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Tim Lawless

Tim is executive research director of CoreLogic’s Asia–Pacific research division, managing a team of economic and data specialists across Australia and New Zealand. He brings more than 20 years’ experience to the role, providing deep insights and analysis on national housing trends.

Recognised as a leading authority on residential property, Tim regularly provides expert commentary on real estate market conditions and the interplay between housing markets, demographic trends and economic factors.

As one of Australia’s most popular property market analysts and commentators, Tim’s expertise is frequently sought by a diverse array of audiences from government bodies and policy makers through national and international corporate entities across the property, banking and financial sectors, insurance, valuations and consumers.

Tim’s research is regularly featured in Australian and global media and he is a popular keynote speaker.


Recent articles by Tim Lawless

Perth in the evening
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Research News, Thought Leadership

Mortgage arrears remain contained despite high rates and cost of living pressures

While mortgage arrears have risen from record lows, the portion of borrowers falling behind on their repayments remains

Battery Point, Hobart
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Research News, Thought Leadership

Rate cut will support housing markets, but don't expect a boom in housing prices until affordability improves

Today’s 25 basis point cut to the cash rate marks a further shift toward more accommodative monetary policy.