real Talk by realestate.com.au

How different would the future of Australian property look if renters could lock in a lease for 5, 10, or even 20 years? What would it mean for landlords? Vacancy rates? Lifestyles? We speak with Christian Grahame, Head of Home, and Jarrod Scott, General Manager of Product at REA to discuss overseas rental markets, how they work, and what Australia can learn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've been told that Spring is always the best time to sell your home - but is it? Do selling cycles still exist, and do we even care? We speak with Hannah Richards from Buxton Realestate and PropTrack Senior Economist Eleanor Creagh to see whether Aussies still abide by 'selling seasons', or if the Covid pandemic has forever changed the way Aussies buy and sell property.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 'emotional tax' is a levvy people often place on their own homes due to what it means to them - which leaves them upset and confused when it's valued at a lower price. Along with Carla Fetter, Director at Jellis Craig, and Chris Reeves, Head of Consumer Marketing at realestate.com.au, we discuss why sellers might need a reality check before going to market, as well as how to get an idea of what your home is worth without getting a formal appraisal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stamp duty is a controversial topic - not helped by the lack of Federal guidance around this divisive tax. With the help of Director and COO of BresicWhitney, Will Gosse, and PropTrack Senior Economist, Angus Moore, we examine the pros and cons of stamp duty and how it plays a part in property transacting - and what it could look like moving forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Selling your home off-market can leave more than $60,000 on the table - we speak with Matthew Everingham of Richard Matthews Real Estate and PropTrack Senior Economist, Paul Ryan, about why off-market sales are risky business as well as the financial gains that can be made by listing your property online. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finding a home that ticks all the boxes is tough, especially as our wants and needs have shifted so drastically post-pandemic. In this episode, we speak with Sophie Whittakers, General Manager at Austin Maynard Architects and PropTrack Economist Anne Flaherty about what buyers are looking for in a home, and how we can make our existing homes more adaptable for years to come. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buying a house now is tougher than decades ago - but is it too tough? We examine what 'affordability' really means when it comes to buying houses and who can actually afford to do so in the current climate. And more importantly, what Australia's future looks like in terms of accessibility. With special guest Angus Moore, Senior PropTrack Economist, and Dean Mackie CEO of DiJones real estate agencies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our PM grew up in public housing and has made big promises about building more homes but, so far, the government’s efforts have stalled - we look at just how big the issue of under supply of social housing is set to become in just a few years - and what we can do about it. Guests include Anne Flaherty PropTrack Economist and Roberta Buchanan from Melbourne based charity Launch Housing. Find out more about Launch Housing and Melbourne Zero initiative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does sustainability really mean for those on the average wage? Is it more about making homes cheaper to live in? What are some of the newer ways of making homes more comfortable and efficient? We look into how sustainability can save the planet, and our wallets with experts Phillip Oldfield and Anthony Lillis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is an estimated 12 million spare bedrooms sitting vacant across Australia. Is this part of the solution to the current housing crisis? Philip Lowe seems to think so... We go into the practicalities of opening your home up to strangers and whether those who need the income are the ones in a position to do so. Guests include senior PropTrack economist Paul Ryan and Community Manager of Flatmates.com.au Claudia ConleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does Australia's love of their furry friends affect the way they buy/sell/rent and build? And how does it affect how much they're willing to spend? We look at the trends and data, chatting to Mark Di Giulio from Barry Plant and an realestate.com.au industry expert Sam Noakes around what pet lovers want, what they should look for and what they should know about the laws around pet ownership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Property investors are often painted as greedy landlords who love raising rents. We debunk myths around property investment and discuss the issues they are facing in the market now. Guests include Bryce Holdaway from Empower Wealth and The Property Couch podcast and senior PropTrack economist Paul Ryan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it really that hard to buy your first home?! The age old generational debate of who has/had it tougher. We look at the current market compared to previous decades and discuss what has changed. Guest include PropTrack economist Angus Moore and Mortgage Choice broker Terri Unwin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it just us, or are there far fewer properties for sale right now? Economist Anne Flaherty and seasoned agent Charlotte Pascoe join us as we look at what's causing this hesitancy and some potential knock-on effects for those looking to find their next place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s population is rising but how is that going to impact our already struggling housing market? Are NIMBYs (Not In My Back Yard) to blame for the lack of development in desirable suburbs? Can we just continue to build on the urban fringes? How can we get a consensus on the best way forward? Guest include Joey Moloney from the Grattan Institute and CEO of Development from MirvacSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do Aussies love talking about more than anything? House prices and interest rates. Amid the current climate of record rate rises, we talk to borrowers about how they've been personally affected and what they make of how it's been handled by the RBA. Special guests include Director of Economic Research at PropTrack Cameron Kusher and Mortgage Broker Paul Williams who has 20+ years of experience helping borrowers get loans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where have all the rental properties gone? We investigate the factors behind the current scarcity of available homes and the simultaneous surge in rental prices. We examine what's causing this crunch and what can be done to help solve it. Guests include senior PropTrack economist Angus Moore and Community Manager of Flatmates.com.au Claudia ConleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.