Current Market Insights

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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.

  1. 4D AGO

    Episode 113: The Underquoting Crackdown Is Here

    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 to prosecute agents who have been getting away with this for years. If you're buying, selling or even just watching the market, this is essential listening. You'll learn why agents underquote in the first place and why it works so well, how the new statement of information creates a trap for agents who advertise one price and expect another, and why properties passing in more than 10% above the guide will now trigger government scrutiny. Peter also shares a real example from this week of an agent quoting 2.6 million on a property where the seller wants 3.1 million and explains why that kind of behaviour is exactly what this bill is designed to catch. Whether you're about to list your home or you've ever felt misled at an auction, this episode shows you what's changing and what to watch for so you're not the one left exposed. Send us Fan Mail As always if there is a specific topic you would like for us to cover, please reach out and let us know!

    29 min

  2. MAR 25

    Episode 112: Two Hikes In, Nowhere to Hide

    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 episode to listen to. You'll learn why auction clearance rates have dropped into the low 40s, what conversations agents are actually having with sellers right now, and why Peter believes buying before you sell in this market is one of the most dangerous moves you can make. You'll also hear how the rental crisis has quietly disappeared from headlines even though nothing has improved, and why the current environment ranks alongside the GFC and the pandemic in terms of market disruption. Whether you're actively in the market or watching from the sidelines, this episode gives you the real picture so you can make smarter decisions while everyone else is reacting to noise. Send us Fan Mail As always if there is a specific topic you would like for us to cover, please reach out and let us know!

    23 min

  3. MAR 18

    Episode 111 | Conditioning vs Feedback: What Every Seller Needs to Know

    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 signing with an agent. Send us Fan Mail As always if there is a specific topic you would like for us to cover, please reach out and let us know!

    18 min

  4. MAR 11

    Episode 110 | Sydney Property in a Shifting Market with Special Guest Mike Salvartsis, Owner Director of Real Property Buyers

    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 chat packed with buyer side insight, market nuance, and straight talk on where value and risk are showing up. Be sure to check out Mike Salvartsis from Real Property Buyers at realpropertybuyers.com.au, and connect with him on LinkedIn and Instagram for more property insights, market updates, and expert buying advice. Send us Fan Mail As always if there is a specific topic you would like for us to cover, please reach out and let us know!

    41 min

  5. MAR 4

    Episode 109: From Offers To Exchange: Protecting Yourself In NSW Property Deals

    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 designed to balance risk and why pulling out costs you 0.25% of the purchase price. Then they get into 66W and what it really means to waive your right to cool off and go unconditional. From there, they talk about why agents push to move you from offer to contract, how gazumping happens right up until exchange, and why the modern, frictionless digital signing process can make people feel safe when they are anything but safe. To bring it to life, they walk through the Wallara case discussed in the media. A $10.6 million sale, a deposit that was not actually there, a bounced cheque, a $100,000 transfer, and a vendor who says she only found out the full story weeks later. They also cover what happens when a buyer fails to complete, including penalty interest, the 14 day notice to complete, and why people misunderstand open ended damages. Send us Fan Mail As always if there is a specific topic you would like for us to cover, please reach out and let us know!

    33 min

  6. FEB 25

    Episode 108: Sydney Property Market Update February 2026 What the Numbers Really Say

    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 of reality. They also dig into the auction stats, including the big tilt toward sold prior results, and what that says about confidence and campaign strategy. From interest rate pressure and bidder numbers, to why premium family homes still attract attention across the city, the episode lands on a clear theme. The market is moving, but it is tighter, more measured, and less forgiving of overreach. They finish with a practical outlook through March, Easter, and Anzac Day, plus what could shift if another rate hike returns in May. Send us Fan Mail As always if there is a specific topic you would like for us to cover, please reach out and let us know!

    20 min

  7. FEB 15

    Episode 107: RBA Rate Hike, NSW Name and Shame List, and Why Sydney Rents Could Jump 10%

    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 outlook, with Peter on the record saying Sydney rents could rise 10% in 2026, and why interest rates, land tax, supply, and demand are lining up for a tough year for renters. To finish, they look at stock levels early in the year, relistings colliding with new listings, and the shifting currency advantage for cashed up migrants and returning expats as the Australian dollar strengthens. Topics include: RBA rate hike and why it may be benign Stagflation risk and jobs market context NSW Fair Trading name and shame register and underquoting Sydney rents forecast and landlord pressures Land tax threshold freeze and more investors getting hit 2026 stock levels, relistings, and buyer demand AUD strength and the fading currency bonanza for overseas buyers Send us Fan Mail As always if there is a specific topic you would like for us to cover, please reach out and let us know!

    28 min

  8. FEB 9

    Episode 106: Rate Hike Reality — Sticky Inflation, Borrowing Power & What Comes Next

    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 sixesRBA signalling inflation likely to remain above target for an extended periodWhy the board opted for a smaller, steady hike instead of a 0.5% moveGlobal market volatility versus Australia’s domestic inflation driversGovernment spending and wage policy contributing to persistent price pressuresBorrower resilience alongside growing serviceability risks in SydneyThe typical six-week lag before rate hikes fully impact the real economyRental market stabilising with modest increases and rising house-sharing trendsPolicy discussion around potential military land sell-offs and supply constraintsPractical guidance for sellers, buyers and investors navigating a shifting cycleSend us Fan Mail As always if there is a specific topic you would like for us to cover, please reach out and let us know!

    20 min
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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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  • Creator
    Harris Partners Real Estate
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    167
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Harris Partners Real Estate
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