Ep.156 | Tim Lawless - 2018 Property Outlook with CoreLogic's Director of Research




The Property Couch show

Summary: We promised you a market outlook last week….. so, folks, we had to deliver!<br> Yep! This week on the Couch, we’ve wrangled in Tim Lawless, <a href="https://www.corelogic.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CoreLogic</a>‘s executive research director for Australasia, who heads up the Data Research and Analytics team, analysing and interpreting real estate, demographic and economic trends across the country! He’s one of Australia’s leading property market commentators, so…..<br> In a nutshell: Tim knows his stuff.<br> For our newer listeners, Tim no stranger of the Couch. Back in <a href="http://thepropertycouch.com.au/episode-90-what-happens-now-future-of-the-australian-property-market-post-donald-trump-chat-with-tim-lawless/">Episode 90</a>, he joined us to chat about the impact of Donald Trump on the Australian Property Market. So what’s in store this year for each state and capital in Australia?<br> Tune in…… you’re about to find out!!<br>  <br> Before we jump in and tell you the property outlook 2018, Bryce wants to remind you to send in your Android Life Hack (please and thank you) so we can even the playfield with the iPhone users! Just email it in to <a href="mailto:info@thepropertycouch.com.au">info@thepropertycouch.com.au!</a><br>  <br> Okay, so today’s big questions are:<br> <br> * What’s in store for the Australian property market?<br> * Is there going to be a significant shock?<br> * What’s up with the economy? (Think, “Will your wage increase?” and <a href="http://thepropertycouch.com.au/ep55-investment-savvy-mortgage-broker/">interest rates</a>!)<br> <br>  <br> Now, let’s drill it down to Capital Cities:<br> *** Scroll down for the city you’re most interested in ***<br> Melbourne<br> <br> * What’s the trend rate showing for Melbourne?<br> * Are units on the <a href="http://thepropertycouch.com.au/investing-in-city-fringe-is-it-real-gold-or-fools-gold/">city fringe worth investing in?</a><br> * Is Geelong showing potential?<br> * Which <a href="http://thepropertycouch.com.au/ep127-australian-property-market-nerida-conisbee/">macro trends</a> are contributing to price growth?<br> * How does it compare with Sydney’s outlook?<br> * How are yields fairing?<br> * <a href="http://thepropertycouch.com.au/ep85-now-the-time-to-invest-in-property/">Is now the time to invest in property?</a><br> <br> Sydney<br> <br> * What are the tips and trends happening in Sydney?<br> * How much has the market fallen and how much more will it fall?<br> * What areas are holding their value?<br> * Which quartile is coming down the most?<br> * <a href="http://thepropertycouch.com.au/ep152-bad-news-australian-property-market/">Will Sydney bust now that it’s peaked?</a><br> * Are <a href="http://thepropertycouch.com.au/ep091-qa-affordability-for-first-home-buyers/">first home buyers entering the market</a>?<br> * What is the median value for houses and units?<br> * How will the lending restrictions affect the market?<br> * Are yields increasing?<br> <br> Brisbane<br> <br> * Is Brisbane one of the better capital cities to invest in now?<br> * <a href="http://thepropertycouch.com.au/ep033-first-home-buyers-tips/">What makes it a good entry point into the market?</a><br> * But what about the oversupply with inner-city apartments?<br> * What’s the latest with Jobs Growth?<br> * Are there investment opportunities in Cairns and Townsville?<br> * <a href="http://thepropertycouch.com.au/ep84-why-you-shouldnt-invest-in-property/">Should you invest</a> in Newcastle or Woolongong?<br> <br> Perth<br> <br> * Is there growth happening in Perth?<br> * Are the <a href="http://thepropertycouch.com.au/ep-008-investment-stock-vs-investment-grade-properties/">investment stock</a> levels reducing?<br> * How many new listings are there?<br> * Is it on our radar?<br> * Where are the <a href="https://www.locationscore.com."></a>