31 episodes

Welcome to Australia's Premier Housing and Rental Podcast. Ludwina Dautovic, CEO and Founder of www.TheRoomXchange.com, hosts an engaging show dedicated to tackling the pressing issues of housing affordability and the rental crisis in Australia.
With a staggering 13.5 million unused spare bedrooms across 10 million homes nationwide, we, as Australia's sole verified house-sharing platform, present a unique solution to address these challenges. These untapped housing resources, often owned by individuals facing multiple interest rate hikes, hold the key to unlocking affordable housing for everyday renters.
Our podcast serves as an essential voice, shedding light on the scarcity of rental supply in various cities, leaving countless individuals without access to affordable housing. We are committed to offering practical solutions and showcasing how our platform provides an instant remedy to the housing crisis, with positive impacts on the environment, society, and sustainability.
What sets us apart? Not only our innovative service but also our exceptional podcast guests. We take pride in featuring industry leaders from the rental and housing sectors, along with government representatives, who share invaluable insights and expertise.
Our podcast creates a platform for our community to share personal stories, fostering understanding and awareness in a supportive space. Beyond entertainment, we firmly believe our podcast makes a genuine difference in the lives of everyday Australians.
Join the conversation and let's work together to make a positive impact on the future of housing in Australia. Subscribe now.

➜ To find out more go to: www.theroomxchange.com ➜ Email: admin@theroomxchange.com ➜ All Social Media: @theroomxchange

The Room Xchange Podcast Ludwina Dautovic, CEO and Founder - The Room Xchange

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    • 5.0 • 18 Ratings

Welcome to Australia's Premier Housing and Rental Podcast. Ludwina Dautovic, CEO and Founder of www.TheRoomXchange.com, hosts an engaging show dedicated to tackling the pressing issues of housing affordability and the rental crisis in Australia.
With a staggering 13.5 million unused spare bedrooms across 10 million homes nationwide, we, as Australia's sole verified house-sharing platform, present a unique solution to address these challenges. These untapped housing resources, often owned by individuals facing multiple interest rate hikes, hold the key to unlocking affordable housing for everyday renters.
Our podcast serves as an essential voice, shedding light on the scarcity of rental supply in various cities, leaving countless individuals without access to affordable housing. We are committed to offering practical solutions and showcasing how our platform provides an instant remedy to the housing crisis, with positive impacts on the environment, society, and sustainability.
What sets us apart? Not only our innovative service but also our exceptional podcast guests. We take pride in featuring industry leaders from the rental and housing sectors, along with government representatives, who share invaluable insights and expertise.
Our podcast creates a platform for our community to share personal stories, fostering understanding and awareness in a supportive space. Beyond entertainment, we firmly believe our podcast makes a genuine difference in the lives of everyday Australians.
Join the conversation and let's work together to make a positive impact on the future of housing in Australia. Subscribe now.

➜ To find out more go to: www.theroomxchange.com ➜ Email: admin@theroomxchange.com ➜ All Social Media: @theroomxchange

    Save on your utilities with compare and connect partnership

    Save on your utilities with compare and connect partnership

    The Room Xchange is proud to present a new partnership with compare and connect enabling you to save money on your utilities.
    About this episode
    In this episode of The Room Xchange podcast, Ludwina Dautovic talks with Neil Saligrama, the founder and CEO of compare and connect. They discuss how the company is revolutionising the Australian and New Zealander markets in services like energy, broadband, and insurance. Neil shares his journey of moving to Australia, the challenges he faced with utility providers and how these experiences led him to create Compare and Connect. 


    Origin story
    The platform simplifies the complex industry of utilities, enabling consumers to make informed, cost-effective choices. Neil details the evolution of the company from a telesales organisation in 2010 to its pivotal shift in 2014, where it combined comparison and connection services under one roof. 


    Bill consolidation
    The discussion also covers the practicalities and benefits of using compare and connect, including the potential savings on essential services and the ease of switching providers. Additionally, Neil introduces an innovative app, 1Bill, aimed at consolidating bills and further simplifying service management for consumers. 


    Our partnership
    We conclude with the partnership arrangement between The Room Xchange and compare and connect. If you click on this link it will allow you to compare your own bills and support The Room Xchange at the same time.
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    • 27 min
    HelpPay: The New Era of Collaborative Bill Payments with Rowan Wilde

    HelpPay: The New Era of Collaborative Bill Payments with Rowan Wilde

    Ever wished there was a simpler way to manage and share expenses? Today, we're having an enlightening discussion with Rowan Wilde, co-founder of HelpPay. It's a social impact payments platform that's making it easier to shoulder bills together. Rowan shares how HelpPay lets you create a link for others to chip in on expenses and speaks candidly about the importance of customer trust and the challenges of providing support. And there's more - we're making an exciting announcement you won't want to miss!

    Next, we're exploring the free app, HelpPay. Designed to take the fuss out of sharing bills with friends, family, and organisations, this app is a game-changer for anyone managing shared expenses. It's particularly beneficial for students and those in shared housing, making it easy to forward bills for payment and maintain a good credit history. The convenience and simplicity of HelpPay can't be overstated - it's revolutionising bill management and payment. 

    We're also diving into the future of house-sharing and renting and how it's simplifying the renting process. The Room Xchange, Australia's first verified house-sharing platform, is revolutionising house-sharing by matching renters based on personality, values, and lifestyle. Plus, we're discussing the option to rent or offset rent, a game-changer for anyone looking to save time and money. Whether you're a homeowner new to the sharing economy, or a well-versed renter, this episode is packed with actionable tips and insights.

    Last but not least, we're sharing our great news about the innovative partnership between The Room Xchange and HelpPay and how together, we're making bill paying easier.
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    • 28 min
    Solutions for Housing in Regional Australia with Laura Shooter

    Solutions for Housing in Regional Australia with Laura Shooter

    Housing Trends & Affordability Challenges:
    Dive into a captivating exploration of the regional housing market with Laura Shooter, Managing Director at SJ Shooter Real Estate in Dubbo. This episode promises enlightening insights into the intricacies of the rental market, housing value trends, and the pressing matter of affordability issues faced by many.
    Navigating the Housing Shortage:
    Discover the role of innovative initiatives, such as The Room Xchange, in addressing the housing crunch. Laura, deeply connected to the heart of Dubbo, shares the potential economic and tourism benefits that come from optimising current housing capacities.
    Impact of the Pandemic & Risk-Taking:
    How has the pandemic reshaped the housing landscape? Join us for a riveting discussion on altered risk-taking behaviors and their implications for the market.
    Engage with Us!
    Don't miss out on this enlightening journey through the regional housing market and the groundbreaking changes in the rental space. Subscribe, share, and leave us a review!
    Contact The Room Xchange
    Tweet us at @theroomxchange and @LudwinaDautovic Share a story on instagram @theroomxchange Email us at admin@theroomxchange.com Please leave us a review
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    • 24 min
    Urban Planning and Housing Development with Nicola Smith

    Urban Planning and Housing Development with Nicola Smith

    Today's episode is a deep dive into urban and housing development with Nicola Smith, an accomplished urban and regional planner and director of Niche Planning Studio. Expertly navigating the current rental crisis and mortgage stress, she unveils the key factors that have steered us to our current housing crisis. Nicola breaks down terms like green field and brown field, highlighting their significant role in housing development. Together we strategise on how to generate more housing in established areas, promoting affordability, and diversifying our housing types.

    Steering the conversation towards government policies, Nicola and I scrutinise their town planning and housing development strategies. We dissect the implications of the policy that earmarks 70% of growth for the inner city and the remaining 30% for the green fields. How will this affect the citizens of established areas? We further delve into the complexities of rejuvenating inner city areas, the potential for overlooking amenity impacts, and the advantages of home-building in green field regions. 

    Nicola then shares her valuable insights on challenges surrounding housing affordability and service accessibility in Melbourne. We mull over the government's strategic planning efforts and the use of developer contributions in the face of a pressing need for affordable housing. We also explore the cost of apartment living, the possibility of converting offices into residences, and the often overlooked factor of embodied carbon in building construction. 

    Join us as we unravel the convolutions of Australia's housing market, the struggle for affordable housing, and the impact of 'NIMBYism' (Not in my backyard) on planning and development.
    Contact The Room Xchange
    Tweet us at @theroomxchange and @LudwinaDautovic Share a story on instagram @theroomxchange Email us at admin@theroomxchange.com Please leave us a review
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    • 33 min
    Navigating the Strata Sector and Rental Market Challenges with John Minns

    Navigating the Strata Sector and Rental Market Challenges with John Minns

    Ever wondered how to navigate the complexities of the strata sector or manage the ever-evolving challenges of the rental market? We've got you covered in our enlightening conversation with John Minns, the pioneer New South Wales Property Services Commissioner. John, armed with his 30 years of experience, unravels the intricacies of the real estate industry and underscores the urgent necessity for reform and uplift to ensure a secure future for the industry. From the power of knowledge in boosting confidence in the property sector to the issues faced by renters and landlords alike, John takes us on a candid exploration of the strata sector.

    Our discourse with John doesn't end there; we delve deeper, examining the current market's property management challenges and the importance of fostering healthy tenant-landlord relationships. The conversation gets even more riveting as we tackle the trials of integrating new technologies into the rental system and the repercussions of rent increases on tenants. We further dissect the rental market, explore the concept of digital ID, delve into rental challenges, and discuss the call for more private investment.  To cap it all off, we discuss The Room Xchange, Australia's premier verified house-sharing platform. Don't miss out on John's wealth of insights - they’re sure to revolutionise your understanding of the property sector!
    Contact The Room Xchange
    Tweet us at @theroomxchange and @LudwinaDautovic Share a story on instagram @theroomxchange Email us at admin@theroomxchange.com Please leave us a review
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    • 30 min
    Envisioning the Future of Sustainable Housing with Antony DiMase

    Envisioning the Future of Sustainable Housing with Antony DiMase

    Ever wondered how architectural design could shape our future? Imagine a world where houses aren't just commodities, but sustainable spaces that nourish our lives and the planet. 

    Join us as we explore this potential world with our guest Antony DiMase, of DiMase Architects.  Antony champions the belief that good design has the power to enhance our lives and environment, and he delves into the essence of sustainable architecture in this episode - highlighting the importance of small footprint buildings suffused with natural light, good ventilation, and adaptable spaces. 

    Did you know that even as a renter, there are ways to make your home more energy-efficient? Antony shares some nifty tips on how to keep your house warm and minimise drafts. We also discuss the importance of regular maintenance in ensuring the longevity of a building. 

    We also dive deeper into more complex solutions to reduce carbon emissions and create sustainable housing, discussing everything from green loans and subsidies to the potential of creating a logbook system to track energy efficiency progress in dwellings.

     Join us to envision the future of sustainable housing with Antony DiMase, where every home could be a sanctuary that complements our planet.
    Contact The Room Xchange
    Tweet us at @theroomxchange and @LudwinaDautovic Share a story on instagram @theroomxchange Email us at admin@theroomxchange.com Please leave us a review
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    • 31 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
18 Ratings

18 Ratings

Stwshaw ,

So much great info

I love this podcast. As a life-long renter, even I am learning new things. Ludwina has a wealth of knowledge to share. Keep it up!

GoodBanter ,

A new approach to renting/house sharing

Listening and speaking to Ludwina about the value of house sharing for adults and breaking down the stigma that renting/house sharing is only for uni students has been really valuable. Hearing stories about single parents living together for companionship, security and being able to share duties is enlightening and not something I ever would have thought of as benefits to house sharing. Recommend everyone have a listen for no other reason then to open your mind and look at house sharing in an innovative way. Thanks Ludwina!

Alison CH21 ,

Inspiring and insightful

I find this podcast incredibly interesting learning more about the rental market and house sharing. The Room Xchange is championing a movement that will only grow as it continues to solve a raft of issues and enhance people’s lives. Hearing from all types of industry insiders on these issues is brilliant - well done Ludwina!

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