Sep 28, 2026

Are older Australians really contributing to Australia’s housing crisis simply by staying in their homes?

This episode examines the downsizing debate and exposes a critical distinction between moving households through existing housing stock and actually creating new dwellings. With stamp duty, limited housing choice...

Sep 24, 2026

Australia’s migration debate is intensifying, but what does rapid population growth mean for an already stretched housing market?

The latest ABS data reveals where population growth is accelerating, while persistently low rental vacancy rates expose the growing gap between housing demand and supply. Melbourne and...

Sep 17, 2026

Australia’s property market is falling, but the downturn is far from uniform.

The latest Cotality data reveals a striking divide between prestige and affordable housing, with Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra’s top end recording the biggest declines while more affordable markets, regional areas and units show greater...

Sep 17, 2026

Australia’s housing crisis is raising serious questions about government policy, housing supply and the reliability of official claims.

In this episode, Hotspotting examines what Treasury reportedly knew about the potential impact of changes to negative gearing, capital gains tax and SMSFs, and why house prices, rents...