Boothy Bites Episode 32 - What Does the Rest of 2026 Look Like?

Welcome back to the latest episode of Boothy's Bites with Chris Booth and Jackie Bowker! February was a short and busy one, so this episode lands a little later than planned - but stay tuned, as we'll be back with a fresh and timely March update soon! In the meantime, enjoy our insights and reflections from the month that was.  February kicked off with a surprise 25 basis point rate hike, pushing the cash rate to 3.85%... and yes, we admit we didn't see it coming. 😅 In this episode of Boothy's Bites, we unpack what's behind the decision, why inflation is only part of the story, and why the outlook for the next 12 months may not include any rate cuts. We also dive into what this means for borrowers planning ahead in 2026, including equity reviews, rental market pressures, refinancing trends and whether fixing for a couple of years could offer some welcome cashflow certainty. With stock tight around key price points and demand still strong, we explore where the property market is heating up... and why Melbourne might be one to watch. As always, it's not just about the headline rate. It's about strategy, structure and staying one step ahead! Learn about all these and more by tuning in to the episode right now! 👀   𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 https://open.spotify.com/show/3uybP2alWGMdacUtV0nkwS    𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞 https://youtu.be/joP1aFvehdg   𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐬 Website: https://www.lydian.com.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.lydian.com.au Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lydianfinancialservices/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lydian-financial-services   𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐀 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 https://calendly.com/lydian-1/chris-booth