Podcast Episodes

The Australian Dream of Home Ownership: Less Realistic Than Ever? | Brendan Coates, Grattan Institute

Episode 234

With the economic headwinds caused by rising interest rates, ballooning inflation, and wage stagnation, is it time for the majority to face reality and retire the great Australian dream of home owner…

Published on 3 years, 5 months ago

Will Short Term Rentals Thrive Post-COVID?

Episode 233

Airbnb continues to take the world by storm and with lockdowns easing up and tourists surging, the demand for local accommodation has steadily increased – but with talks of legislation limiting short…

Published on 3 years, 5 months ago

Australian Housing Policy: How it Works

Episode 232

There are at least three levels of government responsible for Australia's housing policy – all of which contribute to the country’s complex housing affordability issue. 

Which level of government hol…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

The Sketchy Economics of Real Estate

Episode 231

We enjoy conversations with economists in The Elephant in the Room podcast, we really do! – even though we rail against their persistent inability to predict the property market. 

Today, we’re talkin…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Debunking Australia's Property Investing Myths

Episode 230

Property advice is unregulated and plenty of myths surround what makes a good investment. Many of these myths are just sales talk, but people still seem to be enticed across the nation. 

In this epis…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Suburb Trends May 2022 | Suburb Karaoke & Answering Your Property Location Questions

Episode 229

In this month’s Suburb Trends episode, we’re doing something different – suburb karaoke! 

Which suburbs are performing well in May 2022? What’s happening to property prices in flood zones? Where are …

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

What History Tells Us About the Brisbane Floods

Episode 228

The March 2022 Queensland floods are a reminder of how futile it is for man to try to hold nature at bay and yet for over two centuries, we’ve constantly rebuilt towns and homes built on floodplains …

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

How Inflation and Interest Rate Rises Affect First Home Buyers | Saul Eslake, Economist

Episode 227

Economic headwinds are building in Australia, with rising inflation,  interest rates on the up, and low wages growth – what exactly is at stake for property owners and homebuyers? 

What’s driving the…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Do You Need a Property Plan?

Episode 226

Did you know that you don’t need any qualifications to become a property advisor and provide a property plan? 

What does this mean for property investors? Are property plans worth getting if you want…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Getting Started With Commercial Real Estate Investing | Stuart Wemyss, Investopoly

Episode 225

Are you considering transitioning from residential to commercial real estate investing? 

How do you enter this industry? What are the types of commercial properties? When is it a good idea to invest …

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago