Taking Back Saturday

There’s a lot of noise in the headlines right now — conflict in the Middle East, rising fuel prices, inflation and uncertainty around interest rates.In this episode of Taking Back Saturday, we unpack the latest property price forecast and break down what rising rates could mean for buyers and sellers.The big question: are we heading for a slowdown or will the resilient Brisbane market keep on keeping on?

This week on Taking Back Saturday, we're introducing the newest member of the happy buyers club team, Nikita Higgins, the only way we know how - by doing a podcast together. Nikita is already a well established buyers agent so her experience and expertise in securing great properties for her clients is something we are all keen to learn more about.Expect to see more of Nikita over the months to come !

It's market wrap time on Taking Back Saturday with prices up 1.6% in Brisbane this month (1.5% for houses / 2.1% for units).Sam and Chayse take a deeper look at what that means for buyers in different segments of the market and offer their 2c on how to navigate the toughest and most competitive ones.And may the odds be ever in your favour!

Welcome to the final part of the Taking Back Saturday buyer series with happy buyers club's Chayse and Sam.You've had an offer agreed, the contracts are signed but there's still plenty of work to be done to land the plane and get you into your new property.In this episode, Chayse and Sam will step you through everything you need to make "admin week" a success and ensure it's smooth sailing right through to settlement (and beyond!)

In this episode of the Taking Back Saturday Buyer Series, Sam & Chayse dive into the often fear-inducing world of auctions.Whether you're a first-time bidder or a seasoned pro, they cover all the key tips to best understand auctions, auction campaigns and auction terms, as well as, setting your budget and strategy to help you navigate the fast-paced environment with confidence.One not to be missed.

This is part 5 of the Taking Back Saturday buyer series featuring your favourite buyers agent duo, Sam and Chayse. You've seen it, you like it, now it's time to buy it. This is the part where it all gets very real so understanding how to make offers that actually get accepted will give you an advantage over everyone else in the market.

The time has come to get off realestate.com.au and actually get out and inspect some properties!In part 4 of our Taking Back Saturday buyer series, Sam and Chayse run through, step by step, how they inspect properties for their clients.Open homes are all over and done with pretty quickly so make the most of your time at property by knowing what you should be looking out for and why. This is a must listen before any Saturday out in the market. Enjoy!

On this special Tuesday edition / 100th new episode of Taking Back Saturday, we break down what’s really happening in the property market right now.We're dropping a market wrap from January, unpacking the RBA’s latest 0.25% rate increase, and what we can expect with prices moving forward across Brisbane despite these higher rates.Most importantly, we talk through what all of this actually means for buyers — how conditions are shifting, where opportunities still exist, and how to approach the market with confidence in a changing environment.If you’re buying, watching, or just trying to make sense of the headlines, this episode is a must-listen. 🎧

Part 3 of the new Taking Back Saturday buyer series is all about real estate agents. If you're buying property, there is a fair chance you'll need to speak to at least one, if not many of them. So in this week's podcast, Chayse and Sam discuss:- Which agents you need to speak to- What you need to tell them about your search- What questions you need to ask- How to get an agents supportListen in and become the best buyer in your market

Like we always say, before you fall in love with a great house, fall in love with a great mortgage broker so joining Chayse on this week's podcast is the mortgage broker we love the most, Justin Dickinson from HoLo. It's hard to buy what you want, without the money so in part two of this buyer series, Justin and Chayse talk through all things pre-approvals and home loans. Key Takeaways:What is a pre-approval?What do you need for a pre-approval?How long does a pre-approval take?Why does it feel like an invasion of privacy?Do you need a pre-approval before you start searching?Can you make offers without a pre-approval?How long of a finance clause do you need when offering with a pre-approval?How can you improve your borrowing capacity?

Over the coming weeks on Taking Back Saturday, Chayse and Sam will be bringing back their comprehensive series of buyers podcasts which cover all the basics and the not-so-basics of buying a property. If you're looking to buy property in 2026, this is the series for you. This first episode is all about preparation - getting ready to buy, nailing your non-negoatiables, preparing your offer conditions and assembling your buying team. These are the steps that seperate the buyers from the browsers.

