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The Next Decade in Property Demographics: Simon Kuestenmacher Explains
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Are you curious about how demographic changes will shape the property market in the coming decade? In this episode, we chat with Simon Kuestenmacher from The Demographic Group to dive into the evolving trends in wealth transfer and their impact on housing. Simon gives us some great insights into the demographic factors affecting today’s wealth tran…
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118: SDG 2 and the role of the private sector in sustainable development: Chris Argent, Head of Sustainability & Corporate Affairs, AMEA, Syngenta
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Shownotes: Most people would agree that sustainability is a much-abused word. It has become a catch call phrase for individuals and businesses keen on asserting their ‘good for society/good for planet credentials’. As we hurtle towards 2030, the reality is that the private sector has a pivotal role to play in helping to meet the SDGs. Cynicism asid…
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Could a Vendor's Advocate Be Your Real Estate Game-Changer?
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Have you ever wondered if there’s a need for vendor advocates or if it’s just another money grab by some players in the real estate industry? Vendor advocacy is a term you may not have heard before, but it’s a service that’s gaining popularity. A vendor’s advocate is an advisor engaged by a person selling their property to help them choose a sellin…
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Real Estate Under Scrutiny: John Minns’ Plan to Restore Integrity
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How can integrity be restored in an industry often criticised for its ethical shortcomings? In this episode, we sit down with John Minns, the NSW Strata and Property Services Commissioner, to delve into the measures being taken by the Office of Fair Trading to regulate and improve the real estate sector’s reputation. With an industry plagued by iss…
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Is Data or Local Insight More Reliable for Property Investments: Suburb Trends June 2024
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Ever found yourself torn between relying on hard data or trusting local insights for your property investments? It’s a tough call many investors struggle with, wondering if the numbers can tell the full story or if boots-on-the-ground knowledge is more reliable. In the Suburb Trends Report for the month of June 2024, we dive into the age-old debate…
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How to Find the Best Mortgage Broker for You
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Choosing the wrong broker can lead to higher costs and missed opportunities. It’s crucial to find someone who doesn’t just process loans but also offers solid advice and guidance. With so many options, it’s tough to figure out who’s genuinely good and who’s just looking to close a deal. So in this episode, we break down how to find the perfect mort…
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What 2024 Property Forecasts Got Right – And Wrong: Mid-Year Review
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Wondering how the 2024 property forecasts are stacking up so far? Tune in to our mid-year review as we dive into the real estate predictions that nailed it and the ones that missed the mark. In this episode, we dissect the key trends, market shifts, and unexpected twists that have shaped the housing landscape in the first half of the year. Today, w…
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117: Harnessing the power of GEDI to build a more inclusive organisation: Kavneet Sahni, Dasra
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Kavneet Dasra Shownotes: In my second innings I have been intentional about working with the third sector. Through The Elephant in the Room, I am able to engage vicariously with the sector without being a part of it. To some extent I have been able deepen my understanding and engagement with the sector through PRADAN where I truly believe there is …
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Letters of Warning and Hope: Climate Scientists Write About the Crisis
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Hundreds of climate scientists were asked this simple question: “What do you feel about climate change.” The result was poignant, angry, bewildered, and in some cases hopeful letters from climate scientists that most importantly, spell out what we need to do to avoid the calamity that is barreling rapidly toward us. Climate change is a complex and …
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Red Flags You Must Know Before Hiring a Buyer’s Agent
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How can you distinguish the trustworthy buyer’s agents from the rest in a market flooded with options? With so many buyer’s agents vying for your attention, it's easy to fall prey to misleading promises and hidden agendas. In this episode, we delve deep into the world of buyer’s agents, uncovering the essential red flags every prospective property …
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Climate Crisis vs. Culture Wars: The Green Backlash
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This year elections are taking place across the globe covering almost half of the world’s population. It is also likely to be, yet again, the hottest year on record as the climate crisis intensifies. Around the world, nations are choosing to prioritize economic growth and national interest over climate policy. There are worrying signs of a green ba…
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What Is Lenders Mortgage Insurance and How Does It Really Work?
