Property Insights with Mark Bouris

RBA chief economist and now Westpac Chief Economist, Luci Ellis, joins Mark Bouris on Property Insights to unpack how global events are hitting your back pocket. They dive into how the war in the Middle East and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are affecting oil prices, why that flows so quickly into petrol, building materials and everyday costs, and how all of this feeds directly into inflation and RBA rate decisions.Luci explains how Westpac actually builds its inflation and interest rate models, what makes their approach different to the RBA’s, and why their team moved to forecast five hikes in total. She breaks down the real channels the RBA relies on to slow spending, from mortgage pressure on households to the way higher rates push up the Aussie dollar and change what we pay for imported goods.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Bouris sits down with AMP economist My Bui to make sense of what’s really going on with inflation, interest rates and the Australian economy. They talk through how inflation has spiked so drastically in just 12 months, what “trimmed mean” actually means, and how higher fuel costs and global tensions are quietly pushing up prices on almost everything. My also opens up about wages growth, why a big jump in minimum and award wages worries the Reserve Bank, and why Australia’s ongoing productivity problem is such a big piece of the puzzle. This episode of Property Insights was recorded in April 2026, before the May RBA cash rate decision and before the May CPI numbers were released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. 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 927See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's property market is at a critical juncture, and who better to break down the numbers than Tim Lawless, Head of Research at Cotality. In this episode of Property Insights with Mark Bouris, Tim Lawless delves into the complex factors impacting housing values, from consumer sentiment and interest rate hikes to supply-demand imbalances. Tim has a wealth of data to analyse how different segments of the market are performing, why the income to house price gap is widening, and what this means for potential buyers and investors. Tim also shares his outlook on the ongoing housing shortage and offers crucial advice for navigating the current landscape, including insights into regional markets and the long-term prospects for Australian real estate.  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 #homeloansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Property Insights, Mark Bouris is joined by real estate agent and auctioneer Tom Panos to unpack what is really happening across the Australian property market right now. Tom has spent decades on the ground working with buyers and sellers, giving him a front-row view of how everyday Australians are responding to rising interest rates, shifting sentiment and changing market conditions. Together, they explore what happens when pressure starts to build in the system, from borrowing limits and property prices through to the real risk of unemployment and forced sales. 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 #homeloansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nikki de Rijcke is the Director and Licensee of JW Residential Perth. Nikki’s experience working in real estate sales across both Australia and the Netherlands laid the foundations for the successful real estate leader she is today. In her first full year as a solo agent, she sold 141 properties. 00:00:23 -- JW Residential Perth Overview 00:01:46 -- Current State of the WA Property Market 00:03:15 -- Perth's Housing Supply and Demand 00:04:10 -- Challenges in Property Development 00:06:01 -- Impact of the Mining Industry on Trades 00:07:19 -- Interest Rates and Property Prices 00:08:57 -- Housing vs. Apartment Market in Perth 00:09:49 -- Vacancy Rates and Rental Market 00:11:16 -- Investment Opportunities in Perth 00:12:26 -- Lifestyle and Living in Perth 00:14:09 -- Population Growth and Employment 00:15:58 -- Investment Advice for Perth Real Estate 00:16:46 -- Rental Yields and Property Features 00:17:59 -- Political and Economic Stability 00:19:28 -- Cost of Living in Perth 00:20:06 -- Closing Remarks -- 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 #homeloansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September economic update of Property Insights with Mark Bouris and economist Stephen Koukoulas is back, ahead of the RBA's next decision on Tuesday 30th September! -- 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 #homeloansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Richard Denniss is the Executive Director of the Australia Institute, a prominent Australian economist and public policy commentator. His career has spanned two decades, with policy-focused roles in academia, federal politics, and think-tanks. Known for his ability to translate complex economic ideas into accessible language, he has served as a Lecturer in Economics at the University of Newcastle and an Associate Professor at the Crawford School of Public Policy at ANU. Dr. Denniss has also been a prolific author, recently publishing 'Dead Centre: How Political Pragmatism is Killing Us', a sharp critique of the political environment that prevents bold policy action on critical issues like the housing crisis. 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 #homeloansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August economic update of Property Insights with Mark Bouris and leading economist Stephen Koukoulas is here! In this episode, we dive into the RBA's recent & upcoming decisions and explore the current economic landscape. 00:00:00 - Introduction and Economic Overview 00:05:18 - RBA Policy and Board Dynamics 00:12:01 - Proactive vs. Reactive Monetary Policy 00:23:24 - Inflation Trends and Consumer Spending 00:40:07 - Impact of Rate Hikes on Different Demographics 00:53:33 - Future Rate Cuts and Economic Predictions [Recorded prior to the August 12th RBA decision] -- 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 #homeloansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Property Insights with Mark Bouris is back with a deep dive into the housing market and economy with our guest Leith van Onselen, founder and chief economist at MacroBusiness.com.au. In this episode, we cover Victoria's economic challenges, national accounts, and the pressures on housing affordability. Leith shares insights on government debt, migration, and the rising cost of living, offering a fresh perspective on the current economic landscape. Leith van Onselen is co-founder and Chief Economist of MacroBusiness.com.au and Chief Economist at Nucleus Wealth, an independent company involved in the MB Fund. Leith has previously worked as an economist at the Australian Treasury, senior economist at the Victorian Treasury, and at Goldman Sachs. He has a strong background in economic policy and financial sector regulation. Leith holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours Economics) degree from Melbourne University and a Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and Investment from the Securities Institute of Australia (now FINSIA). Leith also has a popular YouTube channel (@Leithvo), which features his regular radio and television interviews. 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 #homeloansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark & Kouky are back for a special recording of their monthly economic update at YBR's Conference before the next RBA decision in May."Consumers are aware of what's going on. So if we get a cut in May, then say one in July, then maybe one in September, just assuming we get three cuts, I reckon by the end of this year not only will be there the proverbial sigh of relief, there'll actually be a cash flow relief."--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 #homeloansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark and Kouky are back, just before the Reserve Banks meets again and decides on Tuesday whether to drop the official cash rate again in their April meeting. Watch the latest episode of Property Insights with Mark Bouris and our resident economist Stephen Koukoulas ahead of the RBA Rate Decision this week!--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 #homeloansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark is again joined by Alexander Phillips, Partner at PPD Woollahra in Sydney with over two decades’ experience and Australia’s No.1 agent for 9 years running (REB), having held his place as the the top sales agent in Australia from 2016 to 2024.[recorded just prior to the RBA's Feb 18th cash rate decision]--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 #homeloansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.