Our latest guest on Talking Real Estate with John Gibson is professional athlete and businessman Ryan Cross.

Hailing from an exceptionally talented sporting family, Cross was a part of the Roosters 2000, 2003 and 2004 Grand Final outfits prior to signing with the Australian Rugby Union.

In this episode, Ryan shares his journey from a successful sporting career to making the giant leap into the world of commercial real estate. His story is both inspiring and relatable—transitioning from life as a full-time professional athlete straight out of school to navigating the challenges of becoming a professional businessman.

We also dive into our market wrap, covering property performance across the states. Western Australia stands out as an intriguing case study. We explore the high-end property market and its current performance, discuss cooling auction clearance rates and whether this signals a shift to a buyers’ market, and, as always, John Gibson shares his expert take on interest rates and investing in today’s property landscape.