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

All seasoned investors know that commercial property is a high-yield investment that typically offers the potential for higher rents than residential property. Despite its promising opportunities, however, investing in commercial property also entails risks. In this episode of The Elephant in the Room, commercial property specialist and host of Rethink Property Investing Scott O’Neill joins us tod...

The NSW Government has just passed a legislation allowing first homebuyers the opportunity to choose… Should property purchasers save up another 5% on top of their deposit for stamp duty? Or commit to an annual land tax bill of a much smaller amount? In this episode of The Elephant in the Room, Chris and Veronica discuss what the NSW legislation really means for first homebuyers. Should they pay t...

Property investment is a high-risk venture that even the most seasoned investors remain on the lookout for new learning opportunities.  Wherever you are in your investment journey, it is essential that you prepare and become adaptable to market changes. In today’s episode, we will be answering some of the most common questions we receive from investors and homebuyers. We tackle concerns about risk...

Inflation, rising cost of living and interest rates… Signs of a global looming recession have never been more palpable. As a result, many Australians question: amid all this negativity, where are we heading to? In this episode, Chief Economist at Jarden Australia Carlos Cacho joins us to weigh in on the current state of the national economy. Despite these difficult circumstances, is there a light...

We are ending October with another Suburb Help episode! This time, we’re talking about property price movement…is the data accurate? Joining us to discuss this breakthrough research is none other than our resident data geek, Kent Lardner. We talk about the various patterns that reveal which segments of the market are heavily affected in a slowdown. We also reveal areas that are undergoing major sh...

With Australia being prone to natural disasters, you’d think that most homeowners would be more proactive in building disaster resilience. Unfortunately, according to a Climate Council report, the country is facing an ‘insurability’ crisis with one in 25 homes on track to be uninsurable by 2030. 83% of Australian properties are also underinsured.  …And inflation and the rising costs of building an...

It is no surprise that the apartment lifestyle is gaining more popularity among many Australians nowadays. Amid the housing affordability crisis, a strata title property poses as a more convenient and affordable alternative to home ownership and property investment. The catch?  Prospective buyers often have no idea of the information they need prior to purchasing. Amanda Farmer, strata lawyer and...

Is there some truth to the recent ominous forecasts surrounding the Sydney property market? Or is it simply just fear-mongering? Today, Matt Hayson, real estate agent and co-founder of boutique agency CobdenHayson, joins us to discuss what is actually going on in the Sydney property market… Is it only apt for property investors to be alarmed?  We also talk about current issues with vendors as well...

The housing affordability crisis in Australia is putting immense pressure not only on home buyers and owner-occupiers but now on renters as well... Is the solution to Australia's property woes really just to build build build? In this episode, Chris Leishman, professor of Property and Housing Economics, joins us to talk about the current housing and rent affordability crisis… How should our policy...

Suburb Help is back and in today’s episode, we talk about the top ranked streets in the suburb! Whether you’re a prospective buyer or a home-owner thinking of selling, knowing the street’s value range can help you make informed decisions about your property investment.  Our resident data geek Kent Lardner has got you covered with his latest report on the top streets in the suburb for yield.  We lo...

Although rarely proven to come true, predictions by big banks are not merely speculative, but forecasts backed up by research and data… But how exactly do bank economists come up with these property forecasts? Felicity Emmett, Senior Economist at ANZ, joins us today to reveal the process big banks use to create housing market predictions based on the Australian economy… What data and key inputs do...

When you’re looking for the “perfect” house, you also factor in the neighborhood it belongs to—the living environment, the people, the amenities… Your relationship with your urban environment significantly affects your life. …So what can you do to help contribute to creating a sense of community in these shared spaces? Kylie Legge, the founder and CEO of placemaking consultancy Place Partners and...

Due to rising property prices, rent hikes, plummeting vacancy rates, many Aussies are now at risk of being homeless. Homeowners and investors may think they're immune, but are we really safe from the ripple effect? Michele Adair, CEO of Housing Trust, joins us today to discuss the worsening housing affordability crisis... What long-term impact does this issue have on our society and how will this...

With interest rates, mortgage debt, and housing prices rapidly surging, many Australians wonder whether and when the bubble is going to burst… The question is: how can property remain affordable without causing a price crash, especially when two-thirds of the population are owner occupiers? Known critic of modern economic theory Steve Keen joins us today to reveal everything mainstream economists...

What is a “trusted agent”? …And do they even exist in this age of readily accessible information?  Sean Scoffield, the host of The Trusted Agent Podcast and the National Sales Manager of RESO – a digital real estate sales platform – joins us today to talk about the evolving role of real estate agents… Are they getting better or worse?  We discuss the factors that make a real estate agent “trustwor...

We’re quite aware here in The Elephant in the Room that a lot of aspiring first time property investors are more likely to devour strategies and case studies that ‘Property Superstars’ and TikTok influencers put out. …But are we missing something important by listening to all these success stories and strategies?  Tyrone Shum, the host of one of Australia’s most popular property podcasts, Property...

“Australians have a genetic defect – this love affair with property”  Today’s episode is an extra special one as we’ve invited the principal of Motivated Money, Peter Thornhill, to give you a heads up: he’s not a huge fan of property.  …But what we do have in common are values around investments – that the ups and downs of the market can be linked to human behavior, there is no such thing as a mar...

Climate change has significantly impacted residential property: Constant house repairs, increasing energy bills, and more areas becoming uninsurable.  …It feels like something needs to change. Will our policymakers be able to keep up?  Today, we’re talking about the impact climate change is (or should be) having on housing policy.  Nicki Hutley, a highly experienced economist and Councillor on the...

We are currently in a phase of living with COVID, and while it’s too early to call it a ‘post-COVID’ era, what could that period look like?’ And how will the property market adjust? Simon Kuestenmacher, the Director of Research at the Demographics Group is returning to the show. He shares his insights on the current state of affairs in Australia with borders opening and migration slowly returning...

Inflation is up, there’s a rental crisis across the country, and interest rates are rising for the first time in a decade – with all the negativity around the property market, how can we make sense of it all?  Friend of the show and Head of Residential Research Australia at Corelogic, Eliza Owen, joins us today as we try to unravel what’s happening in the market… with accurate data and minus the m...

This is an interesting episode with our resident geek, Kent Lardner as we roll out Suburb Help – a little project we have to help investors make better decisions about where to invest.  Today is all about Australia’s rental crisis: What’s driving up rental prices? Which areas have the highest vacancy rates? Is the same happening in places outside the country?  Tune in to hear all about Kent’s inva...

We love tackling questions our listeners sent in – and today, we’re answering some of them (plus a slightly controversial one towards the end!)  How do company title properties compare to strata title properties? What makes an A-Grade property? Is there a way to make land tax less frustrating? Tune in as we take on these questions and more! If you enjoyed the show, do like, rate, subscribe, and sh...

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 ownership?  Are government initiatives enough to ease the housing affordability crisis? Will there be any real housing policy changes after the elections? What should homebuyers do as prices increase?  Bren...

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 term rentals coming in, how will the market adapt?  How much has the short term rental market changed? Will they continue to grow after COVID? Is it still a good idea to list your property on Airbnb? ...

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 holds the most swing? How much of the decision-making is evidence-based? What are the factors considered when formulating housing policy?  Chris O’Dell of GYDE Consulting helps...