National prices fell 0.7% in July while annual growth slowed to 5.3%, with Sydney down 1.4% and Melbourne down 1.2%.
Why it mattersFor buyers, higher rates limit borrowing capacity even as sellers face more competition, putting pressure on both sides of the market.
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