Welcome 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 Economic Trends in Australia

We discuss:

●        The May inflation figures and their potential impact on future interest rate hikes

●        How government spending, particularly federal and state budgets, is contributing to inflation

●        Rising living costs and electricity prices and their effects on spending habits across different demographics

●        Challenges faced by the Australian government's target to build 1.2 million homes by 2029

o   High cash rates

o   Reduced investor interest

o   Soaring construction costs

●        Comparing current construction trends to peak periods like 2017

●        The roles of foreign buyers in the market

●        Insights from Pete’s book, The Buy Right Approach to Property Investing Mastering the Skills to Invest Wisely in Properties.

This episode is packed with expert insights from Pete and practical tips, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding and navigating the complexities of Australia's economic and housing market landscape.

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: The Buy Right Approach to Property Investing: Mastering the skills to Invest Wisely in Property

Some of our favorite quotes from the show:

“Well, the May housing approval figures came out and they shot up a little bit, but we're still nowhere near the sort of figures we're going to need to reach that target.” – Michael Yardney

“I guess what we're saying is that unemployment is going to rise a little bit. The Reserve Bank wants that, but that may slow inflationary pressures down a little bit. But there's still jobs out there if you're wanting them.” – Michael Yardney

“The message here is most of the critics actually sit on the sidelines. They're not in the arena, they don't try.” – Michael Yardney

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