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CoreLogic Home Value Index Report for 1st April 2025.

Key Insights from the Latest CoreLogic Australia Home Value Index (HVI), Property Market Update – April 2025

The Australian property market continues its dynamic trajectory, with the latest CoreLogic Home Value Index (HVI) report revealing fresh insights into housing trends nationwide. For Australian expatriates looking to invest or return home, understanding these market movements is crucial to making informed financial decisions.

CoreLogic Australian Property Market Report: March HVI 2025

The latest CoreLogic Home Value Index (HVI) for March 2025 reveals a subtle yet broad-based re-acceleration in housing values across Australia. Following a brief three-month downturn, national home values rose by 0.3% in February, signaling improved market sentiment and optimism among buyers.

We are thrilled to share the CoreLogic Housing Chart Pack February 2025 with our esteemed community. This informative PDF document unpacks the following essential insights and data:

• Each Capital city and Regional Area property sale Home Value Index

• Rental cycles and rental yields

• Auction Clearance Rates

• Available stock

• Vendor discounting

• New Listings

• Building approvals

• Mortgage rates and investor lending

CoreLogic February Home Value Index (HVI) Report.

CoreLogic’s February Home Value Index (HVI) and reporting Australian home values held firm, with a 0.0% change in January and Regional Area’s rising 0.4%.

Not all markets are equal; here are our key takeaways below;

• Melbourne(-0.6%)

• Canberra (-0.5%)

• Sydney (-0.4%)

Recorded a decline in home values in January, while Hobart remained stable.

• Adelaide(0.7%)

• Perth (0.4%),

• Brisbane (0.3%)

Home values have continued to rise, but there has been a clear and steady loss of momentum in these markets, showing they are still at the peak of their cycle.

Australia's regional markets hit new heights;

• REG QLD+0.7

• REG WA +1.2

• REG SA +1.3

They are still at the cycle's peak, with dwelling values across the combined regional areas rising a further 0.4% in January, driven by renewed internal migration and healthier affordability in some regions.

In late 2024, CoreLogic Australia dropped the best of the best Report for the Australian Housing Market. Sydney, Melbourne, and Noosa Heads feature in the Top 10 Sales Nationally. Sydney and Melbourne still lead the way with the most expensive sales. However, Queensland's Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast outperform Brisbane for the most expensive houses sold in 2024. Perth also sells houses well into the 20+ million dollar bracket! Unsurprisingly, Regional Queensland has outperformed regional NSW and VIC, mainly due to the prestige market developing on the Gold and Sunshine Coast; both locations have a domestic airport with easy access and an international airport in the GC or Brisbane less than 2 hours away.

CoreLogic’s Home Value Index (HVI), published on 2 January 2025, dropped over the New Year’s Holidays with flat results for the overall Australian Housing Market. Still, the growth differed considerably, depending on which capital city or regional area you’ve invested in. However, the data shows that the nation has moved through its peaks, and a national slowdown has arrived as potential buyers await an interest rate cut. The key takeaways from the report are below.

CoreLogic December Property Update, HVI and Chart Pack.

Thank you, CoreLogic Australia’s Executive Research Director of Asia Pacific, Tim Lawless, for sharing CoreLogic's National Home Value Index (HVI) with our community. Over the past month, the HVI rose only 0.1% in the last month of spring, the slowest increase since January 2023. This is the 22nd month of growth, but it may end soon. CoreLogic Australia’s Executive Research Director of Asia Pacific, Tim Lawless, CoreLogic's research director, noted that Melbourne and Sydney are seeing a downturn, and mid-sized capitals are also slowing down. In Melbourne, housing values fell 0.4% last month and are down 2.3% over the past year. For Sydney, the peak likely occurred in August, with values levelling off in September and dropping 0.2% in October and November.

CoreLogic Home Value Index Report November 2024: Sydney home values slip in October as the national market cooldown continues.

Monthly Home Value Index Changes are as follows:

• Sydney -0.1% REG NSW +0.5

• Melbourne -0.2%, REG VIC -0.2%

• Brisbane +0.7%, REG QLD +0.8%

• Adelaide +1.1%, REG SA +1.3%

• Perth +1.4%, REG WA +1.4%

• Hobart +0.8%, REG TAS +0.7%

• Darwin -0.1%,

• Canberra -0.3%

• Combines Capitals +0.2%, Combines REG +0.6%, National +0.3%

Thank you, Eliza Owen, Head of Research Australia at CoreLogic, for sharing the latest Property Pulse Report. It explores the unit markets in Melbourne and Sydney, revealing 65 areas where 2024 values are lower than their peaks in 2010, indicating "The buyer’s markets where no one wants to buy.”

CoreLogic Home Value Index (HVI) released October 1st 2024.

Thank you, CoreLogic Australia, for sharing the Home Value Index September housing market results with the expatriate community. The HVI reported that Australian home values increased by 0.4% in the first month of spring, similar to the changes of 0.3% in July and August as the market slows down.

1. Perth +1.6% Regional WA +1.8%

2. Adelaide +1.3% Regional SA +1.1%

3. Brisbane +0.9% Regional QLD +0.7%

4. Sydney + 0.2% and Regional NSW +0.2%

5. Melbourne -0.1% Regional VIC -0.2%

6. Darwin -0.1%

7. Canberra -0.3%

8. Hobart -0.4% Regional TAS -0.2

Is the Australian rental boom ending?

