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Australian home prices extend decline as inflation, rate fears weigh

Australian home prices dropped for a fifth month in August. Sydney and Melbourne saw significant declines, now seven percent below peaks. Higher borrowing costs and inflation are squeezing buyer demand across the nation. Analysts predict further price falls, potentially reaching ten percent from their highest points. This housing slowdown impacts economic growth and consumer spending significantly.

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