@realty recorded another strong month in August 2026, achieving $300.1 million in property sales across Australia and New Zealand. The result comes against a softer Australian housing market, with national home prices falling for a fifth consecutive month and now sitting 2.7% below their March peak. While regional markets continue to show resilience, higher interest rates are placing pressure on borrowing capacity and buyer demand.

@‌realty agents transacted $329,519,050 in property sales across Australia and New Zealand during July, despite continued pressure across the Australian housing market. National home prices fell 0.3% for the fourth consecutive month and are now 1.8% below their March 2026 peak. Capital cities drove the decline, while regional markets remained more resilient and are still 8% higher than a year ago. Sydney recorded the largest monthly fall while Darwin was the only capital ci

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Australia and New Zealand real estate agents transacted over $430 million in property during June, despite a cooling Australian housing market. Discover the latest property market trends, home price movements, regional growth, and expert insights into how interest rates and buyer confidence are shaping the real estate market across Australia and New Zealand.

Prices are rising faster than houses across most capitals, maybe also in Meridan Plains, as Sunshine Coast buyers look for more affordable options.

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