In this episode of Ipswich’s Real Estate Podcast, Steve Athanates is joined by Matthew Taylor-Farrington from Purple Bunny Marketing to unpack January 2026 for NGU Real Estate Ipswich.

NGU has just delivered its biggest January on record, listing 111 properties, selling 67 homes, and transacting nearly $58 million in property in a single month. Steve breaks down what’s driving the momentum, why NGU’s median sale price continues to outperform the Ipswich average, and what this means for sellers in today’s market.

The conversation also covers the exciting launch of NGU Real Estate Booval, NGU’s eighth Ipswich office, and why suburbs like Brassall remain some of the strongest performers for homeowners, investors, and first-home buyers alike.

If you’re watching the Ipswich market closely — or thinking of buying, selling, or investing — this episode is a must-listen.

Welcome to the first episode of Ipswich’s Real Estate Podcast for 2026. In this episode, Steve Athanates is joined by Steve Beach from Stanford Financial to break down the latest RBA interest rate announcement, with the cash rate rising from 3.6% to 3.85%. They unpack what’s driving the decision, including annual inflation jumping to 3.8%, well above the RBA’s target band of 2–3%, and why trimmed inflation continues to concern policymakers. The conversation also explores how cost-of-living pressures, supply and demand, and delayed economic impacts all play a role in where rates may head next.

We’re closing out the year with some seriously exciting news.

In the final episode of Ipswich’s Real Estate Podcast for the year, Steve is joined by one of Ipswich’s most recognised and high-performing agents, Laney McQueen, to officially announce the opening of NGU Real Estate Booval, launching in late January 2026.

Steve and Laney chat about why Booval was the next natural step, what the new office means for the community, and the growth of the NGU team heading into 2026.

It’s the perfect way to wrap up the year, with big vision, big momentum and even bigger plans for Ipswich real estate. Thanks for listening throughout the year — we’ll see you in 2026.

In this special yearly wrap episode, Steve is joined by John Karlecik to break down what has been one of the biggest years Ipswich real estate has ever seen.

Even before the year is officially finished, the numbers are staggering — 745 properties sold, over 828 listings, and more than $631.5 million in Ipswich real estate transacted, with the business tracking toward three quarters of a billion dollars for the year.

They unpack where the growth has come from, how Ipswich continues to outperform surrounding markets, and why affordability is pushing more buyers west as Brisbane prices push past the million-dollar mark.

In this episode, Steve is joined by Steve Beach from Stanford Financial to break down the RBA’s latest decision to keep interest rates on hold — and what it means for everyday Australians. They unpack the numbers behind rising inflation, why the board was unanimous in pausing rates. From what the RBA governor actually said, to what might happen next, to the real financial pressure everyday families are feeling — this episode gives you the clear, no-nonsense insight you need to stay ahead of the market.

In this episode, Steve Athanates sits down with Daniel Parsons, the Principal of the brand-new NGU Ipswich Central office. They dive into why Ipswich Central is one of the region’s most untapped opportunities, the types of properties buyers are chasing right now, and why NGU continues to dominate the market with its proven process, unmatched presentation, and genuine respect for buyers and sellers alike. Daniel also shares what’s hot across the region — from semi-acreage living to booming pockets like Harrisville, Marburg, Peak Crossing and more. If you want to understand where Ipswich real estate is heading (and why NGU is expanding right into the heart of it), this is the episode for you.

The Ipswich property market just keeps on delivering! In October, the NGU Ipswich team listed 95 properties and sold 75, totalling over $75.1 million in local real estate. Whether you’re buying, selling, or just keeping an eye on the market — this is your inside look at what’s really happening in Ipswich real estate.

In this episode, Steve Athanates is joined by Steve Beach from Stanford Financial to unpack the Reserve Bank of Australia’s latest decision to keep interest rates on hold and what that means for homeowners, investors, and buyers heading into summer.

They dive into the key inflation data that caught economists off guard, what the RBA said behind closed doors, and why many analysts are now forecasting the next rate cuts in mid-2026.

In this episode, Steve sits down with Corey Lindh from NGU Greater Springfield to unpack the fast-moving Springfield property market where homes are selling in record time and competition is fierce.

Corey shares firsthand insights from the ground, revealing how many offers top homes are attracting, which pockets of Springfield and surrounds are performing strongest, and why he believes the local market still has plenty of room to grow.

September was massive for the NGU Ipswich team: 80 properties listed, 84 properties sold and over $68 million in total sales That’s more than two homes sold every single day across Ipswich! In this episode, Steve Athanates breaks down what drove this incredible month, the areas seeing the most demand, and what’s next for local real estate as we head into spring.