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The latest property insights from the Domain Research House
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The influence of mortgage rates on property prices.
Domain Research|Mar 9, 2023
The influence of mortgage rates on property prices.
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Auction Report – February 2023
Domain Research|Mar 3, 2023
Clearance rates bounced to a twelve-month high across the combined capitals and an eleven-month high across the combined regionals, reaching 64.8% and 52.1%, respectively.
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Vacancy rates: February 2023
Domain Research|Mar 2, 2023
The national vacancy rate remains at its lowest point on record in February, at 0.8%. This highlights the competitive nature of Australia’s rental market and has shown no signs of improvement or further deterioration.
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Housing affordability: The price per square metre.
Domain Research|Feb 10, 2023
Housing affordability discussions typically focus on house prices. However, there are many features factored into a property’s price, and they vary widely throughout Australia. One of these features is block size, which changes significantly depending on location.
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Vacancy rates: January 2023
Domain Research|Feb 2, 2023
After the seasonal rise in December, the national vacancy rate is back at its lowest point on record in January – 0.8%. This emphasises the highly competitive nature of Australia’s rental market, with asking rents at historic highs.
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Domain End of Year Wrap 2022
Dr Nicola Powell|Dec 8, 2022
Australia’s 2022 property market will be defined as the year that transitioned into a downturn from a once-in-a-generation property boom.
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Auction Report – November 2022
Domain Research|Dec 5, 2022
November saw clearance rates jump to a seven-month high across the combined capitals and a nine-month high in regional Australia. While Melbourne and Canberra were the only cities to record a monthly decline, clearance rates continue to trend lower annually across all cities.
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Vacancy rates: November 2022
Domain Research|Dec 2, 2022
The national vacancy rate is steady at its lowest point on record in November, 0.8%. This highlights the competitive nature of current rental market conditions, as asking rents are record-breaking.
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PREVIEW
Saturday Auction Preview – 3 December 2022
Domain Research|Nov 30, 2022
Auction volumes across the combined capitals increased by 4.8% to 1,974 scheduled for this coming Saturday, the highest volume since June. Auction listings are up in all cities except Sydney and Brisbane.
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