#20 - Property Prices Are Falling… Is This the Buying Opportunity of the Decade?
Property prices are falling. Interest rates are high. Confidence is down. And if you believe the headlines, now might seem like the worst possible time to invest. But is that actually what the numbers are telling us? In this episode of Here Comes the Money, Peter and Hovig break down what’s really happening in the…
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But is that actually what the numbers are telling us?
In this episode of Here Comes the Money, Peter and Hovig break down what’s really happening in the Australian property market and why falling median property prices don’t necessarily mean the entire market is going backwards.
They discuss how median property prices can be distorted by where buying activity is occurring, why lower-priced markets may tell a very different story to the headline numbers, and why periods of uncertainty can create opportunities for long-term investors.
They also unpack:
• Why falling median prices don’t mean every property has fallen in value
• How fear and consumer confidence influence property markets
• Why supply and demand remain critical to the long-term property outlook
• The importance of looking beyond national and city-wide averages
• Why different suburbs can be at completely different stages of the property cycle
• Property vs shares and the power of leverage
• Why property should generally be approached as a long-term investment
• How borrowing capacity and changing bank lending policies can affect your opportunities
• Why waiting for the media to announce that the market has recovered could mean you’ve already missed part of the opportunity
The key message? Don’t make a major financial decision based purely on the headlines.
Understand your numbers, your borrowing capacity, your timeframe and what makes sense for your individual circumstances.
Because sometimes the periods when everyone else is sitting on the sidelines are the periods worth paying the most attention to.
General Advice Warning: The information discussed in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider seeking professional financial advice before making financial decisions.


