Podcast Episodes

Debrief: The Falinski Report on Housing Affordability in Australia

Episode 224

There IS a housing affordability crisis in Australia. 

In this episode, we’re taking a look at and debriefing the Falinski report: a Federal Government Inquiry into housing affordability and supply i…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Dealing with the Construction Materials Cost Crisis | Mike Mortlock, MCG Quantity Surveying

Episode 223

Building materials have soared in the past few months due to the COVID pandemic.

What major implications did the pandemic have on the building industry? How are builders and developers addressing mat…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Fool or Forecaster 2022: Bank Scorecard

Episode 222

Another year, another fool or forecaster report. 

In this episode, we’ve gathered data and put together a bank scorecard - which banks did a good (or foolish) job of forecasting the property market? W…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

The Truth About Online Privacy & Data Exchange for Property Buyers | Simon Hope, REA

Episode 221

As digital platforms and online portals become more sophisticated, the relationship between sellers, agents, and buyers have shifted as well… But to what degree? 

How are buyers’ data and information…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Real Estate Questions Answered | Q&A with Chris & Veronica

Episode 220

Today, we’re answering real estate questions our awesome listeners sent in!

What are entry level prices for the Sydney property market? How do you price property in a volatile market? How much are you…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Suburb Trends March 2022 | What's Changing in the Australian Property Market in 2022?

Episode 219

The Australian property market has faced many unexpected changes during the end of last year up to the first quarter of 2022. So, how is it holding up?

What global events are affecting the market? Is…

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago

How Dangerous Is Asbestos Exposure When Renovating? | Martin North, Asbestos Awareness Australia

Episode 218

Did you know that statistically, over 4,000 people die each year due to asbestos exposure? Not only that - one out of three properties in Australia contain asbestos, and most occupants aren’t even aw…

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago

Property Advisors, Buyers Agents, and the Educational Gap Issue | Peter Koulizos, Adelaide Uni / PIPA

Episode 217

Getting property advice is one of the most important steps to take when investing in real estate.

However, there is no guarantee that every property advisor in the industry has received the right lev…

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago

Laura Crommelin | Just How Big Is Sydney's Building Defect Problem

Episode 216

Sometimes it takes a sensational event to bring attention to major problems. Take, for example, the evacuation of approximately 3,000 people in Sydney’s Opal Tower and Mascot Towers.

Through these tw…

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago

Suburb Trends February 2022 | The Impact of Build-to-Rent Properties on Mum & Dad Investors

Episode 215

These days, the supply of build-to-rent properties, or “multi-family dwellings”  is steadily rising. But how much will it affect the market overall?

Should we be concerned about the potential risks t…

Published on 3 years, 10 months ago