The Property Couch

560 | Mid-Year Property Market Outlook 2025: Trends & Forecasts

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Aug 21, 2025
Discover the latest insights on the Australian property market as key cities like Brisbane, Perth, and Sydney show surprising trends. The hosts reflect on their earlier predictions and examine geopolitical factors affecting market stability. They emphasize the importance of long-term investment strategies while cautioning against speculative tactics. With inflation trends and housing affordability in focus, this discussion highlights the opportunities and risks for investors in the second half of 2025, making it a crucial listen for property enthusiasts.
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ANECDOTE

AFL Game Visit To Adelaide Oval

  • Ben recounts attending an Adelaide Oval AFL game and losing by a narrow margin while enjoying the experience.
  • He mentions Brett 'Birdman' Burton inviting him into the crowd for the memorable event.
INSIGHT

Supply And Demand Drives Their Forecasts

  • Bryce and Ben use a supply-and-demand framework to make property forecasts spanning 12–36 months.
  • They examine supply (construction, land, idle stock) and demand (population, employment, credit, sentiment).
INSIGHT

Speculation Is A Systemic Market Risk

  • They flagged rising investor speculation and 'pump and dump' strategies as a major market risk for 2025.
  • Such speculation can create short-term gains but produces politically unsustainable outcomes and stranded assets.
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