Boosting home building is a key part of the government’s plan to get the Australian economy back on track. Professor Steven Rowley from Curtin University joins us to unpack recent research by the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) into whether Australia can build its way out of a recession.

Then Domain senior news journalist, Elizabeth Readman gives an update on the property players who made the cut for this year’s Australian Financial Review Rich List.

To read more about the AFR Rich List 2020, visit: domain.com.au/news/afr-rich-list-2020-property-tycoons-harry-triguboff-frank-lowy-among-australias-richest-people-1000463/

Finally, we hear from a Domain staff member who is house sitting in a low-waste home and speak with Lottie Dalziel, founder of Banish, who shares small steps you can take towards reducing household waste.

01:10 - Can building homes rebuild Australia’s economy?

09:03 - Australian Financial Review Rich List 2020

14:13 - Running a low-waste household

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Property markets across the country are finding their feet after what has been a tumultuous year. This week we unpack the findings from the latest Domain House Price Report, and what they mean for buyers and sellers in our capital cities.

Also on this episode, our prestige property expert Lucy Macken takes us through what is arguably Australia’s largest private property portfolio, worth over $240 million.

Then Sarah & George, The Block 2020’s NSW team, join us to chat about their time on the show and share their own property journey.

00:46 - The results from Domain’s latest House Price Report.

08:43 - Mike Cannon-Brookes’ $240m+ property portfolio

14:23 - Sarah & George from The Block

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The information in this post is general in nature and should not be considered personal or financial advice.You should always seek professional advice or assistance before making any financial decisions. Digital Home Loans Pty Ltd t/a Domain Loan Finder (ABN 39 619 694 156, Credit Representative 500208) is authorised by Auscred Services Pty Ltd (ABN 50 164 638 171, Australian Credit Licence 442372). All applications are subject to assessment and lender approval.

Is being last to bid really a winning strategy? Is there a right/wrong way to bid at auction? This week, we unpack auction etiquette with Scott Kennedy-Green, chief auctioneer at McGrath Estate Agents.

With the weather warming up, we also take a closer look at demand for holiday homes with Matt Lahood, CEO of The Agency, who has provided a snapshot on how this market is faring after a challenging year.

01:21 - Do’s and don’ts of bidding at auction

10:06 - Is there demand for holiday homes this year?

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Rental markets across the country are starting to turn around. The latest Domain Rent Report shows rents for houses increased or were steady across all capital cities over the September quarter. It was a different story for units though. We unpack what this means for tenants and landlords.

Also this week, we touch on what was in the Federal Budget for housing, particularly for first-home buyers, and hear how government incentives have helped one man save thousands.

Then to wrap up, Jasmin & Luke from The Block join us to chat about their time on the show.

00:44 - Domain’s Rent Report results for the September quarter

09:19 - How the housing and construction sectors were addressed in the Federal Budget

14:37 - Jasmin & Luke from The Block

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The information in this post is general in nature and should not be considered personal or financial advice.You should always seek professional advice or assistance before making any financial decisions. Digital Home Loans Pty Ltd t/a Domain Loan Finder (ABN 39 619 694 156, Credit Representative 500208) is authorised by Auscred Services Pty Ltd (ABN 50 164 638 171, Australian Credit Licence 442372). All applications are subject to assessment and lender approval.

It’s one of the toughest tasks when buying a home. You’ve fallen head over heels for a property, you’re awaiting auction day to bid, but then the agent asks you to put in your “best and final offer”.

Joining us to walk buyers through the best way to approach the sticky situation is Veronica Morgan, principal of Good Deeds Property Buyers and co-host of Location Location Location.

If you’d like to read more about the ins and outs of home buying, visit Domain’s ultimate guide for first-home buyers: domain.com.au/advice/first-home-buyers-guide-241

Also this week demographer Simon Kuestenmacher, co-founder and director at The Demographics Group, discusses how changes to employment could impact housing demand long-term.

00:47 - What to do when an agent asks for your best offer

10:40 - How changes to employment could affect housing demand

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The information in this post is general in nature and should not be considered personal or financial advice.You should always seek professional advice or assistance before making any financial decisions. Digital Home Loans Pty Ltd t/a Domain Loan Finder (ABN 39 619 694 156, Credit Representative 500208) is authorised by Auscred Services Pty Ltd (ABN 50 164 638 171, Australian Credit Licence 442372). All applications are subject to assessment and lender approval.

The time taken for first-home buyers to save a deposit has continued to rise across most Australian capital cities. This week, we unpack how long it takes for first home buyers to save for that all-important 20 per cent deposit from city to city, and what factors are contributing to the results.

For more information on Domain’s First Home Buyer Report, visit: domain.com.au/research/domain-first-home-buyer-report-2020-989186

We provide an update on the private inspection situation in Melbourne and, later, Harry & Tash, the Melbourne father-daughter duo from The Block, join us to chat about their time on the show.

