Domain Market WrapStrathfield – Burwood – AshfieldMarch 2026 Quarter Dr Nicola PowellChief of Research and Economics Market Overview Sydney is reacting quickly to renewed rate pressure, with stretched affordability making buyers more cautious and price-sensitive. As borrowing capacity tightens, demand is shifting toward more affordable segments, particularly units and outer-ring markets. At the same time,…
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February 2026 quarter Dr Nicola Powell Chief of Research and Economics Sydney has seen a strong lift in listings, with new supply reaching a record high for February and total stock also rising, improving choice for buyers. Auction volumes were also strong, contributing to an easing in clearance rates through February — though they remained…
By The Homely Team March 17, 2026 The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.10%, putting fresh pressure on household budgets and reinforcing just how cautious the Bank remains on inflation. While the move had increasingly been expected, it still lands as a blow for borrowers and aspiring…
By Emilie Lauer16 March 2026|7 minute read NSW agents will be required to publish a price guide on all property listings, with six-figure fines introduced for breaches of underquoting laws. This week, the Minns Labor government will introduce legislation to crack down on underquoting with fines of $110,000 or more for breaches. According to the state…
January 2026 quarter Dr Nicola Powell Chief of Research and Economics Sydney has begun the year with a meaningful lift in activity. New listings rose sharply through January, marking a stronger-than-usual seasonal rebound, while total supply has also edged higher, giving buyers more choice without materially easing competition. Clearance rates have strengthened to their highest…
December 2025 quarter Dr Nicola Powell Chief of Research and Economics Sydney ended the year on a resilient footing as the market continued to recalibrate rather than retrace. Clearance rates softened to around 56% in December — a seasonally distorted month — but held above 60% in November, a level typically consistent with ongoing price…
November 2025 quarter Dr Nicola Powell Chief of Research and Economics November remained highly active, with auction volumes reaching a record high. Clearance rates eased under heavier volumes but held firm at 63% — still above the 60% benchmark associated with price growth — and units outperformed houses, clearing 65.6% versus 62%. Total supply is…
RBA releases last cash rate decision for 2025 as inflation keeps property market on alert By The Homely Team December 8, 2025 The Reserve Bank of Australia has held the cash rate steady at 3.60 per cent, confirming expectations and signalling that inflation, not housing, remains the central focus for policy. While a more hawkish tone…
Emily Power November 22, 2025 — 4.35pm Downsizers have secured their own piece of a trendy inner-city suburb, picking up a petite, pretty terrace for $1,735,000. The couple purchased the impeccably refurbished 17 Amy Street in Erskineville under the hammer. It had been guided at $1.6 million during the campaign. The final offer leapfrogged the…
October 2025 quarter Dr Nicola Powell Chief of Research and Economics Sydney continues to gather momentum, with rising confidence bringing more sellers back to market. Spring has delivered a solid lift in new listings, yet demand is keeping pace — which is why conditions still feel competitive despite the lift in supply. Buyers are re-engaging…