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Why The Australian Govt Wants The Housing Market To Collapse

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Why The Australian Govt Is Causing The Housing Market To Collapse

Is the housing crisis Australia faces permanent? In this episode, we expose the brutal truth about the 2026 market and what it means for property investment Australia.

In This Episode: Will we ever escape the Australian housing market crunch? Reece and Lachlan dive deep into 2026 data to explain why the “supply-demand” gap is a decade-long reality. From the Albanese government’s failed initiatives to the rental crisis Australia is facing, we break down why waiting for prices to drop is a losing strategy. We cover:

  • The 40% Construction Trap: Why building costs impact your Australian real estate investing strategy.
  • Perth Property Market: Why WA is the most expensive place to build right now.
  • Melbourne Property Market: Why migration is surging back to Victoria.
  • Sydney Real Estate: The surprising “green shoots” in completions.
Published: 27 Jan 2026

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