2 Sense: Listings on the rise, mortgage stress & rent controls

Every Sunday morning the Australian Property Podcast gang breaks down the biggest news stories of the week. Mortgage Broker, Chris Bates and Buyer's Agent, Pete Wargent are talking about inflation, housing supply, mortgage stress & potential rent controls. With inflation figures lower than expected, how do we expect the housing market to shift? Chris and Pete discuss some of the latest research and what they are seeing in the market. On this episode of the Australian Property Podcast: Jarden Research shows that new listings are above average, and more listings are coming to market in Sydney. Could this be a start of a wider trend? Refinancing numbers - increasing numbers of people unable to refinance, will this mean more investors sell off their properties? The report highlighted the low levels of listings over the past year, however, there has been an unseasonable jump in listings over the last month - is there a shift in market sentiment? Where are these new listings? Mortgage stress & arrears Both personal and house loan arrears are rising across all the data sets, we take a look into where the stress is emerging over the country. Victoria rent controls What this could mean for your property & housing supply How do rent controls work? What restrictions and or taxes could we see to come in on Airbnbs? Australian Property Podcast resources: The Australian Mortgage Arrears Data Victorian Rental Policy Australian Property Podcast online - videos, notes & resources Ask a question Chris' mortgage broking Amy's new property course Amy's 100-point checklist (PDF) Pete Wargent's property coaching Join Owen's Rask Core  membership for $0.99 INFORMATION WARNING! 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. Full individual disclosures for each guest are available via the show notes page. Owen and The Rask Group Pty Ltd do NOT receive anything for mentioning Super funds, products, shares, bank accounts, etc. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices