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.
Episodes

Friday Feb 07, 2025
Friday Feb 07, 2025
Feb 7 Crib Notes: Weekly Property and Finance Round-Up. Hosted by Carl and Jo Violeta.
00:00 Introduction to Crib Notes
00:15 Skyrocketing Land Prices
04:01 Financing Prefabricated Homes
06:49 RBA Rate Cut Predictions
07:58 NAB's Fixed Rate Mortgage Cuts
09:07 Understanding Low Interest Rates
10:28 Conclusion and Farewell
How a rate cut will affect your repayments: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFccVqZTjND/Book a consultation with Carl - https://calendly.com/carl-57/callback

Friday Jan 31, 2025
Friday Jan 31, 2025
Jan 31 Crib Notes: Weekly Property and Finance Round-Up. Hosted by Carl and Jo Violeta.
00:00 Introduction to Crib Notes
00:17 Australia's Property Market Overview
01:17 Capital Cities Property Performance
03:01 Melbourne's Property Market Deep Dive
05:40 Inflation and Rate Cut Predictions
08:31 Conclusion and Farewell
Receive the Property Market Report: https://violeta-finance.kit.com/eb13e11ce1How a rate cut will affect your repayments: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFccVqZTjND/Book a consultation with Carl - https://calendly.com/carl-57/callback

Friday Jan 24, 2025
Friday Jan 24, 2025
Jan 24 Crib Notes: Weekly Property and Finance Round-Up. Hosted by Carl and Jo Violeta.
00:00 Introduction to Crib Notes
00:19 Cooling Rent Prices and Affordability Issues
02:31 Bank Interest Rate Cuts
05:22 Regional House Price Boom
08:23 Migration Trends and Regional Appeal
09:28 Conclusion and Wrap-Up
Book a consultation with Carl - https://calendly.com/carl-57/callback
Regions where house prices have doubled - https://www.instagram.com/p/DFKZTr-zfYJ/

Friday Jan 17, 2025
Friday Jan 17, 2025
Jan 17 Crib Notes: Weekly Property and Finance Round-Up. Hosted by Carl and Jo Violeta.
00:00 Introduction to Crib Notes
00:30 Investment Friendly Suburbs Report
01:46 Upcoming Cash Rate Predictions
04:09 Personal Scam Experiences
05:28 Government's Anti-Scam Campaign
06:22 Conclusion and Sign-Off
Scamwatch: www.scamwatch.gov.au
Learn more: www.violetafinance.com.au
Book a consultation with Carl - https://calendly.com/carl-57/callback

Friday Jan 10, 2025
Friday Jan 10, 2025
Crib Notes: Weekly Property and Finance Round-Up (Jan 10). Hosted by Carl and Jo Violeta.
00:00 Introduction and Apology for Delay
00:43 Electric Vehicle Sales Surge
03:27 Inflation Update
04:32 Gen X Property Wealth
08:03 Boosting Home Loan Borrowing Power
09:40 Conclusion and Contact Information
Book a phone call with Carl: https://calendly.com/carl-57/callback

Friday Jan 03, 2025
Friday Jan 03, 2025
Crib Notes: Weekly Property and Finance Round-Up (Jan 3). Hosted by Carl and Jo Violeta.
00:00 Introduction and New Year Greetings
00:44 New Year, New Rules: Financial Changes
02:39 Cost of Living Predictions for 2025
03:05 Inflation and Cash Rate Insights
05:19 Property Market Forecast for 2025
06:56 New Year's Resolutions for Home Buyers
08:08 Conclusion and Contact Information
Email Carl: info@violetafinance.com.auSpeak with Carl: https://calendly.com/carl-57/callback

Friday Dec 27, 2024
Friday Dec 27, 2024
Dec 20: Property Market Slows, RBA Overhaul, QLD Scraps Stamp Duty and Festive Scammer Alerts
Crib Notes: Weekly Property and Finance Round-Up (Dec 27). Hosted by Carl and Jo Violeta.
00:00 Introduction and Weekly Overview
00:12 Record High Credit Card Usage in Australia
01:49 Urgent Mobile Wallet Update
03:00 Australia's Rental Crisis Deepens
05:01 2024 Property Market Wrap-up
07:21 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser
How credit card limits impact home loan borrowing power example: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4cm2ZXvGVL/

Friday Dec 20, 2024
Friday Dec 20, 2024
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
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
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/

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!