Australian property values lift 1.3% in March

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By Leith van Onselen

In the month of March 2013, the RP Data-Rismark 5-city daily dwelling values index, which covers the five major capital city markets, recorded a 1.30% increase, with all major capitals except Adelaide recording rises in values (see next chart).

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It was the third consecutive monthly rise in values and follows increases of 1.11% and 0.26% respectively in January and February at the 5-city level, with values now up by 2.69% so far in 2013 (see next chart).

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In the year to March 2013, home values have increased by 2.38% at the 5-city level, with all major capitals recording increases (see next chart).

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Values are now down -3.2% since peak at the 5-city level, with Sydney recovering all of its lost ground, but the other major capitals still in negative territory (see next chart).

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However, major capital home values have now gained 4.6% since bottoming in May 2012, with all capitals experiencing a solid rebound (see next chart).

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About the author
Leith van Onselen is Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super. He is also a co-founder of MacroBusiness. Leith has previously worked at the Australian Treasury, Victorian Treasury and Goldman Sachs.