Property Insights with Mark Bouris

Mark Bouris

Property Insights with Mark Bouris is the go-to podcast where experts explore housing market trends and the broader Australian economy, offering valuable advice and actionable insights for homeowners, investors, and anyone keen to stay ahead in the ever-evolving real estate landscape.

  1. 4d ago

    The Cost of Living Truth Nobody Is Saying Out Loud | Mark Bouris & Stephen Koukoulas

    Wages went up. So why does every household still feel worse off? Stephen Koukoulas, economist and founder of Market Economics, sits down with Mark Bouris to answer that question with numbers that are hard to argue with. Prices have risen around 14 per cent over the past three years. Wages have grown roughly 10 per cent. The gap is real, it is compounding, and it is sitting in every Australian budget right now. This episode goes well beyond the monthly headline inflation figure. Koukoulas and Bouris work through the mechanics of how falling property prices tighten bank lending, why services inflation in rent, insurance and council rates is proving so stubborn, and why the Reserve Bank's hands may be more constrained than most people realise. They also name something most commentators are reluctant to say out loud: that getting inflation back to 2.5 per cent may require a hard landing. If you want to understand what is actually happening in the Australian economy right now, and what it means for your mortgage, your savings and your job, this is the conversation to watch. Topics covered Why prices up 14 per cent and wages up 10 per cent leaves a real deficit in household purchasing power How bracket creep quietly takes a slice of every pay rise before it reaches your account The compounding effect: how $100 in groceries became $114 in three years Falling property prices, tighter bank lending and the self-reinforcing cycle that worries Koukoulas The 23 per cent jump in property listings and what it signals about seller confidence Why services inflation in rent, insurance, school fees and council rates is the stickiest part of the problem Copper, lithium and commodity prices as a hidden inflation driver most people are not watching The case for and against a recession as the only remaining path to 2.5 per cent inflation Whether the RBA's updated mandate on full employment has reduced its room to move What rising unemployment above 5 per cent would actually mean for households, banks and the federal budget Subscribe to Property Insights with Mark Bouris for weekly conversations with Australia's leading property, finance and economic minds. Find your local Yellow Brick Road broker: www.yellowbrickroad.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. 4d ago

    Are Vendors Ready To Drop Their Prices? | Mark Bouris & Lachlan Coote

    Former NRL player Lachlan Coote made the switch from professional rugby league to residential real estate in Townsville, and what he has discovered about the market up there might surprise you. In this episode of Property Insights, Mark Bouris sits down with Lachlan to unpack what is really happening in Townsville right now. Median house prices up 80% in five years. A vacancy rate of just 0.01%. A defence force expansion bringing 500 new families to the city. A port expansion, new infrastructure, a brand new stadium, and a lifestyle that is starting to turn heads nationally. Lachlan also gets candid about the reality of starting from scratch in a new industry, the cold calls, the letterbox drops at 4am, and why being a former Cowboys player did not make selling homes as easy as he thought it would. If you are curious about regional property markets, thinking about investing outside the major capitals, or just want an honest conversation about what it takes to build a career in real estate, this episode is worth your time. Topics covered What it is really like to transition from elite sport to real estate How Lachlan built his client database and farming area from scratch Why Townsville's median house price has grown 80% since 2020 The role of the defence force expansion in driving demand Vacancy rates, yields, and what investors need to know right now How interest rate rises have changed buyer behaviour on the ground The Townsville lifestyle case — schools, amenities, employment and liveability What vendors are doing in a slowing market and how to manage their expectations Find a YBR broker near you: https://www.ybr.com.au Refinance calculator: https://www.ybr.com.au/calculators/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. Jul 25

    The Hidden Cost of Australia's Population Boom!? | Mark Bouris & Adam Copp

    Australia just hit 28 million people. By 2065, we will have 40 to 41 million. Sydney will be the size of New York. Melbourne will be bigger than London. So what does that mean for our roads, our rail, our housing supply, and the property market? Mark Bouris sits down with Adam Copp, Chief Executive Officer of Infrastructure Australia, the federal government's independent advisor on infrastructure investment, planning and reform, to unpack what this population surge really means for everyday Australians. They cover: Why Sydney and Melbourne are heading toward megacity scale and what that demands of our infrastructure The mass transit projects already underway and the ones we still need to build Why housing supply and infrastructure investment must move together, and why they so often do not The 30-minute rule of thumb that determines quality of life for commuters How Western Sydney's Aerotropolis is being built as a city from the ground up The role of superannuation funds in financing the next generation of infrastructure What climate change and geopolitical instability mean for Australia's long-term resilience Why Adam Copp is optimistic about Australia's future, if we are willing to build for it Whether you are a property buyer, investor, or simply trying to understand where Australia is heading, this is a conversation that cuts through the noise and gets to what actually matters. Subscribe to Property Insights with Mark Bouris for weekly conversations with Australia's leading property, finance and economic minds. Find your local Yellow Brick Road broker: www.yellowbrickroad.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. Jul 7

