Despite another weakening month in the housing market, analysts are quick to point out that despite any losses felt, Sydney home prices are still up 66% on the last trough in 2012, that the overall decline is still relatively mild and is arguably a necessary adjustment to the market.

Professionalism in the NSW real estate industry is finally getting a much needed boost, with the Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) successully lobbying the State Government for changes expected to come in to effect towards the end of 2018.