About this episode
This episode discusses the impact of rising oil prices on construction costs and housing affordability, while exploring market opportunities for property investors.
In this episode, we break down how rising oil prices are quietly driving up construction costs—and what that means for property investors and developers. From massive increases in materials like PVC to higher fuel and labour costs, builds are becoming more expensive almost overnight. That pressure is flowing through to buyers, impacting housing affordability and slowing down supply at a time when it’s needed most. We also unpack the bigger picture—why developers can’t absorb these costs, how infrastructure bottlenecks are holding back thousands of new homes, and what governments may need to do to keep projects viable. On the flip side, we talk opportunity. With buyer demand starting to ease and inflation reshaping the market, this could be a window to secure quality assets before the next upswing. If you want to understand what’s really happening behind the scenes—and where the smart money is looking right now—this one’s worth a listen.
People in this episode
Host: Sam Black
Topics covered
- construction costs
- oil prices
- property investment
- housing affordability
- market opportunities
Keywords
- construction costs
- oil prices
- property investors
- housing affordability
- inflation
- market opportunities
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: PVC
Places: governments, housing
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