Australian Housing Economics Network (AHEN) Launch

We’re pleased to announce that the Australian Housing Economics Network is officially launching in Sydney and Online on Tuesday 24th November 2026, 5pm AEDT! The AHEN launch program will feature keynote presentations, followed by a strategic planning session.

Session 1: Keynote presentations (open to all)

This session will feature two keynote speakers and is open to AHEN members and non-members.

  • Professor Emeritus Geoffrey Meen OBE, an eminent housing economist from the University of Reading (UK), will speak on the development of housing economics over the last 50 years.

  • Ms Eliza Owen, a leading Australian housing market commentator, will deliver a policy-focused presentation highlighting the role of housing economics in contemporary policy.

Session 2: Strategic planning (AHEN members only)

This is a members-only strategic planning session to develop the future of AHEN.

How to register

To attend this free event, please register here. You will be able to indicate whether you are attending in person or online. After registration, you will receive communication regarding the Sydney CBD venue and online link. Registrations will close on Friday 13th November, 5pm AEDT.

Membership

AHEN members have received a direct invitation from us to attend this event, so there is no need to register again!

If you are considering joining AHEN, please visit our Membership page.

Speaker details

Professor Emeritus Geoffrey Meen OBE is an eminent housing economist from University of Reading, UK. He is recognised as a leading specialist in the economic and policy analysis of housing markets from the local to the national levels. He has done work for the England Department for Communities and Local Government, and served as a specialist adviser on the House of Lords Economics Affairs Committee. Before he joined the University of Reading he worked as a government and private sector economist. He became interested in housing issues through his work within HM Treasury and what was then the Department for the Environment. Geoff is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences.

Eliza Owen is one of Australia’s most respected housing market analysts, known for translating complex property and economic trends into clear, evidence-based insights. After more than a decade in housing research, including senior roles at Domain and as Head of Australian Research at Cotality (formerly CoreLogic), she has become a trusted commentator for government, industry and media on housing affordability, rental markets and market dynamics. In 2026, Eliza joined NSW Fair Trading as Principal Advisor to the Rental Commissioner, bringing housing market expertise and a strong commitment to improving outcomes for renters, landlords and the broader housing system.