To talk about the housing market, we are joined by Sam Gordon in this episode. Sam is the founder of Australian Property Scout and recently won Buyers Agent of the Year for 2024. In this episode we cover: An update on the housing market Why Sam thinks we're seeing a two-speed housing market Why certain capital cities still have growth potential How you can think about getting into housing at any budget Different first home buyer strategies Sam has seen with his clients —------ Want to keep up to date with the news moving markets? Sign up to our short, sharp daily news brief. Everything you need to know, delivered to your inbox at 6am every week day. —------ Have an investing question? Ask via our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion GroupOr get put in touch with a professional financial advisor by filling out this form Want more Equity Mates? Listen to our basics-of-investing podcast: Get Started Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & even Threads —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.  —------ Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.  This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.  Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.