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Property Buzz: Inflation bites, builders collapse, and rate rises

29 AUG 2026 By Robyn Tongol 2 min read Investor Strategy

Higher inflation, a struggling construction sector, and falling listings are raising fresh questions about where the property market goes next.

On Property Buzz, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman examine the latest inflation figures and what they could mean for interest rates, mortgages, and property prices.

The pair look at why several major banks are tipping higher rates, and whether another hike could put further pressure on households already dealing with rising living costs.

 
 

They also unpack the collapse of a major building company, with thousands of homes left in limbo, and what the fallout could mean for Australia’s already stretched housing supply.

With new listings sitting below the five-year average, the conversation turns to affordability, construction costs, and whether weaker conditions could eventually create opportunities for buyers and investors.

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RELATED TERMS

Inflation
Inflation determines the decline of purchasing power for a given currency over time, as well as the general level of price for goods and services.
Property
Property refers to either a tangible or intangible item that an individual or business has legal rights or ownership of, such as houses, cars, stocks or bond certificates.