Ipswich’s Real Estate Podcast

Ipswich’s Real Estate Podcast

Ipswich’s Real Estate Podcast helps you navigate the world of buying and selling property, with expert insights from Steve Athanates, Owner and Principal of NGU Real Estate Ipswich.

Episodes

February 10, 2026 14 mins

In this episode of Ipswich’s Real Estate Podcast, Steve Athanates is joined by Matthew Taylor-Farrington from Purple Bunny Marketing to unpack January 2026 for NGU Real Estate Ipswich.

NGU has just delivered its biggest January on record, listing 111 properties, selling 67 homes, and transacting nearly $58 million in property in a single month. Steve breaks down what’s driving the momentum, why NGU’s med...

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Welcome to the first episode of Ipswich’s Real Estate Podcast for 2026. In this episode, Steve Athanates is joined by Steve Beach from Stanford Financial to break down the latest RBA interest rate announcement, with the cash rate rising from 3.6% to 3.85%. They unpack what’s driving the decision, including annual inflation jumping to 3.8%, well above the RBA’s target band of 2–3%, and why trimmed inflation continues to concern poli...

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We’re closing out the year with some seriously exciting news.

In the final episode of Ipswich’s Real Estate Podcast for the year, Steve is joined by one of Ipswich’s most recognised and high-performing agents, Laney McQueen, to officially announce the opening of NGU Real Estate Booval, launching in late January 2026.

Steve and Laney chat about why Booval was the next natural step, what the ...

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In this special yearly wrap episode, Steve is joined by John Karlecik to break down what has been one of the biggest years Ipswich real estate has ever seen.

Even before the year is officially finished, the numbers are staggering — 745 properties sold, over 828 listings, and more than $631.5 million in Ipswich real estate transacted, with the business tracking toward three quarters of a billion dollars f...

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In this episode, Steve is joined by Steve Beach from Stanford Financial to break down the RBA’s latest decision to keep interest rates on hold — and what it means for everyday Australians. They unpack the numbers behind rising inflation, why the board was unanimous in pausing rates. From what the RBA governor actually said, to what might happen next, to the real financial pressure everyday families are feeling — this ...

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In this episode, Steve Athanates sits down with Daniel Parsons, the Principal of the brand-new NGU Ipswich Central office. They dive into why Ipswich Central is one of the region’s most untapped opportunities, the types of properties buyers are chasing right now, and why NGU continues to dominate the market with its proven process, unmatched presentation, and genuine respect for buyers and sellers alike. Daniel also shares what’s h...

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The Ipswich property market just keeps on delivering! In October, the NGU Ipswich team listed 95 properties and sold 75, totalling over $75.1 million in local real estate. Whether you’re buying, selling, or just keeping an eye on the market — this is your inside look at what’s really happening in Ipswich real estate.

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In this episode, Steve Athanates is joined by Steve Beach from Stanford Financial to unpack the Reserve Bank of Australia’s latest decision to keep interest rates on hold and what that means for homeowners, investors, and buyers heading into summer.

They dive into the key inflation data that caught economists off guard, what the RBA said behind closed doors, and why many analysts are now forecasting the next rate cuts in mid-2026.

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In this episode, Steve sits down with Corey Lindh from NGU Greater Springfield to unpack the fast-moving Springfield property market where homes are selling in record time and competition is fierce.

Corey shares firsthand insights from the ground, revealing how many offers top homes are attracting, which pockets of Springfield and surrounds are performing strongest, and why he believes the local market still has plenty of room to g...

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September was massive for the NGU Ipswich team: 80 properties listed, 84 properties sold and over $68 million in total sales That’s more than two homes sold every single day across Ipswich! In this episode, Steve Athanates breaks down what drove this incredible month, the areas seeing the most demand, and what’s next for local real estate as we head into spring.

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In this episode of the NGU Ipswich Podcast, host Steve Athanates sits down with Steve Beach from Stanford Financial to unpack the latest decision to pause interest rates. They discuss what this means for buyers looking to enter the market, sellers hoping to take advantage of strong demand, and how local market conditions are shaping up right now.

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August has kept the Ipswich property market on its toes. In this month’s wrap, Steve Athanates and Matt Taylor-Farrington break down the big stories: from new disclosure laws slowing the sales process, to steady buyer demand, government incentives for first home buyers and huge gains in the lower end of the market. If you want a true snapshot of what’s happening right now in Ipswich real estate, this episode has you c...

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July was a huge month for NGU Real Estate Ipswich! 

We listed 73 properties and sold 86 – that’s more than two homes every single day. In this episode, we wrap up all the action from July, share what these results mean for the local market, and thank the Ipswich community for their incredible support.

Whether you’re buying, selling, or just keeping an eye on the Ipswich property scene, this...

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In this week’s episode of Ipswich’s Real Estate Podcast, Steve Athanates is joined by Steve Beach from Stanford Financial to unpack the RBA’s latest move — cutting interest rates from 3.85% down to 3.6%. They break down what this decision means for homeowners, buyers, and investors, and how it could shape the property market in the months ahead.

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This week on Ipswich’s Real Estate Podcast, guest host Matt Taylor-Farrington from Purple Bunny Marketing is joined by Steve Beach from Stanford Financial to break down the latest RBA announcement.

 

Despite most experts tipping a rate cut, the Reserve Bank surprised the market by keeping rates on hold. What does this mean for mortgage holders, buyers, and the Ipswich property market? Matt ...

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In this week’s episode of Ipswich’s Real Estate Podcast, we sit down with Steve Athanates to talk about some exciting developments for the NGU Greater Springfield team. Steve is proud to officially announce that he is now the sole owner of the NGU Greater Springfield Office, a major milestone for one of the region’s most dynamic agencies.

But that’s not all, the team will soon be moving into a brand new office location within Sprin...

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In this episode, Steve Athanates unveil Ipswich’s eye-watering May 2025 numbers: 94 listings and 70 sales, equating to $58 million in just 31 days. They discuss how interest-rate cuts and first-home buyer concessions have supercharged buyer confidence, spiking open-home attendances. Plus, hear about nine new property management sign-ups and 11 rentals sealed in May. Whether you’re buying, selling, or renting in Ipswich, this is you...

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With Steve Athanates away on a well-deserved holiday, this week’s episode is hosted by Matthew Taylor-Farrington, who’s joined by Steve Beach from Stanford Financial to break down the Reserve Bank’s latest decision.

The RBA has reduced the cash rate from 4.1% to 3.85%, Matthew and Steve discuss how the rate drop could impact the local property market and what it means for buyers looking to enter the mark...

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The Ipswich market shows no signs of slowing down! In this episode of Ipswich’s Real Estate Podcast, host Steve Athanates shares the latest numbers with 68 new listings and 61 sales in just 30 days, the team is moving over $1 million in property every single day.

Steve also dives into what’s hot (and what’s starting to cool) across local suburbs like Brassall, Flinders View, and Collingwood Park, plus in...

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March was MASSIVE for the Ipswich market with over 60 homes listed, 66 properties sold, and more than $50 million in real estate moved by the team at NGU Real Estate! In this episode of Ipswich’s Real Estate Podcast, Steve Athanates breaks down the numbers, the momentum behind the market, and where the biggest opportunities are right now. From skyrocketing unit and townhouse prices to continued demand for big blocks and acreage, we...

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