The Elephant In The Room Property Podcast | Inside Australian Real Estate

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 talking to economist Dr Cameron Murray, a specialist in property markets, environmental economics, corruption – and a bit of a maverick in his space.  We cover his views on the cu...

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 episode, we’re challenging property investing myths a lot of Australians believe – Is there such a thing as ‘the right timing’ in buying? Should you trust bank property predict...

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 apartments a good investment?  Resident data geek Kent Lardner hops in as we answer property location questions you, our dear listeners, have sent in. We take a look a...

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 – is it worth it?  When will we ever learn from the lessons of history? Dr. Margaret Cook, a flood historian and the author of the book “ A River with a City Problem” share...

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 global inflation crisis? Has consumer behaviour changed with high interest rates? How is the younger generation coping with the unaffordability of houses?  Joining us to tal...

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 to build an investment portfolio? What can go wrong?  In today’s episode of The Elephant in the Room, we talk about what property plans are, how advisors reel people into getting...

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 in commercial real estate? In today’s show, we are joined by Stuart Wemyss, author of the best-selling book Investopoly. We discuss the opportunities and risks in commercial real estate, wha...

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 in Australia, conducted in the second half of 2021.  What’s causing the drop in housing affordability? What does the Falinski report recommend to ease the crisis? Are there gaps in...

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 material and labour shortages? Will prices eventually normalise? Today we’re joined by data geek Mike Mortlock of MCG Quantity Surveying to discuss the construction materials cost crisis, the curren...

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? Which ones are the most reliable? Is 2022 the year to make a property move?  Listen in on our discussion on authority bias, world events that affected the property market forecasts, hol...

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 being treated in the online space? Is your privacy as a buyer compromised? Should you consider buying property in an online portal?  Today, we are joined by Simon Hope , General...

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 losing when you overcapitalise? We’re diving into these questions and more as we talk about market research, the ripple effect, bridesmaid suburbs, and heaps more! If you enjoyed the show...

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 the rental market improving this year? Is the Australian social class gap slowing down the market?  In today’s Suburb Trends episode, our resident geek Kent Lardner joins us as we take a lo...

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 aware of it!  Knowing this, why is this issue yet to be addressed properly? How serious is this problem, and how can you make sure that you’re safe from it? Martin North of Asbestos Awar...

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 level of education, which can be pretty risky, especially for investors. What are the dangers inherent in the unregulated nature of real estate? How does this low barrier to entry for buyer’s agents...

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 two stories dominating the headlines, Sydney's dysfunctional planning and development system has been highlighted. How big is this problem? How can both ordinary citizens and our governments addres...

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 this growing segment poses? How about the opportunity costs and losses in today’s booming market? What do we make of that? Join today’s Suburb Trends episode, along with our...

Alternative property investment can be great for your portfolio if you know how to do it properly and with the right advisors around you! Salena Kulkarni of Inkosi Wealth joins us as we delve into a different type of property investing (which may sound a bit risky) that may offer another path to success if you do it the right way. We’ll discuss further what an alternative investment is and h...

Research shows that only 5% of Australians see real estate agents as honest and ethical. Why do real estate agents have such a bad reputation? Why is there so little transparency in the property market? Can agents find a way to earn the trust of buyers and sellers? John Cunningham of Cunninghams Real Estate joins us for a look into building trust and showing transparency to consumers in the proper...

Property buyers—investors and owners alike—tend to have a personal opinion on where the property market is heading in the future. Individually, you’re likely to take these opinions with a grain of salt. But as a whole, these pieces of information present us with a snapshot of how consumer confidence might affect market behavior. Today, we will learn more from REBAA’s Presid...

At the end of 2021, the media ran many stories on a market downturn. The problem is, there never seems to be any middle ground with property headlines. It's always either boom or doom.  What sparked these gloomy headlines? Is the property market really experiencing a downturn? And what does this mean for sellers and buyers in 2022?  To gain clarity, we’re joined by Meighan Wells of...

The COVID-19 pandemic brought ten years of changes in just one year, and there’s no doubt that 2021 has been a wild ride. That being said, how can buyers, investors, agents, and sellers best prepare for the differences in market trends for the years to come?  In this episode, we have Cameron Kusher of REA Group to share unique and valuable insights about the property market and what peo...

Not every suburb is worth buying property in. Sure, sometimes data may suggest otherwise, but those “top 10” lists don’t really tell you everything. Aside from the market trends and forecasts in the real estate industry, you also have to check crime statistics - no one wants to live in an area where people live in fear! So, how can you evaluate and analyze data (including crime s...

When it comes to negotiating to buy a property, most people are at a disadvantage and sometimes, they’re not even aware of it. If you don’t know how to distinguish whether or not you have the upper hand, how will you know that you’re actually getting a mutually beneficial arrangement? Today, Todd Sloan of the Pizza & Property Podcast joins us to talk about the techniques and...

In the housing market, buyers have been taught that it’s essential to rely on data when making decisions. But the truth is, property data can be presented in ways that don’t exactly tell the full story.  Sure, the statistics presented to you by “experts” may be real, but are they used correctly or are they “spin” created just for profit? In this Suburb Tren...