Behind The Numbers

When 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 behaviour we can see?

In this episode of Behind the Numbers: The Leadership Series, Sadhana Smiles speaks with executive coach and leadership consultant Holly Cole-Havens about what really shapes motivation and performance.

They explore the role le...

What 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 joined by Drew Ginn OAM, four-time Olympian, triple Olympic gold medallist, member of Australia’s legendary Oarsome Foursome and General Manager of Marshall White Bayside.

Drew shares what he learned when, at just 21, he joined an established champion...

Financial 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 series with REI Super on women’s financial wellbeing in real estate, Sadhana Smiles is joined by Vanessa Rader, Head of Research at Ray White, and Chris D'Astoli from REI Super.

Together, they explore how global events, inflation, interest rates, une...

For 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 by Khyati Halani from REI Super to explore the practical steps every real estate professional can take to build greater financial security.

Financial 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, proudly presented by REI Super and Real Estate Industry Partners, Sadhana Smiles is joined by Jacqui Barnes from LSRE and Khyati Halani from REI Super...

In 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.

The government says the proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax are designed to improve affordability and create more opportunity for first home buyers. But with Australia already facing critically low rental vacancy rates, rising construct...

The 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 ongoing pressure on affordability.

So what problem is this rate rise actually trying to solve?

In this epi...

In 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 early in the year, signalling renewed intent. Buyer inspections have been active but sensitive to interest rate shifts. And in the rental market, actual...

January 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 diverse market. National home values lifted modestly, but growth varied sharply by location. Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart and Canberra recorded slow...

As 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 trends shaping 2026, with a sharp focus on one of the biggest forces in the market right now: listings.

Nation...

November 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 values continued to rise, but the pace has started to shift. Affordability is now at record levels. Auction volumes surged then fell away. Lending remains tight. And buyer behaviour is ch...

Australia’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 October’s numbers on why low supply is keeping pressure on prices, why we’re not building the homes we actually need, and what it means as we head into the final s...

Spring 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 Home Buyer Scheme, the surge in investor activity, and the market movements across every capital city — from Darwin’s double-digit growth to Melbourne’s quie...

August 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 tight listings stirred real FOMO. We unpack where prices rose, why interstate investors are eyeing Victoria, and why units under 950k are suddenly the hottest ticket. We also look at rents creeping up while vacancies hover near 1 per cent, plus the Fir...

In 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 market movements — but we also tackle the hard truths behind Australia’s housing shortfall, why the building pipeline isn’t keeping up, and how investor sen...

In 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 Commentary Team, and award-winning buyer’s agent Cate Bakos.

Cam...

Election 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 unpack the key market movements: rising stock levels, affordability reforms, and Southeast Queensland...

In 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 the Australian property market right now.

We explore:

The ripple effects of the recent RBA rate cut...

 In 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 cuts, exploring whether buyer urgency is being driven by opportunity—or just fear of missing out. She breaks down the mark...