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Building Approvals Surge, Supply Collapses! What’s Next for Australia?

In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie unpack one of Australia’s biggest issues right now: building approvals are rising, but construction output is falling — all while the country faces the largest population boom on record.
Australia approved more homes than ever in 2024–2025, yet fewer houses are actually being built. In this episode, we break down the real reasons behind the housing supply crunch — from labour shortages, skyrocketing material costs and developer feasibility, to the impact of surging investor lending and record migration.

We also analyse how government planning reforms, council delays, CDC pathways and the Housing Future Fund are affecting supply, rental prices, and long-term affordability for first-home buyers and investors.
🔍 Key Topics Covered in This Episode

✔️ Why building approvals are rising but construction is falling
✔️ Labour shortages, high materials costs & builder insolvencies
✔️ Investor lending at record highs — how it affects first-home buyers
✔️ Australia’s population surge (380K → 470K) and pressure on housing
✔️ NSW planning reforms: CDC fast-track, dual occupancies & DA changes
✔️ How government policies are shaping supply, rent, and house prices
✔️ Why developers are building less despite huge demand
✔️ What needs to change to fix Australia’s housing shortage
✔️ The outlook for construction, rental markets & property prices in 2025

Australia is heading into a critical phase: approvals are up, supply is down, migration is booming, and investors are flooding the market. Understanding these factors is essential for buyers, sellers, renters and investors.

⏱ Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Australia Housing Market 2025: Building Approvals Surge
01:20 - Investor Lending Hits Record Highs in Australia
02:13 - Why Building Approvals Aren’t Becoming New Homes
03:03 - Construction Slowdown: Labour Shortages Explained
03:34 - Rising Material Costs & Impact on Housing Supply
04:12 - Builder Insolvencies After COVID: What Happened
05:07 - Council Delays, CDC Fast-Track & Developer Feasibility
05:59 - Inflation, Interest Rates & Cost Pressures on Builders
06:34 - Australia’s Population Boom: 380K–470K Migration Impact
07:40 - Construction Output Falls Despite Record Migration
08:13 - Why the Australian Government Relies on Immigration
08:45 - NSW Planning Reforms: Faster Approvals & Dual Occs
09:27 - New Housing Agencies: Housing Delivery & Coordination
10:15 - $10B Housing Future Fund: What Actually Happened
11:01 - How the Fund Reduced Housing Supply Instead
11:26 - Approvals Up but Construction Down Across Australia
12:02 - Land Releases, Developers & New Build Cost Blowouts
12:48 - Hidden Build Costs for First Home Buyers
13:32 - Why Government Should Sell Crown Land Directly
14:10 - Australia’s Economy Depends on Housing & Construction
14:34 - Rental Crisis: Immigration Pressure on Vacancy Rates
15:40 - Older Australians Struggling to Rent in 2025
16:15 - How to Increase Housing Supply: Policy Changes Needed
16:48 - Investor Lending Up 17%: Impact on First Home Buyers
17:14 - Final Thoughts on Australia’s Housing Supply Crisis

💬 What do you think is Australia’s biggest housing problem right now?

Drop your thoughts in the comments — we’d love to hear your experience on the ground.
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🧑‍💼 ABOUT THE HOSTS
BRAD EAST

Managing Director of Wisebuy Home Loans. Award-winning mortgage broker who has helped thousands of clients purchase property across Australia.
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AARON DOWNIE

Director of Mackenzie Buyers Agency and seasoned property investor specialising in market research and investment strategy.
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