Podcast Episodes

Is it about to get easier to be a first home buyer?

First home buyers are facing challenging conditions – saving for a deposit, sustained high interest rates and mortgage serviceability at its worst level in three decades – but this doesn't mean getti…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Owner-occupy V restvesting: Which is a better option to get into the market?

Is investing the way to get into the property market? Or is owner-occupier a better financial decision? Alice Piper chats with Carmel Jarvis, Home Loan Specialist at Westpac, and Bryce Holdaway, Part…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why are people not downsizing and what would it take to make it happen?

Season 1 Episode 71

Downsizing is one of the most significant lifestyle decisions Australians make in later life – and one with far-reaching impacts for individuals, families, and the housing market. So what are these i…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sell first, or not? Experts reveal the best way to buy your next home

It can be a risky strategy to sell before you buy, especially with the buying journey now taking 44 weeks, on average, thanks to cost of living, increased priced and high interest rates. Alice Piper …

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Homeownership: How to navigate a changing landscape

Housing supply is at its worst levels in decades, so how can you get a leg up in such a constrained market? Alice Piper chats with Fiona Wong, Market Research & Insights Manager at REA Group, and Ant…

Published on 2 months ago

The hidden truth about Aussie property: How do we fix what we can’t see?

1 in 10 Australians are at risk of homelessness, and every night 122,000 people don't have a safe and secure place to call home - why are we not talking about this? And what need to be done to make h…

Published on 2 months ago

Investing 101: Top tips to nail your property purchase

Investing in property is all about the numbers - in this episode, Antoni Granata, Home Loan Specialist at Westpac, and Buyers Agent, Michelle May, discuss how to assess an area, what makes a good ren…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Is Canberra the new Sydney? This agent thinks it could be

With a median property price of $835k and more restaurants per capita than Melbourne, Canberra is catching the eye of all sorts of buyers. We chat with Narelle Casey from Independent Property Group a…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Affordable family homes: Expert tips to upgrading on a budget

Data shows families are still seeking the space to live the family dream and are stretching the budget to get it. Michael Nguyen, Home Loan Specialist at Westpac, and Clint Harris from The Agency sha…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Investing using equity: Everything you need to know

Is using equity in your current home the answer to geting an investment property? Kaili Watkins, Home Loan Specialist at Westpac, and Lachlan Vidler, Director at Atlas Property Group explain the ins …

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago