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Profitable resales rise for the first time in two years

93.3% of property resales made a gross profit in Q4 2023, up from 92.4% in Q3

Kelvin Davidson
Last updated: 8 February 2024 | 5 min read
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According to CoreLogic's latest report, profitable property resales rose for the first time in two years in Q4 2023. The portion of properties resold for a profit increased to 93.3%, with the median gain climbing to $305,000, signalling the market trough has likely passed.

A key factor is the hold period, with profitable properties held for a median of 8.5 years, versus just 2.3 years for those sold at a loss. Houses continue to outperform apartments.

Hold period is on the rise

Pain and gain by property type

Profit and loss by owner type

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Kelvin Davidson Kelvin Davidson
Chief Property Economist, Cotality