Buying in a flat or falling market is easy—but what about when prices are climbing, clearance rates are high, and every open feels like a stampede? In this episode, Dion breaks down how to survive (and succeed) in a competitive, upwards market without letting FOMO push you into a bad buy.

You’ll learn:

How to value a property when the market is rising week by week

Why waiting too long to adjust your brief can cost you thousands

The risks of chasing unrealistic vendors in a hot market

Why off-markets aren’t always the golden ticket

How to balance urgency with logic so you don’t buy the wrong home

If you’ve ever thought, “If I don’t act now, I’ll miss out forever,” this episode is your reality check and playbook for buying smarter in a heated market.