Nicola Powell
Head of Research and Economics at Domain, providing data-driven analysis on housing markets and first-home buyer affordability in Australia.
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Nov 28, 2023 • 32min
What the RENT is going on?! ft. Domain's property expert Dr Nicola Powell
Dr Nicola Powell, Domain's property expert, discusses the reasons behind increased rents in 2023, the most affordable cities to rent, and practical strategies for managing the cost of renting. The episode also highlights the challenges in the rental market, low vacancy rates in cities like Sydney and Perth, and offers advice for renters in the current market.
Mar 1, 2026 • 23min
The latest on Iran + The surprise trend hurting first home buyers
Dr Nicola Powell, Head of Research and Economics at Domain, gives a concise data-led view of Australia’s housing squeeze. She discusses surging entry-level prices, longer deposit timelines and rising mortgage stress. She explains growing reliance on family support, debates supply-side fixes like density and stamp duty reform, and reviews policy tools aimed at easing access to the property ladder.
Jan 22, 2026 • 10min
Q+A: Can house prices keep climbing if rates rise?
Dr. Nicola Powell, Chief of Research and Economics at Domain, shares her insights on Australia’s housing market, which has seen 12 consecutive quarters of growth. She highlights Melbourne’s resurgence driven by increased borrowing capacity and first-home buyer demand. Powell explains why Perth has transformed into a million-dollar city, linking it to mining and migration trends. The discussion includes the structural shifts in pricing across cities and how ongoing supply constraints will influence future price trends, despite potential rate hikes.
