Auction momentum is hitting new highs: more than 3,237 homes are scheduled to go under the hammer across the combined capitals this week — the busiest auction calendar since before Easter. Last weekend’s final clearance rate came in at 67.3% from 2,626 auctions, with Sydney clearing 76.1% of 1,334 auctions and Melbourne 74.1% of 1,122 auctions. Melbourne is gearing up for a “Super Saturday” with around 1,719 auctions – nearly one‑third of the national total – while Sydney has about 816 auctions and Brisbane 245. For Home Run players, these volumes and clearance rates provide invaluable context: a busy market with strong success rates usually tightens price discovery and creates fewer extreme outliers, helping you calibrate your estimates confidently. Recent sales illustrate the competition: a Newport townhouse sold for A$1.37 million and a Cheltenham home fetched A$1.378 million after attracting six bidders. With clearance rates holding above long‑term averages and listings set to rise, expect an active spring where well‑presented properties attract multiple bidders and data points multiply. *Market commentary only — not financial advice.*