Cotality's Tim Lawless recognised among Australia's five most influential property leaders

- Cotality’s Research Director Tim Lawless has been named to the Australian Financial Review's Property Power List2026, recognising his influence on Australia's housing debate and the growing impact of Cotality's independent property research and insights.

- The recognition reinforces Cotality's position as one of Australia's most trusted and influential voices on housing, helping shape public debate, industry decision-making and policy.

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Cotality today congratulated Research Director Tim Lawless on being recognised as one of Australia's five most influential people in the property sector in the Australian Financial Review Property Power List 2026, reflecting his significant contribution to the national housing conversation and the growing influence of Cotality's independent property research and insights

The recognition places Lawless alongside some of Australia's most influential leaders and reflects the important role trusted property data and analysis play in informing public debate, business decision-making and housing policy.

As one of Australia's most recognised property commentators, Lawless has spent more than two decades helping governments, regulators, financial institutions, industry bodies, businesses and consumers understand the forces shaping the nation's housing market.

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Lisa Claes, President, International at Cotality, said the recognition reflected both Tim's personal expertise and the important role Cotality plays in shaping housing conversations across Australia.

"Tim's inclusion on the AFR Property Power List is well-deserved recognition of his expertise, credibility and contribution to Australia's housing sector."

"His insights help bring clarity to some of the country's most important housing challenges and reinforce Cotality's position as one of the most trusted and influential voices in property."

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Mr. Lawless said the recognition reflected the strength of Cotality's data and the team behind it.

"I'm honoured to be recognised by the AFR and proud to work alongside a team committed to delivering trusted, independent insights to the market."

"Housing touches every Australian. Access to accurate and timely information is critical to better decision-making, and I'm proud of the role Cotality plays in helping people better understand the housing market."

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