The growing ‘culture of complaint’ is a major concern for the real estate industry, which is at risk of lagging behind should real estate agents fail to evolve with the new landscape and better manage consumer expectations.
In 2019, there will be several political and economic factors that will continue to impact Sydney’s property market, according to a leading real estate CEO.
Labor’s negative gearing plans will disadvantage some first-home buyers and lower-income Aussies who are property investors working hard to get ahead, says Douglas Driscoll, CEO of Starr Partners.
"We need to start addressing the prevalence of empty homes and recognise its impact on the mounting affordability crisis," says Douglas Driscoll of Starr Partners.