Taking Back Saturday

This week on Taking Back Saturday, Sam and Chayse are talking to the movers, the upgraders and the upsizers thinking of buying and selling in the same market.The big question is to sell first or buy first?We break down both sides of the equation and what actually matters when making that decisions.We cover:Why selling first gives you more certainty (and often a better price)How longer settlements and rent-backs can buy you timeWhat it really takes to buy first successfully (hint: preparation is everything)Why subject-to-sale offers are so hard to get accepted right nowThe real risks involved in both approaches—and how to plan for themThis episode is all about having a clear strategy and understanding your position so you can move with confidence—not panic.If you’re trying to time a buy and sell in today’s market, this one’s for you.

This week’s Taking Back Saturday Market Wrap Podcast dives into the big question on everyone’s mind: what does the current global uncertainty actually mean for the Brisbane property market?With fuel prices climbing and more interest rate rises looming, Sam & Chayse break down what’s happening on the ground right now—buyer sentiment, stock levels, and where the opportunities still lie. More importantly, we look ahead at what the next few months could bring and how to position yourself in a shifting market.If you’re feeling unsure about what comes next, this episode cuts through the noise and gives you a clear, practical take on where things are heading.

This week on Taking Back Saturday, we’re joined by the newest member of the Happy Buyers Club team, Adam Bloom, who’ll be leading our investment-focused purchasing under HBC Invest.Adam gives us his take on what actually makes a “good buy” (and why that’s not always obvious), plus his take on what buyers are finding toughest in today’s market.A good one for anyone thinking about investing — or just trying to get sharper on how to buy well.

This week on Taking Back Saturday, we're introducing the newest member of the happy buyers club team, Nikita Higgins, the only way we know how - by doing a podcast together. Nikita is already a well established buyers agent so her experience and expertise in securing great properties for her clients is something we are all keen to learn more about.Expect to see more of Nikita over the months to come !

Welcome to the final part of the Taking Back Saturday buyer series with happy buyers club's Chayse and Sam.You've had an offer agreed, the contracts are signed but there's still plenty of work to be done to land the plane and get you into your new property.In this episode, Chayse and Sam will step you through everything you need to make "admin week" a success and ensure it's smooth sailing right through to settlement (and beyond!)

This is part 5 of the Taking Back Saturday buyer series featuring your favourite buyers agent duo, Sam and Chayse. You've seen it, you like it, now it's time to buy it. This is the part where it all gets very real so understanding how to make offers that actually get accepted will give you an advantage over everyone else in the market.

On this special Tuesday edition / 100th new episode of Taking Back Saturday, we break down what’s really happening in the property market right now.We're dropping a market wrap from January, unpacking the RBA’s latest 0.25% rate increase, and what we can expect with prices moving forward across Brisbane despite these higher rates.Most importantly, we talk through what all of this actually means for buyers — how conditions are shifting, where opportunities still exist, and how to approach the market with confidence in a changing environment.If you’re buying, watching, or just trying to make sense of the headlines, this episode is a must-listen. 🎧

Like we always say, before you fall in love with a great house, fall in love with a great mortgage broker so joining Chayse on this week's podcast is the mortgage broker we love the most, Justin Dickinson from HoLo. It's hard to buy what you want, without the money so in part two of this buyer series, Justin and Chayse talk through all things pre-approvals and home loans. Key Takeaways:What is a pre-approval?What do you need for a pre-approval?How long does a pre-approval take?Why does it feel like an invasion of privacy?Do you need a pre-approval before you start searching?Can you make offers without a pre-approval?How long of a finance clause do you need when offering with a pre-approval?How can you improve your borrowing capacity?

In this week's episode of Taking Back Saturday, we unpack the biggest mistake buyers make heading into a new year — chasing the what and where without getting clear on the why. Just like most New Year’s resolutions, property plans fail when there’s no genuine motivation behind them.We break down how different “whys” — financial, family, lifestyle or investment-driven — should shape every buying decision, from budget to location to compromise. We also talk through the right questions first-home buyers, relocators and investors should be asking themselves before they hit the open homes.Because in 2026, the buyers who win won’t be the fastest — they’ll be the most prepared, aligned and confident when the right opportunity shows up.

This week's Taking Back Saturday podcast is our last of 2025 so we're taking the chance to look back at the year that was and reflect upon the predictions we made 12 months ago. In short, Brisbane’s 2025 price growth wasn’t exactly crystal-ball stuff — it was inevitable. We unpack why we feel that the market has become more “unfair” as the year’s gone on, how tightening supply and real FOMO are driving a bottom-up boom, and why equity is racing ahead of wages. If buying now feels harder than it did even a few months ago, this episode explains exactly why. 📈

It's market wrap time again on Taking Back Saturday and spoiler alert, it's still mental out there right now! Chayse and Sam run through the details of what the Brisbane market doing right now and what it means for buyers and sellers on the final run into Christmas?Strap in !

This week on Taking Back Saturday… we’re leaning right into the unofficial HBC tagline: real estate sucks.Why does it suck? Honestly… where do we start?Consider this episode real estate therapy as we share a couple of stories from the last few weeks. It’s no wonder everyone walks into real estate expecting the worst — and when you’re dealing with huge sums of money and sky-high emotions, that “perfect storm” can burn out even the eventual buyer or the seller who gets a dream price.This episode is all about breaking down why the experience feels so broken… and how buyers can reclaim clarity, confidence, and control in a system built to do the opposite.Tune in