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

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...

Buying property can be difficult for a number of reasons, one of which is the partial disclosure of information or withholding of data from a strata report. But why is this prevalent and what barriers prevent buyers from being fully informed about a property before they purchase it? Who ultimately decides what information can be accessed before buying a strata property? Today, Dr. Nicole Johnston...

A property boom is great for those who are already in the market - but is it really?  Today, we’re joined by Eliza Owen, Head of Residential Research Australia at CoreLogic. We explore the answer to questions like, “What risks are rising prices masking?” and talk about F.O.M.O., whether or not having two homes is immoral, the wealth effect, the highlights of the recent Pain...

Property prices rise more rapidly in some suburbs than others and it makes one wonder - what could be behind this movement? Is it purely due to established properties in the area being in high demand, or do building projects & renovations have a hidden impact on price growth? Today, we’re joined by our resident geek Kent Lardner for this month’s Suburb Trends episode! He takes us t...

While we’re not fans of buying stock built by most developers, we do understand that more housing does need to be constructed. Most people see builders and developers in quite a negative light, so is it possible for them to be driven by purpose rather than profit?  Shannon Peach , Director and Head of Development at Milieu, joins us as we explore the possibility of architecture as a too...

Since the latter half of 2020, the prestige property market has seen amazing growth.  This segment is so exclusive that to qualify for the label, the property’s sale price needs to be over $10M in Sydney and Melbourne or $7M elsewhere, and this got us thinking, “Well, what is driving the incredible price growth we’ve been hearing about across this segment?” Michelle Ci...

We’ve been hearing a lot of suggestions on how to solve housing affordability, and one that seems most logical to many (and often hotly debated) is to increase the supply of dwellings. While that might seem like the best way to go, making it happen is not as easy as it sounds.  Peter Tulip, Chief Economist at the Centre for Independent Studies, joins us to explore this issue and dispel...

Property investors are often painted in an unsympathetic light by the media and blamed for housing unaffordability, but the important role we play in the economy is often kept under wraps. When it comes to policy formation, we’re largely left out of consultation, but when they need a tax grab, we’re used as pawns by politicians! Knowing this, what threats are on the horizon for propert...

Whenever the property market booms, frustrated buyers often say, “This can’t go on! Surely this has to stop soon,” and it will. Booms and bursts can’t go on forever! This October, APRA has finally made a move to try and cool down the raging property market. Naturally, questions like, “Will this work?”, “What else can they do if it doesn’t?” and...

Have you ever wondered why some regions have only grown marginally whilst others have boomed? In this Suburb Trends report for September 2021, we’re joined by Kent Lardner as we look at where prices are moving across the country - whether up or down - and why they vary. We also dive deep into “starfish” suburbs, the rise of rentvesting, the possible exodus of big-city dwellers to...

For the longest time, success has been equal to how much money and property you own, but is that really the end goal? Is that truly what success is all about? Terry Condon of The Cashflow Co. joins us as we challenge the notion that success can be measured by zeros in your bank account (or how many properties you own, for that matter).  That’s not to say money isn’t important, but...

We’re always delighted to receive questions from you, our awesome listeners, so today, we’re going to be answering some of them! Do you need evidence for different growth rates within a suburb? Have you always wondered if apartments were better than houses? What about the so-called “lifestyle compounds” and resort style complexes? Are they investment grade? Let’s dive...

With half of the country in lockdown and Sydney just completing its third month, much has been made about the vaccination targets of 70% and 80% of eligible adults being our golden ticket to freedom. How much have these lockdowns affected the economy and the nation’s mental health? Will Australia’s strategy for reopening do the job of balancing health outcomes with growth and prosperit...

Regardless of location, expats have had to adapt and deal with the effects of Covid. There’s been evidence of expats returning and re-occupying their properties, leading to a shortage of family homes on the rental market. We’ve also heard of people staying put because they’re reluctant to abandon a promising international career and settle for a lesser role in Australia.  Th...