Rental News
Australian Property Vacancy Rates and Rents
January 9, 2010 by administrator · Leave a Comment
There are various sources of data on Australian property vacancy rates and rents.
Rental Income Growth Rates in Australia
September 2, 2009 by administrator · Leave a Comment
Various government and private sector websites provide residential property rental information and data. However no one dedicated site provides this information.
WA rents jump 6% in December
January 22, 2009 by administrator · Leave a Comment
Investors in WA saw their rental income surge after the median house rent climbed by 6% to $370 in the December quarter, according to the latest report from the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA).
To rent or buy property?
December 17, 2008 by administrator · Leave a Comment
Is there a certain stage as a renter that you say enough is enough and you decide that your next move is to purchase a home?
Perth office market tightest in the world
September 26, 2008 by administrator · Leave a Comment
Perth still holds the title of the tightest CBD office market in the world, according to new global office market research, which places Perth in the number one position for lowest vacancy rates and highest rents.
Housing shortage to get much worse
September 26, 2008 by administrator · Leave a Comment
Australia’s housing shortage is likely to get much worse before it gets any better, reports property research group RP Data, because construction of new housing continues to fall well behind the number of properties required.
Rental yields to jump another 10% in 2009
August 21, 2008 by administrator · Leave a Comment
The stage is set for a recovery in the Australia’s housing market fuelled by extremely tight rental market and chronic undersupply according to an economist.
Residential property rental income
July 25, 2008 by administrator · Leave a Comment
Useful websites to find this information include www.realestate.com.au (more…)
Tenancy bonds inadequate, fail to protect landlords
July 10, 2008 by administrator · Leave a Comment
Residential tenancy bonds are inadequate at protecting landlords, according to new statistics, which show that in 59% of insurance claims paid to landlords for loss of rent – as a result of property damage and absconding tenants – the landlord has no available bond left over to contribute to any damage or rental loss.
Mining towns achieve highest yields
June 25, 2008 by administrator · Leave a Comment
Strong overseas demand for commodities is fuelling sharp rises in rental yields, according to leading property research firm RP Data.
Yields rise as property values cool
June 12, 2008 by administrator · Leave a Comment
Investors are reaping the rewards of improving rental returns amid the tightening rental market and falling property values, a new report showed.
RBA figures show economy is slowing
June 4, 2008 by administrator · Leave a Comment
While the RBA would be pleased its long-running program of monetary tightening is having the desired affect, the news is not so good for renters.
Tenants urged to be patient during Perth’s annual rental crush
February 26, 2008 by administrator · Leave a Comment
The Real Estate Institute for Western Australia, REIWA, is urging prospective tenants to be patient as real estate agencies struggle to keep up demand during the annual rental crush in Perth.
Government aid, rate cuts cushion Melbourne properties
February 6, 2008 by administrator · Leave a Comment
Melbourne property prices fell more slowly than expected in the December quarter, thanks to lower rates and the First Home Owner Grant boost.