Lower than average supply levels have put upwards pressure on values while flatlining interest rates are boosting buyer confidence
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Australian home values are up 4.9% since February, adding about $34,000 to the average dwelling.
CoreLogic’s national home value index released on Friday marked a sixth consecutive monthly rise, up 0.8% in August.