Crib Notes

Get the Australian property and finance news that matters—in minutes, not hours. Crib Notes is a weekly, bite-sized podcast released every Friday at 6 am that curates the essential headlines in property and finance. Perfect for your morning coffee or commute, each episode condenses complex topics into straightforward insights, making it easy for anyone to stay ahead in the market without the time commitment.

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Episodes

5 days ago

Dec 20: Property Market Slows, RBA Overhaul, QLD Scraps Stamp Duty and Festive Scammer Alerts
 
Crib Notes: Weekly Property and Finance Round-Up (Dec 20). Hosted by Carl and Jo Violeta
 
00:00 Intro and Headlines
00:12 Property Price Growth Trends
01:25 Changes at the RBA
02:33 Queensland's New Stamp Duty Legislation
03:55 Festive Season Scam Warnings
05:16 Conclusion and Sign-Off
 
Property Buying Cost Calculator: https://violetafinance.com.au/calculators/property-buying-cost-calculator/

Friday Dec 13, 2024

Crib Notes: Weekly Property and Finance Round-Up (Dec 13). Hosted by Carl and Jo Violeta00:00 Introduction and Weekly Overview
00:12 RBA's Final Rate Call for 2024
01:12 Australia's Cheapest Supermarket Revealed
01:56 Historic Low in Housing Affordability
03:15 Centrelink Payment Boosts in January
03:46 Conclusion and Sign-Off
Learn about the Home Guarantee Scheme: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDY-9xKTUeR/

Friday Dec 06, 2024

Crib Notes: Weekly Property and Finance Round-Up (Dec 6th) Hosted by Carl and Jo Violeta 
 
 
00:00 Introduction and Host Update
00:16 Help to Buy Scheme Explained
02:13 CommBank's New Fee Controversy
03:13 National Property Prices Hit Record High
04:01 Updated Cash Rate Predictions
05:41 Conclusion and Sign-Off
 
Learn more about the Help To Buy scheme:https://www.instagram.com/p/DDMYGAITRGp/?img_index=4
 
Median house prices for each state and territory:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DDNpT2mzbH2/

Friday Nov 29, 2024

Crib Notes: Weekly Property and Finance Round-Up (Nov 15th) Hosted by Carl and Jo Violeta 
 
00:00 Introduction and Weekly Overview
00:11 Cash Boost for Families
01:18 HECS Refunds and Credits
02:33 Mortgage Serviceability Buffer Debate
04:49 2025 Property Market Predictions
05:57 Conclusion and Wrap-Up
 
HELP Indexation Credit Estimator:https://www.education.gov.au/higher-education-loan-program/higher-education-loan-program-help-indexation-credit-estimatorHouse Price Predictions:https://www.instagram.com/p/DC5QNwgTgT8/
 

Friday Nov 22, 2024

Crib Notes: Weekly Property and Finance Round-Up (Nov 22nd)
Hosted by Carl and Jo Violeta
00:00 Introduction to Crib Notes
00:31 Cash is Here to Stay
01:21 Smart Shopping Trolleys
02:52 NAB's Cash Rate Forecast Update
03:37 Legal Actions Against Big Banks
04:41 Australian Property Market Update
05:30 Conclusion and Sign Off
 
Digital Trolley Poll:https://www.instagram.com/p/DCk7XW1Sdm-/National Debt Helplinehttps://ndh.org.au/
 

Thursday Nov 14, 2024

Crib Notes: Weekly Property and Finance Round-Up (Nov 15th)
Hosted by Carl and Jo Violeta
00:00 Introduction and Weekly Overview
00:11 Predictions on Rate Cuts
01:21 Property Listing Surge
01:59 Wage Growth Trends
02:36 Interest Rate Adjustments by Banks
02:59 Tips for Home Loan Borrowers
03:44 Conclusion and Sign-Off
 
How to negotiate a lower interest rate:https://www.instagram.com/reel/CyNsVUnvEbN/

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Your cheat sheet for the week’s property and finance news

 

Crib Notes is your go-to podcast for a quick, digestible look at Australian property and finance news.

Hosted by Jo and Carl Violeta, this weekly podcast condenses the week’s must-know headlines into bite-sized episodes perfect for your morning coffee or commute.

Jo Violeta is a finance writer with a knack for making complex topics simple and accessible. As a property enthusiast, she’s dedicated to helping listeners feel informed and empowered when navigating the market.

Carl Violeta, an experienced property and finance professional, brings industry insights and practical advice to the table, making sure you’re up-to-date without the overload.

Together, they cut through the jargon to deliver news that’s relevant, clear, and easy to follow.

Tune in every Friday at 6 am for your weekly update—because staying informed shouldn’t be complicated!

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