Australian property market

The Labor's post-budget analysis, was it a success or not?

Policy and politics in 2026 is arguably the most influential lever that is contributing to the state of the Australian property market.

Are rents likely to increase over the next six months?

Rents will continue to rise.

Also getting a view on what other parties are policies are affecting and is there potential change in state and federal government?

It's an iconic moment, Rhys, because as little as last week, you saw a massive shift in the political landscape with One Nation picking up a major seat in the lower house in Secret Harbour.

And this is – we're not a political podcast, but you can't deny that policy and politics – at this period of time in 2026, is arguably the most influential lever that is contributing to the state of the Australian property market.

So we can't ignore it.

Why is it that almost everyone seems to know exactly what's going to happen to the Australian property market? I mean, every man and his dog has a prediction for you right now.

Prices are crashing.

No, hang on, prices are about to take off again.

It's the best buying opportunity in years.

Everyone's so confident.

Meanwhile, what about the people who actually get paid to get this right? Well, this week, two of the most respected property analysts in the country looked at the Australian property market, the exact same data and came out with completely opposite predictions.

One of them reckons prices could fall a lot further from here.

The other one says the downturn is running out of fuel.