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Forever and a day we have spoken of the “Great Australian Dream" To own our own home. Over the years many Mum and Dad investors have gone a step further and added a rental property to their portfolio. Others multiple properties, building a portfolio that may even include commercial property, parking spaces, holiday rentals and more. Property has become one, if not the most talked about subject by Australians, some might say we’re obsessed. From television renovation, garden and dream home shows to reality television and the latest finance reports via our various news services, we are always on the lookout for the next trend or latest hot spot. “The Great Australian Dream” aims to answer or at least speak to the experts on as many of these subjects as humanly possible.

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    • Dec 17, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from The Great Australian Dream Podcast

    Ep 59. Is your home safe & secure for the festive season

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 10:45


    Planning a trip away over the festive season - a weekend, a week or more. How safe & secure is your most valuable possession - inside & out? In this episode of The Great Australian Dream Podcast we talk to RACQ's Kate Leonard-Jones with some tips to ensure you return home to the same home you left.

    Ep 58. Best of the Best Awards names Australia‘s top financial providers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 8:19


    In this episode of The Great Australian Dream Podcast we chat to Money Magazine Editor at Large Julia Newbould. The magazine named 128 gold winners including credit cards, term deposits, bank accounts, loans, superannuation, insurance, managed funds, ETFs, online broking, as well as phone plans, broadband, cars and wine - we look at a few that relate to property.

    Ep 57. Australian Property Review Nov/Dec 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 13:36


    We look at the increase in house values across Australia - some markets performing better than others. Also recent monetary policies and its effects, investors v's owner occupiers and a downswing? If there is a downswing what does history tell us? Joining us, regular guest Core Logic Australia's Head of Australian research Eliza Owen.

    Ep 56. Sellers lose out: Homeowners gamble profits selling off-market

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 8:37


    It's one hell of a headline "Sellers lose out: Homeowners gamble profits selling off-market" While there can be benefits for selling off market - maybe a quick sale, limited or no marketing costs and no open homes, but does it get you the best possible price? We'll get the data and details from a new Prop Track report when we talk to Prop Track economist and report author Paul Ryan.

    Ep 55. An Avalanche of investors are dumping property? Why?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 9:28


    In this episode of The Great Australian Dream Podcast we talk to Hello Haus (www.hellohaus.co) Property Negotiator Scott Aggett about the liquidation of dud assets. That is, under performing property investments. And why are many currently being offloaded?

    EP 54. Australian Property Review Oct/Nov 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 14:07


    In this episode we take a look back at the month of October and how the Australian market performed. Interestingly while some of the major centres started to slow, smaller markets like Brisbane and Hobart continued to grow. Construction is also at an all time high, we look at a report confirming the supply shortages and the associated rising costs. Joining us, regular contributor Eliza Owen, Head of Australian Research at CoreLogic Australia. 

    Ep 53. The Block Auctions with Channel 9‘s Shelley Craft & Michael Townsend McGrath St Kilda

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 19:14


    One of the most popular renovation shows on Australian TV is The Block and by far the most watch episodes are The Block Auctions. So in the latest episode of The Great Australian Dream Podcast we'll have a chat to the host of the channel Nine hit show Shelly Craft and the listing agent for one of the properties from McGrath St Kilda Michael Townsend.

    Ep 52. Sydney‘s Crazy Auction Results - The COVID Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 16:43


    Sydney's property market has seen home prices soar over the past 18 months. We talk to Jesse Davidson, a Multi Award winning Auctioneer, Chair of the REINSW Auctioneers Chapter since 2015 and Chief auctioneer & Director at AuctionWORKS. From Residential to commercial the city has experienced clearance rates & sale prices never seen before. For more on Jesse & the AuctionWORKS team visit www.auctionworks.net.au

    Ep. 51 Could Commercial Property be the next place you invest?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 16:52


    As the residential property market continues to boom, could commercial property be a more viable option? In this episode of the Great Australian Dream Podcast we discuss the pro's & con's of investing in commercial property. Have you ever contemplated investing in commercial real estate?   A little scary...a little foreign? Join us for the latest episode of The Great Australian Dream Podcast as we talk to the Cashflow Queen - Helen Tarrant to address some of our fears. Leading Commercial Property Specialist, Helen Tarrant, believes the solution for Aussies can be through commercial property. From humble beginnings as a migrant child, with only $70 to her family's name, she decided to start investing in commercial real estate. She quickly built a $10 million dollar empire – obtaining 20 properties in five years.  

