Affordability · 8 min read
The million dollar mortgage — what does it actually buy?
What a $1 million mortgage actually buys you in Sydney in 2026 — and how much income you really need to service it without falling into mortgage stress.
A practice, by design · Sydney Eastern Suburbs · Since 1990
— Alan Weiss, Principal
35 years · 1,000+ personal sales · Bondi to Vaucluse
The Practice
Real estate, done properly, is not a transaction. It is a series of considered decisions — who to trust, when to act, what to spend, how to negotiate, when to hold the line and when to move.
I have spent more than three decades selling, advocating and advising across Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. I have watched this market through booms, corrections, interest rate cycles, and the rise of digital marketing. The fundamentals have not changed.
The right strategy, executed personally by an experienced agent who knows the territory, still produces the strongest result. That is the only thing I offer — and the only thing worth paying for.
— Alan Weiss, Principal
Services
Selling, buying or downsizing is never just a transaction — it is a strategy. With decades of Eastern Suburbs experience, Alan provides direct, hands-on guidance, clear market advice, and strong negotiation from start to finish.
Discover how a more personal, focused real estate service can help you make your next move with confidence.
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From the sun-drenched shores of Bondi to the harbourside addresses of Point Piper — market insight, recent activity, and the buildings I quietly steer clients away from.
In Their Words
Alan was honest when honesty cost him a listing, patient when speed would have suited him, and present at every moment of the sale. We came to him as clients and left as advocates.
— Eastern Suburbs vendor · 2025 sale
"Alan is the best with his logical approach and his integrity is second to none."
— Matt Rimmer · Google review"A wonderfully personable professional who is seriously knowledgeable about his industry. He is an impressive man."
— Daniel Rowland · Google review"Alan provides a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the market in the Eastern Suburbs from his long involvement in the industry."
— Bruce Hodge · Google review"His depth of knowledge about Sydney's real estate market is always impressive. He doesn't just report trends — he explains what they mean."
— Natasha Biskin · Google reviewArticles
Alan's articles share practical insights from decades of experience in Sydney real estate. From market trends and buyer behaviour to selling strategy, downsizing, development and property risk — each article is written to help owners make better, more informed decisions.
Read Alan's latest thoughts on the market and discover what really matters when selling, buying or planning your next move.
All Articles →
Affordability · 8 min read
What a $1 million mortgage actually buys you in Sydney in 2026 — and how much income you really need to service it without falling into mortgage stress.
Strategy · 7 min read
Why Sydney Eastern Suburbs unit blocks are being sold in 2026. The shift from long-term holding to strategic exits in today's complex market.
Prestige · 9 min read
Top sales, suburb performance, and how new supply will reshape Double Bay, Edgecliff and Bondi. The 2026 prestige property outlook for Sydney's Eastern Suburbs.
Negative gearing · 6 min read
Eastern Suburbs rents up 9% year on year. What proposed negative gearing reform could mean for investors, tenants, and rental supply across the region.
Market · 7 min read
A data-driven update on strong price growth, record-high auction clearance rates, and the return of the prestige trophy home market in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs.
Apartments · 8 min read
Pricing trends, rental yields, and growth rates across key Eastern Suburbs. Projected 4% annual price growth and long-term investment opportunities.
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