcome their self-limiting beliefs through mindset shifts, embedding the Zillionaire principles leading to a boost in confidence. With over 40 professional qualifications, I am a qualified Results Coach, NLP Practitioner, facilitator and writer who has been a li...2021-02-0136 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastMy biggest investment mistake exposed | 3 demographic trends all property investors must understand with Pete Wargent – Summer SeriesLet me ask you a question - Have you made any mistakes in your investment career? If you’re an investor, you almost certainly have made some mistakes. Nobody starts out as a great investor – property investment is a learned skill. Today, I’m going to share with you one of the biggest mistakes I made early on in my investment career indisputable proof that I began life as an investment suck up. Today’s show is part of what I’m calling the 2021 Summer Series where we replay some of the best e...2021-01-1537 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastThe 3 big lessons I learned from successful investors at Wealth Retreat Summer Series with Pete WargentWhile you’re listening to this podcast, my wife and I are away on our vacation. Unfortunately due to Covid, it’s not the extended overseas trip we usually take at this time of the year, but we are able to take a number of breaks each year because we’ve built a substantial property portfolio that gives us the lifestyle we enjoy. I’m not showing off. What I’m suggesting is you should also build a substantial asset base to give you choices in life. How are you going to do that? How...2021-01-1332 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastHere’s what the next 12 months have in store for our economy and property with Pete Wargent2020 didn’t exactly turn out the way I or anyone expected at the beginning of the year. Just as the bushfires were receding, we started to learn about this virus in China that eventually made its way to our shores. The pandemic caused massive health issues in Australia and around the world. Many countries, including ours, have had two waves of Coronavirus. It kept many of us confined to our homes, it shut down major parts of our economy, and many major economies have seen falls of the GDP of 10% to 20%. Au...2021-01-0442 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastThe recession is over, here's how the recovery and property will be different, with Pete WargentIt looks like we worked our way through the recession, and slowly but surely, the coronavirus pandemic is coming under control. That means that the recession that we had was very different from previous recessions. But what does our recovery look like? That’s what I’m going to talk about today with Pete Wargent. We’ll discuss what’s ahead for our economy, why the recession panned out as it did, and how that’s going to set the scene for the next stage of Australia’s economy. Then, in today’s mind...2020-11-3034 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastWhat You Must Understand About How the Rules of Money Have Changed with Pete WargentMoney doesn’t care about what color, race, or class you are. It doesn’t care what your parents did or who you think you are. It doesn’t discriminate. And you have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else to make as much of it as you want. But the majority of Australians will never be financially independent. On the other hand, a small group of Australian investors and business owners are becoming very wealthy. Why is that? Most people complain they don’t have enough money. But the...2020-10-1434 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastA reality check on life in a post-COVID world with Pete WargentWhat will life be like post-COVID-19? Even though many of us have spent weeks dreaming about the day things are going to get back to normal, it may not be as smooth sailing as some of us would like. We can expect to see lots of changes. Your favorite café might not survive the shutdowns. You may greet friends with a nod or wave rather than a hug. There will be practical and economic changes that will affect our jobs and property markets, and that’s what I’m going to talk about today...2020-08-3141 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastAre there really only 3 factors that drive property price growth? With Brett Warren and Pete WargentWhat drives property price growth? Especially in this era of lower interest rates, lower inflation and lower capital growth in general? If you want to one day live off the fruits of your property portfolio, you’ll need to own the sort of properties that grow at wealth producing rates of return that outperform the averages. Today we’re going to have two different views on the subject. First, Brett Warren is going to give his thoughts and views on the subject. Then, I’m going to have a chat with Pete Wargent, who says...2020-07-2041 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastWe’re halfway there - what comes next? The real truth about Mortgage Stress with Pete WargentWe’re halfway through the year, and let’s hope the second half of 2020 is going to be better than the first half. That’s what we’re going to chat about in this episode of the Michael Yardney podcast, while I give you some ideas about what’s ahead. I also chat with Pete Wargent about what’s really happening with the financial system, our housing markets, and concern about housing stress. Hopefully, today’s