Inside Australia’s Property Market 2025 - with Tim Lawless
In this week's episode, Jared sits down with Tim Lawless, Research Director at CoreLogic. Recognised as one of Australia’s top property market experts, he leads a research team spanning Australia and New Zealand, producing data-driven insights on housing conditions and the evolving relationship between the economy and demographics.
In this conversation, Tim breaks down the truth behind the numbers. With the shifting economic conditions we’re seeing today, this episode explores what it means for buyers and sellers as the spring market gains momentum.
You’ll also hear why some cities are showing surprising resilience, which markets are most at risk, and the single most important chart you need to understand if you’re investing, refinancing, or buying right now.
This episode is an inside look at how Australia’s property machine really works, through the lens of one of the sharpest analysts in the country.
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00:00: Introduction
00:38: Cotality Rebrand Unveiled
04:10: Interest Rate Cuts Explained
06:33: Why Property Values Are Rising
11:46: First Home Buyer Schemes
15:14: Understanding Borrowing Capacity
16:46: Mortgage Arrears Trends
23:00: State and Capital City Performance
30:41: Houses vs. Units: The Growing Divide
33:48: The Most Critical Market Chart
36:25: City Risk Rankings
38:10: 90-Day Market Forecast
39:40: GDP and Real Estate
42:00: Top Tip for Buyers and Sellers
45:02: Outro
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Jared Dorans
Meet Jared, Managing Director and Principal of Crown Property Finance, and co-host of Your Wealth Playbook. From his lending start in 2009, he became a top 5 lender at a Big 4 bank, later mastering complex and commercial lending with national awards. With 13 years of experience and 40+ lenders, Jared offers fast, client-focused solutions. Off-duty, he volunteers with Talk2mebro, enjoys sports, family, and a good coffee or beer.
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Kerrod Holland
Meet Kerrod, your Newcastle-based financial advisor at Tenex Wealth and co-host of Your Wealth Playbook. Originally from Singleton, he’s passionate about helping business owners, pre-retirees, retirees, and high-income earners secure their financial future through tailored tax strategies and retirement planning. Outside of turning hard-earned money into lasting wealth, Kerrod finds balance in sports, fatherhood, and cherishing family moments.
