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Own It - Your Property Partner

Own It - Your Property Partner

Written by: Locale Property Group
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Real stories. Real lessons. Real talk.

Buying your first home, upgrading, or investing? It’s a big move and you don’t have to go it alone.

Hosted by Adam Schaal the founder of Locale Property Group, Own It is where we discuss property journeys, wins, mistakes, mindset shifts, and everything in between. No jargon. Just honest, empowering conversations that shed light on all thing's property.


Whether you're navigating finance, finding land, picking a builder, or just figuring out where to start, Own It brings you grounded advice, industry insights, and inspiring stories to help you feel confident every step of the way.

Because with the right support, you’ve got this.

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Episodes
  • Property pulse with REA: What’s really happening in the property market?
    Jan 6 2026

    Australia’s property market is changing fast, with many of the trends of the past five years now reversing. Adam speaks with Angus Moore, Senior Economist at REA Group, about what’s shaping today’s housing market, from uneven growth between cities to shifting migration patterns and the impact of higher interest rates on buyers and renters.

    Listen to the full episode of Own It: Your Property Partner for expert insights on navigating Australia’s housing market with confidence.

    Timestamps:
    00:00 Introduction

    00:18 Current market trends

    00:45 Differences between major and smaller cities

    01:55 Impact of interstate migration

    03:26 Market stabilisation outlook

    05:58 Rental market pressures

    08:23 Construction and approvals

    12:59 First-home buyer affordability

    15:45 Recent price movements

    16:58 Interest rate outlook

    17:54 Government schemes

    20:35 First-home buyer advice

    21:37 Economic risks

    22:38 Wages and business investment

    23:54 WA market outlook

    26:43 Melbourne trends

    30:26 National insights

    37:04 Generational differences

    41:26 Market predictions

    42:45 Closing remarks

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    ABOUT ANGUS MOORE

    Angus Moore is the Senior Economist at REA Group, where he analyses Australia’s housing market using real-time data from PropTrack to help buyers, investors, and policymakers understand market trends and affordability.

    He worked as an Economist and Data Scientist at Accenture Strategy, leading data-driven projects on the economic impact of COVID-19 and contributing to Xero’s Small Business Insights and Index. He also spent five years at the Reserve Bank of Australia and holds First Class Honours in Economics and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Adelaide.

    See more from Angus:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angus-moore-ba8aa477

    Website: https://www.rea-group.com/

    https://www.realestate.com.au/

    ABOUT ADAM SCHAAL
    Founder and Director of Locale Property Group. With decades of experience and billions in transactions, Adam is known for integrity, clarity, and helping clients make confident property decisions through honest, long-term guidance.

    More from Adam:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-schaal

    ABOUT OWN IT: Your Property Partner
    Real stories. Real lessons. Real talk.

    Buying your first home, upgrading, or investing can be daunting, you don’t have to do it alone. Hosted by Adam Schaal, Own It shares real experiences, wins, mistakes, and mindset shifts to help you make smarter moves without the jargon.

    Learn more:
    Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mJ6RDVDZNU4Ov7aoH6FdA

    Facebook: facebook.com/localewealth

    FOLLOW US : Locale Property Group

    Homes
    IG: @localehomesau | TikTok: @locale.homes
    localehomes.com.au

    Wealth
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    localewealth.com.au

    Financial
    IG: @localefinancial | TikTok: @localefinancial
    localefinancial.com.au

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    41 mins
  • The Truth About Build Times, Prices & Delays in WA Construction
    Dec 9 2025

    If you’ve been wondering why build times keep stretching, why prices are rising, or why WA’s housing market feels so tight, this episode finally connects the dots.

    Adam sits down with Joseph Passione, Managing Director of Prime Builders, for a clear look at what’s really driving today’s construction pressures. Joseph explains the key causes of delays, the biggest cost drivers, and why new building methods are becoming critical for WA’s future.

    Whether you’re building your first home or planning your next project, this episode gives you a realistic view of what to expect in 2025.

    Listen to the full episode of Own It: Your Property Partner for practical insights straight from WA’s building industry.

