{"podcast":{"title":"The Elephant In The Room Property Podcast | Inside Australian Real Estate","slug":"the-elephant-in-the-room-property-podcast-inside-australian-real-estate-1140810","podcast_index_feed_id":1140810,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/httpsomnyfmshowsthe/","website_url":"http://www.theelephantintheroom.com.au/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b8741940-b635-4b9d-aae6-cd539dff0acf/image.jpg","author":"Chris Bates","episode_count":456,"summary":"Who's really in control when you buy a property? The Elephant In The Room is where the things that no one wants to talk about, actually get talked about. Veronica Morgan, real estate agent, buyers agent and co-host of Foxtel’s Location Location Location Australia & Chris Bates, financial planner, mortgage broker and wealth coach have joined forces to find out what’s really going on in the world of real estate. Veronica and Chris talk to property owners and buyers every day in their respective lines of business. They’ve observed a wide spectrum of confidence in people’s decision making ability when buying and selling property, often to the detriment of the individuals concerned. They are both fascinated by consumer behaviour and together they’re going to uncover who’s really making the decisions when you buy a property. In each episode they get into the psyche of buyers, agents, auctioneers and other industry experts to learn the truth about how buyers are influenced and why they do the things they do. In every episode you’ll learn from the mistakes of a “property dumbo” as well as Chris & Veronica’s “elephant rider bootcamp” training session. The plan? 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What if they could actually contribute to the health of the planet and the people living within them? In this episode, we sit down with Caroline Pidcock , a visionary architect and champion of regenerative design, to explore why Australia’s current approach to housing is falling short—and how we can change it. Caroline shares her deep expertise on the \"Circular Economy\" and why we must transition from merely being \"less bad\" to being \"positively good\" for our environment. We dive into the hidden health risks of poorly designed homes, the reality of building for extreme weather, and why the \"bigger is better\" mindset in Australian property is a trap. What we explore in this conversation: Regenerative vs. Sustainable: Why doing \"zero harm\" isn't enough anymore. The Circular Economy: How to treat buildings as material banks for the future. Health and Architecture: The impact of light, air quality, and materials on your daily well-being. Building Standards: A look at why Australian regulations are trailing behind global leaders. Retrofitting for Resilience: Practical ways to improve existing homes for a changing climate. Whether you are a homeowner, an investor, or simply curious about the future of our cities, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about the spaces we inhabit. Hit play to learn how we can build a future that thrives! Episode Highlights 00:00 — Welcome: Rethinking How We Build 01:13 — Caroline Pidcock: Beyond Sustainability 04:18 — Fixing the Flaws in Modern Design 07:06 — Regenerative Design in Action 17:17 — Policy Shifts for a Livable Future 20:47 — Growth vs. the Environment 23:23 — Hard Lessons from Failed Developments 26:08 — How Our Cities are Evolving 27:47 — The Reality of Me…","meta_description":"What if our homes did more than just provide shelter? 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