Australian Property Podcast

Could fires and floods sink Aussie property?

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Sep 20, 2025
The hosts dive into the real estate market dynamics, revealing how downsizers are driving up luxury unit prices in select suburbs. Concerns about climate change loom large, with estimates suggesting it could wipe $500 billion off property values. Meanwhile, first-home buyers face immense pressure as entry-level prices soar, prompting discussions on potential solutions like a deposit scheme. They wrap up by tackling listener questions about investment strategies and property choices.
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Rate Cuts Reignite Buyer Demand

  • Rate-cut expectations have revived buyer confidence and fuelled demand across markets.
  • Sellers lag listings, creating a supply-side gridlock that amplifies price rises.
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Urgency And Short Windows For Buyers

  • Buyer urgency accelerated dramatically from May and exploded in August.
  • Short listing windows mean buyers must act quickly to secure properties before seasonal slowdown.
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Boutique Units Outperform Big Apartment Blocks

  • The unit market is two-speed: boutique, scarce apartments outperform large high-rise stock.
  • Downsizers and affluent buyers are lifting prices in select inner suburbs.
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