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 double-digit growth to Melbourne’s quiet comeback.

Plus, Aussie Home Loans joins the conversation for the first time, with mortgage broker Anya sharing what’s really happening with borrower behaviour, refinancing, and lending policies on the ground.

Will the mix of incentives, sentiment, and stability push prices higher as we head into summer? Tune in for the data, the debate, and the insights you need to stay ahead of the market.

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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 under 950k are suddenly the hottest ticket. We also look at rents creeping up while vacancies hover near 1 per cent, plus the First Home Buyer Guarantee expanding on 1 October and what that could do to entry-level stock. Cameron Kusher and Cate Bakos join Sadhana Smiles to map the next moves, including whether there may be only one more cut in the tank, and how to buy or sell smart as spring gathers pace.

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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 keeping up, and how investor sentiment is shifting under the weight of tax reform, policy uncertainty, and supply pressure.

From stubborn listings to the social housing gap, Cate and Cameron bring sharp insights and bold truths that every property watcher needs to hear.

🎧 Listen now for a timely pulse-check on what’s really shaping the market — and what lies ahead.

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