Episode 90: CPI Cooldown Sets Stage for August Rate Cut

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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