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Behind The Numbers: Property Wrap

Behind The Numbers: Property Wrap

By: Sadhana Smiles
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Welcome to Behind the Numbers, the podcast that helps you make sense of the Australian real estate market. Whether you’re buying, selling, investing, or working as an agent, we break down the latest trends and insights to help you navigate the property landscape with confidence.

I’m your host, Sadhana Smiles, and with over 30 years in real estate, I’ve seen how tricky it can be to keep up with fluctuating prices, clearance rates, and market shifts. That’s why we’re here—to cut through the noise and give you clear, actionable insights.

So, whether you’re planning your next move or just curious about what’s driving the market - let’s dive into the numbers shaping Australian property with a team of experts in the know.

Reach out at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sasmiles/

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Episodes
  • Interest Rates, Auctions & First Home Buyers: What You Need to Know This Month with Cameron Kusher and Cate Bakos

    Interest Rates, Auctions & First Home Buyers: What You Need to Know This Month with Cameron Kusher and Cate Bakos
    Jun 10 2025

    In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we explore the latest shifts in the Australian property landscape with two industry experts: economist Cameron Kusher, now part of the REIP Commentary Team, and award-winning buyer’s agent Cate Bakos.

    Cameron shares a national overview of market movements — from tightening listing volumes and interest rate impacts to rising investor activity, rental pressures, and growth on the city fringes. Cate brings sharp, real-world insights into buyer behaviour, the return of investor confidence, and her advice for first home buyers and auction-goers navigating today’s competitive environment.

    A timely, practical conversation grounded in data and experience.

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    27 mins
  • Property & the Polls: Rates, Rents, Listings and What's Ahead

    Property & the Polls: Rates, Rents, Listings and What's Ahead
    May 7 2025

    Election outcomes, policy shifts, and price surges—April delivered it all.
    In this episode of Behind the Numbers – Property Wrap, I am joined by Cate Bakos and Atom Go Tian to unpack the key market movements: rising stock levels, affordability reforms, and Southeast Queensland’s rise as a property powerhouse. From Sydney’s luxury resilience to Darwin’s investor spike, we explore what’s driving price gaps, regional booms, and where buyers are heading next.

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    23 mins
  • RBA Moves, Market Confidence & the Rise of Commercial Investors with Cate Bakos & Vanessa Rader

    RBA Moves, Market Confidence & the Rise of Commercial Investors with Cate Bakos & Vanessa Rader
    Apr 7 2025

    In this episode of Behind the Numbers – Property Wrap, I’m joined by Buyers Advocate Cate Bakos and Commercial Property expert Vanessa Rader for a deep dive into what’s shaping the Australian property market right now.

    We explore:

    The ripple effects of the recent RBA rate cut
    How sentiment is driving buyer and investor activity across the country
    Why cities like Melbourne, Darwin, and Adelaide are showing strong momentum
    And in a special segment, Vanessa Rader breaks down the commercial property market—what’s hot, what’s holding, and where new investors are jumping in

    From regional booms to rental stabilisation, and the growing interest in converting underused office space, this episode covers both the numbers and the stories behind them.

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    33 mins
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