    Ep 50. The housing struggles of older Australians

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 17:36


    Being National Seniors month we thought it fitting to have a chat with Chief Advocate for National Seniors Ian Henschke. From the challenges and costs related to older Australian's not owning their home with increasing rents, to those asset rich but cash poor, these are just some of the issues we will discuss along with government schemes to assist. 

    Ep. 49 Australian Property Review Sept/Oct 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 15:35


    While the RBA has not changed its monetary policy, APRA has - we will look at the effects and the why. We'll also talk CoreLogics Pain & Gain report, what's happening in the unit/apartment sector and are we seeing a cooling in the top end of the market. All this and more as we talk to our regular guest Eliza Owen, Head of Australian Research at CoreLogic Australia.

    Ep. 48 Building Green - Australian developed green online marketplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 11:07


    Here are some concerning stats. Building and construction accounts for 25% of Global waste, 39% of all carbon emissions in the world, 50% of all global natural resource extraction and 50% of landfill waste. So what can we do? We can't stop building? An Aussie company has the answer - a place architects & consumers can go for green products & services. In this episode of The Great Australian Dream Podcast we speak to Jeremy Barnett, founder of Planitree including how you can invest in this forward thinking platform.  

    Ep 47. Two speed markets, expat advice & the future of our tree & sea changers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 13:17


    Joining us in this episode of The Great Australian Dream Podcast is the  co-founder of Australia's first national property buyer's agency network, BuyersBuyers Pete Wargent. We talk two-speed housing markets - Victoria being a good example, advice for returning expats and with Pete currently residing in the UK, he has an interesting insight into our future by way of a British example. Find out more about Pete and what they offer at www.buyersbuyers.com.au

    Ep.46 Australian Property Review - August 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 10:54


    "Hot, but not red hot" is how Research Director at CoreLogic Tim Lawless describes the Australian property. In this episode we take a look at August in Review. With an uplift in investor activity and high density looking to be a more affordable option compared to unattached homes we may see unit activity continue to increase. 

    Ep. 45 The Social Housing Ticking Time Bomb

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 11:27


    In a report by Compass Housing Services, Australia faces a social housing time-bomb, with a looming shortfall of almost 200,000 homes by 2031 unless the Federal Government begins investing now. We talk to report co-author Martin Kennedy and explore the results of this report and what needs to be done.    

    Ep. 44 The effect of Covid on the Spring Time Property Frenzy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 16:06


    In a normal world (Something we are clearly not in at the moment) Spring would be the silly season for home sales. But COVID and lock-downs in particular has thrown many curved balls. Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee shares with us what the Ray White team are seeing on the ground and the data they are tracking.

    Ep. 43 The increase in Construction Costs - Cause& Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 9:16


    If you have contemplated a renovation or new build you may have come across the increased construction costs and delays...so what's behind this, is it just local or across the country and what does the future hold? We will look at this and more in the latest episode of The Great Australian Dream Podcast. Joining us - CoreLogic's Research Director Tim lawless.       

    Ep 42. Aussie property sale happiness reaching a new high as market satisfaction booms!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 14:04


    Aussie property sale happiness has reached a new high as market satisfaction booms! In this episode we talk to CEO & Founder of Rate My Agent Mark Armstrong to delve into the data, including how it is captured, what's behind it..and where we're heading. So much to talk about in this episode and it's not to be missed.

