Tag: Vacancy Rates


  • Australian Rentals Surge: Prices Up Nearly 44% in Five Years as Listings Dry Up

    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.…

  • Australia’s Rent Reality: Prices Rise 44% in Five Years as Supply Stalls

    Australia’s Rent Reality: Prices Rise 44% in Five Years as Supply Stalls

    Radical Rise in Rent Costs Across Australia Australian renters are feeling the squeeze as the latest Cotality review (formerly CoreLogic) reveals a near 44% surge in median rents over the past five years. The typical cap city now costs more than $700 per week, underscoring a housing market under pressure from limited listings and intense…

  • Understanding the Low Vacancy Rates in Swiss Apartments

    Understanding the Low Vacancy Rates in Swiss Apartments

    Introduction to Vacancy Rates in Switzerland As of June 1, 2025, Switzerland is experiencing a remarkable trend in its real estate market. With only 48,455 vacant apartments, this accounts for just 1% of the total housing stock in the country. This significant number indicates a steady decline in vacancy rates, a trend that has been…

  • Understanding the Empty Housing Crisis in Switzerland

    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,…