Based on Reported Auction Results*

Oct 1 463/724 64% * Auctions Scheduled across Melbourne
(Sold on the day or prior to auction)
A Guide to Success Rates:
Over 70%
Market very buoyant – prices rising strongly.
60% to 70%
Demand fair to good – prices flat or increasing.
Below 60%
Fair at best – prices level or falling.
Oct 8 416/650 64%
Oct 15 373/623 61%
Oct 22 660/1,048 63%
Oct 29 285/484 59%
Nov 5 409/672 61%
Nov 12 493/823 60%
Nov 19 505/872 58%
Nov 26 514/844 61%
Dec 3 619/999 62%
Dec 10 581/1,003 58%
Dec 17 471/779 59%

 

Auction Success Over Spring Holds On To A Fair Rating

As interest rates continued to rise each month, the success rate of sales by auction continued to hold on to similar levels experienced in the previous Quarter. Realistically, the property market could not have been anticipated to perform much better than it did. (However, it might have performed worse). By our measure, the current success rate would be viewed overall as a “fair” market, but only just.

At present success rates, prices are just holding. The downside is where less popular properties experience difficulty in finding much interest from buyers at all. It is here prices will need to be lowered to try to attract interest. The continuing trend is a house on land is the most sought after property type and can perform very well with multiple bidders on occasions producing good outcomes.

The talk is interest rates may be close to peaking. Let’s hope so. Higher repayments adjust purchase prices limits. But uncertainty keeps buyers from buying altogether. If uncertainty in relation to rates movements can be lessened, we may see a mini rebound in positive sentiment in 2023. Following a less than inspirational 2022, this would be welcome indeed! 

RBA wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas and relaxing holiday break!

In 2023 we continue to look forward to assisting buyers. Importantly, if past clients are thinking of selling a property in 2023 – to buy up, down, or leave the market, ensure you contact us first so we can assist you in saving commission and advertising costs. Our Vendor Advocacy role is an increasingly important and very beneficial service we provide to help sellers and past clients.

  

Contact us if we can help you with your property needs:

For assistance:
Auction Bidding
Sale Negotiation
Property Search
Vendor Advocacy (for property sellers) 

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