February saw a 0.3% rise in dwelling values across the five major capital cities following three months of downturn.
Despite this monthly increase, the overall quarterly dwelling values for the major capitals experienced a slight dip of 0.2%, primarily weighed down by reductions in Melbourne and Sydney.
However, over the past year, home values on the same aggregate level recorded an uplift of 4.6%, with Melbourne uniquely experiencing a year-on-year decrease of 2.9%.
The upswing extends to the auction market, where clearance rates have demonstrated a strong recovery, reflecting the trends in house prices, especially within Melbourne and Sydney.
As the market anticipates further rate cuts throughout the year, expectations are set for continued appreciation in Australian housing values, hinting that purchasing property could become even more costly in the coming months.
