The Truth About Housing Affordability, Market Trends & How to Help the Next Generation Buy with Cameron Kusher

Meet Cameron Kusher: The property economist who’s helping Aussies make sense of a wild marketWhat’s really driving property prices in Australia and what’s next? In this episode, I sit down with Cameron Kusher, one of the most respected property economists in the country, to unpack the state of the market, where things are headed, and what it all means for everyday Australians.With a career spanning RBA Group, CoreLogic, and now Aussie Property Insights, Cameron is known for cutting through complex economic data and making it human. We talk housing affordability, generational wealth, rentvesting, the myth of timing the market, and why some buyers are quietly getting ahead while others stay stuck on the sidelines.But this isn’t just stats and strategy, it’s real talk about family, financial stress, and designing a life that actually works. If you’ve ever wondered whether now’s the right time to buy, how to help your kids into the market, or what it means to actually live well, this one’s for you.Key Moments:00:00 Who is Cameron Kusher04:32 Is housing affordability really worse than it used to be?08:20 The harsh reality of first-home expectations12:42 Getting a mortgage today is an asset in itself15:35 Are you bullish or just being realistic about housing?21:06 Should parents invest now for their children’s future?27:19 Why buying sooner may beat waiting for a rate cut33:08 What to look for when buying (it’s not just price)37:32 Around the grounds: state-by-state property breakdown42:26 Regional living: why coastal towns are still hot49:50 Should you move to live slower, not just cheaper?56:04 Cameron’s new venture: Aussie Property Insights👉 Whether you're a first home buyer or expanding your portfolio, Atelier Wealth can help. Book a discovery session with a mortgage broker here: https://calendly.com/atelier-wealth-discovery-team👉 For everything you need to know about getting a loan approved and buying a property, read the Happy Home Loan Handbook by Aaron Christie-David. Get a FREE chapter here: https://atelierwealth.com.au/the-happy-home-loan-handbook/About Aaron:Aaron-Christie David founded Atelier Wealth, a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors to make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years.With over 10 years of financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron's decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth.Connect with Aaron:Visit the website: https://atelierwealth.com.au/   Follow the Australian Investment Property Podcast’s Official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/aupropertyinvestmentpodcast/Follow Aaron on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaronchristiedavidFollow Aaron on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronchristiedavid/Subscribe to Atelier Wealth’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@atelierwealth_au