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RBA holds as economic weakness builds despite inflation remaining above target
The effects of previous rate increases are still flowing through the economy. Reading the Reserve Bank's June decision means separating what has already been absorbed from what is still working its way through household budgets. -
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Property CGT indexation is likely to raise less tax than the old discount if inflation remains high and house price growth is weak
The Budget's shift from the 50 per cent CGT discount to inflation indexation has been read as a tougher tax treatment for property investors. Whether it actually raises more revenue depends on conditions that are not guaranteed. -
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RBA lifts rates as inflation pressure broadens across housing, fuel and construction
Today's rate rise responds to inflation moving in the wrong direction, with housing sitting at the centre. Fuel, rental pressure and construction costs are all rising, creating a complex problem that extends beyond what rates can solve. -
Housing market slows further as uncertainty builds, but supply constraints remain
April house prices reveal uncertainty influencing behaviour before it shows in transactions. Policy risks, rate expectations and global conditions shift buyer activity even when price declines remain modest in some markets. -
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Can AI solve the construction industry’s productivity problem?
Different industries face different productivity challenges, requiring different solutions. Construction's slow productivity growth reflects factors that robots and automation can't directly address - yet technology still has a role to play. -
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Price growth moderates in March as sentiment softens, but annual gains remain strong
Monthly price movements and annual growth rates tell different stories during transitions. A market can show weakness in recent months while annual gains remain strong, reflecting when the slowdown actually began versus where it is now. -
What high-frequency data is telling us about the economic impact of the Middle East conflict
High-frequency data captures economic behaviour as it happens, before official releases arrive. During periods of rapid change, these real-time signals often reveal shifts in sentiment and spending that traditional data hasn't yet recorded. -
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RBA lifts rates as rising inflation expectations and global energy shock threaten price stability
The Reserve Bank raised rates despite global uncertainty, acting to contain rising inflation expectations driven by energy prices. The decision signals the Bank remains determined to return inflation to target before it becomes entrenched. -
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Rental growth moderates nationally but pressure persists in key markets
Rental growth slowdown suggests the surge phase is easing, but that doesn't mean pressure is easing everywhere. The distribution of rental growth across cities and suburbs is becoming more important than the national trend alone reveals. -
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Price growth moderates in February but annual gains at strongest levels since mid-2022
Interest rate rises typically slow housing market activity over time, but the lag between policy change and measurable impact means monthly and annual trends can diverge significantly. Understanding which timeframe matters requires context. -
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Nerida Conisbee
Chief EconomistNerida is Ray White’s Chief Economist and one of Australia’s leading property experts. In her role as Chief Economist, Nerida provides objective, robust and quality analysis of the property market and economy in Australia and globally. She represents Ray White to inform and influence key stakeholder groups across the residential and commercial sectors, in addition to advising major Australian… -
Vanessa Rader
Head of ResearchWith over 25 years of experience, she provides authoritative market commentary across various Australian media outlets. Vanessa's expertise spans commercial, special use, and residential property sectors. At Ray White, she contributes to both commercial and residential research reporting and hosts RWC's commercial webinar, "Between the Lines Live."
Vanessa is actively involved in industry bodies,… -
Jordan Tormey
Strategy AnalystAt the heart of Ray White’s Economics team, Jordan Tormey transforms complex market data into strategic insights that drive business success. His work helps shape the future of real estate by guiding leadership and network members through evolving industry changes. With over 22 years in IT, Digital, and Data roles—including 15+ years at Ray White—he provides key intelligence to support business… -
Atom Go Tian
Senior Data AnalystAtom Go Tian serves as a Senior Data Analyst in Ray White's Economics team. His job is simple but vital: he turns complex property data into clear narratives for Australia and New Zealand’s residential markets.
Atom took on his first significant role as a Data Analyst with Growsari, a tech-enabled B2B startup. There, he excelled in roles related to sales, operations and customer experience,… -
Paolo Sumulong
Data AnalystPaolo Sumulong built his data analysis foundation working with several fintech and tech start ups, where he developed expertise in streamlining data workflows and implementing data quality frameworks to drive business decisions.
Currently, Paolo serves as a data analyst at Ray White, supporting the economics team and various Ray White offices with their data needs related to localised economic… -
Anita Venkatesh
Content Strategy and Production LeadAnita serves as the Content Strategy and Production Lead for the Ray White Economics team. Creative and curious by nature, she excels at transforming complex data and ideas into compelling narratives that engage and inform audiences across multiple platforms.
With a degree in Architecture from UNSW, Anita brings a design thinking approach to content strategy that sets her work apart. This… -
Kevin Wang
Content Production CoordinatorKevin Wang is the Content Production Coordinator for Ray White’s Economics team. His role centres on translating property data, research insights, and market commentary into clear, engaging digital content across social and reporting platforms.
With a background in media production and post-production, Kevin brings technical execution and structured workflow thinking to the team’s content engine.…
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