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The Sydney market, explained
Market updates, infrastructure news, new developments and buyer guides — researched and written by Common Realty, in English and Chinese.
Market updates
RBA holds cash rate at 4.35% in August 2026: what it means for Sydney property
The Reserve Bank left the cash rate unchanged at 4.35 per cent on 11 August 2026 — a second straight hold, but with inflation still too high and no relief expected until 2027.
Market updates
Sydney leads price falls — so why are first-home buyers still locked out?
Sydney recorded the largest capital city price fall in July 2026, but higher rates and shrinking borrowing capacity mean cheaper homes aren't translating into easier entry.