Australia’s Construction Engine: Powering GDP But Sputtering on Innovation and Supply?
Based on findings from the APN Research Report: The Australian Property Market: Economic Driver or Diversification Drag? From soaring city skylines to sprawling suburban estates, Australia’s construction sector visibly shapes our landscape and powerfully drives our economy. It’s a major...
APN Deconstruction Ep 4: Housing Policies – Petrol on the Bonfire?
Is Australian housing policy just "Petrol on the Bonfire"? Episode 4 of APN Deconstruction tackles this provocative question, examining critiques of demand-side policies like HECS debt exclusion and 5% deposit schemes. Drawing on analysis from sources like MacroBusiness, the episode...
APN Deconstruction Ep 3: Unpacking the “Magic Word” Controversy and Consumer Law
Is inventing an "other buyer" a harmless tactic or illegal deception? Episode 3 of APN Deconstruction tackles the controversy sparked by a Sydney agent's admission of using a "magic word" to inflate offers. We dissect this practice, contrasting the agent's...
Exploring the Potential Trajectory: From ‘Lucky Country’ to Stagnation?
The APN Research Report, "The Australian Property Market: Economic Driver or Diversification Drag?", suggests Australia risks a trajectory from "Lucky Country" to stagnation. A key warning is our alarming Economic Complexity Index decline, ranking 99th globally and last in the...
Beyond Bricks and Ore: How Property Dynamics Reinforce Australia’s Economic Complexity Challenge
Australia's prosperity belies a critical weakness: low economic complexity. Ranking a concerning 99th globally and last among OECD nations on the Economic Complexity Index, we struggle to diversify beyond resources. The APN Research Report, "The Australian Property Market: Economic Driver...
Banking on Bricks: Is Australia’s Property Focus Stifling Business Growth and Diversification?
Is Australia's strong banking focus on property inadvertently stifling business growth and crucial economic diversification? The APN Research Report, "The Australian Property Market: Economic Driver or Diversification Drag?", suggests this may be the case. Residential mortgages dominate bank lending, comprising...
