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REA Group chief executive Owen Wilson says he is hopeful activity in the Sydney and Melbourne residential real estate markets could be on the brink of a recovery amid a recent uptick in house prices.

Mr Wilson, who last week described real estate conditions in Australia’s two largest cities as the most difficult in decades said low interest rates and the retention of negative gearing by the Morrison government had prompted buyers to return to the market.

REA Group chief executive Owen Wilson.
REA Group chief executive Owen Wilson.

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