The RBA just hiked rates for the second time this year and the board was split 5-4, which is rare and significant. In this episode, Ciaran O'Brien and Peter O'Malley unpacks what that split really signals, why markets are already pricing in a third hike on May 5th, and how the combination of rising rates, a Middle East conflict and growing recession talk is reshaping the property market in real time.
If you're a buyer, seller or investor trying to figure out your next move, this is the episode to listen to. You'll learn why auction clearance rates have dropped into the low 40s, what conversations agents are actually having with sellers right now, and why Peter believes buying before you sell in this market is one of the most dangerous moves you can make. You'll also hear how the rental crisis has quietly disappeared from headlines even though nothing has improved, and why the current environment ranks alongside the GFC and the pandemic in terms of market disruption. Whether you're actively in the market or watching from the sidelines, this episode gives you the real picture so you can make smarter decisions while everyone else is reacting to noise.
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