Almost everyone agrees Australia is in a housing crisis — but why can't we agree on what's causing it?

In this episode, we unpack a revealing Macquarie University study that shows the nation is united on the problem, yet divided on the reasons behind it.

We dive into what Australians think is driving the crisis — from population growth and interest rates to housing supply and taxes — and why the usual media scapegoats like foreign buyers and investor tax breaks don't rank as highly as you'd expect.

You'll also hear why misinformation, mixed messaging and a lack of political leadership are keeping the crisis alive, and what it really takes to fix a system weighed down by decades of policy failures.

If you want a clear, grounded and genuinely eye-opening look at the forces shaping Australia's property market, this episode delivers.

Property prices are rising… or falling… depending on who you ask. With major data sources reporting completely different results, it's no wonder Australians are confused about what's really happening in the market.

In this episode, we break down the latest numbers from PropTrack and Cotality to uncover where the data aligns, where it clashes, and why "official" figures aren't always as solid as they seem. From Darwin's conflicting unit prices to the quiet strength of regional markets, we dig into the rubbery numbers shaping big investment decisions.

If you want a clearer, calmer understanding of Australia's true housing trends — without the hype or confusion — this is your go-to explainer.

Guest: Ian Perkins, Co-Founder & Director, Lawlab What if reviewing your property contract was as simple as uploading a file and letting AI do the rest?

In this episode of The Property Playbook, Tim Graham sits down with Ian Perkins of Lawlab, one of Australia's most innovative property law firms, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the world of conveyancing.

Founded in 1899 and reinvented for the digital age, Lawlab has revolutionised property transactions with secure, streamlined technology—making the process faster, smarter, and more transparent. Ian unveils their latest innovation, BuySecure, an AI-powered tool that translates complex property contracts into plain English, giving buyers instant clarity and confidence before they sign.

🎯 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• How Lawlab evolved from a regional firm to a national legal tech leader
• How BuySecure uses AI to analyse contracts and flag risks in minutes
• Why trust, transparency, and collaboration are key in real estate transactions
• How AI is helping lawyers, agents, and buyers work smarter—not replace humans
• Why 65,000+ past transactions are helping Lawlab train smarter legal models
• The future of conveyancing and how technology will simplify property settlements

💡 Quote of the Episode: "AI isn't replacing lawyers—it's empowering them to deliver better advice, faster." — Ian Perkins

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🔗 Learn more: lawlab.com.au

🔗 Explore BuySecure: buysecure.com.au