Beyond the Buildings Australia
What’s really happening beneath the surface of the Australian property market? Join Cotality's Tim Lawless (Executive Research Director, Asia-Pacific) for Beyond the Buildings Australia, the podcast that digs into the economic, technological, and environmental forces reshaping real estate. Moving past the auction headlines, we deliver a high-level perspective on the 'why' behind the trends, offering essential listening for industry leaders, real estate agents, policymakers, and investors. Each episode dives deep into the complex drivers of the modern market, including: • AI & Innovation: How artificial intelligence is transforming buying, selling, and property valuations. • Climate & Recovery: The data behind why some regions bounce...
National Housing Market Update: November 2026
Listen to the latest Housing Market Update across Australia. The housing and economic data is derived from the Cotality Hedonic Home Value Index for the month of October, released in November 2026. 00:00 National Housing Market Update 04:54 Sydney 05:30 Melbourne 06:05 Brisbane 06:36 Adelaide 07:12 Perth 07:49 Hobart 08:20 Darwin 08:50 Canberra 09:28 National Market Analysis For more on Cotality Australia, visit cotality.com/au Follow us on social media: LinkedIn @cotalityaustralia Instagram @cotality_au Facebook @cotalityaustralia X @cotality_au
National Housing Market Update: October 2026
Listen to the latest Housing Market Update across Australia. The housing and economic data is derived from the Cotality Hedonic Home Value Index for the month of September, released in October 2026. 00:00 National Housing Market Update 04:10 Sydney 04:52 Melbourne 05:31 Brisbane 06:04 Adelaide 06:41 Perth 07:17 Hobart 07:45 Darwin 08:14 Canberra 08:47 National Market Analysis For more on Cotality Australia, visit cotality.com/au Follow us on social media: LinkedIn @cotalityaustralia Instagram @cotality_au Facebook @cotalityaustralia X @cotality_au
Why efficient homes save more than energy
Mandatory energy disclosure is shifting how Australians buy, sell, and rent homes. But does efficiency actually drive stronger sales results and higher rental returns? Tim Lawless chats to Jacob Caine (President of the Real Estate Institute of Australia), and Chiara Pacifici (REIWA Counsellor and Sustainability Consultant) to dig into the findings of Cotality and REIA's joint report, The Efficiency Edge (https://ctlty.co/46SVqvy). They'll unpack the link between energy-smart homes, buyer demand, sale prices and rental returns. Jacob and Chiara also share practical tips on how agents and property managers can market energy performance to deliver better value for...
National Housing Market Update: September 2026
Listen to the latest Housing Market Update across Australia. The housing and economic data is derived from the Cotality Hedonic Home Value Index for the month of August, released in September 2026. 00:00 National Housing Market Update 04:29 Sydney 05:04 Melbourne 05:40 Brisbane 06:20 Adelaide 06:53 Perth 07:32 Hobart 08:09 Darwin 08:42 Canberra 09:16 National Market Analysis For more on Cotality Australia, visit cotality.com/au Follow us on social media: LinkedIn @cotalityaustralia Instagram @cotality_au Facebook @cotalityaustralia X @cotality_au
National Housing Market Update: August 2026
Listen to the latest Housing Market Update across Australia. The housing and economic data is derived from the Cotality Hedonic Home Value Index for the month of July, released in August 2026. 00:00 National Housing Market Update 04:00 Sydney 04:39 Melbourne 05:17 Brisbane 05:52 Adelaide 06:25 Perth 07:01 Hobart 07:32 Darwin 08:08 Canberra 08:44 National Market Analysis For more on Cotality Australia, visit cotality.com/au Follow us on social media: LinkedIn @cotalityaustralia Instagram @cotality_au Facebook @cotalityaustralia X @cotality_au
National Housing Market Update: July 2026
Listen to the latest Housing Market Update across Australia. The housing and economic data is derived from the Cotality Hedonic Home Value Index for the month of June, released in July 2026. 00:00 National Housing Market Update 03:50 Sydney 04:32 Melbourne 05:10 Brisbane 05:43 Adelaide 06:24 Perth 07:05 Hobart 07:39 Darwin 08:14 Canberra 08:47 National Market Analysis For more on Cotality Australia, visit cotality.com/au Follow us on social media: LinkedIn @cotalityaustralia Instagram @cotality_au Facebook @cotalityaustralia X @cotality_au
Decoding the Post Budget Reality
In this episode of Beyond the Buildings Australia, host Tim Lawless explores the immediate 'crisis of confidence' following the 2026 budget. The discussion features Jacob Caine, President of the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA), and Carl Pinto, Cotality’s Head of Banking and Finance. Together, they unpack the strategic shifts in investor capital, the doubling of activity declines in the valuation sector, and the emerging "lock-in effect" for existing assets. The conversation provides a bespoke analysis of the rental market's historically low vacancy rates and the unintended competitive friction between investors and first-home buyers in the new-build segment. Listeners will ga...
