Taking Back Saturday

What makes a property a fundamentally good buy? This week, Luke and Chayse from Happy Buyers Club break down the importance of identifying future objections before you buy — and why “cheap” doesn’t always mean good value.

We look at main roads, flood risk, overland flow, easements, train noise and other issues that can be difficult or expensive to change, alongside the fundamentals that matter: aspect, school catchments, amenities, flat blocks and good floor plans.

Because when the market slows, buyers have more choice — and properties with obvious objections can be hit the hardest.

This week on Taking Back Saturday with Chayse and Sam from happy buyers club - Brisbane property data for September is in and Brisbane’s property market continues to soften, with interest rates rising and properties taking longer to sell.

So what does it all mean for buyers and sellers heading into the final months of 2026? We break down the latest market data, why buyers and sellers are struggling to agree on price, what to expect between now and Christmas, and why fundamentals matter more than ever when buying.

Plus, if you’re buying and selling, we explain why selling first might save you a whole lot of stress, money and regret.

This week on Taking Back Saturday, Chayse sits down with mortgage broker, Justin Dickinson from HoLo to talk through what’s next for interest rates, affordability and house prices.

What do rate rises actually mean for borrowers and the property market? What can buyers do to access more money? And if you bought 12 months ago, what should you be thinking about now?

Plus, the big question: if you can afford to buy well and have a long-term horizon, should you be buying now? There’s no bell at the bottom.

Buying your first home (or any home) can feel like a minefield. Deposits, borrowing capacity, grants, repayments, making offers — and trying to work out whether you’re about to make a very expensive mistake.

In this episode, Luke and Sam break down the first home buyer journey from finance through to finding, negotiating and buying the right property.

No jargon. No fluff. Just the stuff we’d want to know if we were buying our first home again.

If buying your first place is on the radar, start here.

Christmas is 105 days away! So if you’re buying in Brisbane and want to be in before Christmas, you’ve got roughly 8 weeks to find the one.

This week on Taking Back Saturday, we break down exactly how we’d approach the next 60 days. This is the process that we run for our clients, fast-tracked and available for all buyers currently in the market.

Spring has sprung, but it isn’t coming to save sellers.

Brisbane’s market has softened, stock is taking longer to sell, and the biggest challenge for many sellers isn’t the season — it’s their expectations. This week on Taking Back Saturday, we unpack why Spring isn’t a strategy, why great homes will still command great money, and why buyers and sellers both need to price their decisions for the market they’re actually in.

The market has changed, and so has the way buyers need to approach a deal. This week, we’re talking about patience, persistence and asking better questions when negotiations take longer and days on market continue to blow out. It’s not a time for complacency — engaged, proactive and capable buyers are gold for agents right now. We break down how to stay front of mind, understand seller expectations and put yourself in the best position to get a deal done.

This week on Taking Back Saturday, we’re joined by Jess Caire, Executive Director of the Queensland Division of the Property Council of Australia, to unpack the big forces shaping Brisbane’s property market. We talk housing supply, affordability, the 2032 Olympics, infrastructure and what Brisbane could look like over the next 20 years — plus where the opportunities might be for buyers along the way.

This week on Taking Back Saturday, we’re joined by Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner for a big-picture conversation about the future of our city. We talk housing affordability, density, growth, what Brisbane needs to protect and the legacy of the 2032 Olympics.

A special Monday edition of Taking Back Saturday with Holo's Justin Dickinson, ahead of tomorrow's RBA decision, unpacking the big questions around interest rates, bank rate cuts and whether now is the right time to refinance. We look at how even a small rate change can impact borrowing capacity, why finding your financial comfort zone matters more than simply knowing your maximum borrowing power, and what buyers should be thinking about next.