Warning: Can Empty Offices Destroy the Property Market?

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In this episode, we uncover what might be the biggest risk to Australian property right now — the commercial office sector. From vacant towers in Sydney CBD to global office market collapse, we break down the debt crisis no one is talking about.

You’ll learn:
✅ Why office vacancies have skyrocketed post-COVID
✅ How “extend and pretend” debt tactics are masking the truth
✅ The parallels to the 2008 GFC
✅ Who actually holds the risk — and how it could spread globally
✅ Potential solutions, from rezoning to residential conversions

Packed with real-world observations, shocking stats and insider commentary, this deep dive pulls back the curtain on the office property crisis in Australia and beyond.

#AustralianProperty #RealEstateCrisis #CommercialProperty #PropertyMarket

Chapters
00:00 - 00:56  Introduction – the crisis no one’s talking about  
00:57 - 02:15  Empty office towers and hidden risks  
02:16 - 04:38  Post-COVID work changes driving vacancies  
04:39 - 07:12  Debt, interest rates and negative yields  
07:13 - 10:01  Global perspective: Sydney, Melbourne, New York & beyond  
10:02 - 12:26  A-grade vs B-grade offices – the market split  
12:27 - 15:14  The ripple effect on banks and debt markets  
15:15 - 18:02  Government interventions and rezoning talks  
18:03 - 20:45  Office-to-residential conversions – realistic or not?  
20:46 - 23:08  Final thoughts, warnings and possible outcomes

Reach out to us at www.australianpropertytalk.com.au