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Are you curious about what Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) is and how it actually works? Do you wonder if it's necessary and worth considering when purchasing a property, or do you think it's just an additional cost you can avoid? In this episode, we sit down with Strachan Taylor from Helia, Australia’s leading provider of LMI, to delve into the d…
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Climate End-Game: This is Not Your Daddy's Gloom & Doom
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The Climate End-Game is when global temperatures exceed 3°+ Celsius over this next century and beyond. If that were to occur, there could be multiple tipping points sparking each other at the same time, jacking the scorching heat even higher. Scientists say the world needs to think about a worst-case climate senerio. A team of international researc…
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The Hidden Forces Behind Brisbane’s Property Boom
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Are you curious about the hidden forces driving Brisbane’s property boom? What impact is the upcoming Olympics having on the property market, and is the construction for the games draining resources from other sectors? Beyond these questions, what else could be behind this sustained period of rapidly rising property prices, and is there any sign of…
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Right at the moment when climate impacts are dramatically manifesting themselves, concern from global citizens is shrinking. We have lost that loving feeling toward the living world. We have lost any sense of urgency. As temperature rise, climate change remains a low priority for most individuals. Polling data shows that, concerning the greatest th…
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Is Increased Housing Supply the Real Solution to this Housing Crisis?
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Could increasing housing supply alone effectively address our current affordability challenges, or is the housing crisis more accurately characterised as just a recurring issue with a new label? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Cameron Murray, Chief Economist at Fresh Economic Thinking who specialises in property and urban development. We dive…
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Battling the War on Logic, Reason, and Common Sense: The War on Science
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Science has never been more crucial to deciding the political issues facing the country. Yet science and scientists have less influence with the federal government than at any time in modern history. Despite that the marvels of scientific progress that has improved our lives immensely, some well-funded groups whose positions fly in the face of over…
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Suburb Trends May 2024: How to Spot False Positives in Property Data
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In this month's Suburb Trends report for May 2024, we're diving deep into the world of property investment, exploring a critical issue that every investor should be aware of: false positives in property data. With the property market experiencing upward pressure on prices due to low supply, investors risk being misled by appearances, just like the …
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Is Australia’s 1.2M Housing Target Attainable in the Next 5 Years?
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As Australia grapples with the ambitious challenge of constructing 1.2 million new dwellings in the next five years, we aim to answer the pressing question: Is this target attainable? We talk about the implications of this challenge, including the need to address housing pressure and determine suitable locations for new developments. Moreover, we d…
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Shame as a Catalyst: Transforming Inaction into Climate Action
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Can shaming help mitigate the climate crisis? As the climate crisis has worsened, experts have put forth numerous solutions to curb greenhouse gas emissions and stop rising temperatures. Could shaming be one of them? Recently, celebrities like Kylie Jenner, Taylor Swift and Drake have been getting flack on social media for how often they fly their …
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116: Diversity and Inclusion in English Rugby: Conversation with Jatin Patel, Inclusion and Diversity Director RFU England
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Shownotes Nelson Mandela famously said, “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does”. There are examples the world over whether it is Cricket, Football, Athletics, Tennis ……. It brings together fans and inspires current and future generations. However, like t…
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What’s Behind Melbourne’s Unusual Property Market Behaviour?
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With property values stagnant amidst a backdrop of soaring prices in other cities, we explore the factors contributing to Melbourne's unique market behaviour. Could the city's prolonged lockdowns have played a significant role in shaping its property landscape? What does the future hold for buyers and sellers? Meanwhile, rising rents beg the questi…
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The Nexus Between Property Taxes and Housing Market Behaviour
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Ever wondered why economists seem to favour land tax? What happens if we get rid of stamp duty on houses? And why do some people say negative gearing and capital gains tax discounts are bad? We're here to unpack these questions and more. Join us in this episode as we explore the often-debated topics of negative gearing and the capital gains tax dis…
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Most people are not climate deniers. It is an unreasonable and frankly, a stupid position to take. Recent polling shows that the majority (73%) of Americans strongly believe that climate change is happening and that it is caused by humans. You would think that with that much agreement, we would vote in politicians with similar convictions. But we d…
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What Economic Tensions Are Impacting Australia’s Property Market?