National Housing Market Update: June 2026
Listen to the latest Housing Market Update across Australia. The housing and economic data is derived from the Cotality Hedonic Home Value Index for the month of May, released in June 2026. 00:00 National Housing Market Update 03:42 Sydney 04:23 Melbourne 05:03 Brisbane 05:35 Adelaide 06:12 Perth 06:54 Hobart 07:20 Darwin 07:45 Canberra 08:06 National Market Analysis For more on Cotality Australia, visit cotality.com/au Follow us on social media: LinkedIn @cotalityaustralia Instagram @cotality_au Facebook @cotalityaustralia X @cotality_au
What Homebuyers Actually Want from AI
In this episode of Beyond the Buildings Australia, we explore the evolving role of AI in the housing market with Lisa Jennings, Chief Commercial Officer at Cotality. As AI becomes increasingly integral to the home buying process, we uncover a critical shift in consumer trust—Australian borrowers are now demanding greater transparency and accountability from lenders regarding AI's influence on significant financial decisions. Our discussion dives into the startling statistics from our latest AI and housing report, revealing that trust in AI is halved compared to just a year ago, and highlights the growing preference for human validation in mortgage de...
National Housing Marketing Update: May 2026
Listen to the latest Housing Market Update across Australia.The housing and economic data is derived from the Cotality Hedonic Home Value Index for the month of April, released in May 2026. 00:00 National Housing Market Update 03:54 Sydney 04:32 Melbourne 05:21 Brisbane 06:08 Adelaide 06:40 Perth 07:24 Hobart 07:59 Darwin 08:33 Canberra 09:05 National Market Analysis For more on Cotality Australia, visit cotality.com/au Follow us on social media: LinkedIn @cotalityaustralia Instagram @cotality_au Facebook @cotalityaustralia X @cotality_au
Do Climate Events Impact Property Values?
What happens to property values when the floodwaters recede? In this episode, Tim Lawless is joined by Richard Griffiths, Head of Sustainability Solutions at Cotality, to explain how some Australian property markets have responded to major climate events - and why the results are far from uniform. From Gold Coast suburbs that rebounded 30% above pre-flood values within 18 months, to inland towns like Lismore still struggling to recover from its 2022 disaster, the disparity is stark. Richard reveals how banks and insurers are beginning to embed climate risk into lending decisions, why a massive information gap leaves everyday buyers exposed, and what...
National Housing Market Update: April 2026
Listen to the latest Housing Market Update across Australia. The housing and economic data is derived from the Cotality Hedonic Home Value Index for the month of March, released in April 2026. 00:00 National Housing Market Update 03:49 Sydney 04:35 Melbourne 05:14 Brisbane 05:56 Adelaide 06:40 Perth 07:17 Hobart 07:59 Darwin 08:28 Canberra 08:57 National Market Analysis For more on Cotality Australia, visit cotality.com/au Follow us on social media: LinkedIn @cotalityaustralia Instagram @cotality_au Facebook @cotalityaustralia X @cotality_au
Will AI Revolutionise The Way Homes Are Bought and Sold?
In this inaugural episode of Beyond the Buildings Australia, we delve into the core conversation: how AI is fundamentally reshaping the real estate market. Tim Lawless speaks with Craig Dargusch, Chief Data Officer at Cotality, about the monumental shift from 'search' to 'answer and from reactive to proactive prediction. Craig explains how AI is democratising data-driven decisions and, paradoxically, making property transactions more human by automating administrative tasks so agents can focus on building trust. The discussion also stresses why Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO) makes owning your digital footprint critical for real estate agencies today. This is essential listening for...
Welcome to Beyond the Buildings Australia
What’s really happening beneath the surface of the Australian property market?
Join Cotality's Tim Lawless (Executive Research Director, Asia-Pacific) for Beyond the Buildings Australia, the podcast that digs into the economic, technological, and environmental forces reshaping real estate. Moving past the auction headlines, we deliver a high-level perspective on the 'why' behind the trends, offering essential listening for industry leaders, real estate agents, policymakers, and investors.