Will Housing Reform Make Renting Even Harder?

Australia’s housing reforms aim to improve affordability and help more Australians buy homes. But could they unintentionally make it harder to build new housing?In this episode, Richard Temlett, National Executive Director of Research at Charter Keck Cramer, explains the risks facing Australia’s property market. We discuss investor and SMSF changes, development feasibility, construction costs, planning delays and why approved projects don’t always become completed homes.Richard also explores the potential impact on Melbourne and Brisbane apartments, the rise of build-to-rent and social housing, and why reducing investor demand doesn’t automatically create more affordable housing.With Australia’s housing crisis driven by population growth, planning restrictions, taxation and limited social housing, Richard argues that there is no single solution. Addressing the crisis will require long-term coordination between governments, developers, financiers and the broader industry.Episode Highlights01:41 – Meet Richard Temlett: Inside Australia’s Housing Crisis05:17 – Why SMSF Changes Could Hit New Housing Supply08:18 – Why Housing Uncertainty Is Freezing Buyers11:13 – Why Build-to-Rent Could Be a Housing Winner18:11 –The Hidden Risks Developers Are Carrying25:30 – Can Australia Actually Fix Its Housing Crisis?27:03 – Why More Housing Supply Is So Hard to Deliver31:50 – How Politics Is Reshaping Australia’s Housing Supply37:12 – Why Investor Changes Could Reshape the Rental Market39:31 – Why Australia’s Construction Industry Is So Unproductive44:43 – Why Property Needs More Policy Certainty48:02 – Why Politics and Property Run on Different Timelines51:26 – The Case for a National Housing Reset54:16 – The Housing Crisis: What Needs to Change Next?About the GuestRichard Temlett is the National Executive Director of Research at Charter Keck Cramer, where he specialises in data-driven, evidence-based research to guide property development and investment decisions across Australia.With extensive experience analysing residential property markets, Richard works closely with developers, financiers and government to understand the economic, planning and market forces shaping Australia’s housing supply. His work focuses on turning complex market data into practical insights about development feasibility, housing demand and the factors influencing where and what gets built.Richard is also the host of Precisely Property and a regular industry speaker, sharing his research and perspective on the challenges facing Australia’s property market. A former lawyer, he holds a Bachelor of Laws from Flinders University and a Master of Business from RMIT.In this episode, Richard brings that research-driven perspective to one of Australia’s biggest challenges: how to increase housing supply without creating policies that unintentionally make new development harder to deliver.Connect with RichardLinkedIn | Richard TemlettLinkedIn | Charter Keck CramerWebsite | Charter Keck CramerResourcesVisit our website: https://www.theelephantintheroom.com.auIf you have any questions or would like to be featured on our show, contact us at:The Elephant in the Room Property Podcast - questions@theelephantintheroom.com.auLooking for a Sydney Buyers Agent? https://www.gooddeeds.com.auWork with Veronica: https://www.veronicamorgan.com.auLooking for a Mortgage Broker? alcove.com.auWork with Chris: chrisbates@alcove.com.auEnjoyed the podcast? Don't miss out on what's yet to come! Hit that subscription button, spread the word, and join us for more insightful discussions in real estate. Your journey starts now!Subscribe on YouTube: <a href="https://www.you