Tim Lawless is one of Australia’s leading property market analysts and commentators. He was the founder of CoreLogic's Australian research division, formerly known as RP Data. Tim’s expertise is sought by governments and regulators, as well as corporations in the property, banking and financial sectors. As Research Director, Tim heads up a team of analysts in Australia and New Zealand, and reports on property market conditions and the interplay between economic and demographic forces.
First home buyers are likely to subside as housing affordability deteriorates and investor demand picks up.
Home sales appear to be stabilising, albeit at a low base.
If the recent acceleration in housing value growth is sustained over coming months, we could potentially see additional credit policy levers pulled, aimed at keeping a lid on household debt.
Overall, the Budget didn’t really focus on housing however, some of the associated issues such as household incomes and infrastructure investment are being addressed which is positive to see.
With the housing market weakening over the past few years, most capital cities have experienced dwelling value falls with a more significant correction experienced in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Darwin.
CoreLogic's Head of Research, Tim Lawless discusses what rising stock levels means for buyers.
Census reveals the most - and least - densely populated regions in Australia.
"Any speculation that mortgage rates are set to rise is likely to dampen activity in the housing market," says Tim Lawless, research director, CoreLogic.
Property listings for established dwellings are down in Sydney, but up in Darwin.