    Is single home ownership ending? | Mark Bouris & Andrew Hrsto

    Thinking about buying an apartment, but not sure what actually holds its value? In this episode of Property Insights, Mark Bouris sits down with Andrew Hrsto, Founder and CEO of ALAND, for a candid look at the apartment market from someone who has built it from the ground up. Andrew Hrsto founded ALAND in 2002 and has grown it into one of Sydney's most prolific apartment developers, with thousands of apartments delivered across Western Sydney and beyond, and projects now reaching the Central Coast and North Sydney. He has spent more than three decades in property and construction, and is also a long-time sponsor of the Parramatta Eels. Mark and Andrew get into the things every buyer wonders about: what makes one apartment worth more than another, why brand, build quality and a walkable location now drive demand, and how the apartment buyer has changed from mostly investors to downsizers and owner-occupiers. Andrew also explains why so much of an apartment's price comes down to taxes and imposts, why projects are harder to deliver than they were ten years ago, and where he thinks home ownership is heading, including the rise of build-to-rent and the lifelong renter. -- Catch up on more episodes in the Property Insights podcast: https://yhomeloans.com.au/property-in... Chat with a YBR Broker: https://ybr.com.au/refinance-flagship... Get in touch with Yellow Brick Road: https://ybr.com.au/enquiry/ Yellow Brick Road was founded by Mark Bouris to help Australians on the road to their hopes and dreams. We offer competitive rates, an all-encompassing portfolio of mortgage broking services and a network of trusted home loan experts all over Australia. For more information, visit www.ybr.com.au or call 1800 927 927. #markbouris #yellowbrickroad #homeloans See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. Jun 11

    “We need a recession...” | Mark Bouris & Stephen Koukoulas

    Monthly Economic Update feat. Stephen Koukoulas on Property Insights with Mark Bouris Join Mark Bouris and Stephen Koukoulas for this month’s Monthly Economic Update on Property Insights, as they unpack the latest economic data and what it means for Australia’s outlook. With GDP growth softening, unemployment edging higher, inflation still running hot and consumer confidence under pressure, Mark and Stephen break down the key forces shaping the economy right now. They also explore what’s happening with business costs, public sector spending, fuel prices and hiring intentions, and whether the mix of slower growth and persistent inflation is pushing the economy closer to stagflation. As the RBA heads into another important decision, this conversation cuts through the noise to explain what the numbers are really saying and what Australians should be watching next. Catch up on more episodes in the Property Insights podcast: https://yhomeloans.com.au/property-in... Chat with a YBR Broker: https://ybr.com.au/refinance-flagship... Get in touch with Yellow Brick Road: https://ybr.com.au/enquiry/ Yellow Brick Road was founded by Mark Bouris to help Australians on the road to their hopes and dreams. We offer competitive rates, an all-encompassing portfolio of mortgage broking services and a network of trusted home loan experts all over Australia. For more information, visit www.ybr.com.au or call 1800 927 927. #markbouris #yellowbrickroad #homeloans See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. May 28

    NRL's Money Coach: "Uncertainty is What Creates Opportunity" | Mark Bouris & Ben Nash

    Property’s getting harder to read: markets within markets, rates staying higher for longer, and changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax. Mark Bouris sits down with Ben Nash, the founder & CEO of Pivot Wealth, host of the Mo Money Podcast (500+ episodes), author of “The Virgin Millionaire” and “Get Unstuck”, and the financial education partner to NRL players. He spends his days helping higher‑income professionals use property, shares and smart structures to replace their salary with investment income. This episode was recorded before the Federal Budget was announced in May. -- Catch up on more episodes in the Property Insights podcast: https://yhomeloans.com.au/property-in... Chat with a YBR Broker: https://ybr.com.au/refinance-flagship... Get in touch with Yellow Brick Road: https://ybr.com.au/enquiry/ Yellow Brick Road was founded by Mark Bouris to help Australians on the road to their hopes and dreams. We offer competitive rates, an all-encompassing portfolio of mortgage broking services and a network of trusted home loan experts all over Australia. For more information, visit www.ybr.com.au or call 1800 927 927. #markbouris #yellowbrickroad #homeloans The information provided is general information only and does not take your personal objectives, financial situation or needs into account. Speak to a professional about your own situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Property Insights with Mark Bouris is the go-to podcast where experts explore housing market trends and the broader Australian economy, offering valuable advice and actionable insights for homeowners, investors, and anyone keen to stay ahead in the ever-evolving real estate landscape.

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