{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":300,"width":600,"title":"The Property Slingshot: Why Today\u2019s Falling Prices Could Trigger Tomorrow\u2019s Boom | John Lindeman","description":"Right now, property headlines are telling you the market is falling apart.   Prices have been down in almost every capital city for months in a row. Bank economists are downgrading their forecasts. Talk of more interest rate rises before Christmas.   And if you're an investor watching your portfolio value dip on paper, that news cycle feels personal.   But what if I told you that the very thing that's spooking everyone right now, this run of falling prices, is actually the setup for the next property boom, not the end of one?   Well, that's the view of my guest today - John Lindeman, one of Australia's most respected property market analysts and researchers.   In this episode, I speak with John Lindeman about why Australia\u2019s property downturn may be setting the scene for the next upswing.   We examine the slingshot effect: pent-up buyer demand can return quickly when confidence improves or lending conditions change.   John explains how interest rates, bank incentives and APRA\u2019s borrowing buffer could influence buyer activity and property prices.   We look at why sales volumes, inspections and loan pre-approvals can reveal a market turn before prices do.   The key message for investors is to seek quality property and long-term value rather than trying to perfectly time the bottom.   Takeaways   \u2022 Housing shortages underpin long-term demand in capital cities. \u2022 Buyer uncertainty can suppress sales without removing demand. \u2022 Pent-up buyers may return quickly after confidence improves. \u2022 Lower interest rates helped lift prices after the GFC. \u2022 Deposit guarantees give government a stake in housing stability. \u2022 Banks may offer incentives to revive mortgage lending activity. \u2022 APRA\u2019s assessment buffer influences how much buyers can borrow. \u2022 Higher sales volumes can signal a turn before prices. \u2022 Open-home attendance helps reveal changes in buyer confidence. \u2022 Quality investment-grade property matters more than timing perfectly.   Chapters   03:05 - How long this downturn will last 05:26 - What the slingshot effect actually is 06:33 - The lesson from the GFC crash that never came 10:43 - APRA, the buffer rate and the trigger nobody talks about 14:25 - The early indicators to watch for   Links and Resources:   Join me at one of our upcoming seminars in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane. \u2022        Click here for more details and to lock in your spot. https:\/\/metropole.com.au\/how-to-grow-seminar\/ \u2022        Join us in this small group environment so you can get your personal questions answered.   Answer this week\u2019s trivia question here - https:\/\/www.propertytrivia.com.au\/ \u2022        Win a hard copy of Negotiate Influence Persuade. \u2022        Everyone wins a copy of a fully updated property report   Michael Yardney \u2013 Subscribe to my Property Update newsletter here   Get the team at Metropole to help build your personal Strategic Property Plan. Click here and have a chat with us.   John Lindeman, Lindeman Reports.https:\/\/lindemanreports.com.au\/   Get a bundle of eBooks and Reports at: www.PodcastBonus.com.au    Also, please subscribe to my other podcast Demographics Decoded with Simon Kuestenmacher \u2013 just look for Demographics Decoded wherever you are listening to this podcast and subscribe so each week we can unveil the trends shaping your future.   About The Michael Yardney Podcast | Property Investment And Wealth Creation Australia   The Michael Yardney Podcast is one of Australia\u2019s leading property investment podcasts, helping investors understand the Australian property market and build long-term wealth through strategic property investing.   Each week we explore:   \u2022 Australian property market updates\u2022 Property investment strategies in Australia\u2022 Melbourne property market trends\u2022 Sydney property market forecasts\u2022 Brisbane property investment opportunities\u2022 Capital growth property strategies\u2022 Property cycles in Australia\u2022 Negative gearing and tax strategy\u2022 Interest rates and their impact on property\u2022 Buyer\u2019s agent insights and investment planning   If you\u2019re serious about building a high-performance property portfolio and creating financial freedom through real estate, this podcast will give you the clarity and strategy you need.   Learn more at:https:\/\/propertyupdate.com.auhttps:\/\/metropole.com.au ","author_name":"Property Investment & Wealth Creation Australia | The Michael Yardney Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/michaelyardneypodcast.com.au","html":"