SQM Research has released its auction report, which reported clearance rates for Sydney and Melbourne in the 40s:

Last week, Sydney recorded a final auction clearance rate of 45.1% with Saturday auctions selling better than mid-week by some margin (46.2% verses 38.5%). Sydney volumes were steady at 526 properties. Clearance rates dipped on the previous week’s 47.9%.

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