AU Australia property term

Days on Market

Australia-wide

Plain-English definition

A measure of how long properties take to move from listing to an agreed sale point under a data provider's methodology.

Why this matters to a foreign buyer

Some datasets stop the clock at offer, under offer or contract, while others use different exclusions. Compare figures only when the method, area and property type are consistent.

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