Australia’s Housing Crisis: Can Higher-Density Property Really Fix Affordability?

About this episode

The episode discusses Australia's housing crisis and the potential impact of higher-density properties on affordability, featuring insights from Cian Hussey of the Institute of Public Affairs.

We talk with Cian Hussey from the Institute of Public Affairs about Australia’s Housing Minister is pushing for more apartments, townhouses and medium-density housing near transport and employment hubs as affordability pressures intensify. Plus Australia has extended restrictions preventing foreign investors from buying established homes until 2029. Are foreign buyers really driving the affordability crisis, or is Australia simply not building enough homes? You can have your say by leaving a voice message ► https://www.speakpipe.com/realestateradio ► Website: https://aussierealestatepodcast.lovable.app ► Subscribe here to never miss an episode: https://www.podbean.com/user-xyelbri7gupo ► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/therealestatepodcast/?hl=en ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070592715418 ► Email: myrealestatepodcast@gmail.com The latest real estate news, trends and predictions for Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. Gold Coast Real Estate, Adelaide Property Market, Luxury Real Estate Australia, Property Investment Podcast, Real Estate Trends 2026, Median Price Growth. We include home buying tips, commercial real…

People in this episode

Guest: Cian Hussey

Topics covered

• housing crisis
• affordability
• higher-density property
• foreign investment
• real estate trends
• urban development

Keywords

• housing crisis
• affordability
• higher-density housing
• foreign investors
• real estate trends
• property market
• urban development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Institute of Public Affairs

Places: Australia, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth

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