EP: 2391•29 Mar 2026

House Prices Always Do THIS Before An Election ⎟Ep. 2391

About this episode

Do house prices actually change when there’s an election… or is that just something investors tell themselves?

In this episode, Ed breaks down what really happens in the property market around elections ... and the results might surprise you. You’ll learn:

-Why property sales typically drop by ~10% before an election

-What actually happens to house prices (hint: it’s not what most people think)

-What it means for property investors

The key insight? Elections don’t really move house prices… but they do change behaviour. The opportunity isn’t about timing the election result – it’s about acting while everyone else is sitting on their hands.

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Ok, now for the legal bit:

The Property Academy Podcast is for your general information. It’s not financial advice.

So the hosts aren’t telling you what to do with your own money. We’ve made every effort to make sure the information is accurate. But we occasionally get the odd fact wrong.

Make sure you do your own research or talk to a financial adviser before making any investment decisions.

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