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Buying your first home? What Bathla’s collapse reveals about affordable housing in Australia

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A general view of the offices of residential developer Bathla Group, at Girraween, in Sydney, Tuesday, August 25, 2026. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts). Inset: Professor Piyush Tiwari, Property, Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning, University of Melbourne.

The collapse of major property developer Bathla Group has sparked fresh debate about housing affordability and supply in Australia. In this SBS Hindi podcast, University of Melbourne housing economist Professor Piyush Tiwari explains what the collapse means for first-home buyers, the challenges facing the housing sector, and whether Australia's housing market is likely to improve in the years ahead.


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The collapse of major property developer Bathla Group has sparked fresh debate about housing affordability and supply in Australia. In this SBS Hindi podcast, University of Melbourne housing economist Professor Piyush Tiwari explains what the collapse means for first-home buyers, the challenges facing the housing sector, and whether Australia's housing market is likely to improve in the years ahead.


(Disclaimer: The views expressed in this interview are those of the interviewee and do not necessarily reflect the views of SBS. This interview is intended for general information purposes only and should not be considered financial or investment advice.)

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