The winter chill has slowly started to take its hold on auction volumes, with Ray White New Zealand scheduling 125 auctions across the nation last week, down 6.7 per cent year-on-year.
The network recorded a clearance rate of 47.9 per cent, with an average of 1.9 registered bidders and 1.5 active bidders per auction.
Properties which sold under the hammer last week received premiums an average of 9 per cent higher than the highest offer received prior to auction.
“Last week’s Ray White auctions demonstrated remarkable fortitude in a market that continues to impress,” Ray White New Zealand head auctioneer Sam Steele said.
“There were 125 scheduled auctions held nationwide, marking an almost 10 per cent decrease from recent weeks as new stock entering the market slows.
“A success rate of 47.9 per cent underscores the enduring preference buyers have in today’s market.
“Unconditional bidders exhibited steadfast dedication in their quest for properties, averaging 1.9 registered bidders per auction.
“The transparency of the auction process allowed buyers to compete openly and afforded sellers a dependable measure of market value.
“As the market adapts to fluctuating stock levels, an increasing number of homeowners are turning to auctions to attract committed buyers, with almost a third of all properties now going under the hammer, sitting at 31.1 per cent.
“The efficacy of auctions was once again underscored, with auctioned properties selling on average 15 days faster than those sold through private treaty transactions.”