We unpick the “supply-side” problems which are often blamed for high home prices, and in the light of a recent report, find that Land Banking is a significant issue, as large players hold on to land parcels to exploit prices rises. This means you cannot solve affordability by changing planning rules! In addition, there is significant information asymmetry and financial players benefit from the current arrangements – while State and Federal Governments look the other way. Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/
Property insider Edwin Almeida and I discuss the recent ABC 4 Corners programme on high-rise construction issues, and consider the broader implications.
Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog
Building Defects - Getting Below The Surface [Podcast]
Property Insider Edwin Almeida
and I explore the defective high-rise issues again, looking at the
latest evidence and underlying issues. This could become a $1 trillion
problem!
Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog
Let's Get Deep And Dirty Into The High-Rise Problem [Podcast]
Property insider Edwin Almeida and Economist John Adams discuss the latest on poor construction, and consider the implications with Analyst Martin North.
Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog
Australia Is Full Of High-Rise Death Traps [Podcast]
