real Talk by realestate.com.au

It's not easy to get that first foot on the property ladder, but government programs and incentives can help. What many buyers might not realise is that there's often more on the table if you're prepared to buy or build a brand-new home.  We chat with Juliet Helmke, New Homes Editor at REA Group, and Elijah Barrett from Mortgage Choice to break down the complex world of state and federal programs to help buyers navigate their first property purchase.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The property market is changing, and investors are changing with it. Interest rates are up, property prices have fallen, rental yields are rising, and major tax changes are reshaping the investment equation.So, what does it all mean if you own an investment property - or you're thinking about buying one? We look at the PropTrack Terri Scheer Investor Report and unpack what you need to know.We talked to Andy Ashurst from Terri Scheer and Angus Moore for REA Group about the report's findings.  Read the full report See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With pre-fab, homes can now be built in as little as 20 days. So, is everything we think we know about home building about to change? We chat with Sam Gribble from Metricon, and Damien Crough, Executive Chairman at prefab Aus to look at how pre-fab can accelerate building.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Aussies are considering a smaller dwelling – but what’s holding them back? We investigate the realestate.com.au GemLife Downsizing Australia Report, with Andrew Coulter, Chief Operating Officer at GemLife, and Anne Flaherty, Senior Economist at REA Group, to unpack who’s moving, what they want, the barriers, and share a practical playbook for timing, location and budgeting.   Report: https://rea3.irmau.com/site/pdf/af16df0f-1739-49a4-9545-1725dc38f882/Platform/ListPage/realestatecomau-GemLife-Downsizing-Australia-Report-2026.pdfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia is closer than ever to going ahead with high-speed rail, but it's no sure thing. Does that even matter, with new communities already planning around it? We speak with Stephen Crowe, Property Council Regional Director, Hunter and Central Coast, and Braden Johneon from Johnson Property Group to discuss the impact it could have on Aussie communities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.