For the 16th consecutive month, property prices across the capital cities have risen, with CoreLogic's Home Value Index reporting a 0.8% increase for the month of May, the largest monthly gain since October 2023. The regions also continue to experience growth, with a combined 0.6% increase.

Perth continues to be the highest performing market, increasing by a whopping 2% for the month, with Adelaide and Brisbane also recording strong growth of 1.8% and 1.4% respectively. Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne also experienced growth for the month, increasing by 0.6%, 0.5% and 0.1% respectively, whilst only Hobart and Darwin recorded a reduction in dwelling values, of 0.5% and 0.3% respectively.

The RBA is scheduled to next meet on the 18th of June. Whilst we believe a further increase to interest rates is unlikely, the undersupply of new housing and low tenancy vacancy rates should, in our view, ensure property prices remain strong regardless of the RBA decision.

Clearance Rates & Auctions week of 2^nd of June 2024

Property Values as at 1^st of June 2024

Median Dwelling Values as at 1^st of June 2024

Quick Insights

Investor's Rush

Loans in the investment property market spiked in April, new home loan commitments to investors jumped 5.60% from March, the fastest rate of gain since November 2021.

Commonwealth Bank senior economist Belinda Allen said,

"There's no end to price impacts from the lack of supply and strong demand. It's economics 101″.

Source: Australian Financial Review

Australian Apartments Up Again

There has been a 26% national increase in apartment selling prices, primarily benefiting higher-end developments, this surge alone is driving the rise in new home completions to 28,000 this calendar year. This figure marks the highest in four years, compared to the previous total of 32,000.

However, Urbis director Mark Dawson emphasized that without a corresponding decrease in borrowing or materials costs to make lower-priced unit projects financially feasible, the current spike in completions might taper off in the future.

Source: Australian Financial Review

Author: Filippo Sciacca, Director - Investor Relations, Asset Management and Compliance