    Ep 41. What effect COVID Lockdowns have on real estate plus our July Market Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 12:45


    In the latest episode of the great Australian Dream Podcast we take a look at the effects of Covid lockdowns on Real Estate - Listings, sales and rentals - along with our regular market review.   Joining is to discuss - the lady with the data - Head of Australian Research at CoreLogic Australia Eliza Owen

    Ep 40. The condo collapse in Miami - Could it happen in Australia?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 19:52


    In this episode of the great Australian Dream Podcast we discuss how or if the collapse of the Surfside condo complex in Miami effects construction methods and/or standards in Australia.  How closely are we aligned to the US and what developments are we seeing for future construction to hopefully prevent such devastating events. Joining us is Dr Duncan W. Maxwell, the Deputy Director, Future Building Initiative Research Program Leader at Monash Art, Design & Architecture at Monash University.

    Ep 39. What may change the dynamics or demand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 6:17


    In this episode of The Great Australian Dream we welcome back Eliza Owen - Head of Australian Research at Core Logic Australia and discuss what dynamics may change and see a decline in demand. We also look at the segmentation of the market (The winners & Losers) along with the Pain & Gain report.

    Ep 38. The June Market & EOFY Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 8:34


    It's our regular monthly market review. We continue to see strong results although the signs of a softening market are certainly on show. As the Financial year comes to end we see the highest annual rate of growth across the Australian residential property market since April 2004. Joining us to discuss this and more Eliza Owen Head of Australian Research at Core Logic Australia joins us.

    Ep. 37 Your Investment Property - Last Minute Tax Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 8:01


    Tax & Property - tips and reminders for investors at tax time...and as you start the new financial year maybe some things to be mindful of - to be better prepared next year. Joining us, Money's Managing Editor Julia Newbould. For more from Julia and Money head to www.moneymag.com.au

    Ep. 36 Picking the right property for capital growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 11:34


    We often assume, long term a property will always make money. While this is quite often the case, some properties do far better than others. So how do we pick the right one? Join myself & expert property negotiator Scott Aggett (www.hellohaus.co) as we navigate these sometimes challenging and murky waters.

    Ep 35. Styling your property for sale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 16:37


    In the latest episode of the great Australian Dream Podcast we take a look at styling your home for sale. Why should you do it, along with some of the tips and tricks. Joining us is Meg Richie from Gold Coast Property Styling.

    Ep 34. May Market Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 9:02


    It's our regular monthly market review. May house values are up on last month - but not quite the peak of March and Investors are back in the market. Low interest rates, demand outstripping supply, there is more stock...but still a lot more buyers. All this an more will be discussed with our good friend Eliza Owen Head of Australian Research at Core Logic Australia joins us.

    Ep 33. Interests rates. Now, the future and outside influences

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 8:01


    In this episode of The Great Australian Dream Podcast we look at the recent RBA announcement - no change to the cash rate. We also look at the future of interests rates, the banks recent increase to fixed mortgages, monetary policy and how we are affected by global economies. Joining us is Head of Australian Research at Core Logic Australia Eliza Owen.

    Ep 32. Affordable housing for seniors

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 10:28


    The rate of homelessness of older people is increasing faster than for all other age groups: The rate for people aged 65-74 increased 38%, while for women in that age group the rate of homelessness more than doubled, increasing a staggering 55%. In this episode of  “The Great Australian Dream Podcast” we look at co-living as a viable & affordable solution for seniors who cannot afford high-end retirement living. Joining us with an innovative concept,  Calyptus founder Richard Andrews.

    Ep 31. Bull market no more? Possibly cooling?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 9:19


    In this episode of The Great Australian Dream Podcast we catch up with property negotiator Scott Aggett from Hello Haus. Working with agents, buyers and sellers across Australia Scott has a really good handle on the property market and is becoming the go to guy for media outlets for his expert opinion. So what is going on...it's previously been called a bull market..is this still the case? Has it cooled? Who is nervous, buyers or sellers? These are some of the topics we discuss in this episode.

