Held throughout November and December, the showcase featured 116 commercial properties scheduled for auction nationwide, achieving a preliminary clearance rate of 70.6 per cent.
The results capped off what has been a standout period for the network, with competitive bidding, diverse buyer participation and a consistent level of transactional momentum across multiple asset classes.
On average, auctions attracted 4.1 registered bidders, coming in marginally under the national residential average of 4.3 bidders per auction over the same period. The figure highlights the strength of buyer engagement within the commercial sector, particularly at a time when investors are becoming increasingly selective.
According to RWC data, local buyers continued to dominate the market, accounting for 78 per cent of successful purchasers. Interstate buyers made up 12 per cent, while international buyers represented a further 10 per cent. In terms of buyer profile, 62 per cent were investors, 34 per cent were owner occupiers, and 4 per cent were unclassified.
Head of commercial at RWC, James Linacre, said the results reflected a broad and growing appetite for commercial property from buyers at all levels.
“There is a huge interest from many ‘mum and dad’ investors in commercial property, as well as more experienced property investors, owner occupiers wanting to set up their businesses for the future, and so many other buyers who are turning to commercial property,” Mr Linacre said.
“The calibre of properties across our showcase was phenomenal.”
Western Sydney emerged as one of the most active regions nationally, with RWC Western Sydney scheduling the highest number of auctions during the showcase period, totalling 15 campaigns from the one office alone.
Across the country, a number of standout transactions were recorded under the hammer, demonstrating strong competition and confidence in well-located commercial assets.
In Far North Queensland, a prominent retail investment at Mossman, QLD was sold under the hammer for $7 million following competitive bidding. The property attracted three registered bidders, all of whom were active during the auction. The campaign was handled by Lachlan O’Keeffe and Michael Feltoe of RWC Retail.
Western Sydney also delivered a major result in Ashcroft, NSW, where a surplus government land site sold under the hammer for $7 million. The auction drew five registered bidders, with three actively competing. The sale was managed by Peter Vines and Victor Sheu of RWC Western Sydney.
Another strong Queensland outcome was achieved in Jindalee, QLD, where a retail property sold for $6.35 million under the hammer. Five registered bidders took part, with three active participants driving the final result. The campaign was led by Lachlan O’Keeffe and Michael Feltoe of RWC Retail, continuing a strong run for the team.
In northern New South Wales, a Tweed Heads development site sold for $6.08 million under the hammer after attracting four registered bidders, three of whom were active. The sale was managed collaboratively by Peter Vines from RWC Western Sydney and Matthew Fritzsche from Ray White Special Projects.
South Australia also recorded many notable auctions with huge bidder numbers. An industrial warehouse in Salisbury North, SA sold under the hammer for $5.33 million. The auction attracted nine registered bidders and five active participants, underlining the depth of demand for well-located industrial stock. The sale was handled by Harry Einarson, Oliver Totani and Connor Melville of RWC Adelaide.
Mr Linacre said the Auction Showcase continues to deliver outstanding outcomes for both vendors and buyers, with the transparency and urgency of the auction process proving particularly effective in the current market.
“Personally at RWC, we have seen record-breaking months for our group off the back of every auction showcase, showing what an effective method auctions are for achieving exceptional results in a timely and transparent manner,” he said.
With strong clearance rates, competitive bidder numbers and sustained buyer interest across multiple regions, the latest RWC Auction Showcase has reinforced the network’s position at the forefront of commercial property transactions nationwide.
The group plans to run its next Auction Showcase in June 2026.
