# Australia’s Housing Crisis: Can Higher-Density Property Really Fix Affordability?

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Podcast: [Aussie Real Estate Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/aussie-real-estate-podcast-5398657)
Published: 2026-05-29T19:01:00+00:00
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We talk with Cian Hussey from the Institute of Public Affairs about Australia’s Housing Minister is pushing for more apartments, townhouses and medium-density housing near transport and employment hubs as affordability pressures intensify. Plus Australia has extended restrictions preventing foreign investors from buying established homes until 2029. Are foreign buyers really driving the affordability crisis, or is Australia simply not building enough homes? You can have your say by leaving a voice message ► https://www.speakpipe.com/realestateradio ► Website: https://aussierealestatepodcast.lovable.app ► Subscribe here to never miss an episode: https://www.podbean.com/user-xyelbri7gupo ► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/therealestatepodcast/?hl=en ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070592715418 ► Email: myrealestatepodcast@gmail.com The latest real estate news, trends and predictions for Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. Gold Coast Real Estate, Adelaide Property Market, Luxury Real Estate Australia, Property Investment Podcast, Real Estate Trends 2026, Median Price Growth. We include home buying tips, commercial real estate, property market analysis and real estate investment strategies. Including real estate trends, finance and real estate agents and brokers. Plus real estate law and regulations, and real estate development insights. And real estate investing for first home buyers, real estate market reports and real estate negotiation skills. We include Hobart, Darwin, Hervey Bay, the Sunshine Coast, Newcastle, Central Coast, Wollongong, Geelong, Townsville, Cairns, Ballarat, Bendigo, Launceston, Mackay, Rockhampton, Coffs Harbour. #PropertyInvestment #RealEstateInvesting #FirstTimeInvestor #PropertyManagem…

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