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What is driving the relentless rise in Australia's property prices, and how are homeowners managing as the fixed mortgage rates from the COVID era expire? These are important questions as we deal with rising inflation and increasing living costs, so in this episode, we tackle these issues to see how they're affecting both the housing market and pot…
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The Climate, the Environment, and the Media: Part 2
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SHOW NOTES UPDATED INFORMATION: In this acclaimed classical rebroadcast we take the news-media to task for its appalling lack of coverage in this critical time of climate and ecological breakdown. We need to hold the media accountable for their miserable record of reporting on our fossil fuel-driven climate emergency. The news media is powerful, in…
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Auctions: Common Mistakes Made by Buyers, Vendors & Auctioneers
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Ever wondered why people end up spending more than they planned at auctions? What about the missed opportunities for vendors due to ineffective auctioning practices? These common pitfalls not only impact individual transactions but also shape the broader dynamics of the auction process. In this episode, we're joined by award-winning auctioneer Andy…
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Can You Rely on a Strata Report Provided by the Vendors’ Agent?
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Depending on a potentially biased strata report could lead to problems later on, like unexpected costs or hidden issues with the property. Without clarity on what might be omitted or misrepresented in these reports, buyers risk making decisions based on incomplete or biased information, therefore jeopardising their investment. Today, we are joined …
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The Climate, The Environment, and The News-Media (Part 1): Rebroadcast
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UPDATED INFORMATION: In this acclaimed classical rebroadcast we take the news-media to task for its appalling lack of coverage in this critical time of climate and ecological breakdown. We need to hold the media accountable for their miserable record of reporting on our fossil fuel-driven climate emergency. The news media is powerful, influential a…
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Queensland’s Housing Crunch: What Can Be Done to Ease the Strain?
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With Queensland’s housing market facing an unprecedented crunch, many are left wondering: What can be done to ease the strain? The consequences of this housing crisis are far-reaching, affecting individuals, families, and communities across the state because it's not just about finding a roof over your head anymore. With housing prices soaring and …
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115: A conversation with Taisha Nurse, Global Senior Director, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, McDermott
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Shownotes On The Elephant in the Room podcast it has been my endeavour to spotlight leaders from the global majority. I recently had the privilege to speak with Taisha Nurse, Global Senior Director, Diversity Equity and Inclusion at McDermott. As a senior HR practitioner she has been responsible for building Centre’s of Excellence across multiple g…
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Why Is Negative Gearing Making Headlines Again?
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Negative gearing and its companion, the capital gains tax discount, have reemerged as hot topics in economic and political circles. But why does it matter? Well, it affects investors, homeowners, and the economy as a whole. There's a lot of confusion about what it all means and what might happen next. In this episode, we explain what negative geari…
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Where's the Outrage? The Paradox of Inaction in the Climate Crisis
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In this episode we revisit the complicated human emotion of FEAR. In our last episode we argued that fear could be the driving motivational factor for inciting eco-action. We took another look human psychology of fear, and found out, even though we’re living through an unprecedented climate and ecological disaster, it is shocking that most American…
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The Data Conundrum: Brisbane’s Boom, Hobart’s Decline, and Perth’s Renaissance Revealed
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The real estate landscape is constantly evolving, and recent data has unveiled surprising trends in Australian cities' property markets. Brisbane's boom, Hobart's unexpected decline, and Perth's resurgence raise intriguing questions and we're unsure if the numbers we're seeing are telling us the whole truth. Are these trends indicative of long-term…
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A Climate Reckoning: From Ecological Grief to Environmental Action
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We are caught in an economic and political system that encourages our collective participation in our planet’s daily disintegration. Why would we expect to feel good, and good about ourselves, while we are a part of the decimation of life on Earth, including ourselves and everyone we love? On one hand, we are the victims. No one asked to be born in…
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114: Steps to building an inclusive recruitment process, with Rohan Shah, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Ruben Sinclair
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Shownotes: People recruit people from the industry, but also people who look like them, behave like them, are from a similar background, use a similar language... Would you agree? If this is the reality, the question is how important is inclusive recruitment for the PR industry or businesses in general? And what does 'inclusive' recruitment actuall…
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Rental Pressures in 2024: Analysing Trends and Forecasts
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Are rental pressures set to continue in 2024, or is there hope for easing in certain areas? Securing a rental property is becoming increasingly challenging in 2024, posing difficulties for landlords and tenants alike. For property investors, it’s about facing the task of strategically investing their funds. Meanwhile, tenants are faced with the unc…
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From Personal to Planetary: Why We Need Both Individual and Systemic Climate Action
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In our last episode we explored this question: Is it possible that individual actions will move the needle on large scale eco-issues such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions and widespread habitat loss, or is individual action virtually pointless? In researching this question, not surprisingly, we have uncovered a basic truth, our eco-issues are c…
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How Do First Home Buyer Incentives Impact Affordability?
