Australia's auction clearance rate fell to a 10-week low, with a long weekend in Melbourne and the prospect of higher borrowing costs weakening buyer sentiment.
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Australia Home Auction Clearances Hit 10-Week Low as Rate Hike Looms
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Australia's auction clearance rate fell to a 10-week low, with a long weekend in Melbourne and the prospect of higher borrowing costs weakening buyer sentiment.
The slowdown suggests buyers are becoming more cautious before any potential rate increase raises mortgage
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A weaker auction market could signal an early loss of momentum in Australian home prices.
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