Are there more winners or losers in our current challenging house markets?

In this episode of the Demographics Decoded Podcast, Simon Kuestenmacher and I explore who the winners and losers are, examine the impact of government policies on housing affordability, and analyse the political landscape affecting young voters.

We also delve into the implications of immigration on housing and the widening wealth gap, emphasizing the necessity for a balanced approach to housing policies that considers both supply and demand.

Takeaways

• The housing market is experiencing significant fluctuations.
• High property prices benefit more stakeholders than they harm.
• Government policies often exacerbate housing affordability issues.
• Young voters are increasingly disillusioned with major parties.
• Immigration impacts housing demand and affordability.
• There is a widening wealth gap affecting young Australians.
• Supply and demand dynamics are crucial in housing policy discussions.
• Political stability is essential for effective housing policies.
• First homebuyer grants can inadvertently drive up prices.
• A balanced approach is needed to address housing affordability.

Chapters

02:43 Winners in the Property Market

05:25 The Role of Government and Policy

08:14 The Political Landscape and Housing Affordability

10:58 The Future of Housing Policy

13:42 The Effects of Migration on Housing

16:21 Balancing Winners and Losers in the Market

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About Simon Kuestenmacher

Simon Kuestenmacher is co-founder and Director – The Demographics Group

Simon is a prolific media commentator on demographic and data matters and a columnist for The New Daily and The Australian newspapers. 

He ranks as one of the world’s Top 10 influencers in data visualisation. If you can’t get enough of the kind of data that explains how the world works, make sure to follow Simon on Linked In or X (formerly Twitter) or any of his other social channels.

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About Michael Yardney

Michael Yardney – founder Metropole Property Strategists has been voted one of Australia’s 50 most influential Thought Leaders.

While he is best known as a property expert, Michael is also Australia’s leading expert in the psychology of success and wealth creation.

Michael is a #1 best selling author of 9 books and frequently challenges traditional finance advice with innovative ideas on property investment, personal finance and wealth creation.

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