An Afghan family bought a four-bedroom home in Guildford, in Sydney’s west, for about $1.5 million in October 2025. Auctioneer Tom Panos posted about it, and the post drew a nasty response online.
Key Facts
- Where: Guildford, western Sydney.
- Home: Four bedrooms, about $1.49 million.
- Post by: Tom Panos, auctioneer on The Block.
- Claims online: That the family used government help.
- Fact: Panos and agent Steven Khawam said the family did not use government assistance.
What Panos Said
Panos said the backlash showed frustration about Sydney’s housing market. He praised the family for buying their home.
Correction
An earlier version suggested the buyers were part of the problem. The family bought the home without government help, the agents said.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did the Afghan family buy?
A four-bedroom home in Guildford for about $1.5 million.
Did they get government help?
The agents said no.
Why was there backlash?
Panos said it reflected anger about Sydney’s housing market.
Conclusion
The story shows how heated the housing debate has become.
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