Navigating High Prices, Uncertain Rates and Policy Surprises - Nov Property Market Update

November delivered one of the clearest market signals of the year, and in this episode we break it all down with three experts who see the market from every angle. National home values continued to rise, but the pace has started to shift. Affordability is now at record levels. Auction volumes surged then fell away. Lending remains tight. And buyer behaviour is changing as conditions become more complex. I’m joined by economist Cameron Kusher, lending specialist Alya Manji, and buyer’s advocate Cate Bakos to unpack what the November numbers really mean for buyers, sellers, investors and agents heading into 2026. We cover the markets that are still running hot, where the slowdowns are emerging, how credit tightening will shape the year ahead, why first home buyers are feeling the squeeze, and what to make of the Victorian Government’s proposal for sellers to disclose their auction reserve a week out. If you want a clear, grounded view of the property market as we close out the year, this episode takes you inside the data and the decisions shaping the road ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.