Massive run of auctions ahead as clearance rates hit fresh record

Mel and Brett Roberts with children Coco 7 and Harvey 4 at their Mt Gravatt home they are selling. Pic Peter Wallis

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Auctioneers are gearing for a massive run of auctions with clearance rates hitting record highs – almost double the five year average – as cashed up buyers swarm on limited homes for sale.

Finalised clearance rate data from market tracking firm CoreLogic shows a 74 per cent success rate in Brisbane in the last two weeks – a massive result given the five year average is…