Auction clearance rates expected to hit 40pc, lowest in years (opens original article in a new tab)

Auction clearance rates in Australia dropped to 40% in June 2026, the lowest in years, with a preliminary rate of 47.4% across capital cities, influenced by interest rate hikes and tax policy changes.

• Auction clearance rates fell to 40% in June 2026, the lowest in years
• Preliminary clearance rate dropped to 47.4% across capital cities
• Three interest rate rises and proposed tax changes affected market stability