In this episode, Lloyd James Ross, a seasoned investor and entrepreneur, delves into the current state of the Australian property market. He discusses the significant increase in the average time to sell a property, which has now reached up to 33 days, and the impact of rising interest rates on market dynamics. Lloyd emphasizes the importance of focusing on market signals rather than the surrounding noise, noting the current indicators of a softening property market and the potential for a crash. He highlights a recent policy change by Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers, which allows banks to exclude student HEX debt from mortgage serviceability calculations, thereby incentivizing more people to enter the property market, even if they may not be financially ready. Lloyd promises to share his insights on whether the Australian property market is on the brink of collapse by the end of the episode, offering valuable strategies for listeners looking to gain control over their financial future.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:02 - Question: Is the Australian Property Market Collapsing?

00:01:13 - Government Policy on HECS Debt and Mortgages

00:01:54 - Importance of Debt Serviceability

00:02:25 - Current State of the Housing Market

00:02:36 - Median House Prices in Australia

00:03:19 - Impact of COVID on Melbourne Real Estate

00:03:30 - Comparison of Median Prices in Major Cities

00:04:03 - Future Predictions for Perth's Property Market

00:04:13 - Understanding Market Signals

00:04:34 - Signal 1: Interest Rates

00:05:40 - Signal 2: Increased Property Listings

00:06:12 - Signal 3: Extended Selling Times

00:07:05 - Book Promotion: Money Buys Happiness

00:07:15 - Signal 4: Auction Clearance Rates

00:07:47 - Signal 5: National Australia Bank's Share Price Drop

00:08:29 - Will the Property Market Crash?

00:09:01 - Impact of Immigration on Housing Demand

00:09:52 - Historical Examples of Housing Market Crashes

00:11:18 - Potential for a Housing Market Correction in Australia