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 back from climate events while others struggle, and what this means for property values. • The Sustainability Shift: Why green features are the new baseline for buyer demand, insurers, and lenders. • Risk & Policy: Navigating the intersection of money, risk management, and government policy. In a market where the next move matters, Beyond the Buildings Australia provides the insight you need to stay ahead of the curve. Subscribe now to get a new perspective on property. For more on Cotality Australia, visit https://www.cotality.com/au Follow us on social media: • LinkedIn @cotalityaustralia • Instagram @cotality_au • X @cotality_au
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 gain a professional perspective on whether commercial property or the 'last bastion' of the family home offers a viable path forward. With inflation remaining high, this episode serves as an essential guide for navigating serviceability buffers and the future of the Australian housing ecosystem. (00:00) Post-budget shockwaves and policy shifts (03:25) Valuation flows and lending activity (05:24) The investment "lock-in effect" explained (07:15) Rental market vacancy rate crisis (11:31) Commercial property vs. residential yields (15:42) Tax-free status of family homes (18:10) Restoring confidence in Australian housing Subscribe now to get a new perspective on property. 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: 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 decision-making. Join us as we dissect these trends and what they mean for the future of lending in Australia.
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 government can - and must - do next. (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:00) Desirability vs. flood risk (00:03:11) Does flood severity affect recovery speed? (00:04:01) Banks, lending and emerging climate risk models (00:06:31) Insurance data and property-level resilience tools (00:09:00) What governments can and should do next (00:13:20) The future of Australia's love affair with coastal living Subscribe now to get a new perspective on property. 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: 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 anyone in the industry. (00:00:00) Welcome to Beyond the Building Australia (00:01:50) Transitioning from the 'Search World' to the 'Answer World' (00:02:50) How AI democratises data (00:04:50) Why AI can actually make real estate more human (00:08:50) The emergence of Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO) and how real estate agents can get on the front foot of this trend (00:09:10) The importance of owning your agency’s digital footprint away from the big portals (00:13:50) How AI’s influence will change the home buying and selling journey (00:19:00) Craig’s final advice to professionals in the real estate industry Subscribe now to get a new perspective on property. 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’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.
