# Will another RBA hike freeze the property market this spring?

Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/australian-property-podcast-6090037/will-another-rba-hike-freeze-the-property-market-this-spring
Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/australian-property-podcast-6090037/will-another-rba-hike-freeze-the-property-market-this-spring.md
Podcast: [Australian Property Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/australian-property-podcast-6090037)
Published: 2026-09-05T21:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/podcasts/australian-property-podcast/
Audio file: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/RRKKR1608081457.mp3
Processing state: not_requested
JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/australian-property-podcast-6090037/episodes/will-another-rba-hike-freeze-the-property-market-this-spring
Duration seconds: 3245

## Resource

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, Pete Wargent and Chris Bates take stock of a property market that feels busier on the surface but weaker underneath. Open home traffic is picking up, yet buyers are hesitating, listings still look thin for spring, and another RBA hike is back in play after inflation and bond yields pushed higher. Pete and Chris unpack why sentiment has turned so quickly, from forecasts of a 10% peak-to-trough decline to the risk that higher-for-longer rates squeeze borrowing power, budgets and buyer confidence. They also explore how the current slowdown could hit different markets unevenly, why investor appetite remains fragile, and what weaker turnover might mean for prices through the rest of 2026. The bigger question is whether buyers get more choice this spring without getting much real confidence back. The episode also dives into the pressure building across construction and development. With costs permanently higher, credit harder to access and a major New South Wales builder collapse rattling confidence, the pair argue the biggest issue may not be demand alone but the supply crunch forming underneath it. If you want a practical read on spring listings, mortgage competition, investor behaviour and the next phase of Australia’s housing cycle, this is a timely episode to catch. The information in this episode is provided by The Rask Group Pty Ltd and contains general financial product advice only. It does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting, consider whether the information is appropriate for you and consider seeking personal advice from a licensed financial adviser. You can read our Financial Services Guide at www.rask.com.au/fsg. If a financial product is mentioned, consider the relev…

## Actions

- request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/australian-property-podcast-6090037/episodes/will-another-rba-hike-freeze-the-property-market-this-spring/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode.
- read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/australian-property-podcast-6090037/will-another-rba-hike-freeze-the-property-market-this-spring.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource.

A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed.

## Transcript

Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.