Current Market Insights

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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