Interview with Nerida Conisbee | S6EP05

In this episode of The Development Drum, Nerida Conisbee reflects on her career trajectory from graduating into a 1990s recession to overcoming an early fear of public speaking and becoming a leading market commentator. She provides a behind-the-scenes look at the responsibility of breaking down complex data into objective insights, and explains why communicating market mechanics is far more difficult than relying on industry jargon. She discusses navigating different public opinions on property, her focus on housing supply, and how tracking open home data gives her team a week-by-week look at buyer demand before it hits monthly reports. It's an insightful conversation on process-driven communication and the operational realities of a heavy national travel schedule, rounded out with a lighthearted glimpse into how she balances a busy household while mentoring the next generation of property and finance professionals under her own roof.

Guest Bio: Nerida brings over two decades of property research expertise to her role as Ray White's Chief Economist. As one of Australia’s foremost property experts, she regularly shares market insights across major media platforms, including recurring segments on ABC Breakfast discussing economic matters and Channel 7 Sunrise analysing property trends.

She leads the Ray White Economics team, a multidisciplinary group spanning economists, data analysts and content specialists. The team is responsible for delivering Ray White Now - the group’s central platform for property insight – and plays a critical role in translating complex data into clear, accessible intelligence for both the Ray White network and external audiences. This includes flagship reports, market commentary, social content and localised insights designed to support decision-making at every level of the business.

Connect with Nerida Consibee:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nerida-conisbee-bb52a814/
• Website: https://www.raywhite.com/

About Your Host: Kirsty Chessher-Brown is the CEO of UDIA Queensland, a role she has held since 2018. She brings extensive experience in policy, stakeholder engagement, and research, and has played a key role in shaping state and local government policy. Kirsty is passionate about driving positive change in the development industry to create greener, smarter, and more resilient communities.

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