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Current Market Insights

Harris Partners Real Estate

The Current Market Insights Podcast is brought to you by Harris Partners Real Estate.Understanding the property market can be a challenging thing, with highs and lows, twists and turns. The media and agents tend to spread the news they want you to hear, with the advice they want you to follow.Current Market Insights is an unbiased look into what is happening, what tips you can use to buy, sell, or rent, and that you wont find anywhere else.

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29:24

Episode 113: The Underquoting Crackdown Is Here

Current Market Insights ·

2026/04/06

The New South Wales government just tabled legislation that could fundamentally change how real estate agents operate. Fines are tripling, agents will be forced to publish a price on every listing, and a new statement of information will create a paper trail that makes underquoting almost impossible to hide. In this episode Peter O'Malley breaks down what the proposed bill actually says, why the days of "price on application" are numbered, and how the government is quietly laying the tracks t...

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23:18

Episode 112: Two Hikes In, Nowhere to Hide

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2026/03/25

The RBA just hiked rates for the second time this year and the board was split 5-4, which is rare and significant. In this episode, Ciaran O'Brien and Peter O'Malley unpacks what that split really signals, why markets are already pricing in a third hike on May 5th, and how the combination of rising rates, a Middle East conflict and growing recession talk is reshaping the property market in real time. If you're a buyer, seller or investor trying to figure out your next move, this is the episod...

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Episode 111 | Conditioning vs Feedback: What Every...

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2026/03/18

In Episode 111, Peter O’Malley and Ciaran O’Brien unpack one of the most important issues sellers face during a sales campaign: the difference between genuine buyer feedback and agent conditioning. They explore how some agents win listings with overblown price expectations, then try to walk vendors back through negative commentary, and how sellers can spot the difference. It is a practical conversation about pricing, trust, market shifts, and the questions every vendor should ask before signi...

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41:00

Episode 110 | Sydney Property in a Shifting Market...

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2026/03/11

In Episode 111, Ciaran O’Brien and Peter O’Malley sit down with special guest Mike Salvartsis, Owner Director of Real Property Buyers, for a sharp look at what is really happening across the Sydney property market. The conversation covers how global uncertainty and interest rate pressure are shaping buyer confidence, why investor activity is shifting, what is happening with first home buyers, and where the market may be heading as conditions keep changing. It is a practical, on the ground cha...

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32:38

Episode 109: From Offers To Exchange: Protecting...

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2026/03/04

In this episode of Current Market Insights, Ciaran O’Brien and Peter O’Malley unpack the part of buying in NSW that most people think they understand, until it gets real. Offers are easy. Exchange is the moment it becomes binding. And the pathway you choose changes everything. They break it into the non binding world of verbal, letter, text, and email offers, versus the binding options where a contract is actually signed. Cooling off gets explained in plain English, including why it is...

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20:06

Episode 108: Sydney Property Market Update February...

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2026/02/25

Ciaran O’Brien sits down with Peter O’Malley for a boots on the ground read of the Sydney property market as February 2026 wraps up. They unpack a softer feel behind the headlines, including Marrickville results that raised eyebrows and why comparing February to the same time last year matters more than week to week noise. Peter explains what he is seeing in buyer and seller behaviour right now, with vendors often taking early offers and buyers pushing back harder when expectations get ahead ...

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27:34

Episode 107: RBA Rate Hike, NSW Name and Shame List,...

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2026/02/15

This week on Current Market Insights, Kieran O’Brien and Peter O’Malley unpack the key points from Peter’s latest monthly newsletter and what they mean on the ground in Sydney real estate. They cover why the market is likely to brush off the latest rate hike, and why the bigger story is what happens next if the RBA goes again. They also dig into the New South Wales Fair Trading name and shame register and what it is designed to do, especially around underquoting. Plus the rental market outl...

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19:48

Episode 106: Rate Hike Reality — Sticky Inflation,...

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2026/02/09

Hosts Ciaran O’Brien and Peter O’Malley unpack the RBA’s latest rate hike and why inflation in Australia remains stubbornly above target. We explore how the next six weeks could reshape sentiment, borrowing capacity and price momentum, while comparing Sydney’s serviceability risks against other cities and assessing whether policy proposals around land supply can truly shift the housing balance. We also discuss: Cash rate rising to 3.85% with mortgage rates sitting in the high fives to low six...

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33:12

Episode 105: Inflation, Housing Costs & Trust Under...

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2026/01/28

Hosts Ciaran O’Brien and Peter O’Malley break down the 3.8% CPI print and why housing costs—especially rents and electricity—are doing most of the damage. We explain what a likely 0.25% RBA hike means for prices, buyer sentiment, and negotiations, then turn to NSW’s new name-and-shame register for agents and whether tougher enforcement can rebuild trust in the industry. We also discuss: Headline inflation at 3.8% and the upward trendTrimmed mean inflation closer to target, but not enough to r...

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20:47

Episode 104: The Three Signals Shaping Sydney in 2026

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2026/01/14

Hosts Ciaran O’Brien and Peter O’Malley deliver a clear-eyed check on how Sydney’s property market opens in 2026—steady inspections, cautious buyers, and a noticeable shift where apartments begin edging ahead of houses as first home buyer activity concentrates at the affordable end. We map the three key signals to watch this year—immigration, the employment market, and interest rates—and explain how they flow through to rents, sentiment, and price direction. We also discuss: Buyer activity ho...

