In this week’s podcast episode of Property Insights with Mark Bouris, Westpac Economist Matthew Hassan discusses the Australian property market, including factors contributing to the increase in property prices, analysis of different housing markets, and Westpac’s position on the rate cycle. He also highlights the challenges of the supply and demand balance in the market and the impact of government policies.
Matthew Hassan is a senior economist with Westpac for 15+ years. His specific areas of expertise are housing markets and the Australian consumer sector. Matthew’s research has been instrumental in shaping Westpac’s views on the Australian economy, including recent calls on official interest rates. His research has provided important insights into housing market developments and the behaviours of the Australian consumer. He is the author of Westpac’s monthly Westpac Housing Pulse report, as well as the Red Book report, regarded as essential reading on the consumer sector.
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