Price falls offset gains in smaller capitals
Concern is mounting that housing is in the early days of a downturn
Clearance rates tick up, but open home attendance tells a more troubling story
Capital city values rose just 0.2 per cent in April as Sydney and Melbourne entered decline — and analysts say the combined index could turn negative within months
Deposit guarantee turbocharges cheaper homes as rate hurdles bite harder
Serviceability pressures push buyers towards cheaper homes and stronger regions
Population hits 27.7m while construction lags behind
Entry‑level Sydney stock outpaces prestige property as first‑home buyers and rate cuts reshape the cycle
Darwin and Hobart lead last gasp of affordability
Buyers swarm cheaper homes as big-city markets stall
