Australian Property Podcast Working from home mandates in Victoria?
Aug 9, 2025
The podcast dives into working from home mandates in Victoria, exploring their potential impact on both employees and the housing market. Listeners discover the looming presence of new tax proposals and the ambitious goal of securing 295,000 international student placements by 2026. The discussion sheds light on current trends in national home prices, the challenges of housing affordability, and potential market shifts as auction clearance rates rise. It's a lively conversation about real estate amidst a changing economic landscape.
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Buy-And-Hold Still Best Strategy
- Chris Bates says buy-and-hold avoids costly market timing and exits.
- He urges buying high-quality land and rentable houses to hold for decades.
Victoria Proposes Two Days WFH
- Pete Wargent reports Victorian Labor floated mandating two days working from home for public servants.
- He warns the policy could weaken office demand and reshape city housing patterns.
Union Push For $25bn In New Taxes
- Pete Wargent outlines the ACTU proposal to raise £25 billion per year via income and trust tax changes.
- He warns broad tax lifts risk harming investor confidence and worsening rental supply.