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…

The Market Signals Shaping 2026 - Behind the Numbers Market Update

As 2025 draws to a close, Australia’s property market is sending some new and important signals. In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we unpack the December data and the early trends shaping 2026, with a sharp focus on one of the biggest forces in the market right now: listings. National stock …

Navigating High Prices, Uncertain Rates and Policy Surprises - Nov Property Market Update

November delivered one of the clearest market signals of the year, and in this episode we break it all down with three experts who see the market from every angle. National home values continued to rise, but the pace has started to shift. Affordability is now at record levels. Auction volumes surg…

Australia's Property Paradox: Low Listings, High Demand and What's Next - October Update

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 …

“ September Property Market Surge - Buyers, Borrowers and the Spring Rebound: What’s Really Driving the Market?”

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 doub…

RBA Rate Cut, Melbourne “Jet Pack” Surge, Rising Rents, and the First Home Buyer Guarantee Impact

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…