The Ipswich market shows no signs of slowing down! In this episode of Ipswich’s Real Estate Podcast, host Steve Athanates shares the latest numbers with 68 new listings and 61 sales in just 30 days, the team is moving over $1 million in property every single day. Steve also dives into what’s hot (and what’s starting to cool) across local suburbs li…

March was MASSIVE for the Ipswich market with over 60 homes listed, 66 properties sold, and more than $50 million in real estate moved by the team at NGU Real Estate! In this episode of Ipswich’s Real Estate Podcast, Steve Athanates breaks down the numbers, the momentum behind the market, and where the biggest opportunities are right now. From skyr…

The RBA has put interest rates on hold once again. So what does this mean for homeowners, buyers, and investors? This week on Ipswich’s Real Estate Podcast, Steve Athanates sits down with Steve Beach from Stanford Financial to unpack the decision, discuss market trends, and explore what could be coming next. Don’t miss this expert breakdown!…

Buying a home? Don’t get caught off guard by hidden defects! This week on Ipswich’s Real Estate Podcast, host Steve Athanates is joined by Matt Taylor-Farrington from Purple Bunny Marketing to answer the most frequently asked questions about building and pest reports. From identifying common structural issues to negotiating price reductions when ma…

Big news in the property world! This week on Ipswich’s Real Estate Podcast, host Steve Athanates is joined by Steve Beach from Stanford Financial to break down the RBA’s latest decision to cut interest rates from 4.35% to 4.1%. What does this mean for homeowners, buyers, and investors? How will it impact the Ipswich property market? Tune in for exp…

Season 3 of Ipswich's Real Estate Podcast: On The Couch with Steve is here! In our first episode of the year, we dive into NGU Ipswich’s January 2025 results. From standout sales to market trends, Steve breaks it all down and gives you an inside look at how the year has started in Ipswich real estate.…

As we close out 2024 and Season 2 of On the Couch with Steve, host Steve Athanates is joined by Matthew Taylor-Farrington for the ultimate Ipswich real estate recap. Together, they dive into the November market results and reflect on the standout trends and achievements in the local property market this year. Don’t miss this insightful wrap up to c…

In this episode of On The Couch With Steve, Steve Athanates welcomes Logan Stanford from Stanford Financial. They break down the Reserve Bank of Australia’s latest announcement, with rates remaining on hold for the 9th consecutive meeting. Logan also sheds light on the new Help to Buy Scheme, explaining how it could open doors for Australians looki…

Steve Athanates sits down with Daniel Parsons from NGU Real Estate Ripley to celebrate an incredible milestone. After just seven months in the industry, Daniel has reached elite status, generating half a million dollars in gross commissions. They discuss Daniel’s journey, and the dedication it takes to achieve such rapid success. Tune in to hear Da…

In this episode of On The Couch With Steve, we dive into the performance of the Ipswich market for the month of October. Steve breaks down key trends, notable changes, and what these developments mean for investors and residents alike.By Steve Athanates - NGU Ipswich

This week on On The Couch With Steve, Steve Athanates is joined by Steve Beach from Stanford Financial to unpack the latest RBA announcement. Interest rates have been held steady for the 8th consecutive meeting as the RBA monitors inflation closely. They discuss why, despite headline inflation easing, underlying inflation remains high—and what it m…

In this episode of On The Couch With Steve, we dive into the performance of the Ipswich market for the month of September. Steve breaks down key trends, notable changes, and what these developments mean for investors and residents alike.By Steve Athanates - NGU Ipswich

In their sixth meeting of the year The Reserve Bank of Australia has continued the pause on Interest Rate hikes, when will we see a drop? Steve Athanates is joined by Steve Beach from Stanford Financial to discuss the pause and inflation, provide a prediction on rate changes in the future and take a broader look at how the Australian economy is per…

In this episode of On The Couch With Steve, we dive into the key trends shaping the property market as we head into the fourth quarter of 2024. It’s spring, prime selling season, and Steve shares his insights on whether house prices will continue to climb and the potential impact of interest rate pauses or drops. Plus, we discuss why property inves…

In this episode of On The Couch With Steve, we dive into the performance of the Ipswich market for the month of August. Steve breaks down key trends, notable changes, and what these developments mean for investors and residents alike.By Steve Athanates - NGU Ipswich

In this episode of On The Couch With Steve, we dive into the performance of the Ipswich market for the month of July. Steve breaks down key trends, notable changes, and what these developments mean for investors and residents alike.By Steve Athanates - NGU Ipswich

In their fifth meeting of the year The Reserve Bank of Australia has continued the pause on Interest Rate hikes, but will we see a drop this year? Steve Athanates is joined by Steve Beach from Standford Financial to discuss the pause and inflation, provide a prediction on rate changes in the future and take a broader look at how the Australian econ…

