Episode 90: CPI Cooldown Sets Stage for August Rate Cut
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Sydney’s property market remains stable as inflation data supports a likely August interest rate cut. With vendors and buyers anticipating a spring shift, hosts Ciaran O’Brien and Peter O’Malley break down how CPI figures, policy changes, and affordability pressures are shaping the current landscape.
In this episode:
- CPI hits 2.1%, with core inflation at 2.7%—both within the RBA’s target
- Why August 12 could bring the long-awaited rate cut
- New AML laws set to reshape real estate from July 2026
- Auction clearance rates at 53.5% with 800+ properties going under the hammer
- Domain data puts Sydney’s median house price at $1.7 million
- Are spring vendors heading into a crowded market?
- The renovation boom’s surprising impact on property values
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Chapters
1. Introduction and CPI Data Analysis (00:00:00)
2. Impacts on Australian Economy (00:04:30)
3. RBA Rate Cut Expectations (00:08:30)
4. Money Laundering Rules for Real Estate (00:13:20)
5. Sydney Property Market Update (00:18:30)
6. Spring Market Forecast and Strategies (00:22:30)
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