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Weekly Insights 15 Feb 2026
Weekly Australian property market insights
15 Feb 2026
Where property investment pays off in Sydney
All costs and returns considered
Most Sydney property investments lose money in the first four years when compared with equity returns. Break-even occurs in year five for median apartments. After a decade, landlords in suburbs with capital growth above 2.5% annually show positive returns. Eastern suburbs deliver the highest gains through price appreciation, whilst Western suburbs offer lower entry costs with decent rental yields. Capital growth matters more than rental income for long-term returns.
11 Feb 2026