A conversation with leading economists about how the property industry will be impacted in the coming months.
High construction costs, geopolitical instability, rising inflation and shifting buyer sentiment are all bearing down on the property sector at once—and the decisions developers, investors and financiers are making right now will be shaped by where those pressures head next.
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s latest rate increase has pushed the cash rate to 4.10 per cent. With further rate rises on the table, the uncertainty facing developers doesn’t look to be easing any time soon.
For developers overseeing active pipelines, the answers will decide which projects move forward, which require restructuring, and which fail to measure up.
But the rate rises won’t play out the same way in every market. Different asset classes, locations and timing will all influence outcomes.
For developers across multiple markets, that unevenness will be as challenging as the rate environment itself.
In short: there is no single read on what comes next—and that is the problem.
In this TUD+ Member Webinar, The Urban Developer brings together leading economists and experts to examine where inflation and interest rates are headed—and what it means for project feasibility, housing supply, buyer sentiment and capital flows across Australia’s residential and commercial markets.
Moderated by Adam Di Marco and featuring a live audience Q&A session, this webinar will give you a sharper read on the rate environment, the risks ahead and the indicators worth watching in the months to come.
Matthew Bell
Chief Economist | Oliver Hume
Matt Bell is Chief Economist for property services and funds management group Oliver Hume and is responsible for leading and expanding the company’s economic coverage and insights.
He has more than 20 years’ experience as a researcher, advisor and commentator. He has a deep understanding of the economic drivers of residential and commercial property markets and applies this to all aspects of corporate and business level strategy development and execution. Matt’s prior experience includes Head of Strategic Advisory for Colliers; various roles at Stockland, including Head of Strategy and Research and Group Research National Manager; and Chief Economist at Australian Property Monitors (Fairfax Digital). Oliver Hume specialises in partnering with developers to deliver new residential property developments. The company’s services include project marketing, corporate advisory, property fund syndication, site sales and acquisitions and property management.
Ben Burston
Chief Economist | Knight Frank
Ben oversees Knight Frank’s team of property research professionals nationally and his team regularly publishes reports on the outlook for property markets across all major asset classes. He is an experienced economist and market commentator and is regularly invited to present to clients and at major industry events. He is a current member of the Property Council’s Global Investment Committee. Ben began his career as an economist and policy adviser at the Federal Department of Treasury.
Leon Della Bosca
Features Editor | The Urban Developer
Leon Della Bosca is Features Editor at The Urban Developer, specialising in in-depth analysis of the economic, policy and market trends shaping Australia’s property sector. He brings a strong focus on interest rates, inflation and their impact on development activity and housing markets.
Adam Di Marco
Founder + CEO | The Urban Developer
With two decades of professional experience in property, Adam founded The Urban Developer in 2014 and has led its growth into an integrated media, events and education network that has established an enviable reputation in media and property circles. Adam remains active within the property industry as a director of Brisbane-based property developer, Di Marco Group.