# Australia’s home prices extend declines in August as downturn deepens

https://mins.news/en/item/39039

- Reuters, 2026-08-31 16:45 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australias-home-prices-extend-declines-august-downturn-deepens-2026-08-31/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a95af9a2732d80001646cfe

> Australian home prices dropped for a fifth consecutive month in August, with the housing slump reaching more cities and regional areas, according to data. The prospect of additional policy tightening could make conditions even tougher.

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