Episode
Property reset, rents and budget fallout: what buyers need to know
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- Australian Property Podcast
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- Jul 18, 2026
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Summary
In this Australian Property Podcast episode, Pete Wargent and Chris Bates unpack what the post-budget property reset may mean for buyers, renters and investors as the market heads deeper into winter. The conversation starts with the big shift now showing up across the market: fewer active investors, tight rental supply and a growing sense that many buyers are sitting on their hands waiting for clarity. Pete and Chris explain why that matters, not just for house prices, but for rental affordability, construction activity and the number of listings likely to emerge in spring. They also dig into the pressure points inside the market right now, including Sydney’s recent rent surge, fears that new supply will stall, and why some owner-occupiers may see the current anxiety as an opportunity to upgrade or renovate. Along the way, they discuss mortgage stress, first-home buyer hesitation, the slowdown in development feasibility and why tighter tax settings may push even more landlords to think about selling. The episode wraps with listener questions on retirement planning, Sydney apartments, Airbnb strategy and whether borrowing inside super for residential property is effectively dead after the latest budget changes. If you want a grounded read on where the property market may be heading next, this is a practical episode to hear now. Episode resources – Ask a question (select the Property podcast) Show partner resources – Join Pearler using the code "RASKSWITCH" and get $32 of Pearler Credit – Whatever comes next for your business, power it with Stripe EOFY deals to know about - ending June/July 2026 – 1 free trade per month, for 12 months, for new Pearler customers Rask resources – Pete's Buyers Agency – Alcove mortgage broking – Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) – All s…