🔥 THE HILL I’LL DIE ON 🔥
Welcome back to The Hill I’ll Die On, our Friday mini-series where industry experts share the one belief they stand firmly behind.
This week, Ben is joined by Nerida Conisbee, Chief Economist at Ray White, to unpack a key issue in today’s housing debate:
Investors provide rental housing.
Nerida explains why this often-overlooked reality plays a critical role in the property market — and what happens when investor participation declines.
The conversation explores rental supply, affordability pressures, policy impacts, and the importance of maintaining a steady pipeline of rental accommodation.
If you’re trying to make sense of rising rents and the broader housing conversation, this episode provides valuable context.
Got a question or a “hill” you want us to unpack? Send it through here 👉 https://thepropertycouch.com.au/topics/
⏱️ Timestamps
00:15 – Introduction
00:37 – Meet Nerida Conisbee
01:20 – The Hill: Investors Provide Rental Housing
01:50 – The Misconception About Investors
02:11 – Will Everyone Eventually Own Property?
03:26 – Home Ownership Trends Over Time
03:38 – Who Actually Supplies Rental Housing
04:21 – Why Rental Supply Matters
05:26 – Are Policymakers Listening?
06:13 – Supply vs Affordability Debate
07:00 – Real Stories from the Ground
08:14 – Investor Exit & Rental Shortages
09:04 – What Happens When Supply Falls
