Expert property Q&A: fixed or variable, and how to find "good assets" to buy
b"On this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, we're hosting our first Property Q&A with Owen Rask and Chris Bates, founder of Blusk.\\nChris & Owen discuss what a 'good asset' in property looks like, what to do if you can't afford your dream house, deciding on fixed or variable, upgrading and property deposits.\\nChris Bates was recently voted the #1 mortgage broker in Australia by The Adviser! You might know Chris from The Australian Property Podcast, which he co-hosts with Pete Wargent, Amy Lunardi and Owen.\\nWant Chris and the team to help on your property-buying journey? Get in touch with the team at Blusk here!\\n\\U0001f4da Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Kate's book, Buying Happiness, which you can order on Booktopia or Amazon.\\n\\U0001f39f\\ufe0f We're going on the road from September - October 2023; get your tickets here!\\n***\\nAccess the show notes for The Australian Finance Podcast: www.raskmedia.com.au/podcasts/australian-finance-podcast\\n\\U0001f30f Ready-made ETF portfolios? Rask Core has you covered!\\nTake one of our fantastic money & investing courses (think ETFs, shares, property and FIRE) on Rask Education.\\n\\U0001f64b\\U0001f3fd\\u200d\\u2640\\ufe0f ASK A QUESTION: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00\\nIf you want to thank us for putting this show together, please give The Australian Finance Podcast a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it\\u2019s a 5-second task that really helps support the show (and puts a big smile on our faces).\\nPearler, the broker for long-term investors. Sign up to Pearler using the code \\u201cRASK\\u201d for $15 of Pearler Credit: bit.ly/Pearler and learn more about Pearler Rewards.\\nWe're proudly supported by Global X ETFs. Their latest ETF, N100 offers Australian investors exposure to 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. Learn more here:\\xa0https://bit.ly/GX-N100\\nBuild your investing confidence. Learn what it takes to be a successful investor with InvestSMART\\u2019s Bootcamp for Beginner Investors. Start here:\\xa0https://bit.ly/rask-boot\\xa0\\nDISCLAIMER: 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\\u2019re 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.\\nFull individual disclosures for each guest are available via the show notes page. Owen, Kate and The Rask Group Pty Ltd do NOT receive anything for mentioning Super funds, products, shares, bank accounts, etc.\\nAccess The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"