🧠 Why don't we just build more houses? The rental crisis and Australian property shortage explained

Do you keep hearing about this property shortage and wonder what this really means for you? Buyer's Agent Pete Wargent is joined by Dr Cameron Murray, economist, property specialist and author on this episode of The Australian Property Podcast. Dr Cameron will demystify some of the panic we are hearing on the news and provide insight on the future of the housing market. On this episode of The Australian Property Podcast, Pete and Dr Murray discuss: How can we have a housing shortage? Why aren't more houses being built? Why have the prices gone up? Why does there seem to be a rental crisis all over the world? How can The Australian rental crisis be solved? Housing supply - what are the challenges for first-home buyers, households and immigration How will demand adjust to meet supply shortages? What role can government intervention play in the supply of housing? Australian Property Podcast resources: Dr Cameron Murray on Twitter Australian Property Podcast online - videos, notes & resources Ask a question Chris' mortgage broking Amy's new property course Pete Wargent's property coaching Join Owen's Rask Core  membership for $0.99 Amy's 100-point checklist (PDF) INFORMATION WARNING! This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Full individual disclosures for each guest are available via the show notes page. Owen and The Rask Group Pty Ltd do NOT receive anything for mentioning Super funds, products, shares, bank accounts, etc. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices