Over the past 30 days to 4 May 2024, national weekly asking prices rose by 0.4% for both houses and units.

The housing shortage crisis continues to cause concern with vacancy rates decreasing to 1.0% in February and rental prices continuing to rise in many cities.

Vacancy rates decreased sharply in January to 1.1%, rental asking prices continued to rise and February saw a surge in new listing activity.

Residential vacancy rates rose slightly in December, with seasonal patterns affecting most areas; rental values increased overall despite more properties entering the market, and property listings dropped in January with a strong start to the auction season expected to boost February’s housing activity.

The national residential rental vacancy rate experienced a seasonal stabilisation in November with a marginal increase to 1.1%, while asking prices continue to increase for both houses and units nationwide.

National residential rental vacancy rates continue to fall, with October experiencing a 1.0% vacancy, tightening the rental crisis across most capital cities and regional areas. Over the past 30 days, national rental values increased by a combined 1.6%, while combined capital city and national sales asking prices remained steady.

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National rental vacancy rates fell for a second consecutive month to 1.1% in September and weekly asking prices rose by 2.6% for houses and decreased -1.7% for units. New listings increased by 2.7% nationally and national asking prices increased by 1.3% for houses and 0.7% for units.

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“Luai’s purchase was advised by boutique estate agent Thomas Tamine, who every now and then works in a buyer’s agency role for NRL players. Mr Tamine recently helped Rabbitohs player Cody Walker buy in Sans Souci. It prompted a grateful Luai to label Mr Tamine “the goat” (greatest of all time).” As seen in:

— The Daily Telegraph

— News.com.au

— Daily Mail

National rental vacancy rates fell to 1.2% in August, putting more pressure on the rental housing market in Australia. A significant increase in listings for sale in September, alongside an increase in asking prices marks the strongest September recorded since 2018.