Dr Shane Oliver
AustraliaeconomistMale3.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Dr. Shane Oliver is the Chief Economist at AMP, where he analyzes economic trends and their implications for the housing market. He recently commented on Sydney's real estate clearance rates, noting a solid performance amid low volumes, while suggesting that buyers are anticipating potential interest rate cuts.
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AMP chief economist Dr. Shane Oliver said Domain’s clearance rate of 47 per cent for Sydney is 'not looking good'.
First home buyer pays $725,000 for Redfern one-bedroom unit at auctionAustralia· 2026-06-22
Dr Shane Oliver, AMP’s chief economist, explained that borrowers turn to interest-only loans when servicing a principal-and-interest loan becomes more difficult.
Interest-only loans hit a high, but 2026 federal budget could change thatAustralia· 2026-05-27
AMP’s chief economist Dr Shane Oliver said Domain’s clearance rate of 65 per cent for Sydney is 'still okay.'
Developer beats nine others for $15m block of Coogee beach unitsAustralia· 2026-03-02
Dr Shane Oliver, AMP chief economist, said disparity between wage earners’ borrowing capacity and median-priced houses was reconfiguring Australian cities.
How much you need to earn to buy a house nowAustralia· 2026-02-23
AMP chief economist Dr Shane Oliver attributed rent rises to a shortage of rental accommodation and the ACT situation to its greater supply of property.
Rents outpacing wages in every state except ACTAustralia· 2026-02-10
AMP chief economist Dr Shane Oliver expects Australia’s property prices to continue to rise.
House prices tipped to rise despite interest rate uncertainty, KPMG saysAustralia· 2026-01-27
AMP’s chief economist Dr Shane Oliver said Domain’s clearance rate of 55.5 per cent for Sydney is fairly depressed.
Couple pays $3.96m for renovation project on ’tremendous street in BalgowlahAustralia· 2025-12-15
AMP chief economist Dr Shane Oliver said that Domain’s clearance rate of 62.4 per cent is 'remaining fairly soft'.
Burwood, Drummoyne and a vacant block in StrathfieldAustralia· 2025-12-01
Dr. Shane Oliver stated that while Sydney’s market remained buoyant, the delayed prospect of a rate cut was dampening sentiment.
‘Unique’ lower north shore three-bedder sells for $1.9m at auctionAustralia· 2025-11-03
Dr Shane Oliver provided insights on the property market and interest rate expectations.
Manly duplex snapped up for $4.86 million after last-minute bidAustralia· 2025-10-20
Chief economist at AMP, Dr Shane Oliver, said Domain’s clearance rate of 73.8 per cent 'remains pretty strong.'
Deceased estate Paddington terrace sells $375k over reserveAustralia· 2025-10-06
Dr Shane Oliver thought the mortgage-belt suburbs on the arrears list have been among those hardest hit by cost of living pressures.
suburbs where home owners can’t afford their mortgagesAustralia· 2025-09-29
Dr. Shane Oliver is the chief economist at AMP who provided insights on the property market and clearance rates.
Young family buys $7.58 million Pymble home with knockout bidAustralia· 2025-08-11
Dr. Shane Oliver described Domain's clearance rate as a fairly solid result.
Clearance rate 70 per cent in ‘patchy’ market where mid-century Centennial Park home fetches $11 millionAustralia· 2025-06-30
Dr Shane Oliver stated that Domain’s clearance rate of 69.4 per cent was fairly solid and not a bad outcome.
Local upsizer pays $3.93 million for luxury Concord duplexAustralia· 2025-06-16
Dr Shane Oliver said property markets in Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart and Canberra had been weaker over the past 12 months.
Does your house make more money than you?Australia· 2025-05-27
AMP chief economist Dr Shane Oliver said Domain’s clearance rate of 67.6 per cent was 'not a bad result'.
Auctions at Bronte, Cromer, Newtown and CremorneAustralia· 2025-05-12
Dr Shane Oliver said Sydney’s clearance rate of 63.5 per cent is down slightly from last week.
Property investors sell $4.3 million Drummoyne waterfront apartment at auctionAustralia· 2025-04-14
Dr. Shane Oliver is the AMP chief economist who commented on the housing shortfall and its implications.
Not a lot of political willAustralia· 2025-04-08
Dr Shane Oliver discussed the subdued clearance rate in Sydney's property market.
Developer beats five others to $2.72m uninhabitable Bondi Junction terraceAustralia· 2025-04-07
Dr. Shane Oliver commented on Sydney's property market and the impact of interest rates.
Auction results for Balmoral, Bondi Beach, Surry Hills and moreAustralia· 2025-03-31
AMP’s chief economist Dr Shane Oliver said Sydney’s clearance rate of 74.5 per cent shows the trend is up.
Dog owner pays $380,000 above reserve for $2.68 million Lilyfield homeAustralia· 2025-02-17
Dr Shane Oliver, AMP chief economist, expressed skepticism about sharp increases in house prices following cash rate cuts.
What would a Reserve Bank interest rate cut mean for the property marketAustralia· 2025-02-13
AMP’s chief economist Dr Shane Oliver said Sydney’s clearance rate of 72.4 per cent is 'quite a solid number.'
Renting family splashes $5.6m to get into LonguevilleAustralia· 2025-02-10
