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Westpac's forecasts imply a Sydney dwelling value decline of about $29,601 between May and December 2026, and about $18,128 in Melbourne. Canstar's Sally Tindall put the mismatch plainly: \"Modest property price declines don't necessarily improve affordability when higher mortgage rates are stripping tens of thousands of dollars from buyers' budgets.\"",{"type":26,"tag":27,"props":272,"children":273},{},[274],{"type":31,"value":275},"Read those two tables together and the conclusion is uncomfortable. A single buyer in Sydney lost around $35,800 of purchasing power while the typical property got around $29,601 cheaper. The gap went the wrong way. 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Discover why investors are winning the battle for entry-level properties and what this means for aspiring homeowners.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1736319666684-a0f1f6b679cc?q=80&auto=format","2025-08-16",[17,15,722,802,965,712,1060],"lending",{"_path":1062,"title":1063,"description":1064,"image":1065,"date":1066,"author_name":12,"author_avatar":13,"tags":1067,"category":732,"reading_time":777},"/blog/climate-resilient-property-investment-energy-efficiency-as-the-new-value-driver","Climate-Resilient Property Investment: Energy Efficiency as the New Value Driver","Discover how energy-efficient properties are commanding 14.5% premiums in 2025. Learn about climate risks, NatHERS ratings, and government incentives shaping Australia's sustainable property market.","https://images.unsplash.com/flagged/photo-1566838803980-56bfa5300e8c?q=80&w=2070&auto=format","2025-07-22",[712,989,965,953,15,954],{"_path":1069,"title":1070,"description":1071,"image":1072,"date":1073,"author_name":12,"author_avatar":13,"tags":1074,"category":732,"reading_time":1075},"/blog/the-regional-renaissance-work-from-home-property-goldmines-beyond-capital-cities","The Regional Renaissance: How Work-From-Home Is Creating Property Goldmines Beyond Capital Cities","Discover how remote work is driving unprecedented property growth in regional Australia. 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Say goodbye to endless research and hello to smart, data-driven agent matching.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1547190027-9156686aa2f0?q=80&auto=format",[857,859,942,943],"2025-05-24",{"_path":447,"title":1137,"description":1138,"image":1002,"tags":1139,"category":1141,"reading_time":694,"date":1142,"author_name":12,"author_avatar":13},"How to Use a Loan Repayment Calculator to Plan Your Mortgage","Learn how to use a loan repayment calculator to understand your mortgage costs, compare scenarios, and plan your finances effectively. 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Answering the Big Questions Before You Commit","Explore whether you truly need a buyer agent for your property purchase. Get expert answers to common questions about buyer agents, their value, and when they're worth the investment in today's competitive real estate market.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1609643242070-c69786a76c30?q=80&auto=format&fit=clip","2025-04-13",[857,859,17],{"_path":1186,"title":1187,"description":1188,"image":1189,"date":1190,"author_name":12,"author_avatar":13,"tags":1191,"category":702,"reading_time":694},"/blog/property-buying-in-australia-exploring-different-types-and-their-pros-and-cons","Property Buying in Australia: Exploring Different Types and Their Pros and Cons","A comprehensive guide to the different property types available in the Australian market, including commercial, owner-occupier, investment, and rural properties. Discover the advantages and disadvantages of each to make an informed decision for your next property purchase.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1625432808071-25f649c4a0b0?q=80&auto=format&fit=crop","2025-04-12",[898,17,859],{"_path":1193,"title":1194,"description":1195,"image":1196,"date":1197,"author_name":12,"author_avatar":13,"tags":1198,"category":20,"reading_time":1075},"/blog/top-10-suburbs-to-buy-property-in-australia-in-2025-expert-predictions-and-tips","Top 10 Suburbs to Buy Property in Australia in 2025: Expert Predictions and Tips","Discover the top 10 suburbs across Australia predicted to experience significant growth in 2025, with expert insights on median prices, growth rates, and rental yields to help you make informed property investment decisions.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1515861461225-1488dfdaf0a8?q=80&auto=format","2025-04-09",[898,15,883,890,897,17],{"_path":1200,"title":1201,"description":1202,"image":1203,"date":1204,"author_name":12,"author_avatar":13,"tags":1205,"category":702,"reading_time":777},"/blog/top-5-things-to-look-before-deciding-the-best-buyer-agent","Top 5 Things to Look for Before Deciding on the Best Buyer Agent","Discover the essential factors to consider when choosing a buyer agent. Learn about experience, local knowledge, communication style, fee structures, and track record to ensure you select the best buyer agent for your property purchase.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?q=80&auto=format&fit=clip","2025-04-01",[857,859],{"_path":1207,"title":1208,"description":1209,"image":1210,"date":1211,"author_name":12,"author_avatar":13,"tags":1212,"category":702,"reading_time":777},"/blog/should-you-hire-a-buyer-agent-in-2025-expert-insights-and-benefits","Should You Hire a Buyer Agent in 2025? Expert Insights and Benefits","Discover whether hiring a buyer agent in 2025 is worth the investment. 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