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Rents Hit Record Highs As Australia's Housing Crisis Deepens

2026-10-2004:40

Australia's rental crisis is deepening, with record rents, critically low vacancy rates and a housing shortage continuing to squeeze tenants nationwide. But are government policies making the problem worse? In this episode, Hotspotting analyses the latest rental data, including Perth's staggering 60% rent increase over five years, and examines why housing supply, property investment and government policy remain central to Australia's rental affordability crisis. Discover what the latest figures reveal about the future of Australia's rental market and why increasing housing supply is critical to easing rental pressure. Listen now for expert property market insights that cut through the headlines and reveal the forces shaping Australia's housing future.

Property Prices Are Falling But First Home Buyers Are Worse Off

2026-10-1805:22

Falling property prices are making headlines, but are Australian first home buyers actually better off? In this episode, Hotspotting examines the growing divide in Australia's property market, where expensive homes are declining in value while more affordable properties continue to rise. With higher interest rates, reduced borrowing capacity and first home buyer loan numbers falling sharply, the reality of housing affordability is far removed from political promises. Discover why the property downturn is failing aspiring buyers, what the latest market data reveals and why increasing housing supply remains critical to improving affordability across Australia.

Property Prices Under Pressure But These Markets Are Holding Firm

2026-10-1505:43

Are Australian property prices really crashing? The latest Cotality data reveals a more nuanced picture, with regional markets outperforming capital cities and units holding up better than houses. Discover where property prices are falling, which markets remain resilient, and what the latest trends reveal about the shifting Australian property market. Look beyond the headlines with Hotspotting's expert analysis of Australia's property market.

Logan City Emerges As A Standout Property Buy In Greater Brisbane

2026-10-1302:38

Southern Logan is emerging as a compelling property market for buyers seeking affordability without sacrificing long term growth fundamentals. With residential land prices well below Brisbane and the Gold Coast, strong buyer demand and major infrastructure investment, the region is attracting increasing attention. In this episode, Hotspotting examines why Southern Logan features in the National Top 10 Best Buys and the key market fundamentals making it a location worth watching.

Australia's Housing Shortfall Is About To Get Much Worse

2026-10-1204:20

Australia's housing crisis is being driven by a problem governments have struggled to solve: Australia simply is not building enough homes. New modelling from Master Builders Australia forecasts a 262,000 dwelling shortfall against the Federal Government's housing target, while declining approvals, rising construction costs, planning delays, taxation, regulation and skills shortages continue to constrain supply. Hotspotting examines why Australia's housing shortage is getting worse, why demand side measures cannot fix a supply problem, and what needs to change to deliver more homes that Australians can actually afford.

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