91: Why the government can't keep up with housing demand, with Matt Kandelaars from the Property Council of Australia

Damning evidence continues to mount for the slow start to the government's Housing Accord. It wants to build 1.2 million new homes by 2029, and the first six months of the program has been anything but inspiring. Every state and territory lags behind its goal, but some are much worse than others. Here to unpack all that is Matt Kandelaars, a policy and advocacy executive at the Property Council of Australia.

Plus we have Emma Duffy, the editor of Your Investment Property Magazine on for her first chat of 2025 (and her second-last) to give us an update on the market, and what investors should look out for in 2025.

And all the latest news and savings tips!

00:00-02:12 - Intro

02:12-05:50 - Savings Tips: Shop wisely at Costco, and cheap shavers

05:50-09:27 - New savings account from Heartland Bank

09:27-11:46 - NAB cuts fixed home loan rates

11:46-14:35 - People feeling more confident to spend

14:35-23:25 - The latest home values and investor update on 2025, with Emma Duffy

23:25-42:48 - The government's behind on its housing target, with Matt Kandelaars from the Property Council of Australia

42:48-44:08 - Outro