In episode 57, We break down the latest June 2026 market data across the Australian property landscape, focusing on what is actually changing and what still looks largely the same. We walk through the capital cities for both houses and units, covering shifts in values, DSR, market cycle timing, stock on market, days on market, vacancy rates and rental growth. The episode highlights the continued strength in markets such as Darwin and Perth, the tighter rental conditions still affecting much of the country, and why short term noise should not distract investors from the broader data.

The discussion also explores how to interpret conflicting signals, why only the DSR should be used for an overview, and what current conditions may mean for different investment strategies, including longer term holds, diversification and renovation plays. If you want a practical, data led snapshot of where the market sits right now and how to think through the next few months, this episode is a strong place to start.

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00:00 – Introduction

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In episode 56, Damien and Jeremy answer listener questions on some of the most common issues facing property investors right now, including affordability, capital growth, market cycle timing, yield trends and when it may or may not make sense to sell. They cover how to think about cheap versus expensive markets, explain why a low market cycle timing score does not automatically mean sell, and show how metrics like vacancy rates, stock on market and land to asset ratio cannot be read in isolation but need to be combined in an algorithm. The episode also explores whether greenfield estates, new housing areas and lower priced markets really offer a better path to growth.

The conversation is practical and data led, with real examples used to explain opportunity cost, reallocation of equity, holding versus rotating into a stronger market, and how to judge whether a market still has room to run. If you want clear answers to the questions investors are actually asking, and a better framework for thinking through your next move, this episode is a valuable listen.

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00:37 - Question 01

05:31 - Question 02

09:53 - Question 03

15:35 - Question 04

21:13 - Question 05

30:26 - Question 06

32:00 - Question 07

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Episode 22 examines the claim that investors need to adapt their strategy every time the market changes. We show that while market conditions can affect timing and decision making, they do not change the core principles of successful investing.

Using long term capital city data, the episode highlights that there is almost always a market booming somewhere in Australia, even when others are flat or slowing. The real question is not whether the rules have changed, but whether your money is still in the best place.

We also break down the practical options when a market begins to level out, including holding, refinancing or selling and reallocating equity into a stronger location.

The takeaway is simple. You do not need a new strategy for every phase of the cycle. You need a clear plan, the discipline to follow it, and the ability to recognise when it is time to move on to a better market.

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Episode 22 examines the claim that investors need to adapt their strategy every time the market changes. We show that while market conditions can affect timing and decision making, they do not change the core principles of successful investing.

Using long term capital city data, the episode highlights that there is almost always a market booming somewhere in Australia, even when others are flat or slowing. The real question is not whether the rules have changed, but whether your money is still in the best place.

We also break down the practical options when a market begins to level out, including holding, refinancing or selling and reallocating equity into a stronger location.

The takeaway is simple. You do not need a new strategy for every phase of the cycle. You need a clear plan, the discipline to follow it, and the ability to recognise when it is time to move on to a better market.

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In Episode 55, Damien and Jeremy unpack what the latest Suburb Data figures are showing across the Australian property market. They walk through the capital cities for both houses and units, covering changes in values, DSR scores, market cycle timing, stock on market, days on market, vacancy rates and rental growth.

The discussion highlights the strongest markets, the ones beginning to improve, and how the proposed federal tax changes may start flowing through the data over the coming months.

The episode also looks at what these trends could mean for investors and owner occupiers, including why yields, affordability and price point matter more than ever in the current environment. From the continued strength in Perth and Darwin to the emerging signs of improvement in parts of Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra, this is a practical snapshot of where the market stands right now and what may come next.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 - Introduction

00:53 - Capital cities: House markets overall

06:41 -Capital cities: House markets typical value

08:21 - Houses - Stock on market %

10:31 - Houses - Days on market

11:13 - Vacancy rate

13:56 - Houses - Rental growth

14:35 - Capital cities: Unit markets

16:35 - Capital cities: Unit markets typical value

17:12 - Units - Stock on market %

17:56 - Units - Days on market

18:26 - Units - Vacancy

18:56 - Units - Rental growth

20:11 - Key takeaways

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Episode 21 challenges the idea that bigger land automatically means better capital growth. We explain why block size on its own can be misleading and show that what really matters is the land to asset ratio, which measures how much of a property’s value sits in the land rather than the building.

Using clear examples, the episode shows why older properties and select boutique stock can outperform newer homes with larger blocks, even when the square metre count looks less impressive.

The takeaway is simple. Do not chase land size alone. Focus on where the value sits, because strong capital growth comes from high land value, not just more land.

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Episode 20 tests the advice to buy at the bottom of the market. We show how hard it is to identify a true bottom in real time, and why flat periods can drag on for years or produce false signs of recovery.

Using historical data across hundreds of markets, we compare buying after a decline with buying into a boom and find that the stronger results usually come from markets already showing clear upward momentum.

The takeaway is simple. Buying at the bottom sounds appealing, but buying into a genuine boom is often the better strategy.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 - Introduction

01:56 - What is buying at the bottom?

02:28 - How do you know when a market is at the bottom?

05:46 - Alternative areas to invest in

13:27 - Sydney example

15:00 - Buy at the bottom formula

20:35 - Buy in a boom formula

22:10 - Buying in a boom performance

30:16 - Why is late better than early?

35:22 - How long?

36:28 - Conclusion

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Episode 19 challenges the idea that desirable areas are always in high demand. We explain the difference between appeal and true market demand, showing that prices rise when buyers have both the desire and the capacity to compete, not simply because an area has attractive features.

Using historical examples and broader market data, we show that affluent, highly desirable locations can underperform or fall harder when affordability cuts demand, while cheaper markets often prove more resilient.

The takeaway is simple. Features may shape a property’s price today, but future capital growth is driven by supply and demand, not by how desirable an area appears.

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Episode 18 challenges the advice to buy under the suburb median. We explain why the median has nothing to do with what an individual property is worth, and why real value is determined by recent sales of similar properties nearby, not a suburb wide price marker.

The episode shows how this strategy can mislead investors, cause them to ignore half the market, and waste valuable time in rising conditions.

The takeaway is simple. Buying under the median does not give you an edge. What matters is buying the right property in the right market at fair value.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 - Introduction

01:03 - Suburb median has no relation to value of any property

01:29 - What is median and how is it calculated?

02:55 - Comparable market analysis

04:35 - Buying below the median

08:15 - Real-world examples

15:02 - Opportunity cost

17:35 - Hypothetical

18:50 - Conclusion

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Episode 17 tests the claim that public housing hurts capital growth. Using census data from 2006 to 2021, we compare suburbs with low and high levels of public housing and find no meaningful difference in long term price growth. We also examine changes in public housing over time and show they do not provide a reliable signal for future growth either. The episode goes further by looking at yield and vacancy, finding that higher public housing areas can still deliver solid rental performance. The takeaway is simple. Public housing may affect a suburb’s price point, but the data does not support the idea that it damages growth.

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