Australian home buyers saving for a house deposit may need up to $100,000 more than they did four years ago to buy a median-priced house.

By many accounts 2023 has been a relatively quiet year in terms of activity on the Australian property market. At least, so far.

More than half the properties changing hands in some regions of Sydney and its surrounds are trading for below the list price as sellers’ once lofty price expectations come crashing back to earth

Skyrocketing rents and near zero vacancy rates are pushing many Sydneysiders to the brink of serious financial trouble, it has been revealed.

House hunters are increasingly compromising on their property wish lists in a competitive market, but experts warn against making some key trade-offs to avoid buyer’s remorse.

First home buyers have three months left to make use of an extra $66,000 in their budgets as the new NSW Labor government plans to end former premier Dominic Perrottet’s stamp duty reform.

Thousands of home owners have fibbed to secure a home loan, but experts warn they will have trouble bearing the cost of their lies down the road.

Compiled from the insights of a panel of industry experts and complemented by PropTrack data and economic analysis, the exhaustive list is an independent overview of future growth drivers.

For those looking for a slice of inner-west life without the hefty price tag, Michelle reveals the Sydney suburb which offers an alternative…

Although fewer properties are selling for hundreds of thousands of dollars over reserve now compared with during the boom, some sought-after family homes are defying the downturn and leaving underbidders shocked.

Few people would list their home on the market without the assistance of a sales agent, but when it comes to securing property most are happy to go it alone.

Buyer’s agents, however, can add tremendous value, even when conditions shift in favour of the purchaser…

Having a genuine understanding of what buyers want and how best to appeal to them is a surefire way to drum up competition, regardless of market conditions.

We spoke to Michelle May, one of Sydney's leading buyer's agents and host of the Buy Your Side podcast, to find out exactly where buyers are at, what they're looking for, and what 2023 could bring.

House values in almost two dozen suburbs, many in the inner west, have erased their pandemic gains, although units across Sydney have borne the brunt of the falls.

The consumer property market is predicted to shift amid rising interest rates and cost of living pressures.

First-time home buyer activity is at its lowest level in years, despite declining home prices, as rising loan rates and the fear of overpaying discourage hopeful home owners.

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Some property buyers have been bidding against themselves at auction to secure a sale, but experts say the trend is unnecessary in a declining market where buyers have more homes to choose from than usual.

Australia is home to some of the most liveable cities in the world, so it’s no surprise it also boasts some of the most highly sought-after postcodes.

From leafy inner-city enclaves to sun-drenched coastal hotspots, Aussies are spoiled for choice.

To narrow down the top places to live in every capital city, realestate.com.au asked local property experts from around the country to name the best suburbs – with a few unexpected results.

First there was FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) then came FOOP (Fear Of Overpaying) but it seems uninitiated buyers have another source of anxiety according to new research…

Finally, after a long period of sellers holding all the power... buyers have the upper hand.

However, there is such a thing as aiming too low, and you need to be cautious not to mistake the change in market conditions as a total absence of competition for the property you want…

It’s definitely a great market for buyers right now, but they need to be mindful of a few things. Michelle discusses the key things buyers need to consider navigating a buyer’s market this Spring…