The Property Couch
The Property Couch
Ben Kingsley, Opti & The Couch Crew
Why the Next 24 Months Could Be a Great Time to Buy Property | FUNdamental Fridays
12 minutes Posted Aug 14, 2026 at 2:00 am.
Could now be the perfect buying window?
What drives property prices?
Why lending volumes matter most
The three biggest drivers of credit growth
Why the next 24 months could favour buyers
Stuart's GFC buying story
The best time to buy property
Investor lending and market activity
Why supply could be the biggest challenge
Why prices may remain in equilibrium
Could APRA change lending settings?
What falling loan volumes could mean
Who benefits most from uncertain markets?
The danger of waiting for perfect conditions
Looking back from 2036
Supply, demand and market timing
Why it doesn't take much to move a market
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Could the next two years be one of the best times to buy property? In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Ben Kingsley is joined by Stuart Wemyss to unpack what's really driving property prices and why the current market could present opportunities for buyers willing to think differently. While many Australians are waiting for greater certainty, Stuart explains why lending volumes, not headlines, are often the biggest driver of property price growth. Together, they discuss why lower confidence ...