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Sydney Housing Prices Drop: First Decline in Two Years

1/17/2025

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Sydney's housing market is feeling the pinch, with prices dropping by $1,300 (0.1%) in December—the first consecutive quarterly decline in two years. With the median price now at a staggering $1,645,444, many are struggling to achieve homeownership. Experts caution that without a timely rate cut, affordability challenges could deepen, straining buyers' finances even further.

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Sydney's housing market is feeling the pinch, with prices dropping by $1,300 (0.1%) in December—the first consecutive quarterly decline in two years. With the median price now at a staggering $1,645,444, many are struggling to achieve homeownership. Experts caution that without a timely rate cut, affordability challenges could deepen, straining buyers' finances even further.