Stop Blaming Landlords for the Housing Crisis | FUNdamental Fridays

Welcome back to The Hill I’ll Die On, our Friday mini-series where members of the Property Couch crew share bold property and money opinions they’re willing to stand behind. 

This week, tax expert Julia Hartman joins Ben Kingsley to tackle a controversial topic: 

Blaming landlords for the housing crisis. 

Julia argues that increasing taxes, regulations, and costs for investors may actually reduce rental supply — which can drive rents even higher. 

In this episode, she unpacks the unintended consequences of policy decisions, the role of market forces, and why some widely accepted solutions may not be solving the problem. 

It’s a thought-provoking conversation that challenges the current narrative around housing in Australia. 

Got a question or a “hill” you want us to unpack? Send it through here 👉 https://thepropertycouch.com.au/topics/ 

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 

00:39 – Meet Julia Hartman: Tax Expert 
00:54 – The Hill: Stop Blaming Landlords 
01:14 – Why Punishing Investors Reduces Supply 
02:22 – Rising Costs for Property Investors 
03:03 – Are Investors Really “Greedy Hoarders”? 
04:02 – What Happens When Rental Supply Drops 
05:22 – The Unexpected Idea to Increase Housing Supply 
06:12 – Why Tax Settings Discourage Solutions 
07:11 – Government Policy vs Market Forces 
08:17 – Free Market vs Intervention Debate 
10:41 – Final Thoughts: What Needs to Change 

LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >>

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