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Do first home buyer incentives actually help make housing more affordable, or do they unintentionally worsen affordability issues? As the debate surrounding first home buyer incentives continues, we seek to understand their true effect on property prices and overall housing affordability. Governmental interventions, such as lending to first home bu…
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Redefining Climate Activism: Individual Action vs. Systemic Change
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SHOW NOTES In this very special episode we are addressing, what may be, one the most conflictual. but essential issue concerning environmentalism and the planet. There is a great conundrum that has gripped the environmental movement for decades. Many, many well-meaning people have bought into this controversy, including myself. That is what is more…
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What Are the Unseen Challenges in Managing the Surge of New Dwellings in Strata?
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Are we adequately prepared for the consequences of the rapid surge in apartment construction and the subsequent increase in strata dwellings? As we witness a significant increase in the number of new dwellings within strata schemes, it's essential to assess whether our current strata management practices are sufficient to handle the associated chal…
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Powering the Future: Overcoming Gridlock on the Road to a Renewables Revolution
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The U.S. electrical grid that delivers energy to us is a marvel of engineering. It was designed to carry energy from coal and gas-powered quickly and cheaply to our homes and businesses. But the system is old and antiquated. Although this power grid system supplies coal and gas-powered energy to homes relatively well, it is a major obstacle to supp…
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Can YIMBYs Revolutionise Urban Living Without Compromising Quality?
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The YIMBY (Yes In My Backyard) movement proposes increasing urban density while maintaining the quality of life. This raises questions about the potential impact on developer profits, the power struggle between YIMBYs and NIMBYs, and the broader implications for city planning and community dynamics. Join us as we talk with Melissa Neighbour, an urb…
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113: The transformational power of 'Cultural Intelligence' in driving behaviour change and actions: Ritika Wadhwa, Founder Prabhaav Global
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Shownotes The Elephant in the Room podcast was in hibernation in December and January. We are back this week with our first episode of the year with the indomitable Ritika Wadhwa. Ritika Wadhwa is a strategic advisory board member for British Transport Police, is a Fellow at the Society of Leadership Fellows, Windsor Castle, a Board Director and Tr…
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Wired World: The Horrifying Impacts of Fencing on Wildlife and Ecosystems
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What do you think is the most common form of human infrastructure in the world? Not only does it cover vast tracts of the earth’s surface, but it is also virtually invisible. Worldwide, our wild lands are laced with countless stretches of fences. The total length of all fencing around the globe is 10 times greater than the total length of roads. If…
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Strata Due Diligence, Manager Woes, Land Tax Strategies, East Coast vs. Perth, and Modular Homes – Listener Q&A Session
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Join us in today's episode as we tackle real estate head-on, responding to questions from our listeners that hit close to home. Ever found yourself rushing to perform strata due diligence on a property about to slip through your fingers? We've got you covered with practical strategies for navigating this time-sensitive challenge. And what do you do…
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Rethinking Climate Solutions: The Myth of Infinite Green Growth
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SHOW NOTES As societies get richer, they consume more resources. That also means they generate more pollution, driving climate change and destroying natural ecosystems. We need to somehow break this link between material wealth and environmental catastrophe. There are no realistic scenarios to make the economic growth demanded by capitalism compati…
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Why Are Housing Prices Rising Amidst an Affordability Crisis?
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Have you ever wondered why, despite the widely recognised affordability crisis in Australia, housing prices continue to soar? This puzzling situation raises questions about how the housing market works and what it means for those trying to buy a home or invest in property. In today's episode, we talk to senior economist Paul Ryan from REA Group’s P…
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What’s Driving Property Market Moves Among Aussie Expatriates?
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Have you been keeping an eye on how the world's reopening is influencing the choices of Australian expats in the real estate market? Wondering if the trend of returning home is on the rise or if new destinations are emerging as hotspots for Aussies living abroad? What's really happening now that the world is opening up again? Are Aussies flocking b…
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Designing Tomorrow: Cities as Catalysts for Positive Environmental Change
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SHOW NOTES For most of humanity, we have lived outside of cities. It has only been in the last decade where populations have split evenly between rural and urban living. As soon as 2030, 70% of us will live in cities. There are now 33 megacities worldwide with over 10 million inhabitants — but by 2030, six new mega cities will arise, including in t…
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