Articles by Louis Christopher

Australia’s rental market continues to display nuanced dynamics, with capital cities diverging in performance over the past week. According to SQM Research’s Weekly Rents Index, national combined rents declined modestly to $645.44, while annual gains held firm at 3.3%. The standout performer was Darwin, where combined rents jumped over 1.0% week-on-week and soared nearly 14%…

National asking prices rose modestly in the four weeks to 1 July 2025, with combined house and unit prices lifting 0.5% over the month and 9.0% annually. Houses outpaced units in growth, with standout gains across several mid-sized capitals. City highlights: Adelaide led the national upswing with a 9% rise in combined dwelling prices over…