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National property listings rise in March

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Figures released by SQM Research reveal national residential listings rose in March 2018 by 6.3% to 338,113, led by large gains in Sydney and Melbourne as the market opens up

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05 Apr 2018

Vacancy rates drop in January

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Data released by SQM Research this week has revealed the national residential vacancy rate fell to 2.3% in January 2018, with the number of vacancies Australia-wide falling to 74,113, down

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21 Feb 2018

National property listings drop in January, asking prices rise

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Figures released yesterday by SQM Research reveal national residential listings dropped in January 2018 by 4.8% to 303,901, as homeowners took a break and enjoyed summer holidays. But over the

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07 Feb 2018

Vacancy rates increase in most cities in December

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Data released by SQM Research this week has revealed the national residential vacancy rate was 2.5% in December 2017, with the number of vacancies Australia-wide increasing to 80,092 – an

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17 Jan 2018

The Macquarie Australian Small Companies Fund has been downgraded from 4.00 stars to 3.75 stars by SQM Research

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SQM Research has downgraded the rating of the Macquarie Australian Small Companies Fund, APIR Code MAQ0454AU (“the Fund”) from 4.00 stars to 3.75 stars following material changes to the investment

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27 Nov 2017

Vacancy rates dips in October

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Data released by SQM Research this week has revealed the national residential vacancy rate was 2.1% in October 2017, with the number of vacancies Australia-wide falling to 67,781 – a

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15 Nov 2017

No Sydney housing crash in 2018, mining towns to recover, Hobart to be best city performer

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Australia’s housing market will likely record moderate dwelling price rises in 2018, which will beat a slower rate than the price gains in 2017, led by a slowdown in Sydney,

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19 Oct 2017

Vacancy rates steady in September for most cities

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Data released by SQM Research this week has revealed the national residential vacancy rate was 2.2% in September 2017, with the number of vacancies Australia-wide at 72,955 – a slight

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18 Oct 2017

Vacancy rates fall in August

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Data released by SQM Research this week has revealed the number of national residential rental vacancies was 71,540 homes in August 2017, giving a national vacancy rate of 2.2%, down

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19 Sep 2017

Vacancy Rates Fall in July – Excessive population growth absorbing surplus stock

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Data released by SQM Research this week has revealed the number of national residential vacancies was 75,733 homes in July 2017, giving a national vacancy rate of 2.3%, down from

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16 Aug 2017

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