    Here’s what’s inside:
    00:00 Intro & Guest
    00:51 Prime Builders Role
    01:37 Family Business History
    03:18 Industry Changes
    04:18 Building Innovations
    07:28 Client Demographics
    09:12 Challenges & Rewards
    10:55 Tips for First-Home Buyers
    12:50 Home Building BTS
    16:21 External Factors Impact
    22:48 Future of Bricklaying
    25:55 Trade Base & Costs
    26:16 Costs: Melbourne vs Perth
    27:14 Adopting New Methods
    28:03 Brick Veneer Benefits
    29:16 Speed of Brick Veneer
    32:15 Regulation Impacts
    35:38 Timing & Market Conditions
    38:31 Client Control
    39:43 Sticking to Proven Methods
    45:13 Quick Fire
    47:38 Transparency & Quality
    52:16 Final Thoughts

    Learn more at https://localehomes.com.au/

    ABOUT JOSEPH PASSIONE
    Joseph Passione is the Managing Director of Prime Builders, a third-generation builder leading a long-standing family business in WA. With over a decade of hands-on experience, he focuses on quality, innovation, and helping families enter homeownership.

    Website: https://prime-group.net.au

    Email: josephp@primeprojects.net.au

    ABOUT ADAM SCHAAL
    Adam Schaal is the Founder and Director of Locale Property Group and a trusted voice in Australia’s property space. With decades of experience and billions in transactions, he’s known for clear, honest, client-first guidance.

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-schaal
    Website: https://localewealth.com.au

    ABOUT OWN IT: Your Property Partner
    Own It shares real stories and practical lessons from people navigating the property world. Hosted by Adam Schaal, the show cuts the jargon and offers clear, honest conversations to help buyers and investors make confident decisions.
    Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mJ6RDVDZNU4Ov7aoH6FdA
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LocalePropertyGroup

    Locale Property Group powers Locale Homes, Locale Wealth, and Locale Financial, helping Australians buy smarter with clear, client-first support.

    FOLLOW US

    Locale Homes | Wealth | Financial
    IG: @localehomesau | @localewealth | @localefinancial

    TikTok: @locale.homes | @localewealth | @localefinancial

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    44 mins
  • Building legacies with Nigel Satterley
    Nov 26 2025

    What does it take to build communities that shape a nation?

    In this episode, Nigel Satterley, founder and CEO of Satterley Property Group, shares how he grew from a small home builder to leading one of Australia’s largest land developers. He breaks down the housing affordability crisis, rising construction costs, and why limited land supply remains the biggest hurdle for buyers.

    Nigel also explores the future of Australian property, master-planned communities, and offers practical advice for first-home buyers.

    If you care about housing, affordability, or Australia’s property market, this episode is a must-watch.

    Episode Guide:
    00:27 Home Builder to Developer
    01:07 Early Wins & Challenges
    01:48 Expansion
    03:23 Today’s Landscape
    04:28 Housing & Affordability
    05:30 Market Trends
    07:34 Housing Shortages
    19:03 Master-Planned Communities
    25:38 Role of Developers
    26:56 Land Acquisition
    28:05 Sustainable Development
    28:41 Quick Fire
    32:20 Industry Collaboration
    33:08 Proudest Achievements
    36:45 Future of Land Development
    41:01 Nigel’s Legacy & Lessons

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    ABOUT NIGEL SATTERLEY


    Founder and CEO of Satterley Property Group. With 50+ years in home building, real estate, and development, he’s known as one of Australia’s leading voices on housing and market trends. He also advises government on affordability and urban growth.

    More from Nigel:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigel-satterley-b086171a6/
    Website: https://satterley.com.au/

    ABOUT ADAM SCHAAL
    Founder and Director of Locale Property Group. With decades of experience and billions in transactions, Adam is known for integrity, clarity, and helping clients make confident property decisions through honest, long-term guidance.

    More from Adam:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-schaal

    ABOUT OWN IT: Your Property Partner
    Real stories. Real lessons. Real talk.

    Buying your first home, upgrading, or investing can be daunting, you don’t have to do it alone. Hosted by Adam Schaal, Own It shares real experiences, wins, mistakes, and mindset shifts to help you make smarter moves without the jargon.

    Learn more:
    Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mJ6RDVDZNU4Ov7aoH6FdA

    Facebook: facebook.com/localewealth

    Locale Property Group powers Locale Homes, Locale Wealth, and Locale Financial, helping Australians buy smarter with clear, client-first support.

    FOLLOW US

    Locale Homes
    IG: @localehomesau | TikTok: @locale.homes
    localehomes.com.au

    Locale Wealth
    IG: @localewealth | TikTok: @localewealth
    localewealth.com.au

    Locale Financial
    IG: @localefinancial | TikTok: @localefinancial
    localefinancial.com.au

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    46 mins
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