House prices predicted to drop across Australian capitals next year
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Mortgage holders could be in for a bumpy ride in the next 18 months with prices predicted to drop by more than $200,000 in Sydney alone by the end of next year.
According to RateCity analysis of ANZ’s new property price forecasts, the national media house price could fall by $150,518 by the end of 2023.
Sydney prices could take the biggest hit, with predictions of a $204,543 drop, bringing the median price for a home down to $1,141,650. In Melbourne, prices are predicted to fall by $128,141, while in Brisbane, the expectation is a $164,667 fall, bringing the median price down to $719,669.
Adelaide is predicted to experience the deepest percentage cut next year, down -17 percent to $539,452.
But before homeowners start liquidating assets, ANZ is predicting calmer seas for 2024, with price rises across all capitals.
For those already in the market, the biggest impact could be on those looking to refinance. RateCity points out that those without at least 20 percent equity in their homes will be unable to refinance, relegating them to ‘mortgage prison’. Those who took advantage of the Federal Government’s low deposit scheme are considered to be the most at risk.
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Soneva’s groundbreaking Coral Restoration Program in the Maldives has been endorsed by the United Nations and listed on UNESCO’s Ocean Decade platform, recognising it as a global model for reef regeneration and sustainable marine science.
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In a landmark moment for marine conservation, the Soneva Foundation’s Coral Restoration Program has received official endorsement from the United Nations and been listed on the UNESCO Ocean Decade website — an international recognition of its pioneering work in large-scale reef restoration.
Based in the Maldives and operating from Soneva Fushi’s AquaTerra science centre, the program is now the region’s largest coral restoration facility. Combining advanced marine biology with local collaboration, it has redefined how the tourism sector can contribute meaningfully to ocean health.
What sets the program apart is its blend of innovation and scale. The facility includes a Coral Spawning and Rearing Lab—Maldives’ first of its kind—replicating natural reef conditions to stimulate coral reproduction. Thirty micro-fragmentation tanks further accelerate coral growth, enabling up to 150,000 coral fragments to be produced and replanted on damaged reefs each year.
Since launching in 2022, Soneva’s coral team has relocated more than 31,000 coral colonies and fragments from threatened areas, establishing a thriving coral hub in the Indian Ocean.
he initiative is managed by Soneva Conservation, a Maldivian NGO set up by the Soneva Foundation, and forms part of the group’s broader sustainability strategy.
“This milestone is a testament to the scientific rigour and community-driven ethos at the heart of our work,” Dr Johanna Leonhardt, Soneva’s Coral Project Manager, said. “It validates the potential of hospitality to lead ocean regeneration at scale.”
Beyond science, the program engages governments, NGOs, research institutions and the wider tourism industry—demonstrating how cross-sector partnerships can drive real environmental impact.
The UN recognition now positions the project as a beacon for similar initiatives globally, reinforcing the Maldives’ role as both a luxury destination and a marine conservation leader.
The Soneva Foundation’s wider environmental efforts include carbon mitigation projects, reforestation, and waste-to-wealth innovation. As part of the Pallion group, Soneva continues to redefine what it means to be a responsible luxury brand.
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