The Australian rental market is experiencing a significant resurgence, characterized by a re-acceleration of rental growth occurring alongside the tightest national vacancy rate ever recorded. According to Cotality’s latest Quarterly Rental Review, this renewed strength is driven by fundamental issues of supply scarcity colliding with continued strong demand. The Re-acceleration of Rental Growth National dwelling rents, as measured by Cotality’s seasonally adjusted Rental Value Index, … Continue reading Rental growth re-accelerates amid tightest vacancy rate on record.

The Australian auction market experienced a unique period where the preliminary combined capitals’ clearance rate edged higher despite the disruption of a long weekend in most states. Data collected by Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) analyst Caitlin Fono reveals that the preliminary combined capitals clearance rate rose to 71.9%, up slightly from 71.4% the week prior (which was later revised lower to 68.7% on final results). This … Continue reading Preliminary clearance rate nudged higher despite long weekend disruptions.

For the week ending October 5, 2025, the combined capital city auction market in Australia will see activity remain below the 2,000 mark for the second consecutive week. There are 1,961 homes scheduled for auction across the combined capital cities, which is an increase from the 1,735 auctions held in the previous week. However, this volume is still relatively subdued, partly due to the impact … Continue reading Combined capital city auction activity holds below 2,000 again this week.

As the spring season progresses, Australian housing markets are showing significant strength, with property values gaining considerable pace. September 2025 marked the most substantial monthly increase for national dwelling values since October 2023, with the Cotality Home Value Index (HVI) rising by 0.8%. This growth is largely powered by robust conditions in the capital cities, where values collectively increased by 0.9% over the month. The … Continue reading Property values gain pace heading into spring, driven by record-low listings.

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision to maintain the cash rate at 3.6% during its September board meeting reflects a cautious approach, with significant implications for the nation’s housing markets. This move was widely anticipated, influenced by potential “upside” risks to inflation, particularly from housing costs, as suggested by the monthly inflation indicator. The RBA appears to be waiting for the more comprehensive quarterly … Continue reading RBA holds at 3.6% what does it mean for housing markets?.

Sydney’s Auction Market Heats Up Sydney’s property auction market showed significant activity last week, recording its second-highest volume of auctions for the year. A total of 1,171 homes went under the hammer, marking a 28% increase from the previous week. This peak was surpassed only once this year, during the week before Easter, when 1,282 auctions were held. While auction volumes surged in Sydney, the … Continue reading Sydney records second-highest volume of auctions so far this year.

Rising rental costs across Australia are reshaping the value proposition of the federal government’s First Home Guarantee (FHG), according to new analysis from Cotality. While the scheme allows eligible buyers to purchase a home with a deposit as low as 5% without paying Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI), it also results in a larger loan and, consequently, higher interest payments over time. However, with rents soaring, … Continue reading Rental costs shine a new light on the First Home Guarantee.

In an era of rising energy costs and growing environmental awareness, Australian homeowners are increasingly looking for ways to make their properties more efficient and affordable. A new report from property data firm Cotality confirms that these upgrades are not just saving money on bills—they’re also significantly boosting property values. The report, titled “Watt’s it Worth,” reveals that homes with solar power systems command a … Continue reading Watt’s It Worth? How Solar Panels Can Add Thousands to Your Home’s Value.

Australia’s property market is gearing up for one of the busiest weeks of the year, with 2,436 capital city homes scheduled for auction in the week ending 14 September 2025. This marks a 14.8% increase from the 2,122 homes taken to auction last week and is almost on par with the same period last year (2,457). Melbourne and Sydney Lead the Charge Melbourne is set … Continue reading Auction Activity Surges Ahead of Spring Peak.

Australian property sellers continued to reap strong returns in the June quarter, with resale profits hitting new records despite a modest dip in the overall rate of profitability, according to Cotality’s latest Pain & Gain report. Record Gains Amid Softer Profitability The report, which analysed around 97,000 resales nationally, found 94.8% of transactions delivered a nominal gain in the June quarter, slightly down from 95.0% … Continue reading Sellers Make Record Gains Even as Profitability Rate Eases.