July 2026

 Australia’s housing crisis is deepening, but are governments ignoring one of the biggest drivers? In this episode, Hotspotting examines the latest population and migration figures and their growing impact on housing supply, rental markets and property prices across Australia. With demand continuing to outpace new dwelling construction, the pressure on affordability is intensifying. We […]

 Australia’s housing target is falling behind, but the real story is even more alarming. In this episode, Hotspotting examines why Australia’s housing supply crisis is worsening despite ambitious government promises. With approvals declining, construction costs rising and population growth accelerating, the nation is adding people faster than it is delivering homes. We break down

 Is Australia’s property market really heading for a downturn, or are the headlines missing the bigger picture? In this episode, we examine the latest property data from PropTrack and Cotality and separate fact from media driven speculation. While predictions of falling prices and market turmoil dominate the news cycle, the numbers reveal a far

 The Federal Budget has sparked uncertainty across Australia’s property market, but could it also be creating new opportunities for savvy investors? In this episode, we cut through the headlines and examine what the proposed tax changes could mean for property investment, where emerging opportunities may be developing, and why location remains the foundation of

 Australia’s housing crisis continues to deepen, but why do government policies appear to be making the situation worse rather than better? In this episode, Terry Ryder examines the latest Federal Budget, the decisions shaping Australia’s property market, and the critical housing issues that policymakers continue to overlook. From housing affordability and rental shortages to

 The proposed Federal Budget changes to Negative Gearing and Capital Gains Tax have created significant debate across Australia. But what do the numbers actually say? In this special episode of The Hotspotting Podcast, Tim Graham is joined by Joey D’Agata from Gameplans to move beyond the headlines and explore the real-world impact of the

 Broken promises. Budget backflips. A growing crisis of trust. The Federal Government’s latest Budget has ignited fierce debate across Australia, with questions surrounding negative gearing, capital gains tax, housing policy, and political accountability dominating the national conversation. In this episode, Terry Ryder takes a closer look at the controversy behind the Budget, the Government’s

 Has the Federal Budget delivered a solution to Australia’s housing crisis — or made it significantly worse? In this episode, we unpack the controversial property tax changes, the future of negative gearing, capital gains tax reforms, rising rents, housing supply shortages, and what it all means for first-home buyers, investors, and the broader Australian

 Anthony Albanese’s housing debate has become deeply personal. The Prime Minister built significant wealth through Australian real estate, benefiting from the same property tax settings his government now wants to change. So what does that mean for investors, housing affordability and the future of negative gearing? In this episode, we unpack the political fallout,

 How accurate are property market forecasts when tested against real results? In this episode, Hotspotting revisits the March 2024 National Top 10 Best Buys Report to examine how its recommended Australian property markets have performed over the past two years. The results reveal strong capital growth across key locations, with standout performers delivering exceptional