episode will bring some extra clarity and certainty in today’s uncertain times. Now that we’re halfway there2020-07-1539 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney Podcast7 Wealth accelerators the rich use to get richer | We’re moving less often – Pete WargentIf you’re like me, you’re probably sick of hearing about coronavirus all the time, so good news! Today’s episode won’t be about the coronavirus. Instead, I’m going to teach you about wealth accelerators. If you don’t know what those are, you will know by the end of the show, and you’ll understand how wealthy people use them to keep getting richer. Then I’m going to have a chat with Pete Wargent about how Australians aren’t moving much anymore. The rich use these 7 wealth accelerators to...2020-06-0331 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastWill the bubble burst or do we burst Harry’s Dent’s Bubble? | Interviews with Harry Dent and Pete WargentWe’re heading for the biggest crash since the great depression and it’s just around the corner, according to Harry Dent. He’s doing a virtual seminar telling anyone who’s prepared to listen that we’re headed for a stock market crash, a major depression, and the value of your home dropping 40-50%. Today we’re going to have a chat with Harry Dent, and I’m also going to have a talk with Pete Wargent.Before we get into the interview, a word of warning. Especially for the fainthearted. Harry makes some really scary predictions. Please listen to the...2020-05-131h 13Property Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastWhat will our economy look like after the Coronavirus led recession - with Pete WargentWith so much uncertainty around us, we’re even more keen to get a level of certainty. But let’s be honest, we’re pretty terrible at working out what’s going to happen in the future. When the future doesn’t cooperate, we spend even more time trying to change the next bit of the future so it winds up more like what we were hoping for. But no matter what you do and how stressed you get; the future is going to take care of itself. Having said that, I am going to...2020-05-0436 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastBelieve it or not: this is probably what’s standing between you and investment success - with Pete WargentDid you know that as investors and even as entrepreneurs or businesspeople we can sometimes be our own worst enemy? It’s not because of the decisions we make, the opportunities we consider or the investments we miss out on, but rather, it’s due to the way we think. It’s because of our Cognitive Biases. You see, most of think we’re rational people. But we’re not. There is no shortage of cognitive biases out there that can trip up our brains. Cognitive biases are patterns of thinking...2020-04-1542 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastHere’s why property forecasts fail, but why we still need themHow would you like to know what the property values are going to be at the end of the year? Would you like me to forecast what property values are going to be in two to three years’ time, or which areas will have the best growth? Of course! Everyone likes forecasts. We want certainty. That’s especially true in today’s market with things are so uncertain. But let me bust a myth about forecasts. The myth is that forecasts work. No they don’t! Today, I’ll have...2020-04-0833 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastWhy do we focus more on negative news than on positive news? | Pete WargentHave you ever wondered why there is so much bad news out there? Maybe it’s because people find bad news more interesting than good news. That applies to property, the economy, politics, and everything else. A recent study that I read concluded that on average, people pay more attention to negative news than positive news. I’ve found that blogs and podcasts with subject lines that are more negative get more attention. The problem is that people do have a bias toward negative news, and if you have that tendency, it’s going t...2020-03-0231 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastProperty vs Shares, which is a better investment? With Pete WargentIt’s the million-dollar question so many investors ask: what’s a better investment, the stock market shares or property? Outside superannuation, property and shares are the two most common ways Australians build wealth. Some find deciding which to invest in is a bit of a hard decision. If someone tells you only shares or only property, run away fast. That probably means they have a vested interest. You’ll find that in different stages of your life, or different times when you need asset growth and cash flow, different types of investments will be m...2020-02-1227 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastDon’t worry about an Australian property bubble – take our advice. With Pete WargentFears of the property bubble are back. It’s a new year, and the naysayers and the property pessimists are out telling us we’ve got a property bubble. That’s what we’re going to unpack today as I chat with Pete Wargent. First-time homebuyers are back, established homeowners are back and investors are back in the property market because they fear missing out, particularly in our two big capital cities. Add to that a number of interest rate cuts, easier lending, and a friendly media that has been encouraging people to g...2020-01-2733 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastThe 3 big lessons I learned from successful investors at Wealth Retreat with Pete WargentWhile you’re listening to this podcast, my wife and I are away on a cruise. We’re able to do that again this year because we’ve built a substantial property portfolio that gives us the lifestyle we enjoy. I’m not showing off. What I’m suggesting is you should also build a substantial asset base to give you choices in life. How are you going to do that? How are you going to be different from all those investors who don’t get past their first or second property? The answer is to le...2020-01-1531 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastPete Wargent’s 6 Rules for Wealth Creation - Summer SeriesYou rarely see psychology discussed alongside business and investment, but I believe that psychology is foundational to entrepreneurial success. Your mindset matters when it comes to achievement. In today’s episode, I’m going to chat with Pete Wargent and discuss his 6 rules for wealth creation. Some of them may surprise you. 6 Rules for Wealth Creation: Increase Your Self-Esteem – People with low self-esteem may unconsciously sabotage their own success, because they don’t believe they deserve it. Work on retraining your brain to think positively. Think Long-Term – True wealth is built slowly over time...2020-01-0627 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastMy biggest investment mistake exposed | 3 demographic trends all property investors must understand with Pete WargentHave you made any mistakes in your investment career? If you’re an investor, you almost certainly have made some mistakes. Nobody starts out as a great investor – property investment is a learned skill. Today, I’m going to share with you one of the biggest mistakes I made early on in my investment career. I hope you’ll learn something from my mistake today. I’m then going to have a chat with Pete Wargent about 3 demographic trends you need to understand as a property investor. I also have a great...2019-11-2536 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastCan you really self-fund retirement through property? With Pete WargentCan property investment really fund your retirement? Will this really be possible at a time when the banks are being stricter with their lending making it harder to grow a significant portfolio and at a time of lower capital growth? That’s what we’re going to discuss in today’s episode as I have a chat with Pete Wargent. We’re going to look at how you can take control of your financial future, why many investors fail, and the strategies of debt in retirement and how to reduce debt before you retire. 2019-11-1132 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastShould you be worried about the upcoming recession? With Pete WargentShould you worry about the upcoming recession? If you believe the media, then, of course, you should. But it’s important to get both sides of the story. Today, in my discussion with Pete Wargent, you’ll hear about some of the negatives affecting our economy as well as the many positives that the media tends to forget. We’ll give you a balanced assessment of what’s likely to be ahead. This show is going to be valuable for property investors, future homeowners, and businesspeople as well. Then, in my mindset...2019-10-1430 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastInvesting differently in a low-interest-rate environment? | Pete WargentAre you enjoying the low-interest rates at the moment? They’re likely to get lower over the next year or so, and remain lower for a decade or longer. But what does this mean for property investors? What are the implications for property and other asset classes? What does it mean for your returns? How should you invest differently over the coming years? These are all important questions for people who want to become successful property investors. I’ll be discussing these questions with Pete Wargent in this episode. I’ll also...2019-09-3029 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastHere’s where the real risk is in property investing | 3 important considerations for property in the next decade – Pete WargentProperty investment is risky. But the risk isn’t what you think. It’s not what most investors consider when they get involved in property investing. What most people think about risk is wrong, and what most people are being taught about risk is wrong. I’m going to share with you some ideas that will make you a better, safer investor when you understand where the risk really lies. Then I’m going to have a chat with Pete Wargent about three important considerations that will be affecting the value of property...2019-08-2830 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastThis demographic Tsunami will change our property markets – Pete Wargent | 7 Signs of a shonky property guruThere are so many predictions about what’s going to lead to property price growth in the future, but today with Pete Wargent, I’m going to explain to you a demographic tsunami that’s going to change our property markets, and one that you really must understand if you want to own the sort of property that’s going to outperform in the future. I’m also going to discuss the 7 signs of a shonky property guru. This came from a game I played over the weekend. Listen in to find out more. Then in my mindse...2019-06-1730 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney Podcast11 Reasons why our Property Markets won’t Crash | Pete WargentWho’s right about the property markets – the pessimists or the optimists? In today's Podcast you'll find out. Following a couple of booming years where property values in Melbourne and Sydney experienced double-digit capital growth year on year, our markets have moved to the next stage of the property cycle where price growth has slowed in some cities and property values have fallen – particularly in Sydney and Melbourne. Not surprisingly this is allowing some of the property pessimists on the internet forums to rub their hands in glee saying, “I told you so.” Sure...2018-11-1947 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastThis is a Major Demographic Change all Investors must Understand | Will Mortgage Stress Cause a Property Market Meltdown?To become a successful as an investor you need to own the type of property that’s going to be in strong demand not just now, but in the future as well. So on this week’s show I’m going to discuss a developing demographic change will affect the kinds of properties that will be in demand going forward. I’ll also share a mindset moment and explain why you need a guide to take you to the top of the mountain. And then, I’ll have a chat with Pete Wargent about hous...2018-11-1234 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastPete Wargent’s 6 Rules for Wealth CreationYou rarely see psychology discussed alongside business and investment, but I believe that psychology is foundational to entrepreneurial success. Your mindset matters when it comes to achievement. In today’s episode, I’m going to chat with Pete Wargent and discuss his 6 rules for wealth creation. Some of them may surprise you. 6 Rules for Wealth Creation: Increase Your Self-Esteem – People with low self-esteem may unconsciously sabotage their own success, because they don’t believe they deserve it. Work on retraining your brain to think positively. Think Long-Term – True wealth is built slowly over time...2018-10-1525 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastIs 60 Minutes right? Will our property markets crash 40% ?| Dr. Andrew Wilson & Pete Wargent"Are property prices about to PLUNGE by 40-45 percent?" Channel Nine's '60 Minutes' ran a feature with the sensational and alarming headline: "Aussie housing prices could fall by as much as 40% in next 12 months" It’s déjà vu. Every few months, the media finds someone who’s willing to stick their necks out and offer a property market doomsday scenario, predicting the end of the world for property owners in Australia. In spite of the fact that such predictions have been proven wrong time and time again... So, is the sky really...2018-09-2437 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastHow my investment strategy changed in the past 2 yearsWhen the world of finance changes, property investors must be prepared to change with it. In today’s episode, I’ll be chatting with property analyst Pete Wargent about recent changes in finance and how they have affected his investment strategies. Changes in the market and new regulations affect the property cycle, and investors must adjust their strategies at different phases in the cycle. These changes also affect different segments of the market differently meaning you may want to avoid certain segments and focus on others. The changes in bank’s lendin...2018-05-2827 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney PodcastWhat would Crocodile Dundee say about Australia in 2018 if he came back from a few decades walkabout in the USA?Who wouldn’t like to buy their parents’ house at the price their parents paid years ago? In today’s show we’re going to look at the past as I have a chat with Pete Wargent to see what clues it can give us about the future of property. We discuss what would happen if Crocodile Dundee would have to assess the changes that happened to our property markets in Australia since 1986 – maybe he’d gone on a walk about State Side for a few decades. What Mick Dundee would think of present-day Au...2018-04-1633 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney Podcast007: 7 Pearls of Ancient Wisdom for Success | Steve Job’s mindset lesson | Why we can’t depend on the Government to look after us: Pete WargentIn today’s show I'll be discussing 7 pearls of ancient wisdom for success in property investment and life. Let's see what we can learn from Confucius and his friends. In my motivational moment, I share some great concepts from Steve Jobs and Winston Churchill. There is so much we can learn from these experts that can be applied to life, success, and even investing. I finish off with Pete Wargent who explains to us why we can’t depend on the Government to look after us in the future. We can do smart thin...2017-09-1123 minProperty Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney Podcast9 reasons not to invest in property | Michael’s Mindset Moment | Pete Wargent’s prediction for the future of propertyToday I share 9 reasons not to invest in property, and in my mindset moment, I’m going to be a bit of a thorn in your side. Then my guest, Pete Wargent gives us some predictions for the future of property. 9 reasons not to invest in property You should NOT get involved in real estate investing if you’re: Looking for tax savings and ignoring property investment fundamentals Fear of missing out or FOMO Wanting to get rich quick Not understanding how investment property works If you are not financially fluent in budg...2017-09-0425 min