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New Auction Rules Might Be Making Things Worse | FUNdamental Fridays

Podcast: The Property Couch · Ben Kingsley, Opti & The Couch Crew

Opublikowano: 2026-10-16

If a property reaches its advertised reserve price... doesn't it have to sell? Surprisingly, no. In this week's FUNdamental Friday, Shane Pope is joined by veteran auctioneer Glen Coutinho to unpack Victoria's recent auction rule changes and explain why they may be creating more confusion rather than clarity. They discuss: ✅ What happens when a reserve price is published ✅ Whether a vendor is actually required to sell ✅ Why buyers may be misunderstanding the new rules ✅ How auctions are changing in response to the legislation ✅ Why some properties may still sell...