Articles by Tim Lawless

The Perth property market is once again gathering steam, showing clear signs of reacceleration after a period of moderation. According to the latest August 2025 Housing Market Update from Cotality, Perth stands out with robust growth, particularly in the often-overlooked unit sector. Tim Lawless, Cotality’s Research Director, notes that while the national market is seeing…

Adelaide’s property market continues to show resilience, recording another month of positive growth in July. Dwelling values across the city climbed by 0.7%, a result that stands out among the capital cities. As Tim Lawless notes, this is a significant short-term result: Dwelling values are up 0.7% across Adelaide in July, the strongest month-on-month gain…

The Sydney property market is charting a course of steady, if modest, growth, but a deepening affordability crisis is creating a two‑speed market that’s pushing houses further out of reach. Sydney’s dwelling values continued their upward trend in July, posting a 0.6% rise. This marks a period of sustained growth, holding steady from the previous month….

After a period of correction, the Melbourne property market is finding its feet again, but don’t expect fireworks just yet. The latest data for August 2025 paints a picture of a measured and steady recovery, marking a clear departure from the volatility of recent years. It’s a “slow burn” rather than a roaring fire, favouring…

The Australian housing market has continued its steady recovery, recording its sixth consecutive month of growth in July 2025. While the pace has moderated, the underlying factors of tight supply and the prospect of lower interest rates are providing a solid foundation for property values nationwide. The national picture: a balancing act of forces The…