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Bombs, oil, and interest rates: What the war in Iran means for the real estate industry


By Robyn Tongol

01 April 2026 • 2 minute read


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Most Australians think the Middle East conflict is someone else’s problem. They’re wrong.

In this special crossover episode of the REB Podcast, Phil Tarrant, Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson, and real estate heavyweight Tom Panos ask the question nobody in property is talking about: what happens to Australian housing when the world catches fire?

From fuel prices and inflation to construction costs, rents, and investor confidence, this is the most direct conversation yet about how a war thousands of kilometres away could hit your mortgage, your portfolio, and your suburb.

They break down why resilience, cash buffers, and a long-term mindset matter more than ever, and how the current environment could actually create opportunity for those who stay disciplined.

Don’t look away. This one’s closer to home than you think.

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