Matt Bell
Matt Bell is the Chief Economist at Oliver Hume, joining the business in early 2025. Matt has spent more than 20 years analysing and researching markets, providing insights and advice to business, government and industry on residential property market issues, investments and opportunities across Australia.
Prior to joining Oliver Hume Matt ran Colliers’ National Strategic Advisory business as well as being Head of Research & Strategy at Stockland across all commercial and residential asset classes.
Matt holds a first class honours degree in Economics and a Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) from the University of Queensland.
Financing the Future: Pathways to Housing Affordability and Homeownership
Join us for a deep dive into the role of banking and finance in tackling housing affordability and creating pathways to homeownership. Hear from Marty Green (St. George Bank) on what banks look for from a lending perspective, the key industry challenges, and future opportunities, along with Matthew Bell (Oliver Hume) on the unique hurdles and prospects facing the property sector. This event will provide actionable insights for property developers, financiers, and policymakers committed to unlocking opportunities for homebuyers.
