Precisely Property

41: Reading the Cycle – Australia's Property Market Outlook


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Episode Summary

Richard is joined by Sherman Chan, Chief Economist at the Australian Property Institute (API). Sherman highlights the latest findings from the Australian Property Outlook report and what this means for property markets across Australia. 

This conversation explores why the report was developed, the methodology underpinning it, and how the outlook differs across states and asset classes. Sherman breaks down all these key findings for residential, industrial, office, retail and agricultural property, unpacking where sentiment remains resilient and where caution is emerging. 

They also discuss the broader economic factors, including interest rate trends, construction cost pressure, as well as labour constraints, and how these forces are shaping future investment and development decisions. The episode concludes with Sherman’s outlook for 2026, emphasising the importance of monitoring sentiment, adjusting expectations as these conditions evolve, and understanding where exactly Australia sits in the current property cycle. 

This episode provides a data-driven perspective on Australia’s property markets and the forces shaping the year ahead.  

About Our Guest

Sherman Chan is the inaugural Chief Economist at the API, with more than 20 years of experience across government, banking, consulting, membership associations and academia.

At the API, Sherman leads key research publications, including the quarterly Market Update and the Australian Property Market Outlook. These reports provide property professionals with insights into emerging trends, economic drivers, and market sentiment across asset classes and states.

She is widely distinguished for her ability to translate economic analysis into practical insights for valuers, investors and policymakers.

Tune into the Episode

If you’re interested in understanding how sentiment and broader economic forces are shaping Australia’s property markets, this is a must listen episode for you. Tune in to hear Sherman Chan speak on where the Australian market stands, and what the rest of 2026 holds for us. 

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Sherman Chan

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Australian Property Outlook report 

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