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“Consumer confidence has fallen off a cliff, and it's the worst that it's been in this generation at this point in time. And that’s usually a big indicator we’re going into recession.” - Louis Christopher

Louis Christopher, is one of Australia's most recognised and respected property analysts.

He reveals what’s actually unfolding in the economy.

From collapsing consumer confidence to rising interest rates and supply shocks, this is the kind of environment that has historically led to recessions.

But here’s the twist… this isn’t a normal cycle.

This is what you need to know:

• 0:00 – The big forecast downgrade (from 6–10% growth to 0–3%)
• 1:45 – Why fuel prices impact EVERYTHING (not just petrol)
• 2:30 – Inflation heading to ~5%… what that means next
• 3:00 – What actually defines a recession (simple explanation)
• 4:15 – If the war ended tomorrow… does anything really change?
• 6:00 – The “perfect storm” hitting the market right now
• 6:45 – Buyers are spooked… but not quite COVID-level panic
• 7:00 – Consumer confidence collapse (the biggest warning sign)
• 7:40 – Why this recession risk is different to the past
• 8:30 – Real-world impact: businesses already passing on costs
• 9:45 – Government dilemma: support the economy or fight inflation
• 11:00 – What happened in the 1970s (and why it matters today)
• 12:00 – What’s happening in the property market right now
• 13:00 – Why April could be a “dead zone” for transactions
• 14:00 – Stagflation explained (and why it’s dangerous)

The entire 1hr discussion of insights and how this translates to buyer and vendor management is only in the Real Estate Gym

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0:00 - War, Ultimatums & Global Uncertainty

1:35 - How Global Fear Impacts the Property Market

2:40 - Even lower price points are starting to feel the pressure.

3:20 - The story of the vendor wanting another $50k

5:05 - Meet Clients Where They’re At

Clearance Rate: 5/12 SOLD + 5 more auctions tomorrow

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00:00 - I had the same conversation with every vendor today

01:10 - Agents who "wing it" won’t survive the headwinds

03:15 - First auction using the 2% deposit scheme. The government takes 30% ownership, buyer puts in 2% deposit

05:10 - Office of Fair Trading attending NSW auctions

05:50 - Price guides are coming to NSW

07:40 – My Clearance Rate: 8/13

09:40 - Market forecast: lower price points performing; housing supply is the real issue; taxing investment properties raises rents; tenants are the most vulnerable