Home owners are worried about their ability to achieve their desired prices in a falling market. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)Home owners are worried about their ability to achieve their desired prices in a falling market. Low auction clearance rates generally point to falling property prices and a weak sales market. National property prices fell 0.7 per cent in July, the largest drop in a single month since December 2022, based on Cotality's figures. Mr Lawless said current clearance rates pointed to continued downward pressure on home values.