# Hot inflation and the Olympic effect on property

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Podcast: [Australian Property Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/australian-property-podcast-6090037)
Published: 2026-02-28T20:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/2026/02/26/inflation-is-sti…mpics-are-coming/
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Inflation is still running hot. Construction can’t keep up. And the Olympics are coming. Pete Wargent and Chris Bates unpack what is really driving Australian property in early 2026 — sticky inflation, renewed rate risk, construction bottlenecks and Olympic-driven labour demand. With approvals rising but delivery lagging, they examine how supply constraints, first-home buyer momentum and rising build costs are influencing prices and opportunity across the country. Together, they discuss: - Inflation came in hot and what another potential rate hike means for buyer confidence - Why first-home buyers continue entering despite higher rates and tighter borrowing capacity - The impact of the revamped 5% deposit scheme on bottom-quartile prices - Why approvals are lifting but dwelling completions remain stubbornly low - Olympic-driven labour demand in Brisbane - Infrastructure projects crowd out housing supply - The rise in build costs and how higher replacement values are embedding price support - Does regional outperformance reflect affordability, investor activity or structural shift? - Listener Q&A: Downsizing strategies and how parents can structure support for children without compromising their own financial security Resources for this episode Ask a question (select the Property podcast) Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency Alcove mortgage broking Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) All services Financial Planning Invest with us Access Show Notes Ask a question We love feedback! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @rask.invest TikTok: @rask.invest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the in…

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