Australia Has A Housing Shortage And It Is Getting Worse
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Australia’s housing target is falling behind, but the real story is even more alarming. In this episode, Hotspotting examines why Australia’s housing supply crisis is worsening despite ambitious government promises. With approvals declining, construction costs rising and population growth accelerating, the nation is adding people faster than it is delivering homes. We break down the growing gap between approvals, commencements and completions, and explain why the shortage of housing is becoming a structural issue rather than a short-term cycle. Discover how taxes, labour shortages,...
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Australia’s Property Market Is Sending A Very Different Message
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Is Australia's property market really heading for a downturn, or are the headlines missing the bigger picture? In this episode, we examine the latest property data from PropTrack and Cotality and separate fact from media driven speculation. While predictions of falling prices and market turmoil dominate the news cycle, the numbers reveal a far more resilient Australian real estate market. We unpack where prices are rising, why most markets continue to perform strongly despite economic uncertainty, and what investors and home buyers should be watching in the months ahead. Tune in for expert...
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Location Still Beats Every Tax Change And Policy Shift
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The Federal Budget has sparked uncertainty across Australia's property market, but could it also be creating new opportunities for savvy investors? In this episode, we cut through the headlines and examine what the proposed tax changes could mean for property investment, where emerging opportunities may be developing, and why location remains the foundation of long-term real estate success. Discover how infrastructure projects, high-yield markets and changing buyer behaviour could shape the next wave of property hotspots across Australia. Tune in for expert insights, data-driven analysis and...
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Why The Government Still Doesn’t Understand The Housing Market
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Australia’s housing crisis continues to deepen, but why do government policies appear to be making the situation worse rather than better? In this episode, Terry Ryder examines the latest Federal Budget, the decisions shaping Australia’s property market, and the critical housing issues that policymakers continue to overlook. From housing affordability and rental shortages to property investment and housing supply, this discussion explores the forces driving the market and the unintended consequences of current policy settings. For anyone seeking informed insights into Australian real...
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Property Investing - After the Budget
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The proposed Federal Budget changes to Negative Gearing and Capital Gains Tax have created significant debate across Australia. But what do the numbers actually say? In this special episode of The Hotspotting Podcast, Tim Graham is joined by Joey D'Agata from Gameplans to move beyond the headlines and explore the real-world impact of the proposed reforms. Using live financial modelling, Joey walks through a series of investment scenarios comparing the current rules against the proposed changes. Together, they examine how these changes may affect cash flow, borrowing capacity, capital gains...
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Why This Budget Is Triggering A Crisis Of Trust
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Broken promises. Budget backflips. A growing crisis of trust. The Federal Government’s latest Budget has ignited fierce debate across Australia, with questions surrounding negative gearing, capital gains tax, housing policy, and political accountability dominating the national conversation. In this episode, Terry Ryder takes a closer look at the controversy behind the Budget, the Government’s response to criticism, and why credibility matters when voters are asked to trust political commitments. Is this simply a necessary policy shift, or has the handling of the Budget created a much...
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The Federal Budget That Changed Property Forever
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Has the Federal Budget delivered a solution to Australia’s housing crisis — or made it significantly worse? In this episode, we unpack the controversial property tax changes, the future of negative gearing, capital gains tax reforms, rising rents, housing supply shortages, and what it all means for first-home buyers, investors, and the broader Australian property market. With fewer homes forecast to be built and affordability pressures intensifying, this analysis cuts through the political spin to examine the real economic and property market consequences facing Australians. Listen now for...
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Australia’s Housing Crisis Just Became Deeply Personal
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Anthony Albanese’s housing debate has become deeply personal. The Prime Minister built significant wealth through Australian real estate, benefiting from the same property tax settings his government now wants to change. So what does that mean for investors, housing affordability and the future of negative gearing? In this episode, we unpack the political fallout, the growing investor concerns and whether proposed reforms could reduce rental supply and push property ownership even further out of reach for younger Australians. From negative gearing and capital gains tax to migration,...
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Why Hotspotting’s Best Buys Report Keeps Finding Winning Markets
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How accurate are property market forecasts when tested against real results? In this episode, Hotspotting revisits the March 2024 National Top 10 Best Buys Report to examine how its recommended Australian property markets have performed over the past two years. The results reveal strong capital growth across key locations, with standout performers delivering exceptional returns and validating the research signals that identified these markets early. We unpack the data, highlight the top performing regions, and explain the market indicators smart property investors should watch when identifying...
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How Media Distorts Property Data And Misguides Investors
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Most coverage of the Australian property market focuses on headlines, not reality. In this episode, we unpack why mainstream media reporting can significantly distort how buyers, sellers, and investors perceive market conditions. We examine recent housing data from leading sources including Domain, Cotality, and PropTrack, revealing a more nuanced picture of Australia’s real estate performance. While media narratives often emphasise short-term weakness, the broader data shows widespread growth across capital city and regional markets, particularly in house and unit price trends over recent...
info_outlineAffordable Housing: The Great Political Mirage
Politicians love to promise “affordable housing” — but where are the numbers?
Behind the headlines and media events, affordable homes remain an elusive dream, buried under soaring land prices, construction costs, and government taxes.
From Brisbane’s zoning reforms to Sydney’s grand plans, we unpack why these announcements often fall short of reality.
Why is genuine affordability missing from the conversation?
And what’s really stopping new homes from becoming truly affordable?
Tune in as we cut through the spin and reveal the hard truths about Australia’s housing crisis.