AUCTION INSIGHTS Ray White auction bidder activity remained steady in October, with average registered bidders holding at 4.2 and active bidders at 2.8. These figures represent a continuation of the stabilisation observed through the second half of 2025, following the elevated peaks of 2021-22. The current participation rates suggest balanced market conditions, where competitive tension exists without the intensity seen during the pandemic-driven boom. The consistency in bidder numbers through October, despite the reducing interest rate environment this year, sustained demand pressures is reflected by supply constraints rather than speculative buying behaviour. With the Reserve Bank holding rates steady this month following elevated inflation data, these participation metrics indicate buyers remain committed to securing properties despite rates not dropping.