Bargain Hunters' Window: Auction clearance rates have dropped below 60%, the balanced-market threshold, as buyers retreat in fear of further drops. The number of active bidders per auction has fallen below two (Ray White data), giving those brave enough to bid unprecedented leverage.
Peripheral Market Resilience: While inner-city Sydney and Melbourne bleed value, outer suburbs like Melton (+15.8%) continue to defy the slump, offering a...