Suburbs the middle class can afford again
HOMES in 12 Sydney suburbs where prices were out of reach for middle-income earners last year have become affordable again following a drop in prices, boost in wages and lending changes.
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This type of home is getting cheaper faster
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Nasty surprise for Aussies buying global property
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Sydney rent crisis getting worse
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New tactics for sellers to get top prices
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Closest homes to CBD under $500k
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Could this be 2018’s most lavish home?
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Untold truth about Sydney’s worst homes
SYDNEY home prices have fallen in recent times but it is partly due to the influence of the type of properties that are being listed. And many of them are in truly shocking condition.
More home price falls forecast
NEW property prices projections have revealed Sydney home values could fall even further than they already have — a contrast to earlier projections of a more flat market. Here’s what it will mean for buyers and sellers.
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