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12:00

2026 Sydney Property Preview with John Stanley on 2GB

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2026/01/11

Peter O'Malley joins 2GB's John Stanley to give a clear read on Australia’s property market in 2026, weighing forecasts for modest growth against pressure from rising rates, strong migration, and a tight rental market. Peter looks at investor exits, tax changes, commercial risks, prestige momentum, and how jobs and AI could tip the balance. • four to eight percent growth forecasts versus likely rate hikes • late 2025 softness in Sydney and early January buyer intent • immigration-driven rent...

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35:30

Talking Property – The 2026 Property Market Previewed

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2026/01/06

In this special Talking Property episode, Harris Partners’ Peter O’Malley is joined by SQM Research Director Louis Christopher, widely regarded as Australia’s leading property analyst, to preview what lies ahead for the housing market in 2026. With Sydney tipped for a strong year, Louis unpacks the key forces that will shape prices, rentals, and market stability. We also discuss: The RBA’s interest rate dilemma and what it means for housingWhy 2026 is shaping up as a strong year for property ...

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42:16

Talking Property - The 2025 Sydney Property Market

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2025/12/18

SQM Research's Louis Christopher offers an insightful breakdown on the State of the Market in Sydney for 2025. We unpack why Sydney’s 2025 property market rose overall yet lost steam late in the year. • three rate cuts then a CPI shock reframing expectations • supply targets missing by a wide margin • electricity prices driving inflation and sentiment • APRA’s soft investor caps in hotter non‑Sydney markets • migration outpacing new dwellings and lifting rents • vacancies near 1% and r...

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38:29

Episode 103: A Year in Review — Cuts, Cracks &...

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2025/12/11

Hosts Ciaran O’Brien and Peter O’Malley wrap up a year where rate cuts calmed mortgage distress, yet inflation quietly returned through energy, services, and daily essentials. As AI reshapes jobs, rental markets hold steady, and policy reforms tighten compliance, we reflect on what defined 2025 — and what’s next for Sydney’s property landscape. We also discuss: How rate cuts removed forced selling and lifted sentimentInflation’s reacceleration through energy and service sectorsUnemployment ed...

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20:56

Episode 102: Prices Rise as Auction Heat Cools

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2025/12/03

Hosts Ciaran O’Brien and Peter O’Malley break down Sydney’s late-year property trends — where prices keep climbing even as auction heat fades. With migration pressure, infrastructure investment, and rate movements all pulling the market in different directions, we map what’s driving demand and how to plan your next move. We also discuss: Why December 2025 is shaping stronger than last year’s marketHow three rate cuts have lifted confidence — but not single-handedlyWestern Sydney’s buyer surge...

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18:18

Episode 101: Choosing the Right Property Manager

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2025/11/26

Hosts Ciaran O'Brien and Peter O'Malley unpack how to choose a property manager who genuinely protects your asset — not one who disappears after signing the agreement. From understanding the difference between a BDM and a true property manager to spotting red flags and compliance traps, this episode lays out clear, practical steps for landlords. We also discuss: Why you should always meet the person who will actually manage your propertyThe difference between sales-oriented BDMs and day-to-da...

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18:56

Episode 100: Buy First or Sell First? Avoiding Costly...

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2025/11/12

Hosts Ciaran O'Brien and Peter O'Malley unpack why buying before selling snares one in ten property owners — and how to avoid panic discounts, bridging finance blowouts, and stressful settlement timelines. With real examples and proven strategies, they show how to trade uncertainty for control when making your next move. We also discuss: Why appraisals often overpromise and mislead sellersHow seasonal stock surges shift buyer power and market dynamicsThe dangers of vendor overconfidence and “...

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25:07

Episode 99: Sydney’s Strength & the Economy’s Strain

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2025/10/29

Hosts Ciaran O'Brien and Peter O'Malley explore why Sydney’s property market continues to defy broader economic headwinds. As unemployment rises and central banks face pressure to balance inflation with growth, we examine how policy shifts, migration, and housing supply gaps are shaping today’s price dynamics. We also discuss: Sydney’s housing resilience despite a softening national economyCentral banks weighing inflation control against unemployment risksImported inflation and the political ...

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Episode 98: The Hidden Cost of Selling – Why Small...

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2025/10/15

Hosts Ciaran O'Brien and Peter O'Malley unpack why a seemingly “small” price change can translate into a substantial real-world loss once you factor in stamp duty, agent fees, legal costs, and market timing. Using real examples, they illustrate how the 10% break-even rule plays out and why meaningful tax reform could help unlock better housing mobility. We also discuss: The 10% break-even reality across different market segmentsHow stamp duty brackets and bracket creep erode gainsReal example...

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30:27

Episode 97: Rate Hold Pressure, Rezoning & Market Moves

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2025/10/01

Hosts Ciaran O'Brien and Peter O'Malley unpack why a rate hold can still feel like a squeeze for households, even as Sydney’s property market shows firmer prices, mixed clearance rates, and ultra-tight rental conditions. With rezoning plans, first home buyer support, and global risks shaping the outlook, this episode explores the forces driving today’s market. We also discuss: RBA holds rates as the board signals caution on future cutsGold surge and US tariffs raising the risk of imported inf...

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