The first half of 2025 has seen some significant shifts - from an impactful Federal Election to the first cuts in the cash rate for three years. So how could this impact the rest of the year? REA Group's Benn Dorrington and Anne Flaherty provide their insights on everything from investor activity and price growth to the rental crisis and even more interest rate cuts.

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They say a property cycle lasts 7-8 years, and is typically filled with a boom, a slowdown, a slump, and a recovery. However, factors like population growth, interest rates, and government policies all play a part in what a cycle can really look like. We chat with Senior Economist at REA Group, Anne Flaherty, and Anthony Molinaro, Agent and Auctioneer at O'Brien Real Estate to break down exactly what you need to know and how it could affect your home.

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Buying your first home can be full of ups and downs, and often the overwhelm can take control. To help clear the confusion, Alice Piper chats with Nancy Yang, Director at Buxton in Port Phillip to discuss how this cohort can get ahead of the game.

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Moving home is the a perfect opportunity to do more than just throw out some clothes - it's an opportunity to completely overhaul your life for the better. Speaking with Queenie Tan, Founder of Billroo and Rob Hudson, Director of Media Sales at REA Group, we discuss how you can improve your finances, among other things, when you move.

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When it comes to the cost-of-living crisis, our homes are the biggest expense - so how do we get those costs down? Speaking with Eleanor Creagh, Senior Economist at REA Group, and Catherine Anderson, General Manager of Marketing at Origin Energy, we break down the 2025 PropTrack Origin Australian Home Energy Report to discuss how energy optimisation could be the answer to putting thousands back in your pocket - and just which generation is impacting this change the most.

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Timing your move can be near impossible - because often you're hamstrung by what's available at the time. However there are periods throughout the year that are more plentiful for properties than others. We speak with Serge Petrichenko, Head of Market Research at REA Group, and Lana Samuels, Director at White Fox Real Estate Bayside to break down the research and data so you can make a more informed decision.

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There's a lot of criteria to meet when moving, and a lot of boxes to tick to even make the move worthwhile. In partnership with Belong Internet, Alice Piper chats with James Polasek, Insights and Research Manager at REA Group, and Brent Day from O'Brien Real Estate to break down REA's Movers Research, deep diving into what people are really looking for in a new home, and a new area.

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The regional dream is well and truly alive, with more Aussies making the move than during the pandemic. So why is regionalising our cities still not taking priority? We chat with Liz Ritchie, Chief Executive of Regional Australia Institute, and Joseph van Dyk, Director of Hygge Property to explore the challenges, the benefits, and just what would it take to shift the focus off city centres and make the regional lifestyle more viable.

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Selling a home is a big deal - and with more stock on the market, what does it take to stand out? How can sellers sppeal to buyers, and just what exactly are buyers looking for? We chat with Luke Banitsiotis from Woodards and Paul Piacentin from Stone realestate about how sellers can put their best foot forward to get the result they're after.

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Prices are high, stock is limited, and we're behind on our building targets – What is in store for 2025 in real estate? Speaking with Angus Moore, Executive Manager of Economics at REA Group, and Dr Michael Baumann Executive General Manager Home Buying at Commonwealth Bank, we examine what people can expect in the coming months and year, and how to best work with the market.

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