Hosts Ciaran O'Brien and Peter O'Malley unpack why a rate hold can still feel like a squeeze for households, even as Sydney’s property market shows firmer prices, mixed clearance rates, and ultra-tight rental conditions. With rezoning plans, first home buyer support, and global risks shaping the outlook, this episode explores the forces driving today’s market.
We also discuss:
- RBA holds rates as the board signals caution on future cuts
- Gold surge and US tariffs raising the risk of imported inflation
- Housing strength playing a central role in monetary policy decisions
- Sydney prices edging up as stale stock starts to move
- Auction volumes rising, with clearance rates holding in the low 50s
- Rental conditions tightening further as arrivals lift and tenants negotiate early
- Investors staying cautious amid soft yields and tax settings
- First home buyer support helping at the entry-level but not B-grade units
- Lending limits on sub-40sqm apartments creating barriers for buyers
- Inner West rezoning approval for 30,000+ dwellings over 15 years
- Delivery risks around construction quality, schools, and infrastructure
- Practical plays for buyers, sellers, tenants, and investors in today’s market
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