Although interest rates are currently very low, individuals need to take into account the possibility of a rate rise and the potential impact it might have on their investment strategies, an economist has said.

The latest SQM research into the residential property market has shown an increase of 6.3 per cent in market listings during March.

The First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSSS) introduced as part of the 2017 federal budget could potentially provide a welcome avenue for third parties to assist in the purchase of a residence for younger family members, a technical expert has said.

The national residential vacancy rate fell to 2.3 per cent in January, down from 2.5 per cent in December 2017, as renters nabbed homes for the start of the new year, new data has revealed.

Residential vacancy rates in Perth are the highest of any capital city in Australia despite a drop in October, according to data released by SQM Research.

The latest residential property data released by SQM Research has shown vacancy rates dropped across the country in August.

The latest statistics published by investment research house SQM Research showed vacancy rates for residential properties around the country remained steady at 2.2 per cent in September.