A wave of property sellers has been hit by a buyers’ strike
The property market is experiencing a significant slowdown as sellers face a buyers' strike. Auction clearance rates in Sydney and Melbourne have dropped, with nearly half of properties going unsold. Experts predict that property prices could decline by up to 10% this year due to unfavorable budget changes and rising interest rates.
- ▪Auction clearance rates in Sydney and Melbourne remain low, indicating a potential decline in house prices.
- ▪Almost half of the properties auctioned last week were unsold, highlighting the impact of the buyers' strike.
- ▪Morgan Stanley predicts the largest correction in property prices in 40 years, estimating a fall of up to 10%.
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| Original publisher | The Sydney Morning Herald |
| Canonical URL | https://www.smh.com.au/business/the-economy/a-wave-of-property-sellers-has-been-hit-by-a-buyers-strike-20260525-p600dj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed |
| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 15:38:59 +1000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-25T05:42:36.192Z |
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