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Japan’s “Zombie Economy” Is Quietly Fuelling Australia’s Property Boom

by | May 27, 2026 | Podcasts, Urban Property Investor

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Japan’s zombie economy vs Australia’s growth boom? 🚀 Ready to dive into the real estate secrets?

Japan has “zombie” companies, but they have the capital. Australia has massive growth potential, but needs the investment.

This fascinating partnership is reshaping our real estate landscape! Tune in to the new episode of ‘The Urban Property Investor’ to discover why Japanese investors are pouring money into Australian property and what these powerful global dynamics mean for your property strategy.

6 Things you’ll learn from this episode:

  • How Japan’s Zombie Economy Influences Australia’s Property Market
  • Understanding Japan’s Zombie Economy
  • The Upside-Down Pyramid
  • Australia: A Growing Opportunity
  • The Capital-Rich Japanese Companies
  • The Australian Property Market’s Response

I discuss –

00:45 Japan’s Zombie Economy Explained

01:39 Welcome + Why This Matters

02:30 The Asset Bubble Collapse

03:18 Japan’s Upside Down Population Problem

05:44 Cheap Japanese Money & Australia

08:01 Why Australian Builders Became “Zombies”

10:25 How Japan Is Funding Australian Housing

12:52 Why Japanese Companies Love Australia

15:18 The Future of Australia’s Property Supply Chain

17:42 Final Thoughts

 

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Sam

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