Talking Real Estate with John Gibson and Special Guest, Steve “Blocker” Roach

In this latest snippet from Talking Real Estate with John Gibson, Steve “Blocker” Roach cuts through the noise with a simple rule for property and business. If it sounds easy, it usually isn’t.

The real value, as John Gibson knows well, is rarely found in shortcuts. It is built through patience, perspective, and disciplined decision making over time.

Click the thumbnail below to watch the reel, or listen to the full episode for a broader conversation on sport, life, resilience, and the mindset behind sound property decisions.

Listen to the full podcast here or wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

Residential
  • National prices up 0.5% in February
  • Median value now $897,000 which means +9.1% year-on-year
  • 2026 tracking for solid, though uneven, growth
What’s driving it:
  • Strong population growth & high employment
  • Chronic housing undersupply
  • Tight rental market
  • Investor activity rebounding
  • 5% deposit schemes supporting first home buyers

Australia’s recent annual growth is above the average for developed countries, and on affordability metrics its housing remains among the most expensive relative to local incomes worldwide.

Commercial: 
  • Market stabilising and moving into recovery
  • Investor confidence returning post-repricing cycle
Office: 
  • Rents and values improving
  • Limited supply + stronger demand for quality assets
Position:
  • 2026 marks the shift from correction to recovery.

Quick Tips When Transacting in Property:

Do your homework — it can take five minutes to buy a property, but years to unwind a poor decision.

Understand the exit before you enter, resale appeal and buyer depth matter as much as today’s price.

Residential Buyer’s Agent

Peakhurst (Off-Market Acquisition)

Summary

We were engaged by clients open to various property types across blue-chip and emerging Sydney locations, provided rental vacancy was low and long-term fundamentals were strong. The brief was to secure a property with growth potential and scope to add value.

Through our network, we sourced an off-market single-level home in Peakhurst being sold by the executors of an estate and negotiated directly with the decision-makers.

Key Points

  • Objective: Secure a growth-oriented property in a low-vacancy area.
  • Accessed the opportunity off-market through direct engagement.
  • Assessed market value, rental demand, and renovation upside.
  • Structured a clean offer providing certainty and favourable terms.
  • Coordinated all parties to ensure a swift exchange.

Outcome

The property was secured off-market at fair market value, avoiding competition. The executors achieved a smooth sale, and our clients secured a well-positioned asset with strong long-term prospects and value-add potential.

Commercial Buyers Agent
St Marys

Purchased a warehouse for a growing business who outgrew there existing facility.

Vendor Advocacy
Ashbury

Assisted family with the sale advisory of the family home. Achieving a very good outcome for long-term owner transitioning into aged care.

Commercial Tenant Representation
Alexandria

Relocated an established business into larger warehouse premises, negotiating favourable lease terms to support growth.

“We engaged John and his team to secure two investment properties — one commercial and one residential. As busy professionals, we needed someone to take full control of the process, particularly in sourcing a quality commercial asset.

They clearly understood our brief. The commercial property was secured off-market with strong upside to improve yield and future development potential. The second was a blue-chip residential terrace in a prime position with an existing tenant in place.

Communication was clear, reporting was thorough, and negotiations were handled sharply. A professional, seamless service and two strategic acquisitions we’re very pleased with.” – Richard & Robyn Dwyer

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