Precisely Property

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Richard is joined by Dr Rory Gallagher, Chief Policy and Research Officer at AMPLIFY, to unpack what’s really driving Australians’ views on solving the housing crisis. Rory breaks down AMPLIFY’S landmark report, Solving Australia's Housing Crisis: A Promise Broken and a Plan to Rebuild It, built on research collected from over 18,000 Australians, including a weekend-long deliberation where 100 rando...

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In this episode, Richard sits down with Dr Kate Meyrick, Director at Urbis, to unpack what really separates precincts that thrive from those that don’t deliver on their promise. Kate shares her inspiration to pursue her PhD, ‘On Track for Transformation’, which grew out of two career losses on major rail regeneration bids, and set her on a path to understand why some cities capture the full benefit ...

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In this episode, Richard is joined by Trent Wiltshire, Chief Economist at Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB), to discuss the latest findings from RLB's quarterly construction market update and what they mean for developers, investors, and the broader property sector.

Trent unpacks how the Middle East conflict sent shockwaves through the construction supply chain earlier in the year, pushing up the cost of fuel, materials, an...

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In this episode, Richard is joined by Barrie Harrop. Barrie shares his thoughts on why advanced volumetric modular construction represents a crucial step in how affordable housing can be delivered in Australia. They discuss why conventional construction methods are no longer equal to the scale of the problem, and how a factory-based approach to building can deliver quality housing faster and more affordably than anyt...

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In this episode, Richard is joined by Ronak Rawal, Senior Director at GAA Living, to discuss the growing impact of property technology in the Build to Rent and rental living sector.

Ronak shares the story behind GAA’s global PropTech research report and why its findings are just as relevant to Australia’s emerging Build to Rent market as they are to more mature markets overseas.

The conversation unpacks wha...

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Richard is joined by Sherman Chan, Chief Economist at the Australian Property Institute (API). Sherman highlights the latest findings from the Australian Property Outlook report and what this means for property markets across Australia. 

This conversation explores why the report was developed, the methodology underpinning it, and how the outlook differs across states and asset classes. Sherman breaks down all the...

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Richard sits down with Rhys Williams, Co-Founder of UKO to explore the rise of co-living and how it is reshaping Australia’s residential landscape. 

The conversation delves into what co‑living actually is, how it is defined in Australia compared to global markets, and how it differs from Build to Rent. Rhys breaks down all aspects of the model which include key performance metrics, valuation assumptions and...

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In this episode, Richard is joined by Belinda Dennett, Chief Executive Officer of Data Centres Australia, to unpack one of the fastest‑growing pillars of Australia’s digital economy, data centres.

Belinda explains what data centres are, why they are classified as critical infrastructure, and how they underpin everything from online banking to cloud services and the rapid rise of AI. She breaks down the fundament...

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In this episode, we are joined by Ingrid Filmer to explore the evolving world of capital markets and private wealth in Australian real estate.

With more than two decades of industry experience, Ingrid shares the story behind her career journey, including her time leading Burgess Rawson and the pivotal moments that shaped her path to becoming one of the sector’s most respected leaders. The conversation also looks...

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In this episode, Richard sits down with Dr Nicola Powell, one of Australia’s leading property market experts, to unpack the current state of the housing market and what lies ahead in 2026.

Nicola shares her journey into property research and reflects on how her experience across academia, government and the private sector has shaped her perspective on housing cycles, policy and long-term trends. We dive into the...

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In this episode of Precisely Property, we’re joined by Andrew Hoyne to explore the power of placemaking and why great places consistently outperform. Andrew shares how placemaking has evolved from a “nice to have” into a critical driver of economic, social and commercial value across the built environment.

We unpack what placemaking really means in practice, drawing on real-world case studies and exa...

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In this episode, Richard is joined by Peter Vines, Managing Director of Ray White Commercial Sydney, for a timely conversation on the evolution of Western Sydney and the forces shaping its property markets. Together, they explore how major infrastructure delivery has accelerated growth across the region and contributed to the maturation of industrial, commercial, retail and residential asset classes.

Peter shares ...

In this episode, we sit down with Linda Sharkey, Managing Director of Four Leaves Property, to unpack the fast-evolving world of self-storage. Linda gives us a clear and practical overview of what self-storage is as an asset class, how it has transformed in recent years, and why 2025 has marked a record-breaking year with over $1.36 billion in transactions.

We explore what’s truly happening on the ground, from buyer activity t...

In this episode of Precisely Property we’re joined by Anouk Darling, Chief Executive Officer of Scape Australia, to explore the evolving landscape of Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) and Build to Rent (BTR) in Australia.

Anouk reflects on Scape’s journey from its founding vision to becoming the country’s largest PBSA platform, managing over $13 billion in assets and housing more than 19,000 students natio...

In this episode of Precisely Property, we sit down with Paul Reid, CEO of IPEX, to unpack one of the most pressing issues facing Australia’s construction and property sectors – payment structures and financial transparency.

Paul explains how payment processes in the building and construction industry currently operate and why long-standing inefficiencies and lack of transparency continue to expose developers, lenders and...

In this episode, we sit down with one of Australia’s most respected economic voices, Dr Ken Henry, to unpack one of the most critical issues facing the nation today - how taxation reform could help solve the housing crisis.

Dr Henry reflects on the landmark Australia’s Future Tax System Review 2009, why it was commissioned, what it proposed and how much (or how little) has been implemented since. We explore the key recom...

In this episode, we sit down with Rory Hunter, a visionary entrepreneur and CEO with a track record of building award-winning, sustainable property companies. Rory reflects on his journey, from his early career and the creation of Song Saa Private Island, to his latest venture, Model - a purpose-first Build to Rent (BTR) development group redefining what rental living can be.

Rory shares the ambitions behind Model and how its philos...

In this episode, we sit down with Julian Anderson, Director at Bates Smart, to explore how design and innovation are shaping the future of Australia’s built environment. From reimagining Richmond Station as a gateway to Melbourne’s sports and entertainment precinct, through to activating underused rail land with mixed-use, transit-adjacent developments, Julian shares how architecture and urban design can enhance both co...

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the performance and future of Australia’s retail property market with CBRE’s Kate Bailey. From neighbourhood centres to large-format retail, we explore how different retail asset types are faring across the country, uncover key differences between Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, and discuss the trends shaping rents, leasing incentives and tenant-landlord dynamics. Kate also ...