The Elephant In The Room Property Podcast | Inside Australian Real Estate

Chris Bates
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Jul 6, 2019 • 1h 5min

Warren Hogan | Are we heading into a recession?

Listen very carefully, as in this episode you will hear all about the signs that show when a bubble is about to burst! Warren Hogan, Industry Professor at UTS Business School & Chief Economic Advisor of The Executive Connection, shares: Are we heading into a recession? What are the big levers that impact the property market? What impact does the property market have on the rest of our economy? What is inflation & what makes it go up?  What you need to know about debt & how to service it.  New technologies & fast tracking, is it harming our ability to make good decisions? What are the signs in a cycle that shows a bubble is about to burst! It’s a great episode packed full of insights, we hope you enjoy it! GUEST DETAILS:Warren Hogan - LinkedIn Work with Veronica? info@gooddeeds.com.au Work with Chris? hello@wealthful.com.au Download the transcript: www.theelephantintheroom.com.au/podcasts/075See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 30, 2019 • 60min

Veronica Morgan & Chris Bates | Disruption, Technology & Trust in the Real Estate Industry

Veronica & Chris discuss the impat AI is starting to have on the property industry & changes that are afoot. They cover:  Will AI replace real estate agents & mortgage brokers? Can AI manage you through the rollercoaster of a property purchase? The issue of trust in the real estate industry & why it is so important. What will happen to our negotiation capability with AI? Who is getting paid for what? Kick backs you need to know about! Should we be worried about AI & will it hurt our hip pockets? Don’t assume technology or disruption to our industry is going to be a better solution. WEBSITE LINKS: Home Buyer Academy - 3 videos on property pricing  Chris Bates - Wealthful Veronica Morgan - Good Deeds Property Buyers Related Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBnDWSvaQ1I&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kv8gvXPwWjY Work with Veronica? info@gooddeeds.com.au Work with Chris? hello@wealthful.com.au Download the Transcript:  www.theelephantintheroom.com.au/podcasts/074 Work with Veronica? info@gooddeeds.com.au Work with Chris? hello@wealthful.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 23, 2019 • 1h 3min

Roger Montgomery | Why are so many equity investors bearish about property?

Roger is the Founder & Chief Investment Officer of Montgomery Investment Management. Roger brings more than two decades of investment & financial market experience & he shares interesting insights on financial markets. Here’s a snapshot of what you’ll learn from listening: How to identify the 3 phases to a boom in the market. Why a focus on the calibre of any asset is so important. How to apply the principles of value investing to a property purchase. What happens to prices when population growth in Australia is underestimated. Why access to credit & interest rates are the ultimate driver of asset price. When you know what something is worth, you know when you are paying too much! What is the impact on property prices with a slow down in construction? We cover a lot of ground in this episode, we know you’ll enjoy listening! GUEST WEBSITE:https://rogermontgomery.com/ Related Episodes: https://www.theelephantintheroom.com.au/podcasts/069 Work with Veronica? info@gooddeeds.com.au Work with Chris? hello@wealthful.com.au Read the transcript:www.theelephantintheroom.com.au/podcasts/073See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 16, 2019 • 58min

Dr Tim Sharp | Does owning a house = happiness?

Dr. Timothy Sharp, otherwise known as Dr Happy, has spent decades studying psychology, lecturing & researching aspects of human behavior & emotion. He's currently a Professor of Positive Psychology at two leading universities. He's a founder & chief happiness officer of The Happiness Institute & he explains how emotions are entwined with everything we do. We learn that the way we think about things affects how we feel & behave plus: Why humans are less rational than we think. Is it possible to buy property without emotion? Why it’s so hard to keep emotion out of property investment. How planning ahead minimises implications of a property purchase. Social & emotional intelligence & why it is so important. Genetic & biological disposition to happiness, what can you control? Minimalism, even when it comes to property - do you really need it & will it add value to your life? GUEST WEBSITE:https://www.drhappy.com.au/ Dr Happy Downloads:https://www.drhappy.com.au/resources/ Download the Episode Transcript: www.theelephantintheroom.com.au/podcasts/072 Work with Veronica? info@gooddeeds.com.au Work with Chris? hello@wealthful.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 6, 2019 • 1h 14min

Kent Lardner | Life changing decisions mislead by data

When it comes to property, people rely on a single source of data that is rarely interrogated and often misleading. Kent Lardner joins us for a second time and guides us through the murky waters and statistical importance of data. Why looking at more than one metric gives you a broader, wider picture of a marketplace. Lenders Mortgage Insurance - is it a good thing for the property market? Free online AVM’s & the dangers of misleading information. How to understand the limitations of data & why you need to dig deep to understand it. There's so much good stuff in this episode! Kent's details: Kent Lardner - Suburb Trends EP 6: Kent Lardner Elephant in the Room Property Podcast Home Buyer Academy - Free Mini Course Work with Veronica? info@gooddeeds.com.au Work with Chris? hello@wealthful.com.auEPISODE TRANSCRIPT: www.theelephantintheroom.com.au/podcasts/071See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 2, 2019 • 1h 4min

Sara Wilkinson | Sustainable housing, urban development & climate change issues needing action

