More homes selling at a loss as rising interest rates push down property prices

Trend most pronounced in Melbourne and Sydney, reflecting sharper downturns in major cities

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The number of home sellers making a profit has subsided as the property market continues its downward trend.

Loss-making sales grew the fastest in Melbourne and Sydney, according to CoreLogic data, reflecting the sharper downturns in the major cities.

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