Weekly RP Data house price update

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By Leith van Onselen

In the week ended 9 May 2013, the RP Data-Rismark 5-city daily dwelling price index, which covers the five major capital city markets, recorded a 0.38% increase, which followed last week’s 0.26% rise (see next chart).

ScreenHunter_01 May. 10 05.04

Results were mixed, with Sydney, Melbourne and Perth recording value increases, and Brisbane and Adelaide recording falls (see next chart).

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ScreenHunter_03 May. 10 05.07

Values are up by 0.56% so far in May at the 5-city level, led by strong gains in Melbourne and Perth (see next chart).

ScreenHunter_04 May. 10 05.09
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Over the past 12 months, values have risen by 3.81% at the 5-city level, with all major markets experiencing increases (see next chart).

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The next chart plots the daily movements on a 14-day moving average, in order to smooth volatility. As you can see, all major capitals except Adelaide are in an uptrend (see next chart).

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ScreenHunter_06 May. 10 05.13

Values are down -3.1% since peak at the 5-city level, with all major capitals in negative territory, but with Sydney only marginally under water (see next chart).

ScreenHunter_07 May. 10 05.15
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However, major capital home values have now gained 4.3% since bottoming in May 2012, with all capitals rebounding (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.