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   #housingcrisis #property #realestate #australia #queensland #reiq #rentalcrisis #auspol #propertydevelopment #houseandland #housing #house #propertyinvestor #investment #propertyinvestment