Househunters slowly returning to Adelaide auctions

27 Hidcote Circuit, Oakden. Competition for Adelaide homes is starting to heat back up as househunters slowly return to auctions after almost abandoning them for months. An increase in registered bidders is being seen right across the city, with one Oakden property attracting more than a dozen at the weekend before selling under the hammer. Selling agent Stefan Siciliano, of Ray White Prospect, said there were 13 prospective buyers who registered to bid on the five-bedroom home at 27 Hidcote Circuit, which sold for $1.563m. 27 Hidcote Circuit, Oakden.27 Hidcote Circuit, Oakden.27 Hidcote Circuit, Oakden. Only four actively bid but Mr Siciliano said that was because aggressive bidding knocked a few out of the competition early. With 81 groups through the home throughout its campaign – 11 of which returned for another look – he said the two-storey house on a 600sqm block was particularly appealing to families looking to upgrade. “It’s a large family home on a good sized block – they’re hard to come by these days,” said Mr Siciliano, who sold the property with Wade Badcock. “A lot of people who are looking to buy them are upgrading. “It was one of our busiest campaigns in more recent ...