APRA, DTI & the Borrowing Wall

The Black Swan Property Cycle

by | Apr 8, 2026 | Podcasts, Urban Property Investor

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In today’s episode, we dive into how the media cycles can distort your perception of the real estate market. Every headline screams doom and gloom, but let’s take a step back. Real estate is a long-term game, and short-term events shouldn’t dictate your decisions.

Remember, the market has historically bounced back from downturns. In the last 38 years, Australia’s real estate market has only seen negative growth four times!

So, when you read alarming headlines, ask yourself: is this fear justified?

Stay focused on your long-term goals, and don’t let the noise cheat you out of opportunities.

I discuss
01:00 Is This a Real Crisis or Just Media Noise?
01:43 Why Fear Makes People Miss Opportunity
05:50 Property Is a Long-Term Wealth Game
09:06 The Many Crises Property Has Already Survived
13:04 What the Oil Shock Means for Australia
14:39 How Rare Property Declines Really Are
20:12 Why You Need to Think About Your Future Self
22:38 How Real Estate Creates More Options in Life
25:03 The Emotional Side of Investing
27:27 Why Buy-and-Hold Still Works
32:22 Why Australia Still Has Strong Fundamentals
34:46 Final Advice: Stay in the Game

Don’t hesitate to hit me up on Facebook @SamSaggers. DM me with any of your questions 🙂

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Take care,
Sam

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