Metro Vancouver* home sales dipped below the 10-year monthly sales average last month.
Metro Vancouver home sales totalled 2,253 in September 2016, a decrease of 32.6 per cent from the 3,345 sales recorded in September 2015 and a decrease of 9.5 per cent compared to August 2016 when 2,489 homes sold.
Last month’s sales were 9.6 per cent below the 10-year sales average for the month.
“Supply and demand conditions differ today depending on property type,” Dan Morrison, REBGV president said. “We’re seeing more demand for condominiums and townhomes today than in the detached home market.”
New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Metro Vancouver totalled 4,799 in September 2016. This represents a decrease of one per cent compared to the 4,846 units listed in September 2015 and an 11.8 per cent increase compared to August 2016 when 4,293 properties were listed.
The total number of homes currently listed for sale on the MLS® system in Metro Vancouver is 9,354, a 13.4 per cent decline compared to September 2015 (10,805) and a 10 per cent increase compared to August 2016 (8,506).
The sales-to-active listings ratio for September 2016 is 24.1 per cent. This is the lowest this ratio has been since February 2015. Generally, analysts say that downward pressure on home prices occurs when the ratio dips below the 12 per cent mark for a sustained period, while home prices often experience upward pressure when it surpasses 20 per cent over several months.
“Changing market conditions are easing upward pressure on home prices in our region,” Morrison said. “There’s uncertainty in the market at the moment and home buyers and sellers are having difficulty establishing price as a result. To help you understand the factors affecting prices, it’s important to talk with a REALTOR®.”
The MLS® Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver is currently $931,900. This represents a 28.9 per cent increase compared to September 2015 and a 0.1 per cent decline compared to August 2016.
Sales of detached properties in September 2016 reached 666, a decrease of 47.6 per cent from the 1,272 detached sales recorded in September 2015. The benchmark price for detached properties is $1,579,400. This represents a 33.7 per cent increase compared to September 2015 and a 0.1 per cent increase compared to August 2016.
Sales of apartment properties reached 1,218 in September 2016, a decrease of 20.3 per cent compared to the 1,529 sales in September 2015.The benchmark price of an apartment property is $511,800. This represents a 23.5 per cent increase compared to September 2015 and a 0.5 per cent decline compared to August 2016.
Attached property sales in September 2016 totalled 369, a decrease of 32.2 per cent compared to the 544 sales in September 2015. The benchmark price of an attached unit is $677,000. This represents a 29.1 per cent increase compared to September 2015 and a 0.1 per cent decline compared to August 2016.
大温哥华房产市场9月份的成交量低于该月的十年平均量大
温哥华房产市场9月份的成交量低于该月的十年平
大温哥华地区今年9月份的房屋成交量为2253套,比去年同期的3345套下降了32.6%,比今年8月份的2489套下降了9.5%。
9月份的成交量比该月十年平均成交量低了9.6%。
“房市目前根据房屋类型,供需开始产生了变化”大温地产局总裁Dan Morrison说道。“今天我们可以看到,市场上公寓和联排屋比独栋屋需求量更大。”
9月份市场上新挂牌的房屋总量为4799套,比去年同期的4846套降低了1%,比今年8月份的4293套增加了11.8%。
9月份市场上通过地产局MLS系统挂牌房屋的总量为9354套,比去年同期的10805套降低了13.4%,比今年8月份的8506套增长了10%。
9月份市场上成交房与挂牌房的比例是24.1。这是从2015年2月以来的最低值。一般来说,分析家们认为,当该比例低于12%的时候,房价会有下行的压力。当该比例达到20-22%时,房价则有上行的压力。
“市场情况的改变,抑制了房价上行的势头”Morrison说。“明确来说,目前市场上的买卖双方都在观望而造成了市场的不确定性。如果你想了解影响房价的具体因素,与一位地产经纪合作就很重要。”
大温哥华地区9月份所有类型房屋的平均价格为93.19万,比去年同期涨了28.9%,比今年8月份涨了0.1%。
9月份独立屋的成交量为666套,比去年同期的1272套降低了47.6%。独立屋的指数价格为157.94万,比去年同期增长了33.7%,比今年8月份增长了0.1%。
9月份公寓的成交量为1218套,比去年同期的1529套降低了20.3%。公寓的指数价格为51.18万,比去年同期增长了23.5%,比今年8月降低了0.5%。
9月份联排屋的成交量为369套,比去年同期的544套降低了32.2%。联排屋的指数价格为67.7万,比去年同期增长了29.1%,比今年8月降低了0.1%。