Articles by Tim Lawless

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Tim is Research Director at Cotality (formerly CoreLogic), analysing real estate markets, demographics and economic trends across Australia. Visit www.corelogic.com.au

The spring selling season has well and truly sprung in Brisbane, and the latest data reveals our city is not just warming up; it’s running hot. As the broader Australian property market gathers impressive momentum, Brisbane has firmly positioned itself as a frontrunner, posting some of the strongest growth seen across the nation’s capitals. The…

The latest data reveals a Sydney property market gathering momentum this spring. Home values have recorded their most significant quarterly jump in nearly two years, showcasing a resilient and strengthening market. However, for many, the dream of homeownership is becoming more challenging as affordability issues persist. In this month’s update, we’ll delve into the key…

The Australian property market is gathering significant momentum as we move further into spring, with national home values marking their most substantial monthly increase since October of 2023. A potent combination of low housing supply and resurgent buyer demand is fueling a broad-based recovery across the nation. Let’s dive into the key trends shaping the…

Australian housing markets are gathering strength as we head further into spring, with September marking the strongest monthly gain for national dwelling values since October 2023. The Cotality Home Value Index (HVI) recorded a 0.8% increase in September, powered by robust growth conditions across the capital cities, where values rose 0.9% over the month. On…

After cutting interest rates by 75 basis points since February, the RBA has chosen the cautious path at the September board meeting, keeping the cash rate at 3.6%. The decision was widely expected, after the monthly inflation indicator hinted at some ‘upside’ risk to the inflation trajectory, especially from housing costs. However, the RBA is…

While homes along Sydney’s Metro line carry a substantial premium, a year after the opening, growth in housing values along Sydney’s Phase 2 metro has generally lagged the broader Sydney region, according to a recent Cotality analysis. Cotality researchers undertook a spatial analysis of housing values along the Sydney Metro line, defining primary catchment areas as within…

Cotality’s national Home Value Index (HVI) rose 0.7% in August, the strongest month on month gain since May last year. The result pushed the annual change higher for the second month in a row, to 4.1%. The growth cycle has been gradually building momentum since the February rate cut, with buyer demand spurred by a…

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