This week on Current Market Insights, Kieran O’Brien and Peter O’Malley unpack the key points from Peter’s latest monthly newsletter and what they mean on the ground in Sydney real estate.

They cover why the market is likely to brush off the latest rate hike, and why the bigger story is what happens next if the RBA goes again.

They also dig into the New South Wales Fair Trading name and shame register and what it is designed to do, especially around underquoting. Plus the rental market outlook, with Peter on the record saying Sydney rents could rise 10% in 2026, and why interest rates, land tax, supply, and demand are lining up for a tough year for renters.

To finish, they look at stock levels early in the year, relistings colliding with new listings, and the shifting currency advantage for cashed up migrants and returning expats as the Australian dollar strengthens.

Topics include:

RBA rate hike and why it may be benign
Stagflation risk and jobs market context
NSW Fair Trading name and shame register and underquoting
Sydney rents forecast and landlord pressures
Land tax threshold freeze and more investors getting hit
2026 stock levels, relistings, and buyer demand
AUD strength and the fading currency bonanza for overseas buyers

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