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Who's really in control when you buy a property? The Elephant In The Room is where the things that no one wants to talk about, actually get talked about. Veronica Morgan, real estate agent, buyers agent and co-host of Foxtel’s Location Location Location Australia & Chris Bates, financial planner, mortgage broker and wealth coach have joined forces to find out what’s really going on in the world of... more

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Latest Episodes

For years, Steve Palise told people not to buy the home they live in. Then he bought a $6 million home on Sydney’s Northern Beaches himself. So what changed?

In this episode, Steve joins Veronica and Chris to explain the shift from a purely financia... more

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The government has framed its proposed capital gains tax changes as a way to tackle intergenerational unfairness.

But what happens when the same reforms make it harder for younger Australians to build wealth, save a deposit, invest in businesses and... more

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Australia knows it needs to build more homes. But if construction is already operating close to capacity, where will the extra housing actually come from?

HIA senior economist Tom Devitt joins Veronica and Chris to unpack the constraints holding the... more

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The latest PIPA Annual Investor Survey reveals a significant shift in investor sentiment, with more investors considering selling amid changing tax settings, rising holding costs, interest rates and concerns about property values.

Chris Bates and bu... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Brycki
Founder and CEO of Stockspot, Australia's first and largest digital investment advisor
Stockspot
Episode: Can We Fix Housing Without Killing Wealth Creation?
Tom Devitt
Senior economist at HIA (Housing Industry Association)
HIA
Episode: Why Building More Homes Isn’t That Simple
Cate Bakos
Buyers Agent for Melbourne, former REBAA president, now at PIPA
PIPA
Episode: PIPA Report Reveals a Growing Threat to Australia’s Renters
Richard Temlett
National Executive Director of Research at Charter Keck Cramer
Charter Keck Cramer
Episode: Will Housing Reform Make Renting Even Harder?
James Wrigley
Financial Advisor at First Financial and author of Retire Life Ready
First Financial
Episode: Has the Wealth-Building Playbook Changed Forever?
Andrew Bragg
Shadow Minister for Housing and Homelessness, former EY/ Financial Services Council/ Business Council executive
Australian Parliament
Episode: Andrew Bragg: Will Taxing Investors Make Housing Affordable?
Michael Tiemens
Michael Tiemens has built his own developments and now teaches hundreds of people to do the same
Independent developer and educator
Episode: Should Investors Rethink Buy-and-Hold Investing?
Bryce Holdaway
Old TV co-host; Buyer's Agent with extensive industry experience
Former co-host of Location, Location, Location Australia; Buyer's Agent Mastery participant
Episode: Buyers Agents Are Everywhere—But Who’s Actually Good?
Kent Lardner
Property data expert with 30+ years of experience
Independent data analyst / former educator
Episode: Will Investors Really Shift to New Builds?

Hosts

Veronica Morgan
Host of The Elephant In The Room Property Podcast; Real estate agent, buyers agent and mentor; active in industry media and education.
Chris Bates
Co-host; former financial planner and mortgage broker; wealth coach and speaker; frequent in property and financial services discussions.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 410 ratings
  • Best Australian property podcast (low bar though)

    In my opinion this is the only aus property podcast worth listening to. Although the presenters are a bit on the robotic and staid side, this podcast is the only one I’ve found so far that presents genuine insights about the state of Australian property without resorting to Tony Robbin’s style grindset material or shilling some service/Course. They bring in a wide variety of experts across property, government, law, demographics etc who present a diverse set of views.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lewiswisdon
    Australia5 months ago
  • Louis Christopher

    Not so humble bragging about how proud you are to have made so much money on your investments as a ‘property dumbo’ - wow! 😭

    It’s clear Australia’s property market is being controlled by opportunistic investors, driving up prices in any city or region they can get their grubby hands on. Which drives locals out and is surely unsustainable long term for that reason. It’s a national shame.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    devia8
    Australia10 months ago
  • Propertology Hall of Fame Dud

    A relentless one trick promoter of lemon properties in regional AU, an otherwise quality pod chose the wrong “expert” Simon Pressley of Propertology

    The service is a thumping dud and lost instant credibility for any presenter who invites this guy onto the show

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Dan the Milkshake Man
    Australia2 years ago
  • Interview with Simon Pressley

    It was so good to have an interviewee that didn’t merely just agree with Chris and Veronica. Was getting very boring listening to the hosts personal investment views that are made to sound like fact and that they are the only opinion and ways of doing things.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Elizz__78
    Australia2 years ago
  • Great podcast but the grunting is very annoying

    Podcast Addict
    4
    adam_-k
    2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

A rigorous, data-driven take on property—gritty and insightful.
Some episodes noted for strong guest interviews; occasional host pacing criticism.
High-quality analysis with practical takeaways for buyers and investors.
Guests bring diverse viewpoints; hosts challenge assumptions without losing credibility.

Chart Rankings

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#68
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Apple Podcasts
#162
Australia/Business
Apple Podcasts
#196
India/Business/Investing

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Why Building More Homes Isn’t That Simple
Q: What role can policy play to improve construction productivity and output?
Productivity in construction is hard to measure and is affected by pre-build bottlenecks; policy can help by reducing planning delays, encouraging higher density in the right locations, simplifying regulations, and accelerating skilled migration and domestic training to grow the trades base.
Andrew Bragg: Will Taxing Investors Make Housing Affordable?
Q: How should federal and state governments coordinate on housing policy?
Leverage federal instruments to incentivize faster completion of housing supply, with states playing a critical role in planning and approvals; ensure reforms reduce regulatory bottlenecks like the National Construction Code to lower development costs.
Andrew Bragg: Will Taxing Investors Make Housing Affordable?
Q: If not these reforms, what would you prioritize to move affordability forward?
A focus on increasing housing supply through building reforms, migration recalibration, infrastructure funding, and a recalibration of regulation and taxes to reduce the cost of delivering new homes.
Andrew Bragg: Will Taxing Investors Make Housing Affordable?
Q: What is your assessment of the budget's approach to housing and the 30% tax on everything?
The policy is misguided; it won't solve the housing crisis and risks reducing housing supply by design while damaging economic dynamism. A better path would focus on increasing supply and targeted reforms rather than broad taxation that discourages investment.
Should Investors Rethink Buy-and-Hold Investing?
Q: And how have you pivoted your strategy post budget?
We're not pivoting; we're advocating for using subdivision and value-add strategies as a primary path forward, with tax considerations being a secondary driver.

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This show targets property buyers, investors, and professionals who want sharper insight into how real estate decisions are made in Australia. Across episodes, hosts Veronica Morgan and Chris Bates dissect buyer psychology, agent practices, market dynamics, financing, policy changes, and planning, often featuring data-driven guests and industry insiders. The format emphasizes practical guidance, critical analysis of industry incentives, and real-world anecdotes to help listeners navigate shifting markets, regulate expectations, and avoid common pitfalls. Noteworthy elements include rigorous guest lineups, data-driven discussions, and a willingness to challenge conventional wisdom with a focus on consumer outcomes and due diligence.

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