Top 5 most lucrative assets to install when renovating an investment property

The allure of renovations extends beyond mere property enhancement, it presents a strategic opportunity for investors to optimise cash flow through meticulous depreciation planning. For nearly three decades, BMT Tax Depreciation has been Australia’s preferred choice for property depreciation. With over two-thirds of their depreciation schedules involving renovated or improved investment properties, BMT has gained access to valuable data revealing significant insights into the renovation … Continue reading Top 5 most lucrative assets to install when renovating an investment property

Preliminary clearance rate weakens on the back of high auction volumes

By Kaytlin Ezzy, Economist, CoreLogic Australia There were 2,697 auctions held across the capitals last week, the highest volume of homes taken under the hammer since the week leading into Easter (3,519). Based on results collected so far, 68.2% of auctions were successful, which is the second lowest preliminary clearance rate so far this year after the week ending June 9th (King’s birthday long weekend in some states … Continue reading Preliminary clearance rate weakens on the back of high auction volumes

Capitals host busiest auction week since March

By Kaytlin Ezzy, Economist, CoreLogic Australia With 2,387 auctions held over the week, last week was the busiest for homes going under the hammer since the week prior to Easter, when 3,519 auctions were held. Last week’s auction volume was up 13% on the week prior and was the fifth busiest week so far this year. The number of auctions scheduled for this week is set to rise … Continue reading Capitals host busiest auction week since March

Almost 30% of suburbs have seen values fall over the quarter

In CoreLogic’s Housing Chart Pack, the September ‘Chart of the Month’ takes a granular look at value falls over the three months to August, with almost 30% of the 3,655 suburbs analysed across Australia in decline. Melbourne (79.1%) and regional Victorian suburbs (73.8%) made up the majority of falls over the quarter. Values also decreased across more than half of the suburbs in Hobart (54.3%), … Continue reading Almost 30% of suburbs have seen values fall over the quarter

Preliminary clearance rate holds up amid rising auction volumes

By Caitlin Fono, Research Analyst, CoreLogic Australia Auction markets moved through a fourth consecutive week where more than 2,000 homes went under the hammer, with a preliminary auction clearance rate of 71.7%, up from 70.2% the week prior (revised down to 64.4% on finalised numbers). The preliminary clearance rate has held up amid the rise in auction volume and despite a broader rise in advertised stock levels and … Continue reading Preliminary clearance rate holds up amid rising auction volumes

Where to Invest for First-Time Investors

At a time when housing prices in the most affordable quarter of the Australian residential property market are soaring, the idea of entering the realm of investment property in this fluctuating market for the first time is both thrilling and daunting. Despite the risks involved with property investment, the residential real estate sector remains a significant contributor to the Australian economy, totalling a staggering $10.4 … Continue reading Where to Invest for First-Time Investors

Melbourne auction volumes rise above 1,000 for the first time since mid-June

By Caitlin Fono, Research Analyst, CoreLogic Australia The last week of winter saw 2,252 auctions held across the capital cities, the highest volume of properties going under the hammer since the first week of June, book-ending the cooler months. This week is set to see a similar volume of auctions held before ramping up to around 2,400 through the second week of spring. The preliminary auction clearance … Continue reading Melbourne auction volumes rise above 1,000 for the first time since mid-June

Auction activity on the rise in the lead up to spring

By Caitlin Fono, Research Analyst, CoreLogic Australia The combined capitals preliminary auction clearance rate nudged a little higher last week, reaching 71.4%, the highest early clearance rate since the last week of July.  The result was 70 basis points higher than the previous week (70.7%), which later revised down to 64.8%. The volume of capital city auctions has been rising, with 2,052 homes going under the hammer … Continue reading Auction activity on the rise in the lead up to spring

Regional value growth slows amid affordability constraints and elevated interest rates

Regional property markets are experiencing a slowdown in value growth as affordability constraints, normalising listing levels, and the elevated interest rate environment continue to impact growth, according to CoreLogic’s Regional Market Update. Regional markets saw dwelling values increase by 1.3% over the three months to July, compared to a 1.8% rise in capital cities. CoreLogic Australia Economist, Kaytlin Ezzy, said the pace of growth has eased from recent peaks … Continue reading Regional value growth slows amid affordability constraints and elevated interest rates

Auction activity expected to rise above 2,000 for the first time since late June

By Caitlin Fono, Research Analyst, CoreLogic Australia There are 2,043 capital city homes currently scheduled for auction this week, up 8.0% from last week (1,891) and just 0.3% higher than the same week last year (2,037). If all of these auctions go ahead, it will be the busiest auction week since 23rd June (2,150). Melbourne is set to be the busiest auction market, with 858 homes currently … Continue reading Auction activity expected to rise above 2,000 for the first time since late June