Australian Auction Clearance Rates Decline Amid Market Softening
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Australian Property Market
Australia
June 2026
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Auction clearance rates in Australia have fallen to their lowest levels since April 2020. Rising interest rates and potential tax changes are cited as contributing factors. Sellers are increasingly accepting pre-auction offers due to market uncertainty.
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