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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
  • 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
    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
  • We got the rate cut, whats next - Market Update with Cate Bakos, special guest Jordon Tormey
    Mar 3 2025

    In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we’re joined by Cate Bakos and Jordan Tormey, two of the sharpest minds in property analysis. Cate dives into the impact of recent rate cuts, exploring whether buyer urgency is being driven by opportunity—or just fear of missing out. She breaks down the markets within markets, looking at where things are heating up, where they’re cooling, and what investors are paying attention to right now.

    Jordan takes us behind the data, revealing the trends that are shaping the Australian real estate landscape. From auction timing and competition shifts to how local brands are competing against international players, his insights challenge traditional thinking and offer a fresh perspective on where the market is heading.

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    29 mins
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