25/05/2026
Not every auction ends with a hammer falling.
And contrary to popular belief, that doesn’t automatically mean the campaign was unsuccessful.
Campaign on the day!
• 5 registered bidders
• 15 bids
• Competitive bidding throughout
Passed in at $900,000 with active negotiations immediately afterwards resulting in a sale aligned with the vendors expectations.
Auction clearance rates only tell part of the story.
One of the key advantages of auction is the ability to establish genuine market depth and create a transparent environment for buyers to compete in real time.
It’s also important to understand that you don’t necessarily need to decide between auction or private treaty at the very beginning of a campaign.
The strategy our clients benefit from is assessing buyer depth, local market conditions and competition levels in real time - then determining which method of sale is likely to achieve the strongest outcome.
Every property and every marketplace - is different.
If you’re thinking of selling and would like to better understand your options, feel free to reach out.