Australia's first female Professor of Property, Sara Wilkinson, UTS explains sustainability, urban development and the importance of using resources that are local, renewable & energy efficient.  Plus we cover: * Overcoming the idea families need to live on ¼ acre block * Retrofitting existing properties to make them energy efficient * How under occupied properties could solve our affordable housing crisis. * How green roofs can protect your property from solar degradation * The benefit of aerofarms with 24hr sunshine * Why we have aprox 11 years to take sufficient action to stop irreversible climate change. * The urban heat island, city centres are often 5° hotter & ideas to cool them down * Why the government is urging construction to house us all. This is an informative episode for anyone who cares about our planet’s future!Guest Website & Relevant Links: UTS - Sara Wilkinson Architecture & Design - Sustainability Projects City of Sydney - Green Business & Buildings Podcast Links: Ep 1 - Simon Russell, Behavioural Finance Aust Ep 62 - Cecille Weldon, Liveability Ep 66 - Michele Adair, Housing Trust Work with Veronica? info@gooddeeds.com.au Work with Chris? hello@wealthful.com.au EPISODE TRANSCRIPT: www.theelephantintheroom.com.au/podcasts/070See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 26, 2019 • 1h 13min

Scott Phillips | Shares or property, which one will make you the most money? | Insights from Motley Fool Money

Motley Fool Australia's, Scott Phillips, explains how the share market can offer a viable option for first home buyers to save up their deposit faster. Let’s look at this idea and some other alternatives: Are there different investments for would-be property investors to consider when they can't borrow enough money to buy an investment-grade property? What is the cost of a lemon in your share portfolio? What are the compound eroding effects of fees? Why you need to pre-commit to save & make a habit of it. How behavioural biases cost you way more than you think! This is an eye opener of an episode and we uncover so much gold, so stick around until the end. Guest Website: The Motley Fool - Scott PhillipsMotley Fool Philosophy & Graphs Related Links: Ep 1 - Behavioural Biases Ep 9 - How to sniff out a lemon in your portfolio Episode Transcript: https://www.theelephantintheroom.com.au/podcasts/069 Work with Veronica? info@gooddeeds.com.au Work with Chris? hello@wealthful.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 19, 2019 • 1h 6min

Karen Stiles | How bad can things go with buying strata property?

Karen Stiles shares her first hand knowledge of strata ownership & her horror story of buying off the plan. Karen is now Executive Officer of Owners Corporation Network & she has brilliant insights into the hidden world of all things strata. She is extremely passionate about justice in the property world. Here’s a few of the eye opening topics we covered: How everyone, besides the owners, know about building defects What a variation allowance is for builders How By-Laws can change on a whim & in seconds   Why you need a property lawyer over a standard conveyancer How bad can defects be & why owners hide them What is a Build & Design approach Got defects, sign this confidentiality agreement   Why there is no justice in the legal system. Karen’s Details: Owners Corporation Network Ep 52 - Jenny TonnerDownload the Episode Transcript: www.theelephantintheroom.com.au/podcasts068 Work with Veronica? info@gooddeeds.com.au Work with Chris? hello@wealthful.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 12, 2019 • 1h 7min

Kylie Walsh | Consumers call for more transparency from real estate agents

Kylie Walsh is General Manager of Di Jones Real Estate and a licensed real estate agent. Last November, Kylie was awarded AREAs Most Influential Woman in real estate. Kylie has over 24yrs experience and over that time she's held a variety of roles that have taken her from the beach to the bush and back to the city in positions of increasing responsibility. She's worked in management roles for Australia's major franchise groups and along the way has won numerous industry awards for sales, property management and leadership. She's also served a term on the REI New South Wales Board. You’ll be surprised at some of what we unearthed in this episode. Here’s a snapshot: Technology & how it's changing the way that consumers can get more transparency from real estate agents. Should school catchments drive our purchasing decisions? Why passive buyers will often pay a premium. How to become an influencer, no matter what role you have. Why it’s important to support those with a minority voice. The differences that men & women bring to the table when negotiating, does this even matter to property buyers? And finally, are women really better real estate agents? Kylie's Details: https://www.dijones.com.au/ Website Links: Episode 12 - John Cunningham Episode 46 - Lorna Patten Download the transcript: www.theelephantintheroom.com.au/podcasts057 Work with Veronica? info@gooddeeds.com.au Work with Chris? hello@wealthful.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 5, 2019 • 56min

Michele Adair | What's causing Australia's housing affordability crisis?

Michele Adair, CEO of Housing Trust, joins us and explains how her organization builds and manages affordable housing for people on a very low to moderate income. We're going to find out the difference between social housing and affordable housing. Michele highlights some important factors affecting household affordability.  It’s not just about first home buyers wanting to get onto the ladder. So what are the gaps in the system? Here’s some of what we covered: What are alternative models for property investment and will they provide more affordable housing? Why households spending 30% or more of total household income, in rent, or in mortgage repayments, are in housing stress. What happens when life throws a curved ball & you can’t afford a roof over your head. How much ‘buffer’ do you need? Can good urban design & planning eliminate social problems? Why everyone deserves a decent home & why it’s Housing Trust’s vision. It’s an insightful episode, we hope you enjoy listening. Michele's Website: Housing Trust Download the Episode Trascript: www.theelephantintheroom.com.au/podcasts066 Work with Veronica? info@gooddeeds.com.au Work with Chris? hello@wealthful.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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