The latest CoreLogic Australia Property Pulse data indicates the rental boom is ending. Rental demand weakened in July and August due to lower demand from reduced migration and affordability issues, which caused changes in household formation. New building developments and Investor activity also increased, helping to ease the pressure on rents.

Cameron Porter, from Porters House Buyers Agency, joins the TE Team.

Cameron brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise, spanning over 20 years of experience in the property market. He is an industry leader, enabling him to navigate the complexities of buying and selling properties with a focus on securing the best possible deal for his clients. Cameron deeply understands property investment and the intricacies of purchasing for Australian expats.

Director of Luxe Coastal Property Buyer Christine Mount and Director and Auctioneer Raywhite Mooloolaba Brett Higgins unpack many of the myths of the Australian Property Market.

In this episode, Christine Mount & Brent Higgins from Ray White, Mooloolaba & Kawana delve into some of the most commonly held real estate myths and misconceptions that can significantly influence buying and selling decisions, offering insights to help navigate the complex landscape of property investment.

Cut through all the hype surrounding the housing market, and ensure you are well-informed before you go house hunting this weekend. Discover the Peaks and the Troughs of each capital city’s real estate landscape before you embark on your house-hunting journey with the latest information and explore how much stock is currently available in your chosen capital city, if there is vendor discounting to put you in the best possible position when purchasing or selling your next property. You can find this invaluable information conveniently compiled in the easy-to-follow CoreLogic Australia Media pack, which can greatly aid your decision-making process and help you make smart decisions. The media includes the following data:

• 3 Month Rolling Averages for each capital city, with housing cycles.

• Sales Volumes for each Annual transaction

• Median days on the market

• Vendor Discounting

• Listings in each region and why it is putting pressure on or discounting prices.

• Weekly auction clearance rates.

• Rental markets and Rental Yields.

• Dwelling Housing approvals

• Finance and lending, including investor lending and first home buyers, housing credit

• Chart of the month.

Introducing Christine Mount, Luxe Coastal Property Buyers, Noosa and Sunshine Coast’s premiere buyers’ agent.

We are excited to introduce our newest contributor, Christine Mount, our Sunshine Coast Property Specialist from Luxe Coastal Property Buyers, Noosa's and Sunshine Coast Premier Buyers agent. Christine and her team have 30 years of experience and local knowledge in the Sunshine Coast Region. She has a deep, heartfelt love for her community, Noosa, and the Sunshine Coast, which shines through her podcasts Living Your Luxe Life.

Chris Gray from Your Empire Sydney, Zoran Solano from Hot Property Buyers Agency Brisbane, and Lauren Staley from Infolio Property Advisors in Melbourne share their valuable key insights on the Australian Property Market Update for July 2024 and share their opinion on the latest CoreLogic HVI July 2024 Data. They delve deep into various crucial topics, providing a comprehensive overview for those seeking to stay informed about the current trends and developments in the real estate landscape. The YouTube video covers the following topics:

• The best way to present yourself for a home loan is by working with your mortgage broker.

• How to hold onto your investment property through the cost of living crisis

• Southern state buyers are moving to South East Queensland (SEQ), Gold Coast, Brisbane, and Sunshine Coast, where there is fantastic value for like-to-like property.

• Growth plateauing in SEQ

• Beware of inexperienced buyer agents. If you are looking for a buyer’s agent, ask the following questions;

  • What is your experience, and how long have you been in the industry?

  • Who are your contacts? What is your feed process like?

  • Can I see your referrals?

  • Vendors dealing directly with a buyers agent? What do the experts think?

• CoreLogic HVI Report, be mindful that it is the area average and not reflective of the blue-chip areas.

Thank you, CoreLogic, for sharing your Home Value Index Report with our community. The key points from the report are below.

Australian house prices rose by 0.7% in June, totalling an 8% increase for FY2023-24. This equals a $59,000 rise to a typical house price of $794,000. The yearly increase sharply differs from the -2% fall in FY2022-23. In that period, values dropped by 7.5% nine months after May 2022 due to higher cash rates. Despite the yearly increase, growth rates have slowed since mid-2023, with the recent June quarter seeing a 1.8% increase, similar to last year's March and December quarters. Here is the monthly change for each capital city and regional area;

• Sydney +0.5% and REG NSW +0.3%

• Melbourne -0.2% and REG VIC -0.3%

• Brisbane +1.2% and REG QLD +1.0%

• Adelaide +1.7% and REG SA +1.3%

• Perth +2.0% and REG WA +1.5%

• Hobart +0.1% and REG TAS +0.7%

• Darwin 0.0% NA

• Canberra +0.3%

We have received the CoreLogic April 2023 Home Value Index Report, which contains valuable information about the current state of the property market. Despite the impact of high interest rates and inflation, housing values increased by 0.6% in April. This is mainly due to a persistent low supply in the market. The April Home Value Index (HVI) by CoreLogic provides essential insights for those closely monitoring property market trends and key insights from CoreLogic Oceanic Research Director Tim Lawless. This is what he has to say about the latest HVI data.

Property Market Insights April 2024:

Thank you to THE EXPATRIATE Presenters: Lauren Staley (Melbourne) Infolio Buyers Agency, Chris Gray (Sydney Your Empire), and Zoran Solano (Brisbane) Hot Property Buyers Agency for putting together this fantastic YouTube Movie to help you through all the hype about the Australian Property Market to help you make informed decisions about purchasing, investing or selling property in Australia. In the video, the specialist will cover the following topics and offer the following tips, insights, market trends, opportunities and strategies for you to consider;