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As property investors, we’re always monitoring the pulse of the rental market. The recent report from SQM Research, released on August 12, 2024, offers some compelling insights into the current state of Australia’s rental landscape, particularly regarding vacancy rates.
Vacancy Rates: Holding Firm in a Changing Market
Despite some fluctuations in rental prices, the national vacancy rate has remained remarkably steady at 1.3%. This persistence indicates that we’re still operating in a tight rental market, even as other factors shift.
Let’s break down the vacancy rates across key areas:
The total number of vacant rental properties across Australia stands at 39,701, a slight decrease from June but still above the July 2023 figure of 38,864.
CBD Areas: A Mixed Bag
Interestingly, CBD areas are showing varied trends:
What This Means for the Market
According to Louis Christopher, Managing Director of SQM Research:
“It should be noted of course that rents are still very high and this retracement is minor compared to the massive rise in rents recorded around the country since 2021. And it should also be stated that the rental crisis is still not yet over as we have recorded an ongoing low national rental vacancy rate of just 1.3%.”
This stability in vacancy rates, even as rental prices see some adjustments, suggests that demand for rental properties remains strong across most of Australia.
While our focus is on the steady vacancy rates, it’s worth noting some changes in rental prices:
However, these changes should be viewed in the context of the significant rent increases we’ve seen since 2021.
Looking Ahead
The stability in vacancy rates, despite some fluctuations in rental prices, indicates that the Australian rental market remains tight. As property managers, we’ll continue to monitor these trends closely, ensuring we provide the best advice to both landlords and tenants in this dynamic market.
The persistent low vacancy rates suggest that demand for rental properties remains high, which could help buffer any short-term adjustments in rental prices. For investors, this continued tight market provides some reassurance about the ongoing demand for rental properties.
Aus Investment Properties makes it easy to search and research investment properties from all over Australia with each and every property displaying the Rental Yield and Suburb vacancy rate.
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Source: SQM Research Pty Ltd, “Rents Record Largest Falls Since Covid”, released on August 12, 2024
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