RBA Rate Shock & Housing Market Resilience | Wilson Monthly Market Update Ep 2 February

Formerly Wilson Weekly, the show now moves to a monthly format, delivering deeper insights and a clearer view of Australia’s property market trends.In this episode, Rachael Howlett and Dr Andrew Wilson unpack the key forces shaping the housing market following the first RBA rate rise in over two years. Drawing on the latest February data, they discuss: - The surprise 0.25% rate increase and inflation rebound - Whether the labour market is still holding strong - The latest on home prices, rents, and auction markets - Investor and first home buyer lending activity - Building approvals, costs, and ongoing undersupply - What higher rates mean for housing markets heading into 2026 From Brisbane and Adelaide to Sydney and Melbourne, this episode cuts through the noise to explain what the latest data means for homeowners, investors, and renters in today’s shifting market. New Tool: What’s My Rental Home Yield?Money Mentor YouTube Channel: @moneymentorauDr Andrew Wilson on LinkedIn: /dr-andrew If you enjoyed our podcast, make sure you follow and subscribe to stay up to date with the latest episodes.