    EP 30. The Federal Budget's policy incentives - are they a win?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 12:46


    From the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme, The Family Home Guarantee and Expansion of the First Home Super Saver Program to the Right Sizer incentive there is plenty in the Federal Budget for first home buyers and over 60's...but does it hit the mark? Joining us to take a closer look is Jane Slack-Smith, Director of investors choice mortgages and your property success.     

    Ep 29. The Australian Property Market in review - April 2021 - and Australian residential real estate now worth 8.1 Trillion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 11:49


    In this episode we welcome back the lady with all the data - Head of Australian Research at Core Logic Australia Eliza Owen and we take a look at April in review. How did the property market perform? Are we still on a high?  Or is the market showing some signs of a slowdown? We also recorded a massive milestone with the total value of residential real estate in Australia reaching $8.1 trillion. Proving  just how important the property market is to the Australian economy.   

    EP. 28 Shopping for a home virtually

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 16:10


    In the latest episode of The Great Australian Dream podcast we look at the new way to shop for your dream home...the world of virtual tours. It's been around for a while, but what's changed and what's the future?

    Ep 26. The relationship between greenspace and housing prices

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 10:39


    Want better capital growth in your real estate investments? Could green space be the answer? In this episode of The Great Australian Dream podcast we take  a look at the relationship between green space and house prices. International studies have highlighted the health benefits of living close to greenspace, be it private or public, as well as the housing value premium associated with having access to greenspace. While reviewing the overseas studies Core Logic have conducted their own research using Sydney as their case study. 

    Ep 25. The dramatic transformation of where we live & why

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 14:30


    Real Estate is an exciting space right now and joining us to shed some light on the trends and movements is social researcher & demographer Mark McCrindle. Mark is a social analyst with an international following. His passions lie in tracking emerging issues, researching social trends and analysing customer segments. Mark is an advisor to executive boards and committees across Australia. As a sought-after demographer, futurist and social commentator, he's delivered over 100 keynotes in the last year. I love talking to Mark and this is an episode not to be missed.

    Ep 24. The Australian Property Market in review - March 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 12:33


    Can't believe another month has passed, so we welcome back the Head of Australian Research at Core Logic Australia Eliza Owen to have a look at the property market's performance through March. If you want to be kept in the property loop, it's a must listen.

    Ep 23. The use of colour in your home, what's on trend right now

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 11:01


    Ever wondered what colours to paint your home - can you add too much colour, what are the rules and what's on trend...I'm Rob Doorey and joining me on the Great Australian Dream Podcast this week is Taubmans Colour Expert Rachel Lacy...yes a colour expert….and we will pick Rachel's brains for all the answers.

    Ep 22. The Australian Property Market in review - February 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 12:15


    Wow, what a month. On the back of a strong January, February has had some unexpected returns. Spurred on by combination of record low mortgage rates, improving economic conditions, government incentives and low advertised supply levels, Australia's housing market is in the midst of a broad-based boom.  We take a closer look at the data with Head of Australian Research at Core Logic Australia Eliza Owen    

    Ep 21. Best practice to build a property portfolio

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 13:03


    Have you ever thought of building a property portfolio ? May that be one investment alongside your family home  or multiple or maybe even adding a commercial property. On the latest episode of the Great Australian Dream podcast we look at "Best Practice" for building a property portfolio with one the best accountants I've had the pleasure of knowing.  A man that really does have all the answers.

    Ep 20. The house always wins: why house sales vastly outstripped unit sales over the year

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 9:39


    In this episode of the great Australian Dream we welcome back Head of Australian Research at Core Logic Australia Eliza Owen. Our conversation centres around the sales results of 2020 and look at why house sales vastly outstripped unit sales. Taking into consideration historical data, we ask the question..."Does the House always win?"

    Ep 19. Buying property with your partner

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 8:54


    This week we get expert advice on buying a property with your partner. The pros, the cons and different ways of safeguarding yourself. Joining us, a finalist in the 2020 Real Estate Business Awards for Buyer's Agent of the Year, an author, property strategist, Director and Founder of Aus Property Professionals Lloyd Edge. Visit Lloyd at www.auspropertyprofessionals.com.au and I recommend his new book Positively Geared.

