Why are so many property investors pulling out of the market, and what’s driving this trend? In this episode, we dive deep into the findings of the 2024 PIPA Investor Sentiments Survey with Nicola McDougall, Chair of The Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA). The survey uncovers some surprising data, challenging common assumptions about where and why investors are selling their properties.

Nicola sheds light on the growing trend of investors abandoning the property market and shares insights into what’s fueling their decisions. Are rising interest rates to blame, or are there deeper, underlying factors at play? We explore how the shifting landscape is affecting the future of property investment in Australia.

Join us as we discuss the current state of the market and explore strategies investors can consider amidst the uncertainty. Stick around for this eye-opening discussion as you wouldn’t want to miss these insights!

Episode Highlights:

00:00 - Introduction

01:05 - Who is Nicola McDougall?

01:55 - Why Nicola’s last episode went viral, and if her new research has the same impact

04:29 - What internal and external insights emerged from the 2024 PIPA investor survey?

10:56 - A comparison of this year’s (2024) survey results from last year’s (2023)

13:07 - Why new investors are avoiding apartments and choosing established houses

14:41 - Is government intervention driving investors out of the market?

20:52 - Is government intervention worsening the rental crisis for investors?

28:36 - What’s driving investors to exit the market?

36:12 - Are there any positive results in the 2024 PIPA investor sentiment survey?

39:53 - PIPA's breakthroughs, and their role in maintaining high standards

45:18 - The importance of being a member of either PIPA/REBAA

50:25 - Nicola McDougall’s property dumbo

About Our Guest:

Nicola McDougall has served as the Chair of PIPA (Property Investment Professionals of Australia) since early 2022, bringing to the role her expertise as an award-winning property and finance journalist, author, and successful property investor. As the Director of Bricks & Mortar Media, she has co-authored notable works such as "The Female Investor: Creating Wealth, Security & Freedom Through Property," which secured the personal finance and investment category award at the 2022 Australian Business Book of the Year. Additionally, Nicola has contributed to the 3rd edition of "Property Investing For Dummies" and authored the 1st editions of "Buying a Property for Dummies" and "Property Investing Essentials for Dummies," all published in 2023 by Wiley. With a background as the former editor of Australian Property Investor magazine and head of corporate affairs at the REIQ, Nicola has been a dedicated PIPA board director since 2014.

Connect with Nicola McDougall:

• Nicola’s LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-k-mcdougall/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• The Elephant in the Room Property Podcast Episode #307: Why Are Investors Abandoning the Australian Rental Market? https://www.theelephantintheroom.com.au/podcasts/307
• 2024 PIPA Investor Sentiment Survey https://www.pipa.asn.au/pipa-annual-property-investor-sentiment-survey-2024/

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