Sydney Property Market Update: Auction Trends, Interest Rates and Rising High-Income Buyer Demand

Aussie Real Estate Podcast · Feb 23, 2026 · 14m

We talk with Margaret Lomas from Destiny Financial Solutions about why interest rate hikes are reshaping Sydney’s property market, with 24 percent of listings now selling prior to auction. High-income buyers under 35 are intensifying competition in premium suburbs, increasing pressure on prices and first-home buyer accessibility. And Melbourne auction capital of the world!

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