00:30 - Update on Melbourne’s private inspection ban

01:36 - How long it takes to save for a first home deposit

09:08 - Harry & Tash from The Block

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The information in this post is general in nature and should not be considered personal or financial advice.You should always seek professional advice or assistance before making any financial decisions. Digital Home Loans Pty Ltd t/a Domain Loan Finder (ABN 39 619 694 156, Credit Representative 500208) is authorised by Auscred Services Pty Ltd (ABN 50 164 638 171, Australian Credit Licence 442372). All applications are subject to assessment and lender approval.

Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, homeowners have been ditching the dream of living in the city and moving to the suburbs - or even further afield.

This week, we unpack the trend. First, we hear from Domain journalist Kate Burke who talks us through the insights from Domain’s Buyer Demand Indicator. Dan White, Ray White Group Managing Director, then joins us to talk about the growing appeal of tree and sea changes.

Also in this episode, we celebrate Sustainable House Day 2020 with Jenny Edwards, director at Light House Architecture and Science. Jenny explains what makes a house sustainable in 2020 and what’s in it for the average homeowner.

00:44 - The latest data on buyer demand across the country

02:45 - The growing trend of sea and tree changers

12:16 - What makes a home sustainable in 2020?

For more reading on Domain’s Buyer Demand Indicator:

domain.com.au/research/buyer-demand-indicator-985246/

domain.com.au/news/buyers-ditch-inner-city-for-burbs-as-coronavirus-crisis-shifts-demand-domain-report-987931/

You can also find out what buyer demand looks like for your own property by following your home on ‘Domain for Owners’. Get started here: domain.com.au/sell

To catch up on Sustainable House Day 2020, visit: sustainablehouseday.com

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The information in this post is general in nature and should not be considered personal or financial advice.You should always seek professional advice or assistance before making any financial decisions. Digital Home Loans Pty Ltd t/a Domain Loan Finder (ABN 39 619 694 156, Credit Representative 500208) is authorised by Auscred Services Pty Ltd (ABN 50 164 638 171, Australian Credit Licence 442372). All applications are subject to assessment and lender approval.

With private property inspections banned in Melbourne until at least October 26, we’re unpacking the impact this is having on the sellers and buyers left in limbo. We hear first-hand from an affected seller and explore what help is available with Domain’s editorial director Adrian Lowe.

Also in this week’s episode, we check-in with Domain prestige property editor Lucy Macken after the recent sale of a $95 million mansion in Sydney’s Point Piper. We then chat with The Block contestants Jimmy & Tam, about their time on the show so far.

00:50 - The impact of Melbourne’s ban on private inspections

11:27 - Prestige property market update

16:22 - Jimmy & Tam from The Block

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The information in this post is general in nature and should not be considered personal or financial advice.You should always seek professional advice or assistance before making any financial decisions. Digital Home Loans Pty Ltd t/a Domain Loan Finder (ABN 39 619 694 156, Credit Representative 500208) is authorised by Auscred Services Pty Ltd (ABN 50 164 638 171, Australian Credit Licence 442372). All applications are subject to assessment and lender approval.

Could the recent pandemic-induced downturn in property prices have a more lasting impact on housing affordability? Our first guest of the week Shane Oliver, AMP Capital’s chief economist and head of investment strategy, unpacks the theory that the economic impacts of the pandemic could be what finally makes purchasing a house more attainable in our capital cities.

Then we take our attention overseas, exploring how property markets around the world, from Hong Kong to New Zealand, have fared post lockdown, with Domain senior research analyst Dr Nicola Powell.

00:44 - The long-term impact of the pandemic on Australia’s housing affordability

08:57 - How overseas property markets have responded to the pandemic

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The information in this post is general in nature and should not be considered personal or financial advice.You should always seek professional advice or assistance before making any financial decisions. Digital Home Loans Pty Ltd t/a Domain Loan Finder (ABN 39 619 694 156, Credit Representative 500208) is authorised by Auscred Services Pty Ltd (ABN 50 164 638 171, Australian Credit Licence 442372). All applications are subject to assessment and lender approval.

Adult children are returning home to live with their parents in increasing numbers, particularly amid the economic impact of COVID-19. We speak with Billie Christofi, director of Melbourne finance and property investment group Reventon, about how boomerang children can find their financial footing again.

We also check in on the Gold Coast property market with Domain national news editor Ellen Lutton. Local agents are reporting an increase in interstate buyers despite current border closures.

00:47 - The rise of boomerang children

07:01 - Why the Gold Coast property market is booming

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The information in this post is general in nature and should not be considered personal or financial advice.You should always seek professional advice or assistance before making any financial decisions. Digital Home Loans Pty Ltd t/a Domain Loan Finder (ABN 39 619 694 156, Credit Representative 500208) is authorised by Auscred Services Pty Ltd (ABN 50 164 638 171, Australian Credit Licence 442372). All applications are subject to assessment and lender approval.