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National Auction Clearance Rates Decline Below 50%

By Ravs Realtors · 25 August 2026 · 1 min read · Source: Property Update
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Australia's capital city property market has seen a 16.2% drop in home sales compared to a year ago, with auction clearance rates consistently below 50% since late May, reflecting a significant market slowdown.

For buyers in Melbourne's western growth corridor, lower clearance rates and reduced sales activity signal a less competitive environment, offering more time for decision-making and negotiation opportunities.

Summarised by Ravs Realtors from reporting by Property Update.

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