Podcast Episodes

Own Your Home, Max Your Super: A Real Talk Guide to Financial Freedom

Season 1 Episode 395

If you’re navigating retirement planning in Australia, this episode is a must-listen.

Financial adviser James Wrigley joins The Elephant in the Room to unpack the strategies that high-income earners,…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Uninsurable? The Hidden Risks in Strata and Property Insurance

Season 1 Episode 394

When it comes to property ownership in Australia, few topics are as misunderstood—and as crucial—as insurance. In this episode, Veronica sits down with Kimberley Jonsson, CEO of CHU Insurance, to unp…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Beyond the Boom: Long-Term Strategy vs. Short-Term Gains in Perth

Season 1 Episode 393

What happens when a city goes from being “uninvestable” to a national hotspot almost overnight?

In this episode, Perth-based buyer’s agent Matthew Hughes joins Veronica to unpack what’s driving the W…

Published on 5 months ago

Building Community, Not Just Property: Inside the Property Collectives Model

Season 1 Episode 392

In this episode, we’re joined by Tim Riley, founder of Property Collectives, to explore a new way of thinking about housing—one rooted in collaboration, not speculation. Tim breaks down how the group…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

What’s Fueling the Sentiment Shift in Regional Property?

Season 11 Episode 391

What’s really behind the shift we’re seeing in regional property market trends, especially along the NSW South Coast? In this episode, we sit down with our good friend and local expert Matthew Knight…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

What’s Really Causing the Housing Crisis in Australia? Peter Mares Breaks It Down

Season 1 Episode 390

Is housing really unaffordable because we’re not building enough? Or is that just one part of a much bigger, more complicated story? In this episode, we sit down with Peter Mares, journalist, researc…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Could the Property Boom Be Built on Illusion? Martin North Has a Warning

Season 1 Episode 389

Is all this property wealth we talk about actually real—or is it just theoretical? That’s what we unpack in this episode with our guest Martin North, founder of Digital Finance Analytics and someone …

Published on 6 months ago

Australia’s Biggest Home Builder Opens Up About Survival

Season 1 Episode 388

The building industry in Australia 2025 is still feeling the ripple effects of COVID, supply chain chaos, and builder collapses, and we wanted to know what it actually looks like to survive all that.…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Property Q&A: Zoning Shakeups, Rentvesting Moves & $600K Investment Myths Debunked

Season 1 Episode 387

What do zoning shakeups mean for your suburb, your street, and your property’s value? In this Q&A episode, we answer real questions from listeners and unpack the property market trends that are shapi…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Inside Australia’s Housing Crisis: Broken Policy, Supply Myths & Market Limits

Season 1 Episode 386

What if everything we’re told about fixing Australia’s housing crisis is just scratching the surface? That’s the starting point for our conversation with Michele Adair, Managing Director of the Housi…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago