Hosts Ciaran O'Brien and Peter O'Malley break down the Reserve Bank’s 0.25% interest rate cut — the third in 2025 — and what it means for property buyers and sellers. At the same time, Sydney’s real estate sector is reeling from a major underquoting investigation, with high-profile agents and systemic practices under the microscope.

We also discuss:

• Sydney Morning Herald exposé on widespread underquoting practices
  Four-month suspension for top agent Josh Tesolin
• RBA decision to lower the cash rate to stimulate a slowing economy
• Impact of three consecutive cuts on borrowing capacity and buyer sentiment
• NSW Fair Trading’s crackdown on misleading price guides
• “Auction bunnies” and the psychological toll of repeated buyer disappointment
• Auction clearance rates holding steady at 52.6% amid rising spring listings

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Hosts Ciaran O'Brien and Peter O'Malley uncover the deceptive use of “fictitious buyers” by agents—an unethical tactic designed to pressure genuine buyers into overpaying. Peter explains how this differs from the previously discussed “phantom buyer” strategy, and outlines how buyers can protect themselves from falling victim to false competition.

We also cover:

• Why written confirmation from agents is crucial
• The legal implications under consumer law
• The importance of understanding where an agent’s duty of care lies
• Ongoing vendor hesitation ahead of expected August rate cut
• Low stock levels contributing to increased auction competition
• Clearance rates rising to 55.4% as market momentum builds

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Sydney’s property market remains stable as inflation data supports a likely August interest rate cut. With vendors and buyers anticipating a spring shift, hosts Ciaran O’Brien and Peter O’Malley break down how CPI figures, policy changes, and affordability pressures are shaping the current landscape.

In this episode:

• CPI hits 2.1%, with core inflation at 2.7%—both within the RBA’s target
• Why August 12 could bring the long-awaited rate cut
• New AML laws set to reshape real estate from July 2026
• Auction clearance rates at 53.5% with 800+ properties going under the hammer
• Domain data puts Sydney’s median house price at $1.7 million
• Are spring vendors heading into a crowded market?
• The renovation boom’s surprising impact on property values

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