Ep. 158: The End of Rental Growth & The Quarter-Acre Dream

For The Property Investor

After three years of relentless rent hikes, Australia’s rental growth has finally stalled — but what does that mean for investors, tenants, and the market at large? 🏡📉

In Episode 158 of The Weekly Investor News Podcast, Nick Bendel and Owen Davis unpack the latest headlines shaping real estate in 2025 — from the cooling rental market to shrinking block sizes and household budgets finding balance again.🎙️

In this episode:

🏠 Rental Growth Hits Pause — Domain’s latest data reveals rents are stabilising across major cities as affordability limits bite. Are we entering a new era of rental normalisation?

💰 Household Pressure Eases — Real disposable incomes have finally risen for the first time in years, but are Australians actually feeling better off?

🌳 The Death of the Quarter-Acre Dream — With block sizes shrinking and demand for land soaring, is the traditional Aussie backyard officially gone for good?

Nick and Owen explore how affordability, supply, and shifting demographics are reshaping Australia’s property landscape — and what it all means for the investors trying to stay ahead of the curve.

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