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Sydney and Melbourne lead deepening price falls as national downturn broadens

Sydney and Melbourne lead deepening price falls as national downturn broadens

National dwelling values fall for a second straight quarter as Sydney and Melbourne lead the slide

Mina Martin Aug 14, 2026
Buyer's market emerges as listings pile up across most capitals

Buyer's market emerges as listings pile up across most capitals

Total property stock rises nationally even as new listings slow, REA data shows

Fatigued but spending: Westpac flags stalled consumer momentum

Fatigued but spending: Westpac flags stalled consumer momentum

Sentiment sits near historic lows even as spending holds up, Westpac's August Red Book finds

One in three business owners don't know if they're profitable, Xero finds

One in three business owners don't know if they're profitable, Xero finds

New research exposes a widening financial literacy gap among Australian small business owners

Business exodus looms as $3.5 trillion ownership shift begins

Business exodus looms as $3.5 trillion ownership shift begins

Nearly half of baby boomer owners plan to exit within five years, but few are ready

Brett Miller on the emotional weight of broking

Brett Miller on the emotional weight of broking

Adelaide broker Brett Miller reflects on burnout, resilience, and what he wishes he'd known early in his career

Bluestone taps Police Bank and MoneyQuest alum to head up NSW/ACT

Bluestone taps Police Bank and MoneyQuest alum to head up NSW/ACT

The new state manager will lead the region in complex lending scenarios

Buyer demand surges in affordable pockets even as national prices soften

Buyer demand surges in affordable pockets even as national prices soften

Enquiries have doubled in some regional suburbs while capital city prices keep falling

AFG creates new sales leadership role, promotes Ross McDougall

AFG creates new sales leadership role, promotes Ross McDougall

Thirteen-year AFG veteran to head newly created broker services sales function

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