368 – 7 Ideas To Fix Our Housing Market ft. Brendon Ptolomey

This week on the Perth Property Show, host Trent Fleskens discusses potential solutions to Perth’s ongoing housing crisis with guest Brendan Ptolomey. They analyze current market conditions, highlighting the shortage of properties and its impact on mobility for first home buyers and downsizers. The conversation explores proactive measures including targeted immigration, local government planning reform, incentivizing long-term rentals over Airbnbs, adjusting stamp duty thresholds, and expanding student accommodation. They also propose leveraging remnant government land for development and the need for more urban density initiatives. The episode emphasizes immediate and long-term strategies to improve housing supply and affordability in Western Australia.