Whether you’re a property investor with tenants, or you’re currently renting, you will be effected in some way shape or form with the current rental market conditions.  In today's unstable housing prices, tenants are struggling to stay afloat. With sky-high rent increases and plummeting vacancy rates, it can feel like an uphill battle! Renters need solutions NOW!

From the diminishing availability of housing units and poor living conditions; Leo Patterson Ross - CEO of Tenants Union of NSW - discusses how this current situation affects people renting a home as well as sharing his knowledge on creating a fairer system for all occupants in order to make it more accessible. 

So don't just survive this crisis, thrive by learning what solutions are available. 

Don't resign yourself to dead-end leases; join us as we uncover solutions that can create a brighter future for renters. Learn how together, we can counteract the difficulties of today's rental market and ensure tenants are given greater equity in their living situations!

Episode Highlights:

00:00 - What will happen to tenants’ rights now that we have a chronic rental shortage?

02:11 - Leo explains what the Tenants Union does

04:06 - What are the most common reasons why people get evicted from a rental property?

07:11 - What’s going on in the rental market and why isn’t it working?

18:13 - How do you address the challenges of the current housing market?

22:15 - What’s happening in Sydney’s inner city?

27:45 - What’s going to be required to change the current rental market situation?

34:16 - What’s going on in the real estate market?

39:50 - When a property becomes vacant, why isn’t it being incentivised?

45:47 - Leo’s mission statement is to change one thing

48:57 - What is the impact of rent regulation on the market?

55:45 - The temptation to look at ways to streamline the business

About Our Guest:

Leo Patterson Ross has worked in housing justice and community development for 15 years with over a decade in various roles at the Tenants' Union, stepping up as CEO the day COVID eviction moratoriums were announced in NSW. Bringing together social work training, front-line advocacy experience and a pragmatic approach to seeking solutions that work, Leo is committed to assisting renters, to and speaking about the experience of renters in NSW.

Connect with Leo Patterson Ross:
Leo Patterson Ross’ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/leopattersonross/
Leo Patterson Ross’ Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/leopattersonross/
Leo Patterson Ross’ Twitter https://twitter.com/LeoPatRoss

Resources:
Visit our website https://www.theelephantintheroom.com.au
If you have any questions or would like to be featured on our show, contact us at: The Elephant in the Room Property Podcast - questions@theelephantintheroom.com.au
Looking for a Sydney Buyers Agent? https://www.gooddeeds.com.au
Work with Veronica: https://www.veronicamorgan.com.au
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Work with Chris: hello@wealthful.com.au

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Whether you’re a property investor with tenants, or you’re currently renting, you will be effected in some way shape or form with the current rental market conditions.  In today's unstable housing prices, tenants are struggling to stay afloat. With sky-high rent increases and plummeting vacancy rates, it can feel like an uphill battle! Renters need solutions NOW!
From the diminishing availability of housing units and poor living conditions; Leo Patterson Ross - CEO of Tenants Union of NSW - discusses how this current situation affects people renting a home as well as sharing his knowledge on creating a fairer system for all occupants in order to make it more accessible. 
So don't just survive this crisis, thrive by learning what solutions are available. 
Don't resign yourself to dead-end leases; join us as we uncover solutions that can create a brighter future for renters. Learn how together, we can counteract the difficulties of today's rental market and ensure tenants are given greater equity in their living situations!
Episode Highlights:
00:00 - What will happen to tenants’ rights now that we have a chronic rental shortage?
02:11 - Leo explains what the Tenants Union does
04:06 - What are the most common reasons why people get evicted from a rental property?
07:11 - What’s going on in the rental market and why isn’t it working?
18:13 - How do you address the challenges of the current housing market?
22:15 - What’s happening in Sydney’s inner city?
27:45 - What’s going to be required to change the current rental market situation?
34:16 - What’s going on in the real estate market?
39:50 - When a property becomes vacant, why isn’t it being incentivised?
45:47 - Leo’s mission statement is to change one thing
48:57 - What is the impact of rent regulation on the market?
55:45 - The temptation to look at ways to streamline the business
About Our Guest:
Leo Patterson Ross has worked in housing justice and community development for 15 years with over a decade in various roles at the Tenants' Union, stepping up as CEO the day COVID eviction moratoriums were announced in NSW. Bringing together social work training, front-line advocacy experience and a pragmatic approach to seeking solutions that work, Leo is committed to assisting renters, to and speaking about the experience of renters in NSW.
Connect with Leo Patterson Ross:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Leo Patterson Ross’ LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/leopattersonross/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/leopattersonross/</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Leo Patterson Ross’ Facebook Page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/leopattersonross/">https://www.facebook.com/leopattersonross/</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Leo Patterson Ross’ Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/LeoPatRoss">https://twitter.com/LeoPatRoss</a></li>
</ul>
Resources:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Visit our website <a href="https://www.theelephantintheroom.com.au">https://www.theelephantintheroom.com.au</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">If you have any questions or would like to be featured on our show, contact us at: The Elephant in the Room Property Podcast - <a href="mailto:questions@theelephantintheroom.com.au">questions@theelephantintheroom.com.au</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Looking for a Sydney Buyers Agent? <a href="http://www.gooddeeds.com.au/">https://www.gooddeeds.com.au</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Work with Veronica: <a href="http://www.veronicamorgan.com.au">https://www.veronicamorgan.com.au</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Looking for a Mortgage Broker? <a href="https://www.wealthful.com.au/">https://www.wealthful.com.au</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Work with Chris: <a href="mailto:hello@wealthful.com.au">hello@wealthful.com.au</a></li>
</ul>
Enjoyed the podcast? Don't miss out on what's yet to come! Hit that subscription button, spread the word and join us for more insightful discussions in real estate. Your journey starts now!
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Subscribe on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@theelephantintheroom-podcast">https://www.youtube.com/@theelephantintheroom-podcast</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-elephant-in-the-room-property-podcast/id1384822719">https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-elephant-in-the-room-property-podcast/id1384822719</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Subscribe on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ge1626dgnmK0RyKPcXjP0?si=26cde394fa854765">https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ge1626dgnmK0RyKPcXjP0?si=26cde394fa854765</a></li>
</ul>

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The Elephant In The Room is where the things that no one wants to talk about, actually get talked about.  

Veronica Morgan, real estate agent, buyers agent and co-host of Foxtel’s Location Location Location Australia & Chris Bates, financial planner, mortgage broker and wealth coach have joined forces to find out what’s really going on in the world of real estate.

Veronica and Chris talk to property owners and buyers every day in their respective lines of business. They’ve observed a wide spectrum of confidence in people’s decision making ability when buying and selling property, often to the detriment of the individuals concerned. They are both fascinated by consumer behaviour and together they’re going to uncover who’s really making the decisions when you buy a property.

In each episode they get into the psyche of buyers, agents, auctioneers and other industry experts to learn the truth about how buyers are influenced and why they do the things they do. In every episode you’ll learn from the mistakes of a “property dumbo” as well as Chris & Veronica’s “elephant rider bootcamp” training session.

The plan? This property podcast has been created to help us all make better property decisions!

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