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Rental Market Slowing Despite Rents Hitting Record-High

Rental Market Slowing Despite Rents Hitting Record-High

February 03, 20251 min read

Rental Market Slowing Despite Rents Hitting Record-High.

There was conflicting news for property investors and tenants in the latest rental numbers, pointing to a mixed outlook for the rental market.

On the one hand, the national median rent hit a record-high $620 per week at the end of 2024, according to PropTrack. On the other hand, rental growth fell to its lowest level since 2021, after rents increased by just 1.6% in the December quarter. (see graph in comments)

For tenants, this rental slowdown reduces financial pressure, especially if you’re trying to save a deposit for your first home – although the market still favours landlords.

For investors, please note that while rents are likely to keep increasing, the rate of growth will be much slower than in the past three years. As a result, it's important to be realistic at your next rental review and to take guidance from your property manager about what tenants in your local market are willing to pay.

If you’re thinking about buying your first home or purchasing an investment property, contact me to organise a pre-approval.

Or book a callback from me at a convenient time by clicking this link. https://bit.ly/HomeLoanFinder

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Antony Allan - RateOne Home Loans

I specialise in home loans; for refinancers, investors, first home buyers and those just upgrading their home with other service offerings such as debt consolidation.

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Antony Allan CR 474165 / RateOne Home Loans holds an Australian Credit License 422284 and is licensed to provide credit related services

Antony Allan CR 474165 / RateOne Home Loans

holds an Australian Credit License 422284 and

is licensed to provide credit related services

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