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In this episode, we uncover what might be the biggest risk to Australian property right now — the commercial office sector. From vacant towers in Sydney CBD to global office market collapse, we break down the debt crisis no one is talking about.
You’ll learn:
âś… Why office vacancies have skyrocketed post-COVID
✅ How “extend and pretend” debt tactics are masking the truth
âś… The parallels to the 2008 GFC
✅ Who actually holds the risk — and how it could spread globally
âś… Potential solutions, from rezoning to residential conversions
Packed with real-world observations, shocking stats and insider commentary, this deep dive pulls back the curtain on the office property crisis in Australia and beyond.
#AustralianProperty #RealEstateCrisis #CommercialProperty #PropertyMarket
Chapters
00:00 - 00:56 Introduction – the crisis no one’s talking about Â
00:57 - 02:15Â Empty office towers and hidden risks Â
02:16 - 04:38Â Post-COVID work changes driving vacancies Â
04:39 - 07:12Â Debt, interest rates and negative yields Â
07:13 - 10:01Â Global perspective: Sydney, Melbourne, New York & beyond Â
10:02 - 12:26 A-grade vs B-grade offices – the market split Â
12:27 - 15:14Â The ripple effect on banks and debt markets Â
15:15 - 18:02Â Government interventions and rezoning talks Â
18:03 - 20:45 Office-to-residential conversions – realistic or not? Â
20:46 - 23:08Â Final thoughts, warnings and possible outcomes
Reach out to us at www.australianpropertytalk.com.au