Government support for first-home buyers always seems to spark the same criticism: that it drives up prices and does more harm than good. But where’s the evidence?

In this episode, we unpack the recurring claims that FHB schemes like deposit guarantees and grants inflate property values — and ask why these arguments persist despite a lack of supporting data.

We explore how media narratives often miss the mark, focusing blame on young buyers instead of tackling the real issues: supply constraints, high construction costs, and planning bottlenecks.

If helping first-home buyers is always the “wrong move,” what’s the alternative?

In this episode:

• The myth that FHB support causes price spikes

• What the data actually says (and doesn’t say)

• Why the supply-side crisis is the real problem

• How policy debates are missing the point

This episode is for anyone who’s ever wondered whether helping first-home buyers is hurting the market — and wants an evidence-based perspective instead of a political spin.

Scapegoating has become Australia’s unofficial national sport — and nowhere is this more obvious than in the commentary surrounding our housing crisis.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the latest wave of finger-pointing, where so-called NIMBYs (Not In My Back Yard) and Baby Boomers are being blamed for everything from unaffordable housing to stalled development.

But is the narrative that older Australians are refusing to downsize or that local residents are blocking new homes actually backed by evidence? Or is it a convenient distraction from deeper, more uncomfortable truths?

Tune in as we cut through the noise, challenge the conventional media narrative, and call for a more honest, evidence-based conversation about housing supply, planning, and political accountability.

Key topics covered:

• The myth of downsizing as a supply solution

• How NIMBY scapegoating distracts from systemic problems

• Why development isn’t happening in many suburbs — and it’s not because of residents

• The true barriers to building new homes in Australia

• What needs to change for real housing reform to happen

If you're tired of the blame game and ready for a more informed look at the housing crisis, this episode is for you.

After several years of standout growth, Perth’s housing market is starting to cool — but that doesn’t mean it’s headed for a fall. In this episode, we break down the latest indicators showing that Perth’s price growth has slowed, even as the state’s economy remains one of the strongest in the country.

We also look beyond the capital to Regional WA, where several markets continue to perform strongly, and explore what investors should watch for next.

In this episode:

• Why Perth’s growth has passed its peak

• The latest data on price movement and sales activity

• How strong economic fundamentals are supporting WA markets

• Opportunities that still exist in units and regional areas

If you're tracking the next move in WA’s property cycle, this episode gives you the data and context to stay ahead.