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The “Elephant in the Room” Podcast

About: Welcome to The Elephant in the Room, the must-listen Australian property podcast for anyone looking to buy or sell real estate. Join Veronica Morgan, a seasoned real estate agent and buyer’s agent, and Chris Bates, a financial planner, mortgage broker, and wealth coach, as they delve deep into the world of property and reveal what no one else wants to talk about. As experts in their fields, Veronica and Chris have seen it all when it comes to property transactions. They know that buying or selling a property can be overwhelming, and that’s why they’re here to help. In each episode, they explore the psychology of buyers, agents, auctioneers, and other industry experts to uncover who’s really in control when you buy a property.

We’re all familiar with energy ratings on appliances and cars, but what if your home came with one too? Could this be where the housing market is headed? Today, we sit down with Cecille Weldon, Australia’s top expert in residential energy efficiency, to explore what this could mean for the future of housing. Could energy ratings become the next game-changer in real estate? Cecille breaks it down for us — how homes might be rated, who will cover the costs, and whether property buyers and tenants are really willing to pay more for energy-efficient living. With rising energy costs and climate change in the spotlight, this couldn’t be a more timely discussion. We also talk about the big moves happening behind the scenes with Cecille giving us the scoop on her work with the NSW Government’s Sustainable Homes team, which is pushing for energy ratings to become a standard at the point of sale or rent. It’s all about making homes healthier, more comfortable, and cheaper to run in the long term. Tune in to understand how these upcoming changes could reshape the property landscape — and what it potentially means for your next move. Let's get started!