The odds are still in favor of landlords in rental markets in Australia, as national vacancy rates remain stable at multi-year lows.
Domain's latest rental housing report showed Australia's vacancy rate to be 1.5% for the second month in a row in November, the lowest level since Domain registrations begin.
The field chief of economics and research, Dr Nicola Powell, said there were mixed movements between the capitals, with Sydney, Canberra and Darwin reaching an increase while Melbourne, Adelaide and Hobart were going in the opposite direction.
"As the country opens up with the first month of restrictions eased after the last lockdown, and economic conditions improve, there will be further downward pressure on the vacancy rate national, ”said Dr Powell.
"The positive outlook for meeting immunization goals, increased job security, and openness to domestic and international travel will benefit both renters and landlords." "
Australia rental vacancy rate
Nov-21
October 21
Nov-20
Monthly change
Annual change
national
1.5%
1.5%
2.2%
–
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Sydney
2.3%
2.2%
3.3%
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Melbourne
3.0%
3.1%
4.6%
??
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Brisbane
1.2%
1.2%
1.8%
–
??
Perth
0.5%
0.5%
0.7%
–
??
Adelaide
0.4%
0.5%
0.7%
??
??
Hobart
0.3%
0.4%
0.5%
??
??
Canberra
0.9%
0.8%
0.9%
??
–
Darwin
0.9%
0.6%
0.8%
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Tense capital markets
Despite individual variations in vacancy rates, all capitals have tighter rental markets compared to last year, except in Canberra where conditions have remained the same and Darwin where rates have remained the same. vacancies have increased slightly.
Dr Powell said conditions remained tighter in capital cities compared to the COVID-induced peak of April 2020, with the exception of Melbourne, which currently has a slightly lower vacancy rate to that of April 2020.
"This is a significant turnaround given Melbourne's exposure to international students and overseas migrants as a source of rental demand," she said. declared.
Two of the biggest factors driving vacant homes in Melbourne were the latest easing of the foreclosure and the decision to allow on-site rental inspections – these saw the rate of vacancy. City vacancy drop to 3%.
“This downward trend, coupled with a 4.2% month-over-month drop in rental listings, could see Melbourne's rental market eventually become that of Melbourne. an owner. A real possibility once international borders are reopened, ”said Dr Powell.
Meanwhile, Sydney's vacancy rate was still at its lowest level since September 2018, despite rising slightly to 2.3% in November.
In Canberra, the vacancy rate in November was higher than before lockdown in July, possibly due to the increase in rental listings during the month.
Outside of these three cities, rental markets in small capitals remained tight, with vacancy rates still at their lowest for several years in Perth, Hobart, Adelaide and Brisbane.
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