Pizza and Property

APN Headlines - Read by Todd Sloan 1/23/2026

Jan 23, 2026
A brisk roundup of Australian property headlines. Discussion of fresh RBA-related employment and inflation data and what it might mean for rates. A look at record-high Sydney median prices and shifting buyer confidence. Analysis of Victoria's sharp drop in home completions and mismatches between planned supply and actual builds.
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Employment Data Keeps Rate Risk Alive

  • Strong employment data could keep the RBA considering rate hikes despite falling inflation.
  • Todd Sloan highlights that tighter labour markets may sustain upward pressure on interest rates.
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Sydney Hits Record Median Price

  • Sydney's median house price reached a new record near $1.76m, reflecting strong buyer confidence.
  • Todd Sloan points to supply constraints and 2025 rate cuts as drivers of rising prices.
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Victoria's Completions Fall Sharply

  • Victoria's home completions plunged to an 11-year low despite population growth.
  • Todd Sloan contrasts this with NSW's strong completions, hinting at future supply imbalances.
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