Rising property inventory can introduce several risks for property investors. An increase in available properties can lead to market saturation, as supply outpaces demand. This oversaturation can drive down property prices and rental rates, potentially impacting the profitability of real estate investments.

In today's episode, our resident data geek, Kent Lardner discusses a significant trend he has noticed in the Australian property market which is all about the rising number of available properties and what it could mean for investors. While it seems like things are getting back to normal, there's a catch you will probably need to look out for.

Throughout the episode, we dive into the specific areas in Australia where this rising property inventory trend could create problems for investors.

Stay informed about local market conditions so you can navigate the risks and make the right investment decisions, press that play button and let's get started.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 - Introduction

01:02 - How Kent tackled the inventory level challenge

02:36 - What's the relationship between property inventory, supply, and demand?

06:58 - Real estate market trends and hotspots

11:19 - Real estate market trends and price falls in Australia

14:28 - Housing market trends and COVID-19 impact

19:01 - Housing affordability in Australia

23:16 - Housing market trends and overheating in regional areas

29:44 - Housing market impact of Airbnb short-term rentals

31:04 - Real estate market trends and inventory levels

36:39 - Real estate motivations and market trends

39:57 - Housing market trends and downsizing

42:41 - Real estate market trends and pricing

45:14 - Real estate market trends and inventory in Australia

48:34 - Real estate market trends and metrics

About Kent Lardner:

Kent Lardner is an expert data science and business leader with 30+ years of experience at leading companies like JLL, CoreLogic, and General Electric. He has led teams of 5 to 200 people across Australia and China, driven by his passion for high-growth digital businesses. Kent is also the founder of Suburbtrends, a leading property research firm trusted by major names in Australian property and featured in mainstream media.

Connect with Kent Lardner:

Kent Lardner’s LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/kentlardner
Kent Lardner’s Website: https://suburbtrends.com/

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