Behind The Numbers: Property Wrap
Business & Finance
About
Welcome to Behind the Numbers, the podcast that helps you make sense of the Australian real estate market. Whether you’re buying, selling, investing, or working as an agent, we break down the latest trends and insights to help you navigate the property landscape with confidence. I’m your host, Sadhana Smiles, and with over 30 years in real estate, I’ve seen how tricky it can be to keep up with fluctuating prices, clearance rates, and market shifts. That’s why we’re here—to cut through the noise and give you clear, actionable insights. So, whether you’re planning your next move...
Episodes
- A Lineball Call: Rates Up, Pressure On
This episode examines the RBA's contentious rate decision, discussing its potential impact on households facing rising costs and affordability pressures. It delves into the economic debate surrounding inflation drivers and the potential co…
- Inside the REIP Data - The First Rental and Sales Signals of 2026
This episode of Behind The Numbers analyzes exclusive REIP behavioral data for early 2026. It covers seller appraisals, buyer inspections influenced by interest rates, tighter rental conditions than advertised, and the potential impact of…
- What the January 2026 Property Data Is Telling Us
This episode unpacks Australia's January 2026 property data, highlighting a diverse market with varied growth across locations. It discusses rising unit prices in Melbourne, investor behavior, lending trends, and the impact of migration an…
- The Market Signals Shaping 2026 - Behind the Numbers Market Update
This episode unpacks Australia's property market data as 2025 ends, examining early trends for 2026. Key topics include listing volumes, price momentum, and rental trends, offering insights for buyers, sellers, investors, and renters.
- Navigating High Prices, Uncertain Rates and Policy Surprises - Nov Property Market Update
This episode features economist Cameron Kusher, lending specialist Alya Manji, and buyer's advocate Cate Bakos discussing the November property market. They analyze national home value trends, affordability, auction activity, lending condi…
- Australia's Property Paradox: Low Listings, High Demand and What's Next - October Update
This episode discusses Australia's housing market in October, focusing on low listings, high demand, and rising prices. Experts analyze the causes and implications of the "housing paradox," including housing shortages and changing buyer/se…
- “ September Property Market Surge - Buyers, Borrowers and the Spring Rebound: What’s Really Driving the Market?”
This episode of Behind The Numbers features Cate Bakos and Cameron Kusher discussing the September property market surge in Australia, driven by the First Home Buyer Scheme and investor activity. Anya from Aussie Home Loans also shares ins…
- RBA Rate Cut, Melbourne “Jet Pack” Surge, Rising Rents, and the First Home Buyer Guarantee Impact
The August property market saw a significant shift driven by an RBA rate cut, leading to value increases across most cities. The episode discusses Melbourne's market surge, the impact of tight listings, rising rents, and the potential effe…
- “Australia’s Property Market: Steady, Shaky or Set to Soar?” with Cate Bakos and Cameron Kusher
This episode features economist Cameron Kusher and buyer's advocate Cate Bakos discussing Australia's property market, including the housing shortfall, building pipeline challenges, and the impact of tax reform and policy uncertainty on in…
- Interest Rates, Auctions & First Home Buyers: What You Need to Know This Month with Cameron Kusher and Cate Bakos
Economist Cameron Kusher and buyer's agent Cate Bakos discuss recent Australian property market changes, including interest rates, listing volumes, investor activity, and advice for first-time buyers.
- Property & the Polls: Rates, Rents, Listings and What's Ahead
This episode of Behind the Numbers - Property Wrap discusses April's property market dynamics, including the impact of election outcomes and policy shifts. Hosts Cate Bakos and Atom Go Tian analyze rising stock levels, affordability reform…
- RBA Moves, Market Confidence & the Rise of Commercial Investors with Cate Bakos & Vanessa Rader
This episode of Property Wrap features Buyers Advocate Cate Bakos and Commercial Property expert Vanessa Rader discussing the Australian property market. They cover the impact of RBA rate changes, market sentiment, city performance, and tr…
- We got the rate cut, whats next - Market Update with Cate Bakos, special guest Jordon Tormey
Cate Bakos and Jordan Tormey analyze the effects of rate cuts on the property market, discussing buyer urgency, market segmentation, and emerging data trends in Australia.
- "State of the Market: Property Trends, Interest Rates & What’s Ahead" with Nerida Conisbee
Nerida Conisbee joins Behind the Numbers to analyze Australia's shifting property market. The discussion covers house prices, interest rates, global trends, and government policies, examining their impact on property prices, affordability,…
- Welcome to Behind The Numbers: Property Wrap!
This episode introduces "Behind The Numbers: Property Wrap," a podcast hosted by Sadhana Smiles designed to clarify the Australian real estate market. It aims to provide clear, actionable insights into market trends, prices, and shifts for…