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The hidden cost of a failed property auction
- May 15, 2026 at 3:20 AM
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New research from UNSW Business School finds that selling a home at auction carries more financial risk than most sellers realize. The auction is one of the most visible rituals in Australian property. Bidders gather onsite, the auctioneer works the crowd, and the hammer falls—or it doesn't.
Originally published at Phys.org