Research
The latest property insights from the Domain Research House.
Sydney's clearance rate at its highest point since April 2017
Sydney's auction market continues its rebound, with the clearance rate reaching 71 per cent in September. Fewer properties are being withdrawn before auctions and more homes are being sold prior to auction.
Interest rates cut but the government has more to do
A chorus of voices are calling for government reforms as a substitute for further interest rate cuts. Here's why it's not a matter of one or the other.
How to address Australia's medium-density housing shortage
State and local governments need to adjust planning rules to enable the construction of more medium-density housing.
Price trends are different in each capital city
Within cities, price trends differ between expensive and more affordable suburbs. This highlights how the Australian property market is made up of distinct markets.
Mapping the market: Which Sydney suburbs fall above or below the million-dollar price tag?
Sydney suburb median house prices across Sydney range from as low as $438,000 to as high as $6.1 million. So what makes suburbs fall above or below the million-dollar price tag? And what can the dividing lines teach us about Sydney?
ABS lending data: July data indicates strongest mortgage lending growth since 2013
The latest data shows how the finance space has changed off the back of the re-election of the Coalition government and successive cash rate cuts.
Domain Rental Vacancy Rate August 2019: Rental markets tighten over the month
The national rental vacancy rate fell to 1.9 per cent over August, creating a more competitive environment for renters. Most capital cities saw a decline in the vacancy rate over the month, though Sydney and Melbourne rates are still higher over the year.
Melbourne's clearance rate rises to 70 per cent in August
Melbourne's auction clearance rate was 70 per cent in August, the highest point since September 2017.
Sydney's clearance rate at highest point since April 2017
Sydney's auction clearance rate rises to 72 per cent in August, the highest point in over two years.
RBA leaves rates on hold at 1 per cent
The Reserve Bank left the cash rate unchanged at 1 per cent, but two cuts are expected in the next six months.