The Housing Undersupply Myth

The Housing Undersupply Myth | Why Australia's Property Prices Are Really Rising "Not enough homes are being built" is the most repeated explanation for soaring property prices. But is it true? Not quite. While supply matters, the relationship between building activity and price movements is far more complex than the headlines suggest. When you dig into the data and examine real buyer behaviour in real suburbs, the undersupply argument starts to fall apart. In this video, we explain: ✅ Why Australia isn't one housing market—it's hundreds of micro markets ✅ The missing pieces in the supply debate (units, infill, demolitions, listings) ✅ How construction follows demand, not the other way around ✅ Why expensive new builds actually lift established home prices ✅ What's really driving prices (demand, low listings, migration, borrowing capacity) The truth? Prices rise from a complex mix of factors—strong demand, historically low listings, tight rental markets, and a new build sector that can't keep pace. Understanding this helps you make smarter, evidence-based investment decisions. About Kate Hill: I help Australians build real wealth through smart, no-nonsense property investment decisions. Real strategies, real tips, zero fluff. 📌 Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications for more property investment insights! #PropertyInvestment #AustralianProperty #HousingMarket #RealEstate #PropertyMyth #InvestmentStrategy Find out more: https://www.adviseable.com.au/new-property-buyer/ https://www.adviseable.com.au/property-pathways/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adviseable-pty-ltd/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katehill_adviseable/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adviseproperty/ X: https://x.com/advise_property SOME OF OUR OTHER VIDEOS: $650K: Still enough to invest? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI3TQ6MmPDk House and land pricing: What's hidden? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DbfTJs9bao What demographics can tell you about the future of a suburb - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QXGX0Lczao Find the underrated property hotspots in 2025 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvTo-k1NPto Property Investors: Avoid the Property Oversupply Trap - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhgplvSF7F4 Property Investors: Cash Flow or Growth?: Pick both! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1-NX9QBW70 About Adviseable: Adviseable are the Buyers Agency and experienced Qualified Property Investment Advisers with the personal touch. Licensed in multiple states Adviseable's approach is to stand for their client first, area second and property third. 100% independent while helping clients build wealth and secure their financial future. DISCLAIMER No Legal, Financial & Taxation Advice The Listener acknowledges and agrees that: • Any information provided by us is provided as general information and for general information purposes only; • We have not taken the Listeners’ personal and financial circumstances into account when providing information; • We must not and have not provided legal, financial or taxation advice to the Listener; • The information provided must be verified by the Listener prior to the Listener acting or relying on the information by an independent professional advisor including a legal, financial, taxation advisor and the Listener’s accountant; • The information may not be suitable or applicable to the Listener’s individual circumstances; • We do not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence as defined by section 9 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and we are not authorised to provide financial services to the Listener, and we have not provided financial services to the Listener.