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Research
Winter/25 Sydney Residential
The Big Picture Recent interest rate cuts have been aimed at stimulating economic growth with banks adjusting mortgage rates accordingly, but higher property prices and cost-of-living pressures are still holding some buyers back.
Despite the slowdown, property prices continue to edge upward, supported by limited housing supply, rising buyer sentiment, and expectations of further price growth.
Sydney’s property market is experiencing a slower sales pace as more listings come to market, but activity is likely to improve with anticipated future rate cuts easing pressure in the lending environment.
Until considerably more homes are built and made available in the rental pool, rents are likely to keep climbing, adding to the pressure of many household budgets.