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…

“Australia’s Property Market: Steady, Shaky or Set to Soar?” with Cate Bakos and Cameron Kusher

In this month’s episode, I’m joined by economist Cameron Kusher and buyer’s advocate Cate Bakos for a conversation that goes far beyond prices and predictions. Yes, we talk market movements — but we also tackle the hard truths behind Australia’s housing shortfall, why the building pipeline isn’t k…

Interest Rates, Auctions & First Home Buyers: What You Need to Know This Month with Cameron Kusher and Cate Bakos

In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we explore the latest shifts in the Australian property landscape with two industry experts: economist Cameron Kusher, now part of the REIP Commentary Team, and award-winning buyer’s agent Cate Bakos. Cameron shares a national overview of market movements — f…

Property & the Polls: Rates, Rents, Listings and What's Ahead

Election outcomes, policy shifts, and price surges—April delivered it all. In this episode of Behind the Numbers – Property Wrap, I am joined by Cate Bakos and Atom Go Tian to unpack the key market movements: rising stock levels, affordability reforms, and Southeast Queensland’s rise as a property …

RBA Moves, Market Confidence & the Rise of Commercial Investors with Cate Bakos & Vanessa Rader

In this episode of Behind the Numbers – Property Wrap, I’m joined by Buyers Advocate Cate Bakos and Commercial Property expert Vanessa Rader for a deep dive into what’s shaping the Australian property market right now. We explore: The ripple effects of the recent RBA rate cut How sentiment is dri…

We got the rate cut, whats next - Market Update with Cate Bakos, special guest Jordon Tormey

 In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we’re joined by Cate Bakos and Jordan Tormey, two of the sharpest minds in property analysis. Cate dives into the impact of recent rate cuts, exploring whether buyer urgency is being driven by opportunity—or just fear of missing out. She breaks down the marke…

"State of the Market: Property Trends, Interest Rates & What’s Ahead" with Nerida Conisbee

Welcome to our first episode of Behind the Numbers Property Wrap with Nerida Conisbee.  Australia’s property market is constantly shifting—house prices, interest rates, global trends, and government policies all play a role. But what does it mean for you? Each month, we break down the latest data…