Tag: Rental Prices
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Lifestyle appeal drives rent spikes in Victoria’s coastal towns
Rising rents reflect lifestyle appeal and growing demand Victoria’s coastline is increasingly synonymous with a desirable lifestyle, attracting sea-change movers who are willing to pay a premium for ocean views, easy access to beaches, and a slower pace of life. Over the past year, rents across most of the state’s coastal regions have climbed as…
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Australian Rentals Surge: Prices Up Nearly 44% in Five Years as Listings Dry Up
Rising Rents and shrinking vacancies: the national picture Renters across Australia are feeling the pressure as core rental costs climb to new highs. Cotality’s Quarterly Rental Review shows that the median weekly rent in capital cities has surged by 44 per cent over five years, reaching more than $700 per week for the first time.…
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Understanding the Empty Housing Crisis in Switzerland
Introduction to Switzerland’s Housing Market As of June 1, 2025, Switzerland is facing a unique situation in its housing market, with only 48,455 apartments remaining unoccupied. This troublesome statistic reflects a mere 1% vacancy rate, highlighting the chronic shortage of rental properties in the country. The decrease in empty homes has been consistent since 2021,…