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High vacancy hurts an investor twice

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High vacancy hurts an investor twice

Non-landed homes, 1999 Q4 to 2026 Q2; averages from 107 quarters

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High vacancy hurts an investor twiceNon-landed homes, 1999 Q4 to 2026 Q2; averages from 107 quartersHigh vacancy. 8.5% or more of homes emptyHigh vacancy8.5% or more of homes emptyRents are pushed down. average -1.0% over a yearRents are pushed downaverage -1.0% over a yearLonger wait for a tenant. gaps between letsLonger wait for a tenantgaps between letsYield you collect. fallsYield you collectfallsWhen vacancy was 6.0% or lower, rents rose 11.6% over a year on average (20 quarters).

Source: URA via SingStat, non-landed vacancy and rental index; averages computed by PropInsights over 107 quarters.

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High vacancy hurts an investor twice
StepDetailLeads to
High vacancy8.5% or more of homes emptyRents are pushed down; Longer wait for a tenant
Rents are pushed downaverage -1.0% over a yearYield you collect
Longer wait for a tenantgaps between letsYield you collect
Yield you collectfalls
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Vacancy and rentals
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