Ep. 64 | Why You Should Never Trust Property Forecasts (Banks Get It Wrong)

About this episode

The episode discusses the unreliability of property forecasts and media reports in Melbourne's property market.

Is now a good time to buy in Melbourne’s property market? In this episode of Buying Melbourne, Tristan Larkin and James Rankin unpack why media headlines, bank forecasts, and market predictions often mislead buyers and how to focus on what really matters. From understanding auction trends to ignoring fear-driven news, they reveal practical strategies for confident property decisions. What You'll Learn: Why media reports and bank forecasts often contradict reality and why following them can be...

People in this episode

Hosts: Tristan Larkin, James Rankin

Topics covered

• property market
• forecasts
• media reports
• buying strategies
• auction trends

Keywords

• property forecasts
• Melbourne
• buying property
• media headlines
• auction trends

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: banks

Places: Melbourne

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