Australia’s housing market just won’t sit still. Prices are climbing, listings are thin, and the race to buy is getting fierce. In this episode, we unpack the real story behind October’s numbers on why low supply is keeping pressure on prices, why we’re not building the homes we actually need, and what it means as we head into the final stretch of the year.

Economist Cameron Kusher, buyer’s advocate Cate Bakos, and mortgage expert Alya Manji join Sadhana Smiles to explore the national picture from the rise of lone households to shifting investor activity, the growing demand for smaller homes, and the changing balance of power between buyers and sellers.

It’s a candid, grounded look at what’s driving Australia’s “housing paradox” and what to expect as the market charges toward 2026.

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Spring is here, and so is the heat in Australia’s property market. In this month’s episode, we are joined by Cate Bakos and Cameron Kusher to unpack the impact of the new First Home Buyer Scheme, the surge in investor activity, and the market movements across every capital city — from Darwin’s double-digit growth to Melbourne’s quiet comeback.

Plus, Aussie Home Loans joins the conversation for the first time, with mortgage broker Anya sharing what’s really happening with borrower behaviour, refinancing, and lending policies on the ground.

Will the mix of incentives, sentiment, and stability push prices higher as we head into summer? Tune in for the data, the debate, and the insights you need to stay ahead of the market.

🎧 Presented by REIP and Aussie Home Loans.

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August felt like someone flicked the market’s light switch. A fresh RBA cut lit the fuse, values nudged higher across almost every city, and Melbourne strapped on a jet pack as tight listings stirred real FOMO. We unpack where prices rose, why interstate investors are eyeing Victoria, and why units under 950k are suddenly the hottest ticket. We also look at rents creeping up while vacancies hover near 1 per cent, plus the First Home Buyer Guarantee expanding on 1 October and what that could do to entry-level stock. Cameron Kusher and Cate Bakos join Sadhana Smiles to map the next moves, including whether there may be only one more cut in the tank, and how to buy or sell smart as spring gathers pace.

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