Individual Profile: Nicola Powell

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Chief of Research at Domain

Sydney property prices could soar 9%

House prices are set to bounce back in the next 12 months, led by Sydney, Adelaide and Hobart

Australian real estate market sees auction clearance rates surge to 17-month high

Buyers are returning to the auction market in force with new data showing clearance rates have hit a 17-month high

Auction clearance rates continue their rebound as volumes decline

Clearance rates have bounced back to 66% in April marking the first annual increase for fifteen months

Australian rental market showing signs of easing

The rental market has seen a jump in vacant listings, suggesting the rental crisis could be starting to ease.

House prices revert back to multi-speed across the country

The larger capital cities have begun to see early signs of recovery in house prices, but there is still a divergence between cities.
Time to save for a house deposit falls by up to 13 months

House deposit saving time up to 13 months shorter for first home buyers

Easing property prices and higher interest rates are cutting the time it takes to save for a deposit
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How does solar increase home value?

Homes with solar are valued at $125,000 higher on average, according to Domain.
interest rates impact property prices less than you think

Do rate rises impact house prices? Experts say there’s more to the story

Mortgage rates might have a smaller impact on house price than you think
Rent is sky high with properties scarce Image - Canva

More pain for renters as vacancy rates drop back to record levels

The national vacancy rate is back to its lowest point on record, at 0.8 per cent.

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Sydney still offers strong investment opportunities for property investors

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