Over the past year we've been told affordability would cap prices, that demand would fade, that higher costs of living would finally slow housing down. And yet, here we are – national home prices finishing the year almost 10 per cent higher, with some capital cities recording extraordinary double-digit growth.

So what really happened?

In today's episode, we're stepping away from opinions and into the evidence as Dr Andrew Wilson unpacks his end-of-December House Price Report, and it reveals not just where prices moved in 2025, but why they moved, and what that means as we head into 2026.

We'll talk about the cities that surged, the markets that quietly turned the corner, why units are suddenly back in favour, and why the next phase of this property cycle is likely to look very different from the last one.

If you want clarity instead of noise, and data instead of doom-and-gloom, this is an episode you'll want to stay with.

Takeaways

· House prices have surged nearly 10% over the past year.

· Patience is crucial in property investment; rushing leads to poor decisions.

· 2025 saw the strongest growth in property prices in three years.

· Interest rates have significantly influenced buyer and seller confidence.

· The market is expected to stabilize, with steady growth in 2026.

· Long-term investment strategies are essential for success in real estate.

· Understanding economic cycles is key to making informed investment decisions.

· The current property growth is based on fundamentals, not speculation.

· Chronic under-supply and population growth are driving market demand.

· Investors should not make decisions based on short-term news.

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