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In this 2 Sense episode of The Australian Property Podcast, six-time author Pete Wargent and Blusk founder Chris Bates are BACK! Every week, Chris Bates and Pete Wargent jump on the Australian Property Podcast airwaves to answer your questions or cover the top 3 property news stories of the news. Don't forget to send Chris and Pete your questions! In this week’s episode, Chris and Pete cover: Turning point! Inflation fell more than the RBA expected Tax reforms as the political cycle turns The suburbs where premium houses and units have outperformed Resources: Rate cuts could stoke pent-up housing demand - https://www.afr.com/property/residential/rate-cut-hopes-could-stoke-pent-up-housing-demand-20240130-p5f10x Aussie inflation in-depth: encouraging signs - https://www.antipodeanmacro.com/p/aussie-q4-cpi-in-depth Aussie CPI analysis - https://jamesfostermacro.blogspot.com/2024/01/australian-q4-cpi-06-41yy.html Negative gearing/franking credits changes not on the table: Chalmers - https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/no-intention-of-revisiting-negative-gearing-treasurer/news-story/77ded2b1299bccf2a3a23995614f73c8 Negative gearing safe as houses - https://www.macrobusiness.com.au/2024/01/negative-gearing-safe-as-houses/ Poll slide for Labor after Stage 3 tax cuts backflip - https://www.roymorgan.com/findings/9449-federal-voting-intention-january-29-2024 Treasury eyes $60bn tax on family trusts - https://www.afr.com/policy/tax-and-super/treasury-eyes-tax-on-60b-in-family-trusts-20240131-p5f1fr Suburbs where premium houses outperformed - https://www.afr.com/property/residential/the-suburbs-where-premium-houses-gain-3m-more-than-average-homes-20240122-p5ez55 Where units tripled in value over 20 years - https://www.afr.com/property/residential/the-suburbs-where-units-tripled-in-value-over-20-years-20240130-p5f0yw 📚 Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Kate's book, Buying Happiness, which you can order on Amazon: https://bit.ly/kate-amazon ~~ Resources you'll love ~~ Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach 100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices