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Kangaroo Point Auction Clearance Rates Signal Buyer Confidence Amid Price Shifts
Clearance rates reached 71 percent last weekend, showing steady demand for riverfront homes even as median prices eased slightly.
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Kangaroo Point posted a 71 percent auction clearance rate from 14 properties offered on July 4, with eight selling under the hammer and two more going to post-auction contracts within 48 hours.
The result arrives as winter listings increase and some vendors test higher reserves after spring gains earlier in the year. Local agents note that buyer inspections held steady despite cooler weather, with fewer withdrawals than seen in the same period last year.
Weekend results on key streets
Four of the cleared sales came from River Terrace apartments and a pair of townhouses on Goodwin Street near the Kangaroo Point ferry terminal. A two-bedroom unit at 88 River Terrace fetched $1.28 million after six bidders competed. Another property on Leopard Street, a renovated three-bedroom house, passed in but sold the next day for $1.39 million to a local family buyer.
The Kangaroo Point Parklands hosted several pre-auction inspections that drew consistent crowds, while the nearby Story Bridge Hotel venue saw an open inspection event organised by the local branch of Ray White that attracted 45 registered bidders across two days.
Median prices for cleared properties sat at $1.42 million, down from $1.51 million recorded in the final week of June. The drop reflected two larger family homes on higher reserves that failed to meet vendor expectations and were passed in.
Signals for the weeks ahead
Agents expect the next round of auctions on July 18 to test whether the current clearance level holds as more stock from the Kangaroo Point Cliffs precinct enters the market. First-home buyer grants and fixed-rate loans expiring later this quarter could add pressure on entry-level stock.
Buyers tracking the market should review clearance trends after each weekend and compare them against the number of properties listed on the Domain platform for the suburb. Those preparing bids are advised to secure finance pre-approval and attend at least two inspections on River Terrace or Goodwin Street before the next auction date.
This article is general information only and is not personal financial or investment advice. Consider your own circumstances and seek licensed professional advice before making financial decisions.