Travis Erridge Season 2 Episode 4

Emma Hendry, proptech advisor and company director discusses with Justine and Richard the growth and increasing investment of PropTech in Australia. As a global ambassador for Women in PropTech, Emma also shares with us how businesses in the property sector can support diversity in the workplace.

Ken Morrison, Chief Executive of Property Council of Australia discusses the impact of the Federal budget on the property industry and what can be done to stimulate the construction sector and the economy overall. We also cover the state of the tourism sector and reopening offices in the aftermath of the pandemic. 

Sam Tarascio, Managing Director of Salta Properties reveals what are the key ingredients to a successful family business having recently celebrated 50 years of operation. In addition, Sam also shares with Richard and Justine the increasing mixed nature of new developments along with the emerging build-to-rent asset class in Australia.

Brad Krauskopf, CEO and Founder of Hub Australia discusses the evolution and outlook of the coworking sector in Australia. Brad shares with us why flexible space will account 20 percent of Australia’s occupied office space and why landlords are partnering with coworking operators to accommodate the tenants of the future.   

Kathy Johnson, Co-founder and Executive Director of Yarraport with over two decades of experience connecting the best sources of capital for developers; discusses with Justine and Richard the current state of real estate financing along with the increasing growth of the non-bank sector in Australian real estate.  

Workers in the construction industry have an elevated prevalence rate of depression and anxiety. In this special episode, in support of R U OK day, Justine and Richard discuss with property industry and health professions the importance of continuing to increase awareness about mental health across the built environment. 

Jeanette Lambert, CEO of Brickfields Consulting demystifies the art of placemaking for Richard and Justine along with the increasing investment from landlords in creating strategies that encourage customers to visit, stay longer, spend money and pay a premium for products or services in their properties.

Cressida Wall, Property Council Victoria Executive Director discusses the outlook of the office property sector, the impact of the phenomenon of “working from home” on Melbourne’s office markets and the opportunity for Australian businesses to be global leaders in the reinvention of workplaces in the future. 

Christine Miller, Head of Supply Chain Advisory at CBRE discusses with Justine and Richard the investment in distribution networks by retailers and the blurring of the retail and logistics sectors brought about by the increased adaption of e-commerce. 

Simon Westaway, Executive Director of the Australian Tourism Industry Council discusses with Justine and Richard the current state of Australia’s tourism sector; from border closures, the hotel market, the proposed Trans-Tasman bubble, the caravan industry and opportunities for investment in regional cities. 

Martin Ginnane from Ginnane Associates discusses with Justine and Richard the evolution of retail property, the outlook of retail in the CBD, Melbourne’s iconic retail strips and the trends of the global luxury brands.

Danni Hunter, Victorian chief executive of the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA Victoria) discusses with Justine and Richard the COVID-19 pandemic’s dramatic effects on the construction industry, where the industry is currently at, and how Victoria and Australia may bounce back through a construction led recovery.