Average bidder registrations were slightly down yearon-year in April, with 1.80 per auction, while many campaigns attracted double-digit participation. Auctions account for 32.90 per cent of all new listings, up 1.70 per cent, underscoring their enduring appeal among vendors seeking competitive tension, transparent price discovery, and a clearly defined pathway to sale.
Speed also continues to distinguish the auction process.
Properties sold under the hammer are averaging approximately 35 days on market, compared with around 46 days for alternative methods of sale, a meaningful advantage for vendors navigating relocations, school transitions, or broader timing considerations. In a market where certainty has often been limited, the ability to transact with clarity, transparency, and efficiency is proving increasingly attractive.
As 2026 gathers pace, the tone across the property market has become noticeably more assured. Activity is broadening across regions and price points alike, rather than being concentrated within isolated segments.
Collectively, these indicators point to a market rediscovering both balance and confidence, laying the foundation for a year characterised by measured progress and sustainable momentum rather than volatility.
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