Auction clearances lifted this weekend to the highest mark in seven weeks. Clearance rates got better across the nation . The numbers indicate a slight recovery after recent drops. Overall clearances are still 30 points below January levels. Melbourne's market kept weak, the worst since Covid. Sydney defied the trend with better results. A extended slump has left many sales uncompleted. Both buyers and sellers stay careful as prices stay low. The Australian and The Canberra Times noted the change. Real Estate pointed out how hard Melbourne's market fell.