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 Why do property price guides keep failing buyers — and what can be done to fix them? In this episode, Tim Graham sits down with Jacob Caine, Interim CEO of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV), to unpack one of the most controversial topics in Australian real estate: underquoting. Despite reforms in 2017, […]

 Why does the same “saving for a home deposit” story keep making headlines year after year? In this episode, we dig into the truth behind those so-called property “research reports” and why the media can’t resist them — even when they’re wildly misleading. We uncover how these reports are designed to grab attention, not

 We’ve all heard it — investors get all the tax breaks while home buyers struggle to get a foot in the door. But what if that story’s completely backwards? In this episode, we dig into the real numbers behind Australia’s housing tax system and reveal who’s actually getting the bigger benefits. Spoiler: it’s not

 Australia’s housing crisis dominates the headlines, but are short term rentals like Airbnb really to blame? Politicians, media and commentators keep pointing the finger at property owners – yet new research from the University of South Australia shows restrictions and taxes on short term rentals do little to improve affordability or supply. In this

 Selling your home can be one of the most emotional and financially critical decisions of your life. But what if there was a way to take the stress out of it and ensure you get the best result possible? In this episode, Tim Graham sits down with Tom Ryan, founder of Tom Ryan Vendor

 Spring has flipped the script on Australia’s property market – and the shifts are huge. In this episode of The Price Predictor Index, we unpack the latest quarterly trends shaking up real estate across the country. Brisbane is surging, Melbourne’s revival is in full swing, and Sydney has jumped back into the growth cycle –

 In this episode, Tim Graham sits down with Louis Velasquez—better known as Lucky—the founder of Finance Better. From humble beginnings in the slums of Manila to becoming a hedge fund trader and ultimately building one of Australia’s standout mortgage broking businesses, Lucky’s story is one of grit, resilience, and purpose. Lucky opens up about:

 The Australian property market is on the move again — and the Spring edition of The Price Predictor Index uncovers some surprising shifts. Brisbane is strengthening, Melbourne’s revival is confirmed, and Sydney is back in the growth game. Meanwhile, Perth and regional hotspots in WA and Queensland are cooling, as Darwin surges to the top and

 Is negative gearing really to blame for Australia’s housing crisis? A new Finder survey asked 22 leading economists, academics, and property experts how to make housing more affordable — and their answers may surprise you. Not one pointed to negative gearing, and only one mentioned capital gains tax. Instead, the focus was on boosting

 Why are property prices across Australia still on the rise when affordability is already stretched? In this episode, we dive into the latest SQM Research data showing housing listings have dropped across every capital city, tightening supply just as demand continues to surge. With migration, population growth, and poor housing policy all adding fuel