The Property Market Has Changed. Here’s What the Data Says with Cameron Kusher

Australia’s property market has shifted rapidly in 2026. Buyer confidence has weakened, interest rates remain higher for longer and the gap between our capital city markets is becoming harder to ignore. But is the market heading into a deeper downturn, or are we beginning to see signs of stabilisa…

The Motivation Myth: What Leaders Get Wrong About Performance with Holly Cole Havens

When someone loses motivation, leaders often respond with more targets, more accountability and another burst of “rah-rah” energy. But what if the real issue sits beneath the behaviour we can see? In this episode of Behind the Numbers: The Leadership Series, Sadhana Smiles speaks with executive co…

From Olympic Gold to Real Estate Leadership with Drew Ginn

What does it really take to build a team that performs under pressure without burning people out? In this episode of Behind the Numbers: The Leadership Series, Sadhana Smiles is joined by Drew Ginn OAM, four-time Olympian, triple Olympic gold medallist, member of Australia’s legendary Oarsome Four…

Future-Proof Your Super: Why the Best Time to Start Is Now

Financial uncertainty is part of life. But when it comes to super, waiting for the perfect time to act can carry a lasting cost. In the final episode of Future-Proof, our special series with REI Super on women’s financial wellbeing in real estate, Sadhana Smiles is joined by Vanessa Rader, Head of…

Is Your Super Working as Hard as You Are? With Khyati Halani from REI Super

For many Australians, superannuation will become one of the largest assets they'll ever own. Yet it's often one of the least understood. In Episode 2 of Future-Proof, I am joined by Khyati Halani from REI Super to explore the practical steps every real estate professional can take to build greater…

The Superannuation Conversations We Need to Have -Future Proof Your Super Series with REI Super

Financial wellbeing isn't built in a single moment. It's shaped by the decisions we make throughout our lives. In the first episode of our special three-part Future-Proof series, proudly presented by REI Super and Real Estate Industry Partners, Sadhana Smiles is joined by Jacqui Barnes from LSRE a…

Budget 2026: Can Australia Tax Its Way to Affordability? With Cameron Kusher and Cate Bakos

In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we unpack the 2026 Federal Budget and what it could mean for housing, renters, investors, inflation, and the broader Australian economy. The government says the proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax are designed to improve affordability a…

A Lineball Call: Rates Up, Pressure On

The RBA’s latest rate decision was anything but straightforward. A 5–4 split has pushed the cash rate higher, at a time when households are already facing rising fuel costs and ongoing pressure on affordability. So what problem is this rate rise actually trying to solve? In this episode, we unpa…

Inside the REIP Data - The First Rental and Sales Signals of 2026

In this episode of Behind The Numbers, we unpack exclusive REIP behavioural data revealing how the market is really moving beneath the headlines. Seller appraisals strengthened early in the year, signalling renewed intent. Buyer inspections have been active but sensitive to interest rate shifts. A…

What the January 2026 Property Data Is Telling Us

January has confirmed what many already felt – Australia’s property market is moving, but not in one direction. In this January Behind the Numbers wrap, we unpack a highly diverse market. National home values lifted modestly, but growth varied sharply by location. Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart and Can…