Episode 1.2: The Current State of Australian Affordable Build to Rent (BtR) with Dr Diaswati (Asti ) Mardiasmo and Mr Mike Myers

In this episode, I sit down with housing expert Mr Mike Myers and economist Dr Diaswati (Asti) Mardiasmo to explore the challenges and opportunities facing affordable housing in Australia, with a particular focus on the Build to Rent (BtR) model.

Mike, Chair of the Queensland Housing All Australians Committee and head of Project Solo, brings over four decades of experience in social and affordable housing. Asti, Chief Economist at PRDnationwide, draws on more than 20 years of analysing economic trends that shape property markets in Australia and abroad.

Key questions explored:

• Can Build to Rent genuinely deliver more affordable housing?
• What is holding BtR back in Australia?
• Can cross-subsidisation work without long-term government support?
• Who should help close Australia’s affordable and social housing gap?
• What needs to change to attract investment and grow housing supply?

This episode offers a realistic look at where Build to Rent fits within Australia’s housing future and what needs to change for it to become a more inclusive and sustainable housing model.

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