# #352: The Housing Supply Challenge – Why Australia Can’t Build Homes Fast Enough

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Published: 2026-03-09T11:27:05+00:00
Episode link: https://www.propertytrio.com.au/2026/03/09/the-housing-supply-challenge/
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## Resource

Australia’s housing affordability crisis isn’t just demand-driven. In this week's episode, the Trio examines supply constraints, productivity, taxes and labour shortages. The Property Trio is: David Johnston, Mortgage Broker - Managing Director of Property Planning Australia https://propertyplanning.com.au/ Cate Bakos, Buyers Advocate - Managing Director of Cate Bakos Property https://www.catebakos.com.au/ Mike Mortlock, Quantity Surveyor - Managing Director of MCG Quantity Surveyors https://www.mcgqs.com.au/ 📩 Got a question you want answered in a future episode? Send it through https://www.propertytrio.com.au/contact-us/ You can find more info about topics covered in today's show here: https://www.propertytrio.com.au/2026/03/09/the-housing-supply-challenge/

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