The Follio Property Podcast

Why The Australian Govt Is Causing The Housing Market To Collapse

Jan 27, 2026
A deep dive into why government policy and approvals lag are worsening Australia’s housing crunch. They highlight rising construction costs and skilled labour shortages that keep projects stalled. Regional breakdowns explore why WA and SA face the steepest build costs while NSW and Melbourne show mixed signs. Migration shifts and foreign investment changes round out the market picture.
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INSIGHT

Approvals Aren't Homes Without Trades

  • Building approvals have risen but starts and completions have stagnated because trades and labour are missing.
  • Reece Beddall and Lachlan agree approvals won't add homes without workers to build them.
INSIGHT

Rents Rising Faster Than Wages

  • Rents are rising faster than wages, driven by housing undersupply and migration pressures.
  • The hosts link rising rents directly to the housing crisis and potential interest-rate implications.
ADVICE

Don't Wait For Construction Costs To Fall

  • Stop waiting for construction costs to fall because post-COVID prices are now the new norm with a ~40% rise.
  • Act on projects now if needed, since expecting large cost reductions is unrealistic.
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