You can watch the video on YouTube.

Introducing Tuesday Toolkit 🧰: a new series designed to help you make sense of what’s happening in property right now.

From the latest data and market trends to the frameworks and key indicators we use to understand what’s really driving the market, each episode will give you practical knowledge to cut through the noise, see the bigger picture and make more informed property decisions.

Think of it as your toolkit for understanding where the market is, why it’s moving and what to watch next.

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And we’re kicking things off with Cycle Amplifiers.

Property prices are moving — but do you know what’s actually driving them?

Ahead of Thursday’s much-anticipated Mid-Year Property Outlook, Ben breaks down the seven Cycle Amplifiers shaping Australia’s property market right now — from interest rates and credit to government policy, employment, sentiment, supply and global shocks.

Some are pushing prices down. Others could change the direction of the market again. But crucially, the forces moving prices today aren’t necessarily the ones that determine long-term performance.

Before we unpack where Australia’s property markets could be heading next, this is the framework you need to understand what we’re seeing today.

Got a Question or Take on the Cycle Amplifiers?
How are these forces playing out in your market — and what are you seeing on the ground. Send us your questions, comments or observations and we might unpack them on an upcoming episode of The Property Couch.
👉 Send us your question or leave us a comment!

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Timestamps

00:00 – Why Property Prices Are Moving Right Now
02:26 – #1 Interest Rates & Borrowing Power
04:52 – #2 Credit Availability: The Hidden Lever
07:15 – #3 When Tax Policy Shocks the Market
09:37 – #4 Why Jobs & Income Matter to Prices
12:00 – #5 FOMO, Fear & Market Sentiment
14:24 – Why Melbourne’s Long-Term Story Is Different
16:49 – #6 The Supply Problem Isn’t Going Away
19:13 – #7 Black Swan Events & External Shocks
21:39 – What the 7 Cycle Amplifiers Are Telling Us Now