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Singapore Auction Market Summary

• Market Trends: Q3 2024 saw a decline in auction listings, with total numbers dropping 25.2% quarter-over-quarter (to 86 listings) and 15.7% year-over-year. This follows an overall decrease in market activity amid economic pressures.

• Success Rate and Performance: The expected year-end success rate is around 6%, lower than initial projections, reflecting decreased buyer interest. In Q3, the success rate was 5.8%, with total gross sales value of S$6.0 million from 86 auctioned properties.

• Sales by Type:

  • Residential listings decreased to 24 in Q3 (half of Q2), comprising 14 non-landed and 10 landed properties, likely due to owners waiting for interest rate cuts.
  • Mortgagee sales showed signs of increase, potentially influenced by anticipated rate reductions and economic recovery.
  • Commercial and industrial listings were less affected, with some properties gaining interest due to affordability and access issues.

• Key Factors: Expected interest rate cuts by the Fed and Singapore's 4.1% economic growth in Q3 2024 may stimulate more market activity. However, high financing costs and credit stress on underperforming assets remain challenges.

• Market Outlook: Despite elevated bankruptcy applications (3,227 in H1 2024), business closures are slowing, with industrial and commercial sectors expected to continue seeing some opportunities. Total sales value in 2024 is projected to impact market recovery.