real Talk

realestate.com.au

A weekly property news podcast that is all about real questions and real insights by realestate.com.au - Australia's number one address in property. Talking to industry experts and using exclusive data this show will cover everything from interest rates and the rental crisis to housing fairness and what the property market will be like in 2030.

  • 18 minutes 39 seconds
    A buyers market - is it really happening?

    Buyers have more choice now than they have in years - so does this mean 2025 is all about them? Speaking with Sarah Case, Director of RT Edgar and Ben Kingsley, Partner at Empower Wealth, we look at where around the country buyers can capitalise, and what they can do to maximise their chances of landing their dream home.

    24 February 2025, 5:30 pm
  • 20 minutes 40 seconds
    How could the Federal Election impact the property market?

    The housing market has become increasingly challenged since the last Federal Election, making it a primary focus for all parties and their respective policy proposals. But just what are they focusing on and why is it such a big issue? Speaking with Benn Dorrington, Property Journalist at REA Group, and Angus Moore, Executive Manager of Economics at REA Group, we break down where and why policy changes are needed, and how the 2025 Federal Election could impact the property market.

    10 February 2025, 5:30 pm
  • 19 minutes 6 seconds
    The changing face of the Aussie renter

    The face of the Aussie renter is changing, with unsuspecting demographics being plunged back into the rental market due to various life circumstances. But with a tight rental market, how is this playing out, and what are the likely projection for this cohort? We speak with Claudia Conley, Product Manager at flatmates.com.au and Mario Carbone, Selling Principal, Ray White Drummoyne about what it all means.

    25 November 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 12 minutes 56 seconds
    No price guide? Why buyers are scrolling past properties

    A lot goes into pricing a home - so why are many listed without a price tag? And why do some states have to be transparent on price, while others don't? We chat with Melina Cruickshank, Chief Product & Audience officer at REA Group, and Thomas McGlynn, CEO, BresicWhitney about whether they think pricing transparency needs a shake up, and how REA Group is working hard to shape and educate the market around pricing transparency.

    11 November 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 23 minutes 32 seconds
    Housing affordability is at an historic low: Can anyone afford to buy?

    There has never been a worse time to try and enter the property market, with housing affordability at its worst level - ever. But how did we get here? Who is affected the most? And what does the future look like for the next generation of home hunters? We chat with Paul Ryan, Senior Economist at PropTrack, and Dean O'Brien, Corporate Director, O'Brien Real Estate to break down the 2024 PropTrack Housing Affordability Report, and discuss where to from here.

    28 October 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 16 minutes 29 seconds
    Spring Selling: How is the season shaping up?

    Spring Selling Season is as old as the industry itself - so how is 2024 playing out? Are the predictions coming true? Are buyers spoilt for choice? Or is it sellers who are coming out on top? We chat with Eleanor Creagh, Senior Economist, PropTrack and Peter Diamantidis, Director and Selling Principal Ray White about what they're seeing in market, and whether or not they think the tradition will continue.

    14 October 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 19 minutes 41 seconds
    Residential Vs Commercial: Which is a better investment?

    From capital growth, rental yield, and demand from renters - there are many things to consider before investing - but is it residential or commercial that will make you more money over time? We chat with Senior Economist at Proptrack, Anne Flaherty, and Josh Almond from Mortgage Choice Brighton to analyse the data and settle the debate for good - which is a better investment?

    30 September 2024, 5:00 pm
  • 17 minutes 6 seconds
    From print to pixels: Where to next for buyers and sellers?

    From newspaper ads to scrolling on an app, the way we search for property has changed a lot in the last few decades – and with that real estate agents and realestate.com.au’s offering. Speaking with Kul Singh, Chief Customer Officer at REA Group, and Dan White, Managing Director at Ray White Group - a fourth generation property expert - we discuss just how the real estate environment is forcing everyone to shift the way they interact with property, and how consumers can work with agents to their advantage.

    16 September 2024, 5:00 pm
  • 15 minutes 49 seconds
    Buying new is booming: 31% of all buyers are building or buying new homes

    31% of buyers opted to build new in 2023 - but what's causing the desire for new builds? And can this help make a dent in Australia's housing shortage? We chat to Senior Economist at PropTrack, Paul Ryan, and Stuart Penklis, the CEO of Development at Mirvac, to analyse the financial incentives, wait times, and whether new builds in strategically located areas can reduce urban sprawl, utilise existing infrastructure, and help the government meet its lofty targets.

    2 September 2024, 5:00 pm
  • 13 minutes 8 seconds
    FOMO, FOOP & FOBO: how to keep moving in the property market

    Moving is inherently emotional - whether you're buying, renting or selling. But what about when our emotions hold us back from making a choice? We chat with Buyers Agent, Veronica Morgan, and Director of MCGrath Lane Cover and Hunters Hill, John Paranchi, to look at why property is more psychological than you think, and how to overcome the fear to keep moving on your property journey.

    19 August 2024, 5:00 pm
  • 19 minutes 29 seconds
    The evolution of Aussie home design - and where to next?

    From toilets out the back to moveable walls - housing, both in form and function - has come a long way in the last century. Alice Piper chat's with Emily Wood, Executive General Manager Development at Frasers Property, and Anthony Burke, Professor of Architecture at UTS & host of Grand Designs Australia, around the changing attitudes of Australians' and how it's affected the way we want to live. We also take a look at what the future of housing could look like as our population swells, and prices continue to increase.

    5 August 2024, 5:00 pm
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