How to Buy Property That Still Works in 20 Years

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Is your property portfolio ready for the future? In this episode of The Urban Property Investor, we dive deep into the forces redefining the Australian real estate landscape. From the environmental transition to net-zero and the impact of middle-class decline to the rising influence of Gen Z preferences, uncover a strategic framework to help you navigate what’s coming next.

Whether you’re looking to protect your current investments or position yourself for long-term growth, this episode offers the clarity you need to stay ahead of the curve.

Using a framework of possible, plausible, probable to analyze future trends Impact of social forces like inequality and middle class decline Environmental transition towards a net zero economy and energy efficiency Political shifts including build-to-rent movement and policy changes The importance of thermal efficiency and climate resilience in property investment Future demand driven by demographic changes and Gen Z preferences The role of ESG and disclosure standards in real estate valuation Risks associated with low-energy-rated properties and retrofitting costs The significance of foresight in long-term property investment strategies

Things you’ll learn from this episode:

• Using a framework of possible, plausible, probable to analyze future trends
• Impact of social forces like inequality and middle class decline
• Environmental transition towards a net zero economy and energy efficiency
• Political shifts including build-to-rent movement and policy changes
• The importance of thermal efficiency and climate resilience in property investment
• Future demand driven by demographic changes and Gen Z preferences
• The role of ESG and disclosure standards in real estate valuation
• Risks associated with low-energy-rated properties and retrofitting costs
• The significance of foresight in long-term property investment strategies

I discuss –
00:00 Introduction to Future-Proofing Your Property Portfolio
01:06 How to Invest for the Future
05:49 Stop Buying Property for Today
08:14 The Possible, Plausible, Probable Framework
10:29 How Net Zero Will Change Real Estate
12:49 The Rise of Build-to-Rent
17:35 Preparing Your Portfolio for 2050
22:15 The Green Premium vs Older Properties
27:03 Why Energy Efficiency Will Drive Demand
31:46 The Future of Property Ratings & Finance
36:37 The Hidden Cost of Retrofitting Property
39:01 Building a Portfolio for the Future

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Sam

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