Celebrate the 50th episode of On The Couch With Steve with Steve Athanates and our special guest Emil Juresic, CEO of NGU Real Estate. Join Steve and Emil as they dive into the Brisbane real estate market, discussing current trends, future predictions, and why housing remains a stellar investment. Don’t miss this milestone episode packed with exper…

This week on On The Couch With Steve, Steve Athanates is joined by Cassandra Jeffs who is the Business Development Manager at NGU Ipswich. They dive into the recent changes in Queensland's rental laws, covering everything from the ban on rent bidding to new rules on rent deposits.By Steve Athanates - NGU Ipswich

In this episode of On The Couch With Steve, we dive into the performance of the Ipswich market for the month of May and we get a glipse of how June is performing. Steve breaks down key trends, notable changes, and what these developments mean for investors and residents alike. On the Couch with Steve is a Podcast where we help you navigate the worl…

In their fourth meeting of the year The Reserve Bank of Australia has continued the pause on Interest Rate hikes, ruling out any conversation about rate cuts. Steve Athanates is joined by Steve Beach from Standford Financial to discuss the pause and inflation, provide a prediction on rate changes in the future and take a broader look at how the Aus…

In this episode Steve Athanates sits down with Zara Simmons, the head of the Property Law division at Stanford Legal, to unravel the complexities of conveyancing. If you're buying or selling a house, this episode is a must-listen!By Steve Athanates - NGU Ipswich

This week Steve Athanates is joined by John Karlecik the owner of NGU Brisbane West! They discuss the upcoming grand opening on May 31st at the office at 152 Woogaroo St, Forest Lake and John's plans for the business.By Steve Athanates - NGU Ipswich

Tune into this episode to find out latest from the Ipswich and surrounding markets and how they performed in April 2024. On the Couch with Steve is a Podcast where we help you navigate the world of buying and selling real estate with Steve Athanates the Owner & Principal of NGU Real Estate Ipswich.By Steve Athanates - NGU Ipswich

In their third meeting of the year The Reserve Bank of Australia has continued the pause on Interest Rate hikes, but are we at risk at seeing them rise? Steve Athanates is joined by Steve Beach from Standford Financial to discuss the pause and inflation, provide a prediction on rate changes in the future and take a broader look at how the Australia…

Join Steve for a special edition of On The Couch With Steve, where he focuses on people looking to buy property! Steve discusses the similarities between the Parramatta and Ipswich real estate markets, offering valuable insights for both seasoned investors and first-time buyers alike.By Steve Athanates - NGU Ipswich

Tune into this episode to find out latest from the Ipswich and surrounding markets and how they performed in March 2024. On the Couch with Steve is a Podcast where we help you navigate the world of buying and selling real estate with Steve Athanates the Owner & Principal of NGU Real Estate Ipswich.By Steve Athanates - NGU Ipswich

This week Steve Athanates is joined by Steve Beach from Stanford Financial and they discuss what might happen if the RBA decides to cut Interest Rates at the next announcment and how that will affect buyers, sellers and borrowers. On the Couch with Steve is a Podcast where we help you navigate the world of buying and selling real estate with Steve …

In their second meeting of the year The Reserve Bank of Australia has continued the pause on Interest Rate hikes, but when will we start seeing cuts? Steve Athanates is joined by Steve Beach from Standford Financial to discuss the pause and inflation, provide a prediction on rate changes in the future and take a broader look at how the Australian e…

Join Steve in this episode as he addresses concerns raised by listeners and clients about practices in the real estate market. Learn how to validate information provided by other agents and make informed decisions. On the Couch with Steve is a Podcast where we help you navigate the world of buying and selling real estate with Steve Athanates the Ow…

Tune into this episode to find out latest from the Ipswich and surrounding markets and how they performed in February 2024. On the Couch with Steve is a Podcast where we help you navigate the world of buying and selling real estate with Steve Athanates the Owner & Principal of NGU Real Estate Ipswich.…

Steve Athanates is joined by Matthew Taylor-Farrington to make an exciting announcement! NGU is an award winning agency that is thrilled to bring its Never Give Up attitude to the Gold Coast Region, with a new office opening up in Broadbeach. On the Couch with Steve is a Podcast where we help you navigate the world of buying and selling real estate…

Tune into this episode to find out latest from the Ipswich and surrounding markets and how they performed in January 2024. On the Couch with Steve is a Podcast where we help you navigate the world of buying and selling real estate with Steve Athanates the Owner & Principal of NGU Real Estate Ipswich.…

