Rising grocery bills. Higher interest rates. Constant headlines about economic uncertainty. Friends telling you to wait. Parents warning you not to buy yet.
For many first home buyers, it feels like the economy is sending one clear message right now: don’t make a big move. But what if waiting comes with risks too?
In this episode, Veronica and Meighan unpack the fear surrounding recessions, uncertain markets, and property buying during difficult economic periods. Drawing from Australia’s last major recession in the late 1980s and early 1990s, they explore what actually happened to property prices, why confidence disappears during uncertain times, and how some buyers benefited simply because they were prepared while everyone else stood still.
You’ll learn why waiting for “certainty” often doesn’t work in property, how fear and media negativity influence buyer behaviour, and what separates smart caution from complete paralysis. They also explain when waiting genuinely makes sense, the hidden costs of delaying your plans for too long, and why buying quality property with strong fundamentals matters even more during softer markets.
From recession lessons and market psychology to practical guidance around readiness, risk and long-term thinking, this episode will help first home buyers approach uncertain times with more clarity, confidence and perspective.
Episode Highlights
01:37 — Why Buyers Feel So Nervous Right Now
03:13 — Why Waiting for Certainty Doesn’t Work
04:51 — What the 1980s Recession Taught Buyers
10:01 — Media Fear vs Property Market Reality
15:18 — The Hidden Cost of Waiting to Buy
18:12 — Why Some Buyers Benefit During Recessions
20:28 — The Early Signs a Market Is Turning
24:34 — What Always Stays True in Property
26:51 — When Waiting Might Actually Make Sense
29:10 — How to Know If You’re Ready to Buy
Course Details:
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