What effect will five interest rate hikes in one year have on Australia’s housing goals?

7NEWS explores that issue with Tim Reardon, the Chief Economist of the Housing Industry Association.

He explains why he thinks the Reserve Bank will hike again, when things will get better, and what impact the Albanese Government’s changes to property taxes will have on new home targets.

In his spare time, Tim Reardon also owns The Canberra Distillery. He shares the challenges of running a small business in Australia in 2026.

What effect will five interest rate hikes in one year have on Australia&rsquo;s housing goals?
7NEWS explores that issue with Tim Reardon, the Chief Economist of the Housing Industry Association.
He explains why he thinks the Reserve Bank will hike again, when things will get better, and what impact the Albanese Government&rsquo;s changes to property taxes will have on new home targets.
In his spare time, Tim Reardon also owns The Canberra Distillery. He shares the challenges of running a small business in Australia in 2026.

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