Ep 55 - Chat With REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella

JH & Siarn talk housing crisis and what can be done with REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella.

 

This is a big ep and we cover a heap of topics, thanks to the REIQ for lending us their CEO for 90 mins :D

Topics covered:

1. Queensland's Real Estate Industry Overview
   - The state of the housing market in Queensland
   - Challenges faced by the real estate industry

2. Housing Crisis and Contributing Factors
   - Low vacancy rates and high buyer demand
   - Insufficient housing supply contributing to crisis conditions 
   - Homeownership rates in Queensland

3. Government Policies Impacting Real Estate
   - Analysis of current government policies related to home ownership and construction 
   - Upcoming election implications for real estate 

4. Innovative Solutions for Housing Supply Shortage
    - Prefab dwellings and modern construction methods as solutions 
    - Modular homes and 3D-printed houses potential 

5. Local Government Processes & Development Issues
    - Streamlining local government processes for housing development 
    – Case study: Council-funded residential lot development success

6. Changing Work Patterns Influencing Housing Choices
    – Impact of hybrid working on location preferences 
    – Shifts towards work-life balance over proximity to workplaces 

7. Legislative Reforms Affecting Rental Market Dynamics  
     – Recent legislative changes favoring tenant protection 
     – Effects on private investors’ decisions regarding property rentals 
 
8. Strategies for Balancing Tenant Protection with Property Owner Rights  
     – Negotiable terms such as pet bonds instead of strict mandates   
     – Targeted measures versus blanket legislation  

9. Understanding Rental Rate Increases from Landlord Perspective  
      – Analyzing rental cost increases relative to property expenses   
      – Media’s role in shaping perceptions about rent hikes   

10.REIQ Initiatives Enhancing Trust within the Industry  
       – Prop IQ video series launch by REIQ    
       — Community education efforts through media engagement    

11.Real Estate Education & Compliance Importance    
      — Role of REIQ in providing information, training, and guidelines     
      — Commitment required by REIQ members toward ethical standards    

12.Solutions Proposed to Alleviate Rental & Wider Housing Crisis    
        — Selling rental properties exclusively to investors     
        — Maintaining rental inventory while increasing overall housing supply     

13.Role of Multiple Stakeholders in Addressing Housing Shortages      
         — Collaboration between governments, builders, developers    
         — Policy reforms needed alongside confidence-building measures     

14.Encouraging Tradespeople Participation to Boost Construction       
          — Promoting apprenticeships within trades sectors      
          — Attracting skilled tradespeople regionally      

15.Technological Innovations Potential Role Future Developments        
           -- Considering new technologies like 3D printing for future housing needs        

16.Multi-faceted Approach Required Solving Supply Issue         
            -- Comprehensive strategies involving government action private sector involvement

 

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