Behind The Numbers
by Sadhana Smiles
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About this podcast
Welcome to Behind the Numbers, the podcast that helps you make sense of the Australian real estate market. Whether you’re buying, selling, investing, or working as an agent, we break down the latest trends and insights to help you navigate the property landscape with confidence.
I’m your host, Sadhana Smiles, and with over 30 years in real estate, I’ve seen how tricky it can be to keep up with fluctuating prices, clearance rates, and market shifts. That’s why we’re here—to cut through the noise and give you clear, actionable insights.
So, whether you’re planning your next move or just curious about what’s driving the market - let’s dive into the numbers shaping Australian property with a team of experts in the know.
Reach out at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sasmiles/
Episodes
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- The Property Market Has Changed. Here’s What the Data Says with Cameron Kusher · 30 minAustralia’s property market has shifted rapidly in 2026. Buyer confidence has weakened, interest rates remain higher for longer and the gap between our capital city markets is…
- The Motivation Myth: What Leaders Get Wrong About Performance with Holly Cole Havens · 30 minWhen someone loses motivation, leaders often respond with more targets, more accountability and another burst of “rah-rah” energy. But what if the real issue sits beneath the…
- From Olympic Gold to Real Estate Leadership with Drew Ginn · 28 minWhat does it really take to build a team that performs under pressure without burning people out? In this episode of Behind the Numbers: The Leadership Series, Sadhana Smiles is…
- Future-Proof Your Super: Why the Best Time to Start Is Now · 40 minFinancial uncertainty is part of life. But when it comes to super, waiting for the perfect time to act can carry a lasting cost. In the final episode of Future-Proof, our special…
- Is Your Super Working as Hard as You Are? With Khyati Halani from REI Super · 33 minFor many Australians, superannuation will become one of the largest assets they'll ever own. Yet it's often one of the least understood. In Episode 2 of Future-Proof, I am joined…
- The Superannuation Conversations We Need to Have -Future Proof Your Super Series with REI Super · 41 minFinancial wellbeing isn't built in a single moment. It's shaped by the decisions we make throughout our lives. In the first episode of our special three-part Future-Proof series…
- Budget 2026: Can Australia Tax Its Way to Affordability? With Cameron Kusher and Cate Bakos · 46 minIn this episode of Behind the Numbers, we unpack the 2026 Federal Budget and what it could mean for housing, renters, investors, inflation, and the broader Australian economy…
- A Lineball Call: Rates Up, Pressure On · 24 minThe RBA’s latest rate decision was anything but straightforward. A 5–4 split has pushed the cash rate higher, at a time when households are already facing rising fuel costs and…
- Inside the REIP Data - The First Rental and Sales Signals of 2026 · 29 minIn this episode of Behind The Numbers, we unpack exclusive REIP behavioural data revealing how the market is really moving beneath the headlines. Seller appraisals strengthened…
- What the January 2026 Property Data Is Telling Us · 30 minJanuary has confirmed what many already felt – Australia’s property market is moving, but not in one direction. In this January Behind the Numbers wrap, we unpack a highly…
- The Market Signals Shaping 2026 - Behind the Numbers Market Update · 24 min · Season 2 Episode 11As 2025 draws to a close, Australia’s property market is sending some new and important signals. In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we unpack the December data and the early…
- Navigating High Prices, Uncertain Rates and Policy Surprises - Nov Property Market Update · 30 min · Season 2 Episode 10November delivered one of the clearest market signals of the year, and in this episode we break it all down with three experts who see the market from every angle. National home…
- Australia's Property Paradox: Low Listings, High Demand and What's Next - October Update · 35 min · Season 2 Episode 9Australia’s housing market just won’t sit still. Prices are climbing, listings are thin, and the race to buy is getting fierce. In this episode, we unpack the real story behind…
- “ September Property Market Surge - Buyers, Borrowers and the Spring Rebound: What’s Really Driving the Market?” · 36 min · Season 2 Episode 8Spring is here, and so is the heat in Australia’s property market. In this month’s episode, we are joined by Cate Bakos and Cameron Kusher to unpack the impact of the new First…
- RBA Rate Cut, Melbourne “Jet Pack” Surge, Rising Rents, and the First Home Buyer Guarantee Impact · 25 min · Season 2 Episode 7August felt like someone flicked the market’s light switch. A fresh RBA cut lit the fuse, values nudged higher across almost every city, and Melbourne strapped on a jet pack as…
- “Australia’s Property Market: Steady, Shaky or Set to Soar?” with Cate Bakos and Cameron Kusher · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 6In this month’s episode, I’m joined by economist Cameron Kusher and buyer’s advocate Cate Bakos for a conversation that goes far beyond prices and predictions. Yes, we talk…
- Interest Rates, Auctions & First Home Buyers: What You Need to Know This Month with Cameron Kusher and Cate Bakos · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 5In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we explore the latest shifts in the Australian property landscape with two industry experts: economist Cameron Kusher, now part of the REIP…
- Property & the Polls: Rates, Rents, Listings and What's Ahead · 23 min · Season 1 Episode 4Election outcomes, policy shifts, and price surges—April delivered it all. In this episode of Behind the Numbers – Property Wrap, I am joined by Cate Bakos and Atom Go Tian to…
- RBA Moves, Market Confidence & the Rise of Commercial Investors with Cate Bakos & Vanessa Rader · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 3In this episode of Behind the Numbers – Property Wrap, I’m joined by Buyers Advocate Cate Bakos and Commercial Property expert Vanessa Rader for a deep dive into what’s shaping…
- We got the rate cut, whats next - Market Update with Cate Bakos, special guest Jordon Tormey · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 2In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we’re joined by Cate Bakos and Jordan Tormey, two of the sharpest minds in property analysis. Cate dives into the impact of recent rate…
