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The latest property insights from the Domain Research House
Reserve Bank holds fire but it may need to do more
The RBA made no changes to its unprecedented stimulus package announced two weeks ago, but there is scope for more aggressive action if the economic downturn is deeper and longer than expected.
Melbourne auction results: April 4, 2020
April 4 was due to be the busiest Saturday of the year for Melbourne's auction market. But Saturday's auction clearance rate dropped to a record low as a surge of vendors withdrew from auction.
Sydney auction results: April 4, 2020
Saturday's auction clearance rate dropped to a near-record low as a surge of vendors withdrew from auction in response to the government banning on-site auctions.
Melbourne auction report card, March 2020
Melbourne’s auction clearance rate for March was 52 per cent, the lowest monthly result since April 2019.
Sydney auction report card, March 2020
The temporary ban on holding onsite auction gatherings changed the way property is transacted overnight.
How are auction clearance rates calculated, and what do they mean?
The clearance rate is one of the most timely measures of the state of the housing market. Here's how it's worked out, and what it can tell us about sentiment and prices.
Domain Rental Vacancy Rate March 2020: Sydney and Melbourne easing
A rise in new rental listings in the second half of March in response to the coronavirus will likely push the rental vacancy rate higher across Australia in coming months.
Sydney auction results: March 28, 2020
Saturday's auction clearance rate dropped to a near-record low as a surge of vendors withdraw from auction in response to the government banning on-site auctions.
Melbourne auction results: March 28, 2020
Saturday's auction clearance rate dropped to a near-record low as a surge of vendors withdrew from auction in response to the government banning on-site auctions.
Will people be able to pay off their mortgage during the downturn?
Banks have promised to defer mortgage repayments for people who lose their jobs. But will the government assistance be enough for them to keep paying their mortgage off?