real Talk by realestate.com.au

Prices are high, stock is limited, and we're behind on our building targets – What is in store for 2025 in real estate? Speaking with Angus Moore, Executive Manager of Economics at REA Group, and Dr Michael Baumann Executive General Manager Home Buying at Commonwealth Bank, we examine what people can expect in the coming months and year, and how to best work with the market. See omnystudio.com/lis...

Women are increasingly taking a leading role in property decisions - from the initial research to the purchase phase. But just how much influence do they have? We chat with Cate Bakos, property investment advisor and buyers agent, and Karuna Mazzocchi, CEO of the Coronis Group, about the shifts they've seen in the last few decades, their hopes for the future of the industry, and why and how mo...

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 cha...

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 al...

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 m...

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 H...

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 c...

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? See omnystudio.com/li...

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 ev...

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, utili...

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. See omny...

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...

You often only get one shot to make an offer on a property - so how do you get it right? We chat with Tanja Neven-Jones, Director, Jellis Craig Kingston and Sarah Street, Group Sales Director, Highland about what exactly goes into it - factors to consider and strategy to use, along with what will actually get a sellers attention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why does it seem like families are struggling to find a home these days? We chat with Matthew Everingham from Richard Matthews Real Estate, and Hayley Van de Ven from RE/MAX about the barriers to upsizing - what the problems are, what the solutions might be, and what their expert tips are for those in the upsizer market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world of real estate can be a wild best at times, full of weird and wonderful situations and people. Alice Piper chats with Marnie Seinor from McGrath Realestate, Daniel Harris from Real Estate Central, and Travis Denham from Magain Real Estate to talk about their most memorable, outrageous, wild, and sometimes heartwarming stories from their careers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

What's the magic pill to getting someone to list their property for sale? We chat with the Head of Research and CX at REA Group, Serge Petrichenko, and Peter Florentzos, Director & Agent, LJ Hooker Property Partners to dissect what's holding sellers back in market, what might prompt them to list, and what needs to change so that both seller and buyer appetite begin to marry up. See omn...

The shortage of housing is driving our property crisis but is pre-fab part of the solution. Pre-fab homes are taking off - but what are they and how does it work? We chat with Ed Callanan, Managing Director at FAB PREFAB and Mathew Aitchison, CEO of Building 4.0 CRC about the current national housing shortage and the benefits and constraints of pre-fab homes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Parents have never helped their kids more when it comes to property, with the Bank of Mum and Dad now a 10 top mortgage lender - but just how much are they giving? We chat with Matthew Hayes from Mortgage Choice and Stewart Davis, an Accredited Property Law Specialist, about how parent lending is showing up in market and why parents need to legally protect their own assets when helping out their k...

Is it possible to script the perfect auction? Can bidders use a 'secret formula' to secure a property? We sit down with Andy Reid, one of Australia's top auctioneers, and Cate Bakos, one of Australia's most well known Buyers Advocates to find out how buyers are get a leg up in a very tight property market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rental affordability is at its worst level in 17 years with renters across the country struggling to put a roof over their head. We sit down with Paul Ryan, Senior Economist at PropTrack and co-author of the 2024 Rental Affordability Report, as well as Blake Mariner, Head of New Business at Highland, to dissect just how bad things are and why this is a national epidemic that cannot be ignored. See...

Energy efficiency in the home is more than just about saving money - and Aussies are starting to clue on. realestate.com.au and Origin Energy, together, have explored what both homeowners and renters are looking for when it comes to making their homes more cost effective - but is money all they care about? We speak with Eleanor Creagh, Senior Economist at PropTrack, and Catherine Anderson, General...

Is there a generation that's had it tougher than Gen Z when it comes to buying property? We speak with Anthony Waldron, CEO of Mortgage Choice, and Eleanor Creagh, Senior Economist at PropTrack to explore just how far behind they are when it comes to getting in the market, what they can do about it, and whether they'll ever be able to accumulate the same wealth as their elders. See omnystu...

Where to spend and where to save is the age old question when it comes to home upgrades. We speak with Gail Richardson, Principal at Key 2 Sale and Angelo Bouras from Richardson & Wrench about exactly where provides the most value in a home, so you don't throw money down the drain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's holding boomers back from selling their bigger family homes and right-sizing for their current life stage? We talk to Cameron Kusher, Director of Economic Research at PropTrack, and Von Slater, Executive General Manager at Ingenia, on the state of housing market for this generation, what they want, and what the future holds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.