Property prices in Australia up the most in Sydney and Melbourne

Property prices in Sydney and Melbourne continue to be the highest in Australia although the two cities are seeing growth ease slightly, the latest index shows. Prices increased by 0.3% in Sydney and 0.6% in Melbourne in October compared with a national average of 0.2%, according to the CoreLogic RP Data index. Overall prices increased by 1.4% quarter on quarter and are 10.1% higher year on year although the combined capitals index has been easing since July this year when the index was rising a...