The Property Couch

560 | Mid-Year Property Market Outlook 2025: Trends & Forecasts

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Aug 21, 2025
Discover the latest insights on the Australian property market as key cities like Brisbane, Perth, and Sydney show surprising trends. The hosts reflect on their earlier predictions and examine geopolitical factors affecting market stability. They emphasize the importance of long-term investment strategies while cautioning against speculative tactics. With inflation trends and housing affordability in focus, this discussion highlights the opportunities and risks for investors in the second half of 2025, making it a crucial listen for property enthusiasts.
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ANECDOTE

AFL Game Visit To Adelaide Oval

  • Ben recounts attending an Adelaide Oval AFL game and losing by a narrow margin while enjoying the experience.
  • He mentions Brett 'Birdman' Burton inviting him into the crowd for the memorable event.
INSIGHT

Sentiment Improving But Still Pessimistic

  • Consumer sentiment has improved but remains pessimistic overall, with affordability still a major constraint.
  • Time-to-buy and house price expectations have only crept up, reflecting lingering buyer caution.
INSIGHT

WA's Economy Is Powering Perth Growth

  • Western Australia leads economic indicators with strong investment, population growth and housing starts.
  • That macro strength underpins Perth's property performance beyond investor flows alone.
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