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Buying in Sydney is highly competitive, and many statements made by selling agents are designed to create urgency, manage buyer psychology, or protect the vendor’s negotiation position. As local Inner West buyers’ agents, we are frequently accustomed to hearing a range of representations from selling agents. We set out five
Buyers, especially in Sydney’s Inner West, are increasingly viewing value through a new lens, favouring quality, efficiency and convenience over raw square metres or bargain hunting. In 2026, we expect this trend to strengthen even further as buyers become more discerning about how a home supports their lifestyle. As buyers’
Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) remain a cornerstone of wealth strategy for Australians seeking control over retirement investments, and property continues to be among the most attractive asset classes. However, the legal and regulatory landscape governing SMSF property investment has evolved significantly in recent times, with new compliance obligations and lender
In Sydney’s competitive real estate landscape, timing can often make the difference between securing a dream property and missing out entirely. Many prospective buyers assume that December marks the end of meaningful property activity, as the city slows in preparation for the holiday season. However, through years of experience working
Where will the Smart Money Move to in Sydney in 2026? Buyer’s Domain Insider Series Part 4 This article is the final instalment in our four-part Insider Series, and is focused on professionals seeking high‑amenity Inner West locations with rapid access to the CBD and growth‑ready infrastructure links. The Professionals’
The property market is often described as cyclical, moving through predictable phases of price rises and corrections influenced by broader economic forces. Understanding these market cycles is crucial for timing purchases to maximise capital growth, particularly in a dynamic market such as Sydney, where macroeconomic shifts and localised trends combine
Where will the Smart Money Move to in Sydney in 2026? Buyer’s Domain Insider Series Part 3 This article is the third instalment in our four-part Insider Series, and is focused on investors targeting resilient Inner West assets in well-connected, high-demand suburbs. Where will investors be buying in 2026? The
Buying well in Sydney requires time, structure, and decisive execution. For busy professionals working 60‑hour weeks, the key is to compress the process into focused, high‑leverage steps while eliminating tasks that do not move the purchase forward. In this guide, we outline a practical, time‑efficient framework that preserves rigour without
Sydney’s spring property market is showing firm auction results and improving buyer capacity, but the picture is mixed beneath the headline numbers, with competition strongest for quality, well‑located homes and affordable units while older, over‑priced stock lingers longer on market. Listings numbers are lifting into October and clearance rates remain
You typically need a deposit between 5% and 20% of the purchase price to buy your first home in Sydney, depending on whether you use the government guarantee scheme and how much risk and monthly repayment you are comfortable with. In 2025, new federal schemes mean many first home buyers
