House prices up 0.4% in July, RP Data predicts little growth for the remainder of 2010

Australian house prices grew by a seasonally adjusted 0.4% during July, following on from a 1% fall in June, according to the latest RP Data-Rismark figures.

The research found that in the July quarter, national city dwelling values were down 0.8% with a median dwelling price of $465,000. However, prices over the year were up by 9.7%.

Darwin performed the strongest in the three months to July, with values up 1.1%, while Brisbane and Perth both recorded a 2.5% fall.

Sydney values rose by 0.3% during the quarter, with Melbourne values falling by 1.1%. Adelaide prices rose by 0.2% and Hobart prices also fell by 2.4%.

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