In their first meeting of the year, The Reserve Bank of Australia has continued the reprieve on Interest Rate hikes. Steve Athanates is joined by Steve Beach to discuss the reasons why, provide a prediction on rate changes in the future and take a broader look at how the Australian economy is performing. On the Couch with Steve is a Podcast where w…

Steve Athanates is joined by John Karlecik to make an exciting announcement! NGU is an award winning agency that is thrilled to bring its Never Give Up attitude to the western suburbs of Brisbane, with a new office opening up in Forest Lake. On the Couch with Steve is a Podcast where we help you navigate the world of buying and selling real estate …

Welcome to season 2 of On The Couch With Steve! In our first episode of the year, Steve recaps the end of 2023 with our usual Ipswich Real Estate Market Performance segment and we look forward to what 2024 has in store for the real estate market and the podcast. On the Couch with Steve is a Podcast where we help you navigate the world of buying and…

Great news for first home buyers with the Queensland government increasing the funding to the first home buyers grant. Guest Steve Beach joins host Steve Athanates to discuss the fine print and how you can take advantage of the scheme. The information in this podcast is general information and not advice. Stanford Financial is authorized under Aust…

Steve discusses the Ipswich Real Estate market performance for November with special guest, Matthew Taylor-Farrington from Purple Bunny Marketing. On the Couch with Steve is a Podcast where we help you navigate the world of buying and selling real estate with Steve Athanates the Owner & Principal of NGU Real Estate Ipswich.…

The Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to hold on interest rate hikes, with the cash rate remaining at 4.35%. With the RBA not meeting in January, that gives us a 2 month reprieve. Steve Athanates is joined by Steve Beach to delve deeper on the announcement. The information in this podcast is general information and not advice. Stanford Financia…

Are you saving for your first home? This podcast will guide you through all the financial schemes and government incentives possibly available to you to assist in your first purchase. Steve Athanates is joined by special guest Steve Beach, a finance broker that has knowledge and experience to guide you through the available options. The information…

Steve discusses the Ipswich Real Estate market performance for October with special guest, Kira Colledge from River 94.9. On the Couch with Steve is a Podcast where we help you navigate the world of buying and selling real estate with Steve Athanates the Owner & Principal of NGU Real Estate Ipswich.By Steve Athanates - NGU Ipswich

After keeping interest rates on hold for the past four months, the Reserve Bank of Australia has resumed hiking the cash rate with a quarter of a percentage point increase. Steve Athanates is joined by Steve Beach to discuss the contributing factors that lead to the increase, how it may affect the housing market and your available methods to mitiga…

Steve Beach from Stanford Financial joins us to discuss getting financially fit. We talk refinancing options, consumer expenditures and more to help guide your way to a better financial situation. The information in this podcast is general information and not advice. Stanford Financial is authorized under Australian Credit Licence Number 541480. Fu…

Ipswich Real Estate Market Performance for September 2023By Steve Athanates - NGU Ipswich

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced that interest rates will remain on pause for October. Steve Athanates is away this week, so this week in his place Matthew Taylor-Farrington from Purple Bunny Marketing is guest hosting! Matt is joined by special guest Steve Beach, Head of Lending at Stanford Financial, to discuss how the RBA's decision e…

Steve Athanates is joined by fellow NGU agent Matt Drayton to discuss his outlook on the market and the process he went through when recently buying his first home. Matt is a driven individual with an ultimate focus on achieving an amazing result for his clients whilst simultaneously providing an unparalleled buying and selling experience. Having p…

Steve discusses the Ipswich Real Estate market performance for August with special guest, Matthew-Taylor-Farrington from Purple Bunny Marketing. On the Couch with Steve is a Podcast where we help you navigate the world of buying and selling real estate with Steve Athanates the Owner & Principal of NGU Real Estate Ipswich.…

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced that interest rates will remain on pause for September, with a reprieve possibly on the way next year. Steve Athanates is joined by special guest Steve Beach, Head of Lending at Stanford Financial, to discuss its effect on the real estate market. The information in this podcast is general information and …

Steve Athanates sits down with Laney McQueen to discuss everything about being a Real Estate Agent in the Ipswich, Queensland area. Laney is an agent who deeply cares about her clients and is driven by a genuine desire to help people. Born and raised in Ipswich, Laney lives and breathes real estate. Having previously worked as a lawyer for 12 years…

Steve is joined by Matthew Taylor-Farrington from Purple Bunny Marketing to discuss the Real Estate market for sellers, buyers and renters throughout the Ipswich region and Australia for July 2023. On the Couch with Steve is a Podcast where we help you navigate the world of buying and selling real estate with Steve Athanates the Owner & Principal o…