Nerida Conisbee
Uncertainty is now the defining force in the property market
Inflation, geopolitics, and policy ambiguity are clouding the market; here’s what it means for buyers, investors and sellers
What drives people to sell?
Housing transactions follow complex patterns beyond price growth, with volumes swinging dramatically as financial conditions, confidence, and lending…
Meet the future homebuilder: it’s not human
Advancements in robotics and AI are redefining how homes are designed and built. Faster builds, lower costs and…
TikTok reveals a new generation of first home buyers: strategic, savvy and investment-minded
The stereotype of first home buyers being locked out of the market is missing the bigger picture. Fresh…
It is still cheaper to buy than build – but only just
The gap between house prices and construction costs is narrowing in 2025—unlocking new housing supply opportunities in key…
The great farmland plateau: why Australia’s agricultural land boom has stalled
Australia's farmland boom has stalled at $9,600 per hectare after pandemic-era prices doubled, with growth plummeting from 25%…
Is Trump driving house price growth? Auction day clearance rates show increasing momentum
Australia's housing market responds dramatically to global Trump effect, with auction clearance rates hitting 72% in May—the highest…
What is the impact of transport infrastructure on house prices?
Major transport projects like Sydney’s WestConnex, Melbourne’s Level Crossing Removal, Brisbane’s Cross River Rail and Perth’s Metronet are…
Safe as houses?
As Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs trigger global market volatility, residential property emerges as a potential safe haven amid…
Help to Buy expanded, but global lessons overlooked
Australia’s 2025 Budget offers limited housing support through expanded equity schemes, prefab funding, and trade training. But Ray…
2025 Budget: What Real Estate Professionals Need the Government to Deliver
The 2025 Federal Budget looms as a pivotal moment for Australia's property sector, with decisions made in Canberra…
Australia’s Housing Super Cycle: What Agents Need to Know Now
Forget the endless chatter about interest rates and monthly price swings. Australia’s housing market isn’t just in another…
Construction costs spike again, driving property prices to new heights
Last year, it looked like the rapid rise in construction costs had come to an end.
Beyond blame: The complex housing paradox facing Australia’s Baby Boomers
Despite widespread belief Baby Boomers are primarily responsible for Australia's housing market woes, the reality is far more…
Nerida Conisbee: What the US presidential race means for Australia’s economy
As Australia looks ahead to the next United States presidential election, the potential outcome - a Kamala Harris…
Nerida Conisbee: Shouldn’t we already be in recession?
An interesting global study was recently released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF,) which looked at how sensitive…
Nerida Conisbee: The uncomfortable truth about achieving housing affordability
There have been a lot of people, events and policies blamed for Australia's low level of housing affordability.
Canberra’s property market booms as Perth and Darwin listings plummet
Canberra is currently leading the way when it comes to growth in the number of properties coming to…
Where are Australia’s most walkable suburbs?
How do you measure walkable cities? One way is to take a look at the reliance on cars.
Nerida Conisbee: House prices will continue to rise until construction woes end
Construction problems started during the pandemic, with blocked supply chains and high levels of global demand that meant…
Byron Bay is back as regional prices recover
The pandemic led to the greatest movement of people to regional Australia ever recorded.
Nerida Consibee: What the best and worst price growth suburbs say about the market
All suburbs across Australia are seeing year-on-year price growth.
Rents rise $200 per week nationally, affordability still “years off”
It has been a tough four years for renters.
Population problems: 10 ways to accommodate 13 million more people
The latest population projections from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) have just been released and, while getting…
Women’s home buying resilience outshines singles market dip
The number of single people purchasing homes is falling, but becoming more evenly matched by gender.
House prices have accelerated fast in 2024
It has been a strong start to 2024 for Australian housing markets, with house prices already up 2.2…
Harvesting hopes: A patchy outlook for farmland values in 2024
Farmland values doubled in the three years to June 2023, however with more mixed agricultural conditions in 2024,…
We need to be careful with negative gearing in a rental crisis
Private investors, or 'mum and dad' investors, provide most rental properties in Australia.
Nerida Consibee: why Perth properties sell in just 11 days
Time on market is plunging in Perth.
Aussie suburbs’ love affair with cars amid urban shift
Revving up for the upcoming Melbourne Grand Prix, let's dive into the Aussie suburbs that have an undeniable…
Nerida Conisbee: Why Australia’s luxury homes have outperformed the market
Over the past decade, luxury houses have experienced a far stronger rate of growth than the rest of…
Nerida Conisbee: Canberra tops the country for economic growth
It was a great year for mining, we were all travelling again and population growth surged.
Nerida Consibee: property market predictions for 2024
Despite rapidly rising interest rates and strong population growth, a lack of homes coming to market and overall…
Nerida Conisbee: Regional Australia house prices return to growth
It is hard to find a capital city suburb that is not recording price growth.
Nerida Consibee: Which suburbs do best over the summer months?
Spring is generally seen as the peak selling season.