Singapore’s property auction market has reached its highest half-yearly level in five years, with 292 properties listed in the first half of 2026. This marks a 12.3% increase from the previous half-year and an 8.6% rise year-on-year, according to ETC, a member of Realion Group.
Mortgagee-sale listings accounted for 74% of the total, highlighting the impact of tighter financing conditions. Joy Tan, Head of Auction & Sales at ETC, noted that the decline in owner-sale listings is due to a robust resale market, allowing borrowers to sell properties before foreclosure. “These trends reflect a market that remains selective rather than a signal of distress,” she stated.
Residential properties dominated the listings at 49.3%, followed by industrial properties at 29.8%, and retail properties at 15.8%. The total transaction value at auction reached S$27.67m, with 13 properties sold, primarily residential and industrial.
Looking ahead, Tan anticipates continued activity in the auction market, driven by ongoing financing challenges and interest rate changes. Residential and industrial mortgagee sales are expected to remain prominent. However, broader macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties may temper transaction volumes in the latter half of 2026.
