Taking Back Saturday

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124

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Jun 2026

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About the show

Buying a house is hard. The market is competitive and for a lot of buyers, it feels like everything is stacked against them and they don't know where to turn or who to trust. Join Sam Hunter & Chayse Jones from Happy Buyers Club every week as they explore and unlock the often complicated world of real estate to help every day aussies understand how real estate really works. Think of this as home buyer therapy. Learn more - https://linktr.ee/happybuyersclub

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June 11, 202628 min

Talking Brisbane Architecture with Jess Hardwick

This week on Taking Back Saturday, we’re joined (for the 2nd time in TBS history) by architect Jessica Hardwick to discuss how homeowners can make thoughtful, cost-effective improvements that genuinely add value to the way they live. From taking your time and planning strategically to understanding where your renovation dollars will have the biggest impact, Jessica shares practical insights on creating well-considered Brisbane homes without unnecessary expense.

June 8, 202617 min

How to sell in a flatter market

In this week's episode of Taking Back Saturday, we explore how to successfully navigate selling your home amidst a flatter market. With buyers becoming more selective, we discuss why choosing the right agent matters more than ever, the importance of honest pricing conversations, and the questions you should be asking ahead of time to shape the campaign and result.RESOURCE: Questions to ask your agent - https://docs.google.com/document/d/19TlWalVOfsbHQNKo-fCRnJdMCQlHm7gg-UQGsLaqehQ/edit?usp=sharing

June 4, 202615 min

June market wrap

Join Chayse and Sam for this month's market wrap on Taking Back Saturday. It felt like there was a lot going on in May. Interest rates went up again, fuel got cheaper, power sort of did too, and the Federal Government dropped a Budget bomb. So what did that mean for house prices?Listen in for everything you need to know about the Brisbane property market right now.

June 1, 202618 min

How to buy in a flatter market

The Brisbane market may be flattening, but that doesn’t mean buying property has become easier. In this week’s episode of Taking Back Saturday, Chayse and Sam unpack what it takes to buy confidently when rapid future price growth can no longer be relied upon. From running a proper comparable sales report to understand your three prices that matter, to involving your broker early and making strong, well-supported offers, we cover the process buyers need to follow to avoid overpaying and make smart decisions in today’s market.

May 28, 202617 min

Is this the market that buyers have been waiting for?

This week on Taking Back Saturday, we unpack the shift happening in the Brisbane property market and why buyers might finally have the conditions they’ve been asking for over the past three and a half years.Yes, buyers should still be cautious as property is expensive and getting it wrong hurts but there’s a big difference between caution and hesitation. Do the research, get confident on market value and start negotiating. If a property ticks the boxes and the seller is motivated, this market rewards decisive buyers. Good luck out there!

May 21, 202624 min

with Tarah Hastie of Activates Construction

This week on Taking Back Saturday, Chayse sits down with Tarah Hastie from award-winning Brisbane builders, Activates Construction. From designing homes that balance style and real family functionality, to what buyers actually want in 2026, Tarah shares a behind-the-scenes look at the building industry, choosing the right locations, smart floorplans, rising construction costs and what it really takes to create a great family home.

May 18, 202632 min

Budget, Tax Changes and WTF it all means for Brisbane

On this special Monday edition of Taking Back Saturday, Sam and Justin Dickinson from HoLo break down the Federal Budget, the proposed property tax changes and what it all actually means for Brisbane buyers, homeowners and investors.From negative gearing reform and CGT changes to housing infrastructure, planning reform and the reality of supply shortages, they unpack why policy matters — but why supply and demand still drive the market.They also cover:• Why Brisbane is still facing long-term housing pressure• What first-home buyers should (and shouldn’t) expect• Why the investor landscape is changing• How value-add property strategies may become more important• The risks of reacting to headlines instead of fundamentalsIf you’re wondering whether these changes will actually make housing more affordable, cool Brisbane prices or reshape investing forever — this episode covers it all.Enjoy!

May 14, 202618 min

with Liz Tilley of The Courier Mail

This week on Taking Back Saturday, Chayse is joined by Queensland Real Estate Editor for The Courier-Mail, Liz Tilley, for a behind-the-scenes look at Brisbane’s property market. From touring some of the city’s most beautiful homes to unpacking the real story behind current market conditions, Liz shares what she’s seeing on the ground, which segments are performing strongest, and what could shape Brisbane real estate in 2026.

May 7, 202624 min

Market wrap - Brisbane, the little market that could

This week on Taking Back Saturday, we step back and make try to make sense of the mixed signals around the Brisbane property market right now . The national headlines might not agree, but the underlying story is clearer — local growth is still happening, just not as fast as it was a few months ago.We unpack what that slowdown means in real terms, from shifting buyer behaviour to changing dynamics across different price points, and what sections of the market are still holding strong. There’s also a look at how interest rates and broader uncertainty are shaping buyer confidence and how the best buyers are using that to their advantage. Whether you’re in the market or just keeping an eye on it, this episode is all about cutting through the noise and focusing on what actually matters right now.

April 30, 202614 min

with Remy Durieux of Remy's Real Estate

This week on Taking Back Saturday, we sit down with Remy Durieux of Remy’s Real Estate — a name you might recognise from many hilarious billboards around Brisbane's Southside.Best known as a Carina specialist, townhouse expert, and sharp marketing mind, Remy breaks down what’s really working right now in the local market.We dig into why townhouses are having a moment, how smart marketing can completely change a sale outcome, and what buyers and sellers in Carina need to understand to protect themselves and stay competitive.Enjoy !