    Ep 18. The Australian Property Market in review - January 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 11:14


    A big start for the year in property - home prices surging across many suburbs, cities & states. In this episode of The Great Australian Dream Podcast we review January 2021 - sales & rentals. Joining us, our good friend, Head of Australian Research at CoreLogic Australia, Eliza Owen

    Ep 17. Low interest rate refinancing & what's fuelling the property market

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 12:45


    In this episode of The Great Australian Dream Podcast we talk to Canstar's Editor-at-Large, Effie Zahos about low interest loans and refinancing. We also take a look at what's fuelling the property market now and over the past 12 months.

    Ep 16. How to buy in a hot market & what's driving it right now

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 9:27


    In many parts of the country we're seeing a hot property market. So what's driving it and what may ease or put the breaks on? If your buying right now, how do you get ahead of the pack and make your dream purchase? In this Episode of The Great Australian Dream we talk to Scott Aggett of Hello Haus. Scott is an expert property negotiator, commentator, property author, speaker, developer, property investor and property coach.  Make sure you check Scott out at  www.hellohaus.co...especially if want someone to negotiate the best deal possible.

    Ep 15. The current market & trends in housing finance

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 9:08


    In this episode of “The Great Australian Dream Podcast” we look at the current housing market and in particular finance trends, joining us, Head of Australian Research at Core Logic Australia -  Eliza Own. CoreLogic is the largest provider of property information, analytics and property-related risk management services in Australia and New Zealand. Keep up to date with all the latest: corelogic.com.au/news   

    Ep14. What are the best suburbs? And what about their more affordable neighbours?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 14:23


    In this episode we talk to Lloyd Edge, buyer's agent and best-selling author of Positively Geared. Lloyd reveals the top picks in regional areas and compares neighbouring suburbs that are more affordable.

    Ep 13. Finance when buying at Auction - the truth.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 11:04


    In this episode of The Great Australian Dream Podcast we continue our theme around real estate Auctions. One question that surfaces regularly is buying at auction with finance. What do you need to have in place with your financier prior to making a bid? Joining us is Jason Cuerel, recently named the Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia's top Regional Broker for QLD and is the principle of Mortgage Innovations...who just notched up more than 500 million in settlements...in short...he knows his stuff.

    Ep 12. Selling at Auction - we break it down

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 15:41


    In this episode we again talk to REIQ CEO Antonia Antonia Mercorella - this is part two of our conversation around real estate auctions.

    Ep 11. Buying at Auction - we break it down

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 18:36


    In this episode I thought we would unpack real estate auctions, reduce the fear and some misconceptions. In an upcoming episode we will look at selling at auction, but for this episode, let's look at buying at Auction and joining us is The CEO of The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) the Antonia Mercorella

    Ep 10. REA Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee & COVIDS effect on Commercial Property & Retail

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 10:02


    In this episode of  “The Great Australian Dream Podcast” we talk to the most quoted property commentator in Australia, Chief Economist at REA Group Nerida Conisbee. Our chosen topic? The effects of COVID on the commercial property market, the future of bricks & mortar retail and the interesting move being made by online retail giants like Amazon. 

    Ep 9. Design trends in new homes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 11:07


    So what are we wanting with a new home? What trends have we seen emerge over the past couple of decades to now? In this episode of the Great Australian Dream Podcast we talk to Daniel Logue, the General Manager of Fairmont Homes, a multi award winning, family owned and operated builder located in Sydney's Southwest, but delivering across the greater Sydney region. What are the must haves now, compared to those of the past.

    Ep 8. Some optimism if you're looking to buy property now

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 13:25


    The impacts of Covid-19 on the property market has yet to play out in full, however, there are green shoots of optimism for those with secure employment, many of whom are looking at the options in front of them now for their next property move.  In this episode we speak to Scott Aggett (www.hellohaus.co) on why right now could be the right time to buy. We look at where we are seeing movement right now and the opportunities presenting now that may not be on offer in 12-18 months time    

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