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AI and data centres are booming across Australia —but what does that mean for property, and where are the opportunities?

There’s a lot of noise right now around AI, data centres and “the future” — but what does it actually mean for property?

In this recent chat on Mix 106.3FM, I break it down in plain English — what’s really driving the shift, where the opportunities are starting to show up, and why the smartest property decisions in the next decade might come down to something surprisingly simple: infrastructure.

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Canberra Mix 106.3FM: Property Insure-ability Now Equals Value-ability

Once upon a time, the biggest home-buying debates were granite benchtops vs induction cooktops, or north-facing vs south-facing. Today? There’s a new deal-breaker rising fast — can you actually insure the property?

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Canberra Mix 106.3FM: Bushy Martin on Green Home Loans

With energy costs rising and sustainability front of mind, “green” home loans are gaining momentum across Australia. These innovative products reward borrowers with lower interest rates or fees for owning or upgrading energy-efficient homes — creating a win-win for your wallet and the planet.

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Tax Reform or Slippery Slope? | Bushy’s Interview with Canberra Mix 106.3FM’s Real Estate Show

The ACTU and Greens are pushing to cap negative gearing and CGT discounts to just one investment property, phased in over five years. Myself and others warn this could make affordability worse—not better—by forcing investors to jettison properties or hike rents, and tightening supply further as it is likely to slash rental supply, push rents up, and do more harm than good.

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