Australian Property Podcast

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your host Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers interviews Michael Yardney about his best-selling book, now that the original version is 20 years old!

Since its first publication in March 2006, How to Grow a Multi-Million Dollar Property Portfolio - In Your Spare Time has become a perennial bestseller and an Australian investment classic.

Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, this fully updated edition reflects today's economic and lending environment, equipping readers with the tools to thrive in the next property super cycle - a period of prolonged, but fragmented growth where smart strategy is essential.

This book exposes why 92% of Australian property investors never get past their first or second property and provides a time-tested, proven system to break through that barrier. With real-world insights, practical advice, and updated case studies, it's a plain-English guide from an industry insider that could make readers seriously wealthy.

Topics covered

- What has changed the most over the past 20 years?

- What is likely to change in the next 20 years?

- And what will stay the same?

Resources for this episode

Michael Yardney - How to Grow a Multi-Million Dollar Property Portfolio in Your Spare Time

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Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne)

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In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your host Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers interviews Metropole CEO Michael Yardney about his book Negotiate, Influence, Persuade.

Topics covered

1. What inspired you to write Negotiate, Influence, Persuade — and what’s new in this latest edition?

2. You say “life is one big negotiation.” What do you mean by that?

3. Who is this book for?

4. What are the key elements in becoming a great negotiator?

5. You write a lot about rapport. Why is building rapport so essential?

6. What is one of the biggest myths about negotiation you want to bust?

7. What are some of the biggest mistakes people make when negotiating?

8. Many negotiation books say never make the first offer — but you disagree. Why?

9. What are some of the psychological biases that can trip people up in negotiations?

10. What’s one practical takeaway people can start using straight away?

11. Finally, what’s the real key to success — in negotiation and in life?

About Michael Yardney

Michael Yardney has been voted one of Australia’s 50 most influential thought leaders.

He’s a #1 bestselling author of nine books, host of the Michael Yardney Podcast, and CEO of Metropole Property Strategists.

While best known as one of Australia’s leading property experts, Michael is also recognised as an authority on the psychology of success, wealth creation, and behavioural influence.

Michael’s commentary is regularly featured in major media outlets including News.com.au Sky News, The Australian, and the Sydney Morning Herald is regularly featured in major media including The Australian, The Sydney Morning Herald, Sky News, and Money Magazine.

Resources for this episode

Michael Yardney - Negotiate, Influence, Persuade

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Rask Resources

Pete's Buyers Agency

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The Rask 2026 stock market game is live - it's called Stock Genius. Available at stockgenius.com.au, in collaboration with Navexa, the Rask Stock Market is open for you to compete and enjoy with over 1,000 fellow investors.

In this episode, we cover:

- Is AI killing app investing in 2026?

- Are you a stock market genius? Play our game to find out

- How the game works

- Smart tracking for portfolios

- Owen and Navarre’s top picks

Resources for this episode
Join the game: https://www.stockgenius.com.au/
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In this Australian Property Podcast, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove group mortgage specialists discuss the property market in review for 2025 and the outlook for 2026.

Episode Overview

2025 – strong price growth in Perth and Brisbane, also Darwin boomed!

2026 – forecasts. SQM’s Boom & Bust report for 2026

- Interest rates - no cuts priced in at all for 2026

- RBA expects inflation to be in the target band later in 2026

- Listings - will they stay tight?

- How to make a property plan for 2026

Resources for this episode

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Rask Resources

Pete's Buyers Agency

Alcove mortgage broking

Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne)

All services

Financial Planning

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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
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In this Australian Property Podcast, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove group mortgage specialists discuss one of the biggest questions facing investors. That is, whether to buy property or shares in 2026? 

Risks for property

- Debt and leverage

- Interest rates

- Asset selection

- Market downturns

Should I buy property or shares then? Or a combination of both?

- Shares win on liquidity

- Personal preferences?

- Property is not completely passive due to repairs and managing tenants (shares may not be totally passive either)

- Tax deductible vs non-tax deductible debt

- Why not invest in both?

- Pete’s 2026 plans – renovating PPOR $500k, also using equity to buy a property but using offset account (I also have my SMSF so buying shares in there)

- Chris’ 2026 plans - consolidation 

Resources for this episode

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Rask Resources

Pete's Buyers Agency

Alcove mortgage broking

Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne)

All services

Financial Planning

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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
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