Data & Methodology

Where the data comes from

Listings come from official sources — council public notices, state government gazettes, and land titles registers. A collection system normalises these sources into a single searchable database. Sources with a stable public feed are updated automatically; certain council portals and registry data are queried on a targeted, assisted basis. Human access happens in an ephemeral browser: we don't copy cookies or store sessions; only permitted property fields tied to a matching valuation/assessment number are imported. We don't bypass CAPTCHA or bulk-copy registers.

We don't create listings or set prices. Each property traces back to the official notice published by the relevant council or authority, which remains the authoritative source.

How often it's updated

Our sources are checked daily, so new listings and changes generally appear within a day of their official publication. Because councils and state authorities publish on their own schedules — and sometimes amend or withdraw notices — there can be small lags between an official change and what's shown here.

How to read the key fields

Reserve price — the floor bid set for the sale: typically the amount of overdue rates and charges plus recovery costs, or a reserve set by the council under the relevant state Local Government Act. It is not a market valuation, and the final sale price is determined by competitive bidding, not the reserve.

Land value — when available, this comes from the state Valuer-General (for example the NSW Valuer-General land value, or the Victorian site value / capital improved value). Valuations can lag current market conditions and are provided for reference only.

Auction date — the public auction date published by the source. Always confirm the exact deadline and process in the relevant official notice.

Reference range and confidence — compares the reserve per m² with other reserves for sales in the same locality and asset type. We publish the number of comparables and a confidence based on the sample size. These are not settled sale prices or a formal valuation.

Completeness and currency — completeness (0–100) counts ten core fields present; currency indicates how many days have passed since the last identifiable check. Neither replaces reviewing the auction conditions.

What each status means

We show the status the source publishes, using language that is neutral about the outcome. In particular, a past auction date does not imply that the property was sold.

• ActiveThe council currently lists this property for sale of land for overdue rates and the deadline has not passed.
• Sale date passedThe published sale date has already passed. This does not mean the property was sold — the outcome is often not published.
• SoldThe source indicated the property was sold at auction.
• RedeemedThe owner paid the outstanding rates, so the property was withdrawn from sale.
• CancelledThe council cancelled the sale of this property.
• ScheduledThe source lists the auction as scheduled for the stated date.
• PostponedThe source postponed the auction; the previous date should no longer be treated as current.
• RescheduledThe source published a new auction date.
• SuspendedThe source suspended the auction; it is not treated as active until further action.
• Held — result unconfirmedThe source confirms the auction took place, but did not publish a verifiable result.
• No biddersThe source reported that there were no bidders (the property passed in).
• AwardedThe source published a sale result. The price is only shown if it is also supported.
• WithdrawnThe source withdrew the property or abandoned the sale process.
• PendingThe auction is scheduled or awaiting confirmation from the source.
• Status unconfirmedThe source did not publish a clear status, so we don't assert one.
• Discovered
• Verification required
• Paid before sale
• Expired
• Archived

What we don't verify

We aggregate and present information; we don't independently verify final sale results, winning bid amounts, title status, occupancy, or the physical condition of any property. Details can change or be withdrawn at any time.

Rate sales carry real risk. Always do your own due diligence and confirm every detail with the council or state authority before acting. Nothing on this site is legal, financial, or investment advice.