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Housing prices are declining in the Sydney and Melbourne markets, prompting expert analysis of the slump.

Steady: 0 in the last 7 days Updated sep 19

The latest in this situation

  1. High property prices are driving market affordability issues in Sydney and Melbourne.
  2. Damien Cooley advises buyers to avoid Sydney's eastern suburbs due to market conditions.

How it started

14 reports, 12 independent, last reported Aug 18. The briefing below covers this first event.

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Housing prices are declining in the Sydney and Melbourne markets, prompting expert analysis of the slump.

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  1. Housing prices fell in Melbourne and Sydney, concurrent with Jarden analyst comments on Commonwealth Bank's lending practices.Sub-event
  2. Buyers in Sydney and Melbourne are facing negative equity, leading experts like Christopher and Saunders to warn of a painful market adjustment.Sub-event
  3. Melbourne's housing clearance rate soared while Sydney's fell on August 2, 2026.Sub-event
  4. Both Sydney and Melbourne led the dwelling value declines in the Australian housing market.1 source
  5. Sydney recorded the largest monthly decline in asking prices, while Melbourne saw a sharp drop in listings.1 source
  6. Productivity Commission evidence confirms house prices are falling in Sydney and Melbourne.1 source
  7. Coogee experienced the biggest dollar value fall.Sub-event
  8. AI use is contributing to a slower market in both Sydney and Melbourne.Sub-event
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  1. Ana Marinkovic is cited as leading the national housing price pullback in Sydney and Melbourne.1 source
  2. Patrick Gorman defends the government's role in the Australian housing market amid a noted decline.Sub-event
  3. Housing prices are declining in Sydney and Melbourne markets.1 source
  4. Housing market trends are impacting housing prices in Sydney and Melbourne.1 source

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