817 market update: rate rises, tighter lending & why property hasn't slowed

817 market update: rate rises, tighter lending & why property hasn't slowed

May 5, 2026 Β· 41 min Β· Season 8

About this episode

John and Rachelle discuss the current state of lending and property, including rate rises and market predictions.

Rachelle's book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property: https://amzn.to/4svhyoH John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future: https://amzn.to/45l7n9M In this quarterly market update, John and Rachelle unpack what's actually happening in lending and property right now. They touch on: πŸ‘‰ rate rises and what it means for lending and pre-approvals πŸ‘‰πŸΌ the Help to Buy Scheme explained, plus a new trend: businesses buying their own premises πŸ‘‰πŸ½ Sydney's unaffordability and where opportunity is πŸ‘‰πŸΎ John and Rach's predictions for next quarter, and the vacancy rate metric worth watching πŸ‘‰πŸΏ what rate rises mean for first home buyers, upsizers and investors This episode was recorded on the 15 April 2026. this is property is proudly brought to you by: Solvere Wealth: https://www.solverewealth.com.au Sphere Home Loans: https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Join our Facebook community, Australian Property Chat: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2324273761134945/ We're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisproperty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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