In this week's episode of Taking Back Saturday, we unpack the biggest mistake buyers make heading into a new year — chasing the what and where without getting clear on the why. Just like most New Year’s resolutions, property plans fail when there’s no genuine motivation behind them.We break down how different “whys” — financial, family, lifestyle or investment-driven — should shape every buying decision, from budget to location to compromise. We also talk through the right questions first-home buyers, relocators and investors should be asking themselves before they hit the open homes.Because in 2026, the buyers who win won’t be the fastest — they’ll be the most prepared, aligned and confident when the right opportunity shows up.

This week on Taking Back Saturday 🎙️- it’s our 2026 predictions episode! Sam and Chayse from happy buyers club break down what they think will happen in the Brisbane property market over the year to come including where do they expect prices to go and when do we expect things to calm down.Plus, a little sneak preview of what's to come at hbc in 2026.It's your year happy buyers, let's get it!

This week's Taking Back Saturday podcast is our last of 2025 so we're taking the chance to look back at the year that was and reflect upon the predictions we made 12 months ago. In short, Brisbane’s 2025 price growth wasn’t exactly crystal-ball stuff — it was inevitable. We unpack why we feel that the market has become more “unfair” as the year’s gone on, how tightening supply and real FOMO are driving a bottom-up boom, and why equity is racing ahead of wages. If buying now feels harder than it did even a few months ago, this episode explains exactly why. 📈

This week on Taking Back Saturday, we’re joined by Bailey McKee from Belle Property Bulimba for a candid, on-the-ground take on the Brisbane market. We unpack what sellers are really saying, why buyers are frustrated with price guides, how to negotiate with confidence, and Bailey’s non-negotiables on both sides of a deal. If you’re buying in 2026, this one’s packed with practical advice you can actually use. 🏡

It's market wrap time again on Taking Back Saturday and spoiler alert, it's still mental out there right now! Chayse and Sam run through the details of what the Brisbane market doing right now and what it means for buyers and sellers on the final run into Christmas?Strap in !

This week on Taking Back Saturday, Sam is joined by one of Brisbane’s leading Inner North agents — and fellow podcaster — Ross Armstrong. We dig into what the market is doing right now, how auction vs. private treaty campaigns really work behind the scenes, and what buyers can expect from Ross and his team throughout the sales process.We talk follow-up etiquette, transparency around offers and feedback, how negotiation styles shift depending on the campaign, and of course — Ross shares his number one tip for anyone hoping to secure a property this weekend.

This week on Taking Back Saturday… we’re leaning right into the unofficial HBC tagline: real estate sucks.Why does it suck? Honestly… where do we start?Consider this episode real estate therapy as we share a couple of stories from the last few weeks. It’s no wonder everyone walks into real estate expecting the worst — and when you’re dealing with huge sums of money and sky-high emotions, that “perfect storm” can burn out even the eventual buyer or the seller who gets a dream price.This episode is all about breaking down why the experience feels so broken… and how buyers can reclaim clarity, confidence, and control in a system built to do the opposite.Tune in

This week on Taking Back Saturday, Justin Dickinson from Holo jumps back into the hot seat for a timely deep dive into one big question: Is now the moment to refinance and fix your home loan? Are we finally sitting at—or near—the bottom of the rate cycle?We break down what’s actually happening in the current lending environment and what homeowners should be paying attention to right now. If you’ve been asking yourself whether to make a move or sit tight, this episode brings the clarity you’ve been looking for.

This week on Taking Back Saturday, we’re diving deep into the fast-paced, high-stakes world of auctions with none other than Brisbane’s auction king himself — Shane Hicks.Shane’s one of the most respected names in the industry, and someone I’d have on my shortlist if I were ever selling my own home. Today, we unpack everything buyers need to know about auctions — from how they really work behind the scenes, to the biggest mistakes people make on the day.We cover:Why auctions?What to say to yourself if you “don’t like auctions”The truth about what happens when bidding pausesWhy some homes sell before auctionAnd how to bid like a pro when the gavel dropsIf you’ve got an auction coming up this weekend (or just want to understand the process better), this is one you don’t want to miss.