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With the fourth increase this year to 4.6%, it takes the cash rate to its highest level since 2011. The RBA says inflation remains too high, with domestic demand and capacity pressures continuing to contribute to persistent inflation. Governor Michele Bullock has also made it clear that the Board is
In a changing market, buyers need to understand what the guide is really telling them Recently I bid for clients at an auction in Strathfield. Before auction day, our analysis of the comparable sales put the property’s value at between $8 million and $8.5 million. On the day, we secured
Many Sydney property buyers assume that access to online listings, automated alerts and weekend inspections will naturally lead them to the right home or investment. We regularly see capable and well-funded buyers spend months, and sometimes years, inspecting unsuitable properties while missing homes that could have met their needs, budget
Insights from Sydney buyers’ agents Buying property in 2026 involves far more than monitoring Domain and realestate.com.au. Today’s property buyers can investigate a home’s sales history, planning context, environmental constraints, strata records, surrounding development activity and local issues before they even decide whether an inspection is worthwhile. At the same
Everyone loves a bargain. And in the current market, bargains may seem more attainable. But what exactly is a bargain? A property is not a bargain simply because it is advertised below recent sale prices, has a low price guide, or appears to be selling at a discount. A genuine
Should you buy Sydney property now, or wait until 2027? It is the question many property buyers are now asking after a period of changing interest-rate expectations, higher living costs and softer conditions across parts of the Sydney market. The more useful question is not whether the Sydney property market
You will have noticed from the headlines that Sydney’s property market has changed. Dwelling values are down 3.7% from their January 2026 peak. Total listings have increased, vendor discounting has risen and auction clearance rates have fallen into the 40% range. At the same time, homes are taking longer to
The 2026 Federal Budget introduces the most significant changes to property taxation in a generation. The Government’s objectives are clear: Improve housing affordability, give first home buyers and owner-occupiers a better opportunity to compete for established homes, encourage investors to direct their capital towards new housing, and ultimately increase Australia’s
It might surprise many people when I say that some of the best outcomes we achieve for our clients are the properties they never buy. Over the years, I have advised clients to walk away from beautiful homes with spectacular views, renovated apartments, and properties they had already fallen in
How to Tell if You’re Looking at a Bargain or a Dud? One of the biggest mistakes Sydney buyers make is assuming that if a property hasn’t sold after four or five weeks, there must be something wrong with it. Sometimes that’s true. But some of the best purchases we’ve
