Shane Garrett
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Shane Garrett
Shane Garrett has worked as an economist over the last decade in Ireland, the UK, and Australia, and has been involved in forecasting, research, consulting, and providing expert advice.
Shane is Chief Economist at Master Builders Australia and is responsible for producing economic research aimed at producing better outcomes for the residential construction industry.
Shane has degrees in Economics and Mathematics, and a Masters in Business Economics.
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Aug 1, 2017
New home sales declined 6.9% in June, to be 11.9% lower than for the same period last year.
Mar 8, 2017
The Reserve Bank of Australia left the official cash rate at 1.50 per cent but credit conditions have tightened for investors over recent months, and owner occupiers are wary about rates as the banks move unilaterally, says Shane Garrett of the HIA.
Mar 6, 2017
Record levels of new dwelling construction in 2016 boosted economic growth.
Nov 30, 2016
New home sales dropped to a two-year low in October, according to the latest Housing Industry Association data.
Nov 2, 2016
Despite speculation about a Melbourne Cup Day surprise, the RBA Board decided to leave interest rates on hold this month.
Oct 20, 2016
“Residential land prices in Australia climbed to yet another all-time high during the June 2016 quarter,” says HIA Senior Economist, Shane Garrett.
