The Property Couch
The Property Couch
Ben Kingsley, Opti & The Couch Crew
New Auction Rules Might Be Making Things Worse | FUNdamental Fridays
6 minutes Posted Oct 16, 2026 at 1:00 am.
Has the new legislation made auctions harder?
Why Shane is frustrated
The reserve price question
Does a vendor have to sell?
Why the legislation creates confusion
Has the policy achieved its goal?
Alternative selling methods emerge
Why expressions of interest are increasing
Why buyers may miss opportunities
Shane's advice to buyers
The buyer's agent question
The key clue buyers miss
Why you should still attend auctions
Opportunity in a confusing market
Some of the best buying opportunities
PRE-Purchase success stories
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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 c...