The Singapore property auction market experienced a significant surge in 2025, with listings reaching a four-year peak. According to ETC, a member of Realion Group, 529 properties were listed for auction, marking a 22.2% rise from 433 in 2024. This increase was largely fuelled by a rise in mortgagee-sale listings, which accounted for 62.9% of the total.
The uptick in auction listings has led to a higher success rate, with 24 properties sold in 2025 compared to 15 the previous year. This raised the auction success rate to 4.5% from 3.5% in 2024. The total transaction value at auction soared to S$64.8m, a 126% year-on-year increase, driven by the sale of several high-value properties exceeding S$5m.
Joy Tan, Head of Auction & Sales at ETC, noted, “The increase in auction listings in 2025 reflected the continued use of auctions by both property owners and financial institutions as a transparent and effective sales platform.” She added that the rise in mortgagee-sale listings was due to tighter financing conditions and a cautious economic environment, rather than a fundamental change in seller behaviour.
Residential properties dominated the auction listings, making up 50.9% of the total, followed by industrial and retail properties. Notable sales included a 3-storey factory at Tagore Industrial Avenue for $9.08m and a 4-bedroom flat at The Sovereign for S$7.7m.
Looking ahead, the market is expected to remain active in 2026, with potential increases in high-quantum listings as owners adjust their asset strategies amidst changing regulatory and market conditions.
