The Property Market Has Changed — and So Has the Advice
October 6, 2026
Sydney values are 8.6% below their peak and the cash rate is 4.60%. Alan Weiss on what a correcting market means for Eastern Suburbs sellers and buyers.
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.
Sydney values are 8.6% below their peak and the cash rate is 4.60%. Alan Weiss on what a correcting market means for Eastern Suburbs sellers and buyers.
Market insight · First home buyers The negative equity trap — when a 5% deposit becomes a 95% risk Canberra
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A Bondi Junction apartment just sold for $117,000 less than it cost in 2021. With 12,000 more planned for Sydney’s east, who is left to buy them?
Buyers are more careful, sellers need to be realistic, and agents have to work harder. Alan Weiss on the market after cheap money.
Market commentary, 28 September 2026 The tide is going out everywhere. Sydney is just further up the beach. Rates are
Alan Weiss on 9 Kenneth Street, Tamarama: sold for $20.25m in a mortgagee sale, $8.95m below its 2022 record. Holding costs, DA history and market lessons.
How have Eastern Suburbs homes really performed since 2006? Alan Weiss analyses 1,799 resales across Waverley and Woollahra, suburb by suburb.
Falling behind on strata levies? Alan Weiss explains the 2025 NSW payment plan rules and offers a free, private self-check. Nothing is stored.