High-rise catastrophe
As property prices soared, the building industry shifted to high-rise and enjoyed lax regulation. But a softening in the market has shown up defects and flaws that were being hidden by demand. Debra Jopson on how housing became an asset and what that means for the past decade of construction. Guest: Investigative reporter and writer for The Saturday Paper Debra Jopson. Background reading: The rise of building defects in The Saturday Paper The Saturday Paper The Monthly For more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
