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Australia Election 2025: What It Means for the Property Market

Release Date: 05/01/2025

RBA Holds Rates, Inflation Still Rising! What’s Next for Australia?

Talk Property To Me Podcast

In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie break down the latest updates on Australia’s inflation, interest rates, and property market trends for 2025. Australia’s inflation remains stubbornly high, with electricity and housing costs driving prices up. Despite this, the RBA has held rates steady, and now experts are questioning when the next rate cuts might actually happen. Brad and Aaron unpack what’s really going on behind the scenes — from government policy to construction slowdowns, and how it’s shaping home prices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and...

Brisbane Property Market: Olympics Boom or Housing Bubble?

Talk Property To Me Podcast

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Unemployment Rising, Housing Falling? Australia’s 2025 Wake-Up Call

Talk Property To Me Podcast

In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie unpack Australia’s biggest housing challenges right now — rising unemployment, a slowing construction industry, and a record number of luxury homes for sale in Sydney. As unemployment hits a four-year high, the RBA faces a tough decision: when will the next interest rate cut come, and what will it mean for homeowners, builders, and first-home buyers? They also explore why building completion rates are falling, how labour shortages and high construction costs are creating pressure, and what the government’s 1.2...

Australia First Home Buyer Masterclass: How to Get Your First Property

Talk Property To Me Podcast

In this First Home Buyer Australia 2025 Masterclass, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie from Talk Property To Me explain everything you need to know to buy your first home in Australia — from saving your deposit to getting pre-approval, choosing the right home loan, and avoiding costly first-time buyer mistakes. What you’ll learn in this episode: 💰 How to buy your first home in Australia 2025 📊 New Home Guarantee Scheme updates – unlimited places, no income cap, higher price limits 💵 Deposit options explained – 2 % and 5 % deposit loans for first home buyers 🏡...

Mill Park Property: Australia’s Next Growth Hotspot or Risky Buy?

Talk Property To Me Podcast

Mill Park Property: Australia’s Next Growth Hotspot or Risky Buy? In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie unpack one of Melbourne’s most talked-about suburbs — Mill Park. They reveal whether it’s truly a smart buy in 2025 or if investors should look elsewhere. Located just 20 km northeast of Melbourne’s CBD, Mill Park offers family lifestyle appeal, strong infrastructure, and limited housing supply — but how does it really perform for investors? Brad and Aaron analyse property prices, yields, vacancy rates, and long-term ROI forecasts to uncover...

Can You Pay Off Your Home Loan in 7 Years? The Truth Revealed.

Talk Property To Me Podcast

In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie break down one of the biggest questions in Australian property: Can you really pay off your home loan in 7 years? Thousands of Aussies are spending $5,000–$10,000 on mortgage courses promising “secret hacks” to pay off your home loan faster. But do these strategies actually work? In today’s show, we expose the truth behind these programs and explain what really works when it comes to paying off your mortgage early in Australia. We’ll explore weekly vs fortnightly repayments, the offset vs redraw account debate,...

Melbourne Property Hotspots 2025: South East Growth Ahead!

Talk Property To Me Podcast

In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie break down the South East Melbourne property market in 2025 — one of Victoria’s fastest-growing regions. From population forecasts to affordable housing under $800K, and long-term investment opportunities, this episode is a must-watch for both first home buyers and investors. We analyse growth suburbs like Clyde North, Officer, Pakenham, and Cranbourne, explore Melbourne’s first home buyer price caps, and reveal the best vs worst performing suburbs in the past decade. Plus, we discuss rental yields, vacancy rates,...

Australia Property 2025: Sydney Crisis, $35K Homes & RBA Warning!

Talk Property To Me Podcast

In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie break down the biggest stories shaping the Australian property market in 2025. From Sydney’s affordability crisis to the millennial exodus, we cover everything buyers, investors, and first-home buyers need to know right now. We explore the shocking gap between Sydney house prices and average incomes, the rise of regional markets like Newcastle, Central Coast, and Townsville, and even homes selling for under $100,000 in regional Australia. Plus, we discuss the RBA’s spending warning, why 61% of first-home buyers are...

Is Central Coast NSW Australia’s Next Property Boom in 2025?

Talk Property To Me Podcast

In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie analyse whether the Central Coast of New South Wales is shaping up to be Australia’s next property investment hotspot in 2025. We break down the population growth forecasts, affordability shifts, property performance, and lifestyle drivers that are influencing buyers, renters, and investors across the Central Coast. From commuter suburbs near Sydney to affordable markets under $800K and luxury waterfront homes, this episode uncovers the opportunities and risks you need to know. 🔍 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Central...

First Home Buyers Australia 2025: Big LMI Changes & New Deposit Rules

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Need a hand? Need some help sourcing your next investment property? 👉Book a Free Call with Aaron: Looking for some investment minded lending strategies? 👉 Book a Free Call with Brad: First Home Buyers Australia 2025: Big LMI Changes & New Deposit Rules In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie break down the huge changes to Australia’s property market in 2025, including the new First Home Guarantee Scheme, updates to Lender’s Mortgage Insurance (LMI), and what these shifts mean for first home buyers, investors, and the housing market....

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In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie break down the potential impact of Australia’s upcoming federal election on the housing market, lending conditions, and investor confidence. From proposed tax reforms to housing affordability policies, they explore what a change in government—or a mandate to stay the course—could mean for everyday buyers, sellers, and property investors.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

✅ Key election policies that could reshape the real estate landscape

✅ How political uncertainty affects buyer behavior and market sentiment

✅ What first-home buyer incentives may look like under each party

✅ Investor tax treatment: What might change and how to prepare

✅ Rental market pressures and what candidates plan to do about it

✅ How election results can influence RBA decisions and interest rates

✅ Opportunities for savvy investors during election cycles

📉 Key Insight: Political cycles often cause market hesitation—but for informed investors, they can present rare buying opportunities and long-term advantages.

💬 Are we heading toward a more regulated or investor-friendly housing future? Brad and Aaron weigh in on the latest election talk.

⏰ Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction and Overview

00:45 – Political Uncertainty and Buyer Sentiment

02:15 – Key Election Housing Promises

04:30 – Investor Policy Changes: Gearing & CGT

06:00 – Rental Crisis & Affordable Housing

08:20 – Post-Election RBA and Rate Forecast

10:10 – Buyer Hesitation and Timing the Market

12:00 – First-Home Buyer Scheme Comparisons

14:00 – Investor Strategy in Election Cycles

16:15 